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 South Korea, the most weird country, in which tightly guarded police are thretening the people in the memorial ceremony for the former president, Roh Moo-hyun
Korea |
2009/05/29 02:45
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south korea is really weird contry whose police are preventing a people from gathering together to mourn their ex-president even in a peaceful way. police blocked seoul square and chunggae square, which are supposed to be opened to seoul citizens for whatever purpose as long as it's peaceful, by putting the police buses surrounding the squares. they even blocked the exit of the subway station near the squares. they look like considering the memorial ceremony and service as a potential brutal protest.
People back in south korea said "this is really odd because I can see enormous number of police anywhere in this country even though there is no war, no violent or aggressive demonstration, and no other threatening actions police have to be around." one korean newspaper reported that 1,000 of riot police were positioned in the entrance of Deoksu Palace to control visitors' coming and going. 1,000 riot police only for that. the more riot police were spreaded more widely. it's rather spooky that riot police are here and there, almost everywhere in seoul, not because of national crisis or emergency like serious bombing terrorism but because of the nonviolent memorial ceremony for the former president.
what is this government fearing about? why is it getting the mourning people encircled by riot police? why is it afraid of people's gathering? maybe... this government might have something very wrong they did, that all the cowards in there want not to be uncovered due to the possible massive brutal reactions likely to happen towards them after being uncovered. or are they enjoying their new style of governing, dictatorship with armed authority power? and one more thing... the current president, Lee Myung-bak, is the guy who blocked up all the possible places people can gather to mourn together, right after he said "it is of great sorrow and deep sadness." as if he also felt very sorry. Lee government is often like this. saying is saying and action is action. they hardly go together. I am so ashamed that I have such a bad government now.
[photos are from the websites below... visit those blogs when you want to see more pictures...]
http://blog.naver.com/hvoice86?Redirect=Log&logNo=120068915732
http://blog.naver.com/minimiboy?Redirect=Log&logNo=40067730332
http://blog.daum.net/nongmin7/8637936
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How much Koream people love and respect the ex-president of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun
Korea |
2009/05/28 21:43
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After his death, more than one million koreans visited the place of funeral, Bongha Village, to express their condolences to his family and mourn for him. Around 300 places to burn incense for him were arranged across the country in order for all the people who want to grieve over their hero's death but are not able to go to Bongha Village. The number of total visitors to every place exceeded four millions, which is the biggest number of condolence callers in modern korean history. Look at the first picture, the road is full of a steady stream of visitors to his place.
One big memorial ceremony took place in front of Deoksu Palace, Seoul, as well. A lot of people, regardless of their age, sex, religion, and nationality, went to the memorial service and ceremony. They were holding and putting a blossom of white chrysanthemum, hanging the national flags and his pictures and yellow ribbons all over the places. They wrote down and put on the wall some memos for him, saying such as, "I feel sorry that I couldnt protect you and support you while you were alive", "Call me, you fucking bastard, Lee Myung-bak. My number is XXX-XXXX-XXXX." (because some people believe that the current president Mr. Lee made him kill himself), "We love you and will remember you forever.", etc. Even at nights, still many people were staying in the ceremony place to lament the death of the greatest president ever, holding candles.
I saw many writings and comments on this national tragedy written by lots of korean people. I picked up some good short ones.
"The only president I felt sorry that I couldnt vote for him since I was overseas... The only president that broke my heart since I couldnt be there to say good bye... and you're the only president from my homeland I proudly introduce to my son who grows up here learning about Lincoln, Kennedy, and Obama..."
"We remember you, I remember you, I'll make sure my children remember you. Please rest in peace."
"He was the weakest man against weak people. But he was the strongest man against strong man. Who will fight for weak people against strong man?"
"We love you. We believe in you. We're sorry for doing nothing as you've felt lonely. Rest in peace, our only President Roh."
"Every politician in this country is cunning and only caring about his/her political power except for him. He fought against people who has absolute power and has mind blinded supporter. He fought against media which still has infinite power in every corner of Korea."
"I mourn his death deeply. I am so sad that we lost one of our big, bright stars. He was a great man... He was one of few great people in Korea... I believe you... Thank you... Thank you... so much.. and I am so sorry..."
"He was Martin Luther King of South Korea; President Roh always stood and fought for the less fortunate people."
"You will always be my president. You were an only and clean president of the Republic of Korean since 1948 - independence day. We Koreans are proud of you."
"The truth is that he is very loved president especially by minors. Because of that, he had little support in his duty time. So he was attacked so much by powerful majors in Korea. However, tons of minors and the ones knowing truth were on his side."
I didnt like and didnt agree with some of his policies, and was sometimes a bit disappointed by some different political views. But I really liked his personality and his passion and enthusiasm for the country. And the good ideas and visions he had, for example, one of his famous statement is "I want to show an example to our children that we can succeed without any immorality." We lost a great dreamer, a big bright star, a freedom fighter, the first truly democratic president, a visionary leader, Martin Luther King of our country, our personal and national hero, our friend, our brother, and our father... So hopefully... rest in peace again up there...
