[bucephalus]

"Good news. I served a year in S. Korea in 77-78. I truly enjoyed it. Even though it was 25 years ago I still believe the Koreans are a good and happy people despite what we get on the news over here covering demonstrators in the streets."

You're absolutely right. That stuff is very superficial. They have been demonstrating like maniacs for most of the past year though. (Seoul, South Korea)

[Alissa]

I still believe the Koreans are a good and happy people despite what we get on the news over here covering demonstrators in the streets.

I agree. I was in Korea many times in the 80's. Those rioters are mostly college students who are slightly more leftist than our own. They would riot at the drop of a hat even back then. I think the North Koreans infiltrate the universities with their communist propaganda. However, the average Mr/Mrs Lee are usually very nice.