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[mayorgc]

http://popseoul.com/2009/10/16/shin-hye-sung-gets-in-trouble-with-the-law/#more-66230

[eIn07912]

Koreans aren't allowed to break Korean law no matter where they are.

It's against the law for Koreans to gamble anywhere, including Vegas.

It's against the law for Koreans to make porn.

It's against the law for Koreans to smoke pot, even in Amsterdam.

It's against the law for Korean (women) to have sex outside of marriage.

I'm sure there are more, that's just all I can come up with now.


It's a progressive society in terms of technology and achievement but constantly looking backwards, given that situation, they're going to walk into walls every now and then.

Don't try to change it. Don't try to understand it. Just accept it and thank whatever god you pray to that you're not part of it.

[fermentation]

Ridiculous. This is just one of the things that happen if you have a retarded federal government with too much power.

[mayorgc]

I thought Koreans were allowed to gamble in those non-foreigner casinos. I thought there is a casino down in suwon that was for Koreans, isn't there?

[eIn07912]

[kabrams]

[georgeperec]

[mayorgc]

[Darkray16]

Just a note, the same applies for US Citizens. We are "required" to abide by US laws no matter where we are unless of course it contradicts the laws of the host country.

When I was in Italy for a study abroad program, a lady from the American embassy came by to remind us to behave as if we were back home, explicitly telling us we are not allowed to smoke marijuana in Amsterdam.

I'm pretty sure the same applies for most countries. Problem with Korea are their crazy conservative convoluted laws. A Korean adult having a completely consensual threesome with two other adult Americans in the USA could be arrested when arriving back into Korea.

[georgeperec]

[Arthur Dent]

There is only one casino for Koreans in Korea that I know of. It is in Gangwando. I went there over a year ago. Everyone had to show ID to get in. This seemed to be for the purpose of verifying one's age as anyone could play there, regardless of nationality. Koreans had to pay 10,000 Won to enter, it was free for foreigners.

No drinking of alcohol allowed. There was free soda available.
It was packed with habitual gamblers.

The atmosphere was not light. It was somber and depressing. Smoky too, of course.

My friend and I were the only two non-Asians there. The line to get in was long and there was the usual grumbling. One man in line spoke to us about having to pay. He was Korean but had a different nationality. They give him a little bit of a hard time. He said he had gambled in Japan and it was more enjoyable.

By this I am guessing he meant there was less stigma attached to it.

I only saw one couple enjoying themselves - a young couple. My friend overheard them say, "Let's take out another 200,000" with the other agreeing enthusiastically.

My Korean friend wanted to try it out and had pre-limited himself to 50,000 Won. We couldn't even get on any of the machines. People were either playing them or had reserved or jammed the machine to have it run automatically while they went to relieve themselves or stock up on tokens.

He doesn't play cards much, and anyway those tables were full as well. After less than an hour, we gave up and left. When I say we, I mean him, as my other friend and I weren't interested. Personally, I despise gambling.

While waiting for a taxi outside, a woman began speaking to us. My friend interpreted. She had been going there to gamble since it had opened. She used to commute from Seoul every weekend. Eventually she just moved to the town and now gambles there almost every day. She didn't have good luck that day.

While looking for some food, we saw quite a few pawn shops. Most of the cases were filled with watches. My K friend had a look but didn't like what was on display. The prices didn't seem a bargain to me.

The town itself was your typical blight on the landscape.

The only thing that surprised me was that I wasn't surprised by anything that I saw.

To my great relief, we went back to the hotel. The next morning we went to a river nearby and went fishing and swimming.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Captain Corea]

[djsmnc]

I like that the Korean government recognizes that people don't have free will. As Huxley et al pointed out, we only act because of how we are hardwired and genetically composed. We make choices, but why do we make those choices?

Koreans are Korean through and through and they must be Korean wherever they go. I'm glad the west is catching up by punishing sex offenders who commit their heinous crimes abroad.

You are your nationality and you represent your country and/or race wherever you go. Your government is liable for itself, and the behavior of its citizens at home and abroad are a product of government and cultural upbringing. Remember, in this day and age, you are your government and representative governments operate with checks and balances. As a piece of property, you must be checked, balanced, and corrected.

[fermentation]

[RyanInKorea]