Quoting from [oiwan]:

The protest against importation of U.S beef has been intensified in South Korea. Since last weekend the protest has been directed against the president Lee Myung Bak and police violence.

 

Do you think it is reasonabal?

 

Quoting from [proent]:



I think it is not reasonable, trade is two ways traffic, Korea has been closed market for very long period, however Korea keep exporting goods to other countries worldwide, if others think the same as Korean, they will be no Korean goods exporting, right ? Anyway I am not sure why Korean think in this way, there must be some reasons, please advise me if anyone know about the real reason behind the protest ?

Quoting from [James 007]:

These are the marks of where the Japanese colonial masters left, both Taiwan and Korea were colonies of Nippon imperialism before WWII. At times, there is no respect for the Parliament House Speaker, neither is there any orderly manner of debate. ..that's my personal opinion from what I observed.



Joyce

I really couldn't understand one can get so heated up over this discussion, unless one has suffered great injustice in the hand of the Taiwanese or Korean (Japanese included).

Marks of Nippon Colonial Inperialism, where is the evidences and how ones derived this conclusion. How long have you mixed with these Taiwanese/Korean, don't tell me, you have study their culture and customs, it there any personal experiencesor encountered with these people.

The people of these countries has gone through much tragedies, in term of war, prosecution, natural disasters and suppression. This has mould their thoughts and refined their culture. They are very nationalistic in their believe, with strong patriotism and bonds. They have histories that fortunately many of us has never went through and hopefully never have to go through.

They are boisterous, emotional, sentimental, and have very high EQ as compare to us. How do you judge them for it, it is their culture and who is it to say they are wrong. Can we be so judgemental if we are not in their shoes and understand their feeling.

I am fortunate to have among myself great friend, and I must admit some of the best are from Korea and Taiwan. We do defer in our business style and have much argument over certain way to conduct business but I never cease to enjoy their company because of their forthright atitute.

My advice young fellow (I really don't know you are a he or a she, my apology), don't jump into conclusion too easily, be more forgiving if you have been wronged (I supposed you are a Christian) and try to be more understanding. There are always two side to a coin.

Glad that I'm vegetarian for 21 years since I'm 4 year old.

Quoting from [Katherine Cao]:

Glad that I'm vegetarian for 21 years since I'm 4 year old.

Is that another way of telling us you are 25 years young, my dear?

Tell me if you are eligible and I will match-make for you, my son is 26.

Quoting from [alexandraa]:

Quoting from [oiwan]:

The protest against importation of U.S beef has been intensified in South Korea. Since last weekend the protest has been directed against the president Lee Myung Bak and police violence.

 

Do you think it is reasonabal?

 

 

Quoting from [Sophia2]:

South korea is one of the most protecionist countries in the world. They sell every thing they can all over the world, but do not want anyone endangering their companies or farmers in Korea.

Trade is a two way street. Wait until China enters their market and starts taking over export sales from the koreans. Maybe then they will get a taste of their own medicine.