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Orchidelirium · Joined: 09 Oct 2007

I mean in terms of exposing their own dirty little secrets and making themselves look ignorent, xenophobic, and isolated?

I've had so many friends from home email me about how bizarre and dangerous the beef protests looked, that I had to spend hours, last week, trying to answer all the emails.

Observation:

Koreans are the most self-deluded people I've met, with a lack of awareness of how their behavior affects others; unfortunately, people globally are inclined to either defend are not believe accounts of xenophobia here, because of just general ignorance and lack of prominence -- I mean really , who would think that any industrialized nation could show the kind of shocking ignorance Koreans regularly display? I refused to believe accounts I read and heard from people in Korea, and that's the only reason I'm here (I wish I would have listened).

Question:

Is it possible that because of their self-delusion and lack of self-checking their own behavior is leaking into the international sphere and inflicting permanent damage on Korea's image (including the situation with the death of the teenaged American)? Will there be more ugly outbursts to come? Will Lee Myung-Bak have to have increasingly isolationist/nationalistic policies just to avoid them?

I work for what is probably the largest and most "reputable" hogwon chain here, and the number of new recruits is plummeting dramatically -- at my branch, we have had 3 recruits pull out for every position they've been offered. Training sessions for new recruits have plummeted by about 30-40% -- my boss has offered anyone completing a contract a practically blank check to re-sign, including paying for round-trip tickets, pay-raises, extended vacations, etc (no one is re-signing).

And both McCain and Obama have said that their will be an economic penalty for the bad faith Koreans are showing in trade relations.

I'm biracial, and have had a HORRIFIC experience of constant racism, here in Korea, so I'm glad that the global community is being made aware of what's happening. Is it possible that they're getting their comeuppance, due to their own ignorance?

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cangel · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: Jeonju, S. Korea

It's completely out of hand. These protesters are retarded. Every single argument they have against US beef's safety has absoluteky no merit in the scientific community. Let's just wait and see if these violent protesters are actually held accountable for their actions.

Gollywog · Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Location: Debussy's brain

Well put post, Orchidelirium.

I guess these protest posts are getting a bit redundant, but I think most of us need to vent. We also need to try to understand what's going on and what it means, and sharing what we know and see helps.

Orchidelirium wrote:

Scotticus · Joined: 18 Mar 2007

Imrahil · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:

I have to agree, this country loves to shot itself in the foot. This country has already managed to tear itself into two (Korean War). Now the side which has prospered since the 70's is looking like it wants to become isolated. I know many South koreans wants to be more global, but my god, South Korea has a strong isolations group of people here.

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wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

supernick · Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

Korea's days are numbered. In a very short time they have shown to the world what many of us have come to know. Some of us may have had some doubts, but for me, most of what I had thought has now be confirmed.

I get the emails from back home asking me if it's all true, and I am ashamed to tell them that indeed it's true and worse than what they might be reading in the news.

Sody · Joined: 14 May 2006

Is Korea messed up? Yes. Are they their own worst enemies? Yes.

However, don't think for a second that anyone gives a damn about Korea outside this country.

It's only a big deal for us, the foreigners who actually live in Korea. Plus, maybe a few disgruntled and bitter posters on the Korean forums who live elsewhere.

Pete82 · Joined: 12 Apr 2008

Young FRANKenstein · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:30 am Post subject:

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Privateer · Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Easy Street.

A very large number are kids serving as police in lieu of military service.

I'm very glad the police are not being heavy-handed with protestors. They can't get away with much seeing as every protestor has a camera of some kind, and there's no call for it.

The violence there is at these protests is pretty tame stuff. They've pulled over some buses, but how many people have been injured? Most of it is just posturing.

"Korea's days are numbered"? Did someone mention delusion?