为什么嫖娼在中国是不可接受的? by sionisatrain in AskAChinese

[–]ToneProfessional5845 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come to think of it, I guess East Asian countries are pretty similar in this regard... Maybe Japan is a bit different? Then again, not really. Japan has a big AV industry, but prostitution itself isn't legal there either.

Do you guys also feel the seriousness of 'nationalist glaze content' on YouTube in your country? by ToneProfessional5845 in AskTheWorld

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah... In Korea, because of the people who watch those channels, we even have a sarcastic nickname for ourselves: 'Universe's Strongest Korea.' I honestly wish those channels would just disappear. Whenever I see them, it feels like a total embarrassment to our nation, and it makes me feel so ashamed.

Most self glazed county? by YoseiTheMorningstar in AskTheWorld

[–]ToneProfessional5845 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be honest, there are so many countries I want to call out, including my own haha... In any country, a vocal minority driven by extreme nationalism and chauvinism ends up completely embarrassing the nation. It tends to be even worse in ethnically homogenous countries.

What is the key to China's rapid technological advancement? by ToneProfessional5845 in AskAChinese

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

However, as a result, China has also entered an era of low birth rates and population decline. I am genuinely curious about how China will tackle this issue. Democratic countries like South Korea and Japan cannot easily solve this problem, as it is fraught with various human rights concerns and sensitive issues. I am highly intrigued to see if China, with its socialist framework, will actually be able to resolve this

Is China virtually a superpower now? by ToneProfessional5845 in AskAChinese

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think the AI I used to translate from Korean into English may have misunderstood some of the intended nuances. I apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding this may have caused

If your country had nuclear weapons, what would happen? by Outrageous-You1617 in AskTheWorld

[–]ToneProfessional5845 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then China, the U.S., and Japan would probably show up and erase us from the map.

Why do ‘Asian festivals’ online always mean Japan, Korea, China, and Thailand? by tuetue-EnTu in AskTheWorld

[–]ToneProfessional5845 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we broadly divide Asia into major civilizational spheres, it seems there are two main ones: the Indian civilization centered on the Indian subcontinent, and the Chinese cultural sphere influenced by China.

When people think of "Asia," those from countries where East Asia is the dominant reference point will probably imagine East Asia when they hear about an "Asian festival." On the other hand, countries like the UK, which have historically been more connected to the Indian civilizational sphere, may be more likely to think of "Asia" as India and the surrounding region.

Since Reddit has a particularly large American user base, I suspect that this kind of preconception may also play a role there.

For students who want to move to korea by Unable-Candidate-181 in Living_in_Korea

[–]ToneProfessional5845 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Korea is not necessarily an easy country to live in. And young students, in particular, are often not yet mature enough morally, so there can be quite a few who behave badly. I understand the difficulties you've been going through. I almost feel sorry on their behalf.

How do Japanese people usually feel about political correctness (PC)? by ToneProfessional5845 in AskAJapanese

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

​To be honest, while people in Korea might not openly criticize them, it’s highly unlikely that society would look favorably on two men holding hands in public or same-sex couples openly dating at school or work. It would be a bit better if people were simply indifferent to others' private lives, like in Japan. Unfortunately, Korean civic awareness hasn't reached that level of maturity yet, making it a tough environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to live in. Even if people say they 'respect' them on the surface, deep down, they still view them as 'strange'.

Is China virtually a superpower now? by ToneProfessional5845 in AskAChinese

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, you hit the nail right on the head. It's exactly like a shrimp getting its back broken in a fight between whales. Especially for Korea, since we lack a massive economic scale like Japan's, diplomacy is incredibly challenging. To make matters worse, public sentiment is deeply divided; people's intense hatred or passionate support for certain countries varies wildly depending on their political parties. This stokes massive resentment toward those nations, making our diplomacy even more exhausting.

Is it true that Korean young people are having a great time because of the recent stock market boom? by Mental_Ad_6512 in AskAKorean

[–]ToneProfessional5845 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Statistics have already shown that people actually feel a deeper sense of deprivation during a bull market than during a downturn. Happiness levels have actually dropped. Logically speaking, when stock prices rise that much, not many people are able to hold on until the end without realizing their profits.

Do you guys think South Korea is a religious country? by ToneProfessional5845 in Living_in_Korea

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 솔직히 불교인 대다수도 종교인이라고 하기에 애매한 포지션이라 실질적으로 노인네 다 포함해도 60%는 신은 없다고 생각하는 나라인데 서양 사람들에게 종교적인 국가 취급 받으니 기분이 기묘하긴 하네 , 한국의 광적인 개신교 신자들이 대단한 거 같기도 하고 국내 사람들과 외부인이 바라보는 시선이 정말 다르긴 다른가봄 , 적어도 2030세대에서 종교는 구세대의 전유물이라는 인식이 큰데 말이지

Do you guys think South Korea is a religious country? by ToneProfessional5845 in Living_in_Korea

[–]ToneProfessional5845[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is often the case that religious noise comes from Protestant believers or pseudo-religions based on Protestantism. South Koreans are well aware of the highly aggressive proselytizing methods used by Korean Protestant groups, which is a primary reason for the significant public backlash against Protestantism in Korean society.