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[Ilsanman]

These days, I see more and more, signs everywhere.

If you can read the korean, they usually say 'don't run, don't push, don't spit, don't litter, don't jaywalk, don't piss me, etc'

The question is, why all of a sudden are these behaviours being labeled as unacceptable? (not that it changes anything)

[jeffkim1972]

Probably to prepare to host some international event.

Prostitution was legal up until the Olympics in 1988.

[Ilsanman]

And it's not now?

[huffdaddy]

[Zolt]

I choose to believe in option two, and I think there are quite a few examples in other countries: as people get wealthier and more educated, they tend to emulate the ways and ethics that come with it: that of their own culture's upper class, or their idealized vision of it. It's a way to mark and reinforce their newfound status.

You can draw the parallel for groups. People will try to improve the manner of those around them to enhance the status of the group (or to mark their own superiority inside it).

Reason why it can be a bit chaotic in Korea is the underlying social and economic changes are so fast and violent, people are not really sure which social strata they belong in any more, and are not clear on their image of it.

[JeJuJitsu]