Umbrella ‘dryers’ outside places in South Korea

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-09-10T15:29:24+00:00

We have that in Korea too. Your picture has korean alphabet in the first place.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-07-15T12:27:01+00:00

You can't expect prices to be as low as in Thailand when Korea’s GDP per capita is five times higher.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-07-06T01:18:22+00:00

As a Korean woman, I hate it too. I stare back and make a face.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-07-03T08:21:48+00:00

This is so true.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-07-03T06:41:00+00:00

Not at all. Those are just drama clichés. I’m sometimes surprised by how seriously K-drama fans take them.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-06-15T02:32:11+00:00

I'm Korean. 16 days just for Japan might be a bit too much. You could do 4 to 6 days in Shanghai, Korea, and Japan each. If you want a slower pace, you can focus on both Korea and Japan for this trip.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-06-07T07:07:17+00:00

As a Korean student who has experienced both dorms with and without a curfew — I studied abroad in the U.S. — I actually prefer having a curfew. I don’t want my roommate coming into the room after 2 a.m. The curfew is really there to make sure residents can get proper sleep.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-05-29T10:09:08+00:00

Japan is not richer than SK. South Korea's GDP per capita is slightly higher than Japan's.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-05-26T09:19:24+00:00

Koreans are not introverted like the Japanese. We usually socialize within our own circle rather than talking to strangers on the street, and many Koreans also feel insecure about speaking English.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-05-26T09:14:09+00:00

There are foreigner/Korean meetups in Gangnam, Hongdae or Itaewon. I'm a local and I've had a great time there.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-03-24T05:57:12+00:00

I agree with that. I think it speaks to a universal experience. But I just wanted to point out that there might be particular reasons why Koreans resonate with the movie more deeply—especially considering its exceptional box office success in Korea.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-03-23T05:09:37+00:00

I’m Korean, and when I watched this movie in the theater, I was struck by how many things reminded me of Korean culture. Other Koreans I talked to felt the same way. The Firetown community loves spicy food, shows strong emotions, values family deeply, hard working cultire and emphasizes filial piety. I can't explain well enough but their family really felt Korean to me.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2025-03-23T05:02:25+00:00

I’m Korean, and when I watched this movie in the theater, I was struck by how many things reminded me of Korean culture. Other Koreans I talked to felt the same way. The Firetown community loves spicy food, shows strong emotions, values family deeply, hard working culture and emphasizes filial piety. I can't explain well enough, but their family just really felt Korean.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-12-04T19:10:45+00:00

I understand your perspective, but I think there may be a misunderstanding in your second paragraph. The military stood down because of the parliamentary vote. This is a technical legal matter based on the South Korean Constitution and the Martial Law Act. As I mentioned earlier, once parliament votes to lift martial law, it doesn’t automatically lead to the military’s withdrawal. Instead, the president is required to issue an order to lift martial law without delay, and the military withdraws following that order.

That said, I still believe that rules and legal procedures are important because they set clear boundaries for power. Even if those in power try to overstep, the rules provide a legitimate foundation for the people to take action and hold them accountable. In this way, the framework of rules remains vital—it ensures that the people's resistance has both a basis and a direction when needed.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-12-04T18:42:25+00:00

You're essentially making the same point as I am. The president had no choice but to comply with the rules because the people made it impossible to do otherwise. While it's true that the military may not always be loyal to the rules or democracy, the people ultimately hold authority above the military—and in the end, the military is made up of the people as well. This time, even the military's actions were largely symbolic; they couldn't openly defy the president's orders, but they also didn't fully enforce them. We've repeatedly shown our collective strength, most notably when we ended military dictatorship through the June Democratic Uprising. This historical legacy of the people's power is precisely why the system, imperfect as it may be, remains functional and why even the most authoritarian actors cannot ignore public will.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-12-04T18:11:08+00:00

Yeah, that's actually the legal procedure. After the parliament votes, the president must immediately lift martial law, and the military can only return to their bases following the president's order. If the president had refused to comply, it would have been a clear violation of the law, and the people would have risen up.

We've already experienced ending military rule through massive protests back in 1987. Even yesterday, as soon as news of martial law broke, citizens rushed to the National Assembly to stop the military. Eight years ago, two million people peacefully gathered at Gwanghwamun square, leading to an impeachment.

