Some of the starkest differences concern the earning power of ordinary Koreans.
They don't care about the sufferings of ordinary North Koreans.
When there was a backlash in which Japanese reportedly assaulted ordinary Koreans, even children, Korean residents demanded Government action.
Instead, say scholars, religious leaders and ordinary Koreans, the real challenge for any new leader will be to make the ideal of democracy a reality here.
Cho intended the Society to be a national movement supported by all religious organizations and social groups, particularly ordinary Koreans.
Ethnic Koreans are often the best able to talk to ordinary North Koreans and assess conditions among their relatives.
Hague said he hoped the country's new leadership would recognise that engagement offered the best prospect for improving the lives of ordinary North Koreans.
B Map Football, a very popular local spectator sport, is a good way to spend an evening with ordinary Koreans.
The economy is a booming powerhouse to Western eyes, but it is leaving a trail of bitterness among many ordinary Koreans.
Almost no contact was permitted with ordinary North Koreans outside the capital.