"Korea" equals "Tripping Hazard"

It is perhaps merely a rumor, but it has been said, that "Korea" actualy means "Watch your step!".

Not since my visit to Sao Paulo, for which I recounted my near trip experiences,  have I been so vexed by tripping hazards!!!

The plethora of steps, and stair, and raised floors and broken stones and sidewalks, well, it's a trip!