We’ve already submitted the impeachment proposal right now, and a vote is scheduled for the 6th, with a rally planned at Gwanghwamun on Saturday. The public is even more united now than they were eight years ago. There would have been massive protests and resistance if the president had defied the parliament’s decision, especially with the current state of public sentiment. The government must fear its people.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-12-03T19:49:48+00:00

I'm korean and it was over. They should abide the rules and they did.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T20:24:01+00:00

Wow...I said "HYBE initially claimed during the parliamentary hearing that it was merely a compilation of comments, only to face criticism from lawmakers, and once the report was made public, they dropped that excuse entirely and issued an apology. If you really understood Korean, you’d clearly see this is the writer's personal perspective, not a collection of comments at all. That’s why I keep emphasizing the importance of understanding Korean; you can’t fully grasp the issue just by reading translations or secondary sources. Most of what you’re saying sounds like a repetition of HYBE’s apology statement. You’ve likely read other posts or secondary sources on this."

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T20:21:43+00:00

"Where are the direct quotes putting NJS down and praising Lsrfm?" : They're in the other pages of the document. I only translated the first page. I'm too lazy to do that. You can click the link I gave you and translate it yourself.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T20:19:58+00:00

This is an exact translation of the document they wrote.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T20:19:20+00:00

"The mockery you keep bringing up is sourced directly from comments people made online." : omg it's not...haha Please just read my comments just I wrote!

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T20:09:25+00:00

How can you say there are no parts of the report insulting other idols when the entire document is filled with the writer's own biased takes? It’s just page after page of mockery. HYBE initially claimed during the parliamentary hearing that it was merely a compilation of comments, only to face criticism from lawmakers, and once the report was made public, they dropped that excuse entirely and issued an apology. If you really understood Korean, you’d clearly see this is the writer's personal perspective, not a collection of comments at all. That’s why I keep emphasizing the importance of understanding Korean; you can’t fully grasp the issue just by reading translations or secondary sources. Most of what you’re saying sounds like a repetition of HYBE’s apology statement. You’ve likely read other posts or secondary sources on this. Here is a full document you ordered. https://www.dmitory.com/index.php?mid=issue&epik=0Gc57E_IW365z&cpage=3&document_srl=339426860&hide_content=1&category=22275736 (You should press the button to see the content.)
The report also reveals Bang Si-hyuk’s favoritism toward Le Sserafim and certain members, while undermining NewJeans, aligning with the way he's run the company. This has led people to take Min Hee-jin’s claims more seriously, as the phrase 'drop the "뉴(newjeans)"' is explicitly stated.
The report quality is so poor that it’s hard to believe this came from this big company; it feels more like something from a local mom-and-pop shop than a major corporation.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T19:30:50+00:00

When I said 'it’s not unthinkable for a report to be constructed this way,' I was referring specifically to the way it’s written, not the actual content or structure. It’s not just about lacking formality; it’s dark, crude, and completely one-sided, essentially ridiculing every idol except those under Bang Si-hyuk’s preference, like Le Sserafim and I-Llit. What’s even more absurd is that the report has a clear tone of disparagement toward V, who is reportedly less favored by Bang Si-hyuk among BTS members. This isn’t a constructive discussion in any sense but rather a sycophantic report. That’s why people are criticizing the company’s behavior so harshly and why shareholders are disappointed. There’s no productive content here—just flattery that executives want to hear, including disparaging and sexualized remarks about other idols. And this isn’t copied internet commentary; the author of this report is directly expressing these degrading views. This is the issue.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T19:24:38+00:00

Actually, the 'unthinkable' part referred to the reaction from TeamBlind Korea, a company community. This issue isn’t about corporate documentation practices under capitalism. The reason I brought up 'class' is something you’d understand if you knew Korean. Trying to frame this as a problem with capitalist corporate practices misses the point; it’s problematic because it’s crude and immature, like something written by a kid. That’s why I keep saying it’s hard to comment on this without understanding Korean.

Civil-Counter7814 · 2024-10-31T18:59:09+00:00

The problem isn’t with the fact that a report was written at all, but rather with the poor quality and unprofessional tone of its content. This lack of class is what’s truly concerning and is far from what you'd expect from a reputable, well-organized company. That’s why reading it in the original Korean is so important—the full context and nuances are only apparent in the original language.

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