planning to visit south korea
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VJ, Carom Billiards is the main form in South Korea. 3 Cushion is played but, Sa Gu or 4 ball Carom's is the main game.
I don't think you will have a problem finding a room, most will be small except in Seoul, the Capital City but pocket billiards may be difficult to find unless thing have changed since 2005.
Good Luck
I don't know anything about S. Korea and the type of pool they play. You say they do not have pocket billiards. Do they just play original billiards only or is it some other type game that we do not play here in the US. I am very interested in new style/type games and would appreciate the feedback.
I am going to Korea during spring break this year Mar 10 - 19 and will be there for a tour with a TaeKwon-Do group.
I would love to hear more on this subject as well.
Thanks!
PS If I wanted to play someone like Ga Young or Yu Ram, does anyone know if I might run into them in Korea? or what about any other professional players? I would love to get into some action with anyone of those players just to see what happens........
I would love to hear more on this subject as well.
Thanks!
PS If I wanted to play someone like Ga Young or Yu Ram, does anyone know if I might run into them in Korea? or what about any other professional players? I would love to get into some action with anyone of those players just to see what happens........
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Hi,
I just recently PCS'ed from Gunsan, South Korea which is just below the middle of the country on the Yellow Sea. First if I knew what part of Korea you are visiting that would be helpful. I'm going to go ahead and assume Seoul, Intewon (sp?) area? You will have no problem finding a place to play. Like stated above you will find mostly 4x8 carom tables, where 3c and korean 4 ball are played. But there will usually be at least one poket (pronounced poe-ket in korea)billiards club on the same street. Its quite simple to figure out which is which, look for a rack of 15 multi colored balls on the sign compared to red and white balls on the sign for carom billiards.
From my experience Koreans are very helpful if your not a rude arrogant American, they will be happy to teach you Korean 4 ball and are overall friendly people. Koreans love to gamble usually for cheap money but enough to keep it interesting, they are well versed in all the major associations rules...BCA,etc. One suggestion leave your gimmicks at home like you CTE aiming systems and crap, just go out have a good time and let your stroke fly its fun they love seeing irregular shots and chance taking.
If you have any other questions feel free to Pm me
Hi,
I just recently PCS'ed from Gunsan, South Korea which is just below the middle of the country on the Yellow Sea. First if I knew what part of Korea you are visiting that would be helpful. I'm going to go ahead and assume Seoul, Intewon (sp?) area? You will have no problem finding a place to play. Like stated above you will find mostly 4x8 carom tables, where 3c and korean 4 ball are played. But there will usually be at least one poket (pronounced poe-ket in korea)billiards club on the same street. Its quite simple to figure out which is which, look for a rack of 15 multi colored balls on the sign compared to red and white balls on the sign for carom billiards.
From my experience Koreans are very helpful if your not a rude arrogant American, they will be happy to teach you Korean 4 ball and are overall friendly people. Koreans love to gamble usually for cheap money but enough to keep it interesting, they are well versed in all the major associations rules...BCA,etc. One suggestion leave your gimmicks at home like you CTE aiming systems and crap, just go out have a good time and let your stroke fly its fun they love seeing irregular shots and chance taking.
If you have any other questions feel free to Pm me
As far as finding two of Korea's hottest billiard stars... Good luck with that they usually are on tour like most professionals. I know Kim was born in Intewon but i believe she lives in Seoul now. I'm going to say you will have your hands full with the local talent they play for keeps!! 12-14 hours no problem and good. Good Luck!
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i was there numerous years ago and i found a place where they had pocket tables.
like mentioned above, there are plenty of places and the quickest way to differentiate is if u see an X w/ four dots around it, that's a carom room. if you see a triangle w/ balls racked on the sign, that means that they have pocket tables.
i was able to find a game. all you need to do is politely say "money ball?" and you'll be sure to find a taker, if not, that person will find someone to play.
good luck. we're not only good at archery, speed skating, but also pool. haha
i was there numerous years ago and i found a place where they had pocket tables.
like mentioned above, there are plenty of places and the quickest way to differentiate is if u see an X w/ four dots around it, that's a carom room. if you see a triangle w/ balls racked on the sign, that means that they have pocket tables.
i was able to find a game. all you need to do is politely say "money ball?" and you'll be sure to find a taker, if not, that person will find someone to play.
good luck. we're not only good at archery, speed skating, but also pool. haha
If you noticed my username for AZ Billiards is Manwon, which translated in Korean means 10,000 Won, many do not catch that.
I spent 23 years in the US Army and I retired in 2003, my wife is South Korean and we visit every 3 or 4 years, we may go back for a visit this summer.
What branch of the service are you in?
i live a couple of hours south of seoul.
there are rooms everywhere. i doubt you will be able to find much in the way of a serious money game. koreans always play for time, at least in 당구 (4-ball, 3-cushion). they will also put 10,000 won on the game sometimes, or play 1,000 for 1 point shots and 2,000 for cushion first shots, and go back in forth like a ring game in 9-ball. they generally don't try to rob each other like americans do in pool.
generally the men wont play 포켓볼(pool) as it's seen as a game for women. things might be a little different in seoul, but i don't know. supposedly there is a beautiful room in suwon, i'm not sure if it has pool tables. i'm going to head up there one weekend with a korean friend from my billiard club.
if you just show up once out of the blue they might be a little reticent to play with you, but if you are staying for an extended period of time they will warm up quickly.
also don't call pool, "pool" as the koreans will have no idea what you are talking about or think you asking to go swimming, if they know that much english.
pm if you have anymore questions.
there are rooms everywhere. i doubt you will be able to find much in the way of a serious money game. koreans always play for time, at least in 당구 (4-ball, 3-cushion). they will also put 10,000 won on the game sometimes, or play 1,000 for 1 point shots and 2,000 for cushion first shots, and go back in forth like a ring game in 9-ball. they generally don't try to rob each other like americans do in pool.
generally the men wont play 포켓볼(pool) as it's seen as a game for women. things might be a little different in seoul, but i don't know. supposedly there is a beautiful room in suwon, i'm not sure if it has pool tables. i'm going to head up there one weekend with a korean friend from my billiard club.
if you just show up once out of the blue they might be a little reticent to play with you, but if you are staying for an extended period of time they will warm up quickly.
also don't call pool, "pool" as the koreans will have no idea what you are talking about or think you asking to go swimming, if they know that much english.
pm if you have anymore questions.