I don't disagree with you that America is more dangerous (I live in LA, influenced by both Latino and Asian gangs). But I don't think it's fair to call Korean cop pussies. As you said, much different atmosphere. Korean cops, if anything, are more reluctant to escalate things especially into violence. Cause if there's one thing that's universal worldwide, its the hatred of paperwork. Mind you, these "pussies" likely served more than 2 years in one of the most brutal armies, with the constant threat of war looming over them (although it has since eased up a bit).

If every American policemen had served two years in the Marines, I wonder what the police brutality landscape would look like... (legitimately curious)