Being an Exchange Student in South Korea or Japan?

-I am trying to decide between these two countries because I am about to take classes for a foreign language, and I really love Japan and Korea and simply can't decide which language to learn and which country to go to on a year long exchange.

I have around two years to learn the language (I already know about half of Hiragana, I still need to learn the Katakana, Kanji, Hangul, and Hanjas).

I am going to be staying in said country for a year, during high school.

So my question is, Which country is a fun and educational country to study in?

It would also be nice if you could recommend some good exchange programs to either country, I already know about "Youth for Understanding" and "AFS Intercultural Programs" (AFS, last time I checked, only exchanged to Japan)



Thanks!I have been in Korea for more than 6 years, but I also recommend Japan. I cant really suggest any programs there, but I can tell you there there are virtually NO programs in Korea in regards to high school aged exchange students, and just from my own personal experiences in both countries I can tell you that Japan is a much more friendlier place for a foreigner than Korea (not to say that Korea is unfriendly to foreigners, only that in Japan you may find that you are accepted into the society a bit easier than in Korea)I dont know about whats better, i would chose japan but im byass because of the manga and stuff..



for programs i've done some research, thee is ISE OUTBOUND, ASSE, and well AFS and Youth or understanding, which you already know (i dont know if they go to japan or korea though)
Try the Rotary Youth Exchange. I am planing on going to Japan.