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Bribery for teachers goes mobile

 
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bassexpander



Joined: 13 Sep 2007
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:22 am    Post subject: Bribery for teachers goes mobile Reply with quote

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/117_52459.html

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In the age of mobile phones, even bribery is going mobile.

According to the Donga Ilbo, with Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) approaching, some parents are sending teachers "white envelopes" (cash) via mobile phones.

SK Telecom, the country's largest mobile carrier, operates Giftcon services that enable a person to send a gift certificate of up to 500,000 won through a text message. The receivers can use it for purchases....
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cdninkorea



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

More convenient, but that kind of thing is easier to track, not harder. If you want it kept secret, better do it the traditional way.
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CentralCali



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or make sure the teacher and "hakpumo" aren't using SK for their cell phone service! But, hey, props to SK for helping out the Prosecutor's Office in advance.
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