That ain't all it brings. When my ship (in US Navy) left Chinhae or Pusan, the stench aboard ship was unbearable for at least three days. When you went to use the head, you had to hold a towel over your mouth and nose, so you could breathe....
Real kimchi does make you smell. You will have the stuff coming out of your pores for at least 8 hours.
Steer clear of West Virginia during ramp festival season.