Another trip. This time to the South. The main roads are excellent. We visited a small town that seems stuck in the 90s. The houses and roads need repair. There’s a nice central park, the streets are safe, and the people are friendly. We bought some very tasty local fruits.
Road infrastructure gets better. Big gas stations more like mall.

The purpose of our trip was to find a good truck. For our money, we can buy a 10‑year‑old European one or a 3‑year‑old Chinese one. The market is used to European vehicles; we have experience operating them, and we know what to expect from them. But we don’t have such operating experience with Chinese vehicles yet.
We visited a mini‑factory. Some enthusiasts buy old trucks and convert them into cranes — they strengthen the frame and paint them and legalize.
Corean or European cranes still considering the best, but percentage of Chinese equipment increases constantly.