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lastat06513 · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject: Would it be safe to say......

I am kinda' like the kid on the other side of the fence watching the game as it is being played on the field....

To me, it seems that alot of those ET/FT stings that generate alot of media attention happen in or around Busan, please correct me if I am wrong here.

And they also recently broke up a entertainment show that was to have opened a show recently and deported all the foreign actors involved, again am I wrong?

I had been to Busan several times during my stay in Korea, most of the time, I loved going there- the people were friendly and outgoing, more so than in Seoul <I always promised myself that I wanted to move to Busan, but the logistics of the move made it impossible>

I went to Busan for my 29th B-day in 2005, that was when I noticed a sudden change in the atmosphere of the place- almost hostile like Kwangju.

So, for the sake of argument, would it be safe to say that Busan has become a very unwelcoming place for foreigners to teach?

some waygug-in · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

To teach, no problem. To do anything else however..... Confused

This is the first I've heard of the incidents you mentioned.

gsxr750r · Joined: 29 Jan 2007

Yes, I would agree with the OP, based on what I've read here and elsewhere. Immigration in Busan seems to want to make it as difficult as possible for them to issue you a visa, and it sounds as if the police there are involved in some shady practices which overstretch their legal abilities -- just to get rid of foreigners.

It seemed to start a year or so ago, when the letter went out to schools from the Busan police... anyone have that link?

Probably due to beaches and whatnot, Busan seems to gather a lot of the more seedy teachers who are selling drugs. I think that has to do with a lot of the anti-foreigner action going on. It sounds like uni-level teachers are suspected of selling drugs in Busan, according to what I read.

spyro25 · Joined: 23 Nov 2004

never had any problem in busan - 3+ years here and counting. not one single problem ever. thats from locals, immi, cops or anyone. i don't know what you guys are all doing to get yourself into these situations.

lastat06513 · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:18 pm Post subject:

spyro25~~ Please read the first part of my post alittle more carefully

Pak Yu Man · Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Location: The Ida galaxy

Suwon is now the bad city. They caught 6 guys there with hash.
Let the media frenzy and Canadian bashing begin.