Look at these pictures. They're getting so much attention on the internet lately because it's so apparent how much Korea has changed, grown, blossomed. Korea has managed to go from a third world country to a first world country, from a country that received aid to one that is now aiding other countries. It's amazing because this country was rebuilt in such a short time AFTER the Korean War that left the country in a state of destruction. After yet another person posted this on Facebook, I got curious and asked my co-teacher Lauren how she thought Korea grew so quickly and left the world in awe. She immediately gave 2 reasons: diligence and esteeming education. I wonder how other Koreans (young and old) would answer this question. Fear of North Korea? Good leadership? Prayer? Farming techniques?
On a less serious note, maybe assertive ahjummas and drunken ahjussis have a right to do so. They rebuilt the country! They can do whatever they please? I now have a little more respect for that generation of Koreans.
I'm writing about that generation for my paper, with a ecclesiological bent though. :)
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