Thread by @DiscardRed

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Do you know why "K-pop" was made?
It was to solve the "dislike of Korea" that emerged as a national issue.
The Chosun Ilbo 2008/08/16
chosunonline.com/article/200808…(dead link)

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It was written that "overwriting the deteriorating image of Korea to the positive one through the Korean style".
Why did the international image deteriorate?

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In Korean society, the concept of equals is rare, and human relationships are judged by "which is upper or lower."
Koreans who became economically wealthy and entered foreign countries had "Korean values."

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They caused a great backlash because they discriminate against "skin color" and "the economic power of the country."
In Korea, there are many cases where children who are not wanted or have disabilities are thrown away by their parents.

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The adoption rate with the foreigner is high so that it does not match the size of the economy even if it sees globally.
It was said to be a "child exporter" and was criticized internationally.

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The Problem of working Prostitutes
Prostitution: "Sex Industry Export Power" in South Korea
The Chosun Ilbo 2012/06/15
chosunonline.com/site/data/html…(dead link)
Korea is a country with a very large number of working prostitutes.
The international image is getting worse.

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Instead of eliminating the cause of criticism, they push "K-pop" to overwrite negative images with positive images.