Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Paddycakes]

Has anyone considered doing a TED Talk on Racism in Korea?

I think it would be worthy subject for a TED Talk.

https://speaker-nominations.ted.com/

[Died By Bear]

While I'm on board with racism and bigotry in Korea administered by a portion of the people we encounter; what does it have to do with Technology, Entertainment and Design?

I can understand why you'd want to 'get the word out' to the rest of the world about Korean attitudes toward foreigners, but keep in mind that a whole lot of people have already come through Korea and seen it before you and I have, and believe me - they remember well and tell everyone they meet how bad some Koreans can be.

But also keep in mind that it's human nature to retain the good memories and filter out the bad ones after you've left. At least that's what I've experienced.

[atwood]

It's a perfect topic for TED, where people talk about problems and pretend they're doing something about them.

It's like Sunday school for intellectuals.

[yangyams]

There's definitely alot of racism in korean media , like the constant black face on variety and don't get me started on YG's artists, but a TED talk on it seems hard to do because you'd then need to talk about other country's racism too

[joelove]

[maitaidads]

I think that's a fantastic idea. I've pm'd WorldTraveler to spearhead the cause.

[alongway]

if any of you yahoos had a clue, it might be a great idea.

What I predict?
some bent out of shape waygook trying to apply his cultural norms and expectations to another culture and getting upset when the natives don't bend to his will.

[World Traveler]