[photos are from some other blogs coz I cannot photogragh there... Follow the links below and see more pictures if you want..]
http://blog.naver.com/violet1437?Redirect=Log&logNo=67744690
http://blog.naver.com/djshampoo?Redirect=Log&logNo=67703417
http://blog.naver.com/missyahoo?Redirect=Log&logNo=40067787161
http://blog.naver.com/violet1437?Redirect=Log&logNo=67744123
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Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun
Korea |
2009/05/28 14:27
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BBC reported "Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, who has died after falling into a ravine, was a controversial figure whose administration ended last year dogged by scandal and infighting. blablabla"; The New York Times "Former President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea, whose reputation as an upstanding political leader had been tarnished recently by a corruption scandal, committed suicide on May 23, 2009 by jumping off a cliff near his retirement home, according to his aides and the police. blablabla"; CNN "Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun committed suicide Saturday by leaping to his death from a hill behind his house, the government announced. blablabla." There are so many worldwide news about him. But none of them is telling about human Roh Moo-hyun, I mean his personality, because news is, of course, news that is always crazy about political issues and crimes. Thus, I would like to say something about how nice and great he was both as a president and as a person. That's why this tragedy means a lot to many Korean people.
Look at the first series of pictures. He was quite mischievous in casual situations, like a little kid, as you can see. He was witty and funny, so amusing anybody around him. I attended one of the informal lectures he made before he was elected. I was just so excited and pleased by his hilarious talks. He was smoking a cigarette inside a tiny country grocery store. I feel like he is my uncle or any very close person to me when looking at the picture of it. People loved his such easy and free personality. So did I. He was such a natural, humble person not knowing any luxurious stuffs and not having any arrogance. That's what I especially liked. He was never like typical serious and arrogant politicians. He liked being with kids, cycling, and loving and caring people. He was the first president really caring and thinking of all the nation. He cried, shouted, fighted, and suffered for his people. A lot of Koreans consider him as their hero and mourn for him not only because he was the nation's first truly democratic president with his high reputation for political cleanness and as a freedom fighter but also because he was actually like their fathers or brothers who they can trust and love.
He will be missed by most Koreans. And history will judge his greatness. May he rest in peace... and hope his family doesnt suffer too much...
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24-06-08-ske inside the Red Fort, Delhi, India
ske |
2009/05/25 04:34
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인도 델리의 붉은성 안에서. 지금 보니 옷이 엉망이로다. 부라자끈이 민망하게 보이지를 않나, 티셔츠는 탄자니아에서 산 마후라를 대충 둘러서 옷핀으로 고정시킨 것이고, 치마는 3by3by3 티셔츠를 잘라서 만든 것. 그러고보니 참으로 sustainable하기도 하다!!!! 환경친화적인 스겍군이라 불러달라!!!! 연수가 찍은 사진들이라 항상 사진에 연수가 없었는데 첫번째 사진은 성 안에서 만난 한국인들이 찍어준 것이라 연수가 등장! 예에~~~!!! [photo by Austin and one anonymous korean guy]
그리고. 고인의 명복을 빕니다.
think I have to explain about the pictures I am posting coz guess other international people wont be able to figure out what they are... probably some people can guess they are the photos taken during my semi world travel though... so here is it. the pictures seen above were taken inside the Red Fort located in old Delhi, India on 24th, June, 2008, which was the day before my birthday!!!! hahha! it's always good to remind people of when my birthday is. kkkk. the girl in the middle in the first pic is the doctor girl who is working really hard back in south korea now and she is Austin, the photographer of almost all the pics posted here. another girl I was photoing in the last pic is my brave buddy with the spirit of freedom and great enthusiasm for life.
by the way, I had lunch with Sharon and Eunji today. Eunji is kinda my best korean friend in holland according to my definition (hahha!) and Sharon is a singapore girl who I dont really know but do know she is a girl friend of one korean frined of mine and her english pronunciation is somewhat challenging to completely understand. but anyway, after having some good time with those two, I found that Sharon is really nice and open-minded person. still I had sort of hard time to understand her whatever saying. overall, it was truely lovely time. and I see why sharon has so many friends around her. so, Pat, you should meet her some time later personally with lunch or dinner or whatsoever, of course together with me, then you will certainly love her I bet. :-)
p.s: and I still cannot find any comment from you!!!! how come are you so stingy about this?!!!!! boooooooo =3=
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24-06-08-ske in Delhi, India
ske |
2009/05/22 02:58
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old delhi에서 Jama Masjid라는 mosque랑 red fort에 갔었더랬다. 이동하는 동안 길거리 사람들때문에 꽤나 계속 신경이 날카로워져 있었던 것이 기억난다. 특히나 jama masjid 올라갔을 때는 어쩐지 기분나쁠 정도로 쳐다보는 현지인들 때문에 완전 신경이 곤두섰었더랬다. 볼거리가 아무리 많았어도 역시 불쾌한 기억이 남아있는 터라 사실 다시 델리 가고 싶다는 생각은 들지 않는다. 그러나!!! red fort안에서 마셨던 lassi는 인도에서 마셨던 가장 맛있는 라시 중에 하나였다. 신나 죽겠다는 마지막 사진 표정을 보라!!! [photo by Austin]
I edited HTML of this blog skin design to show english texts only. it is basically for allowing all the international people to leave comments or go to guestbook. but actually it was mainly aimed at one person whom I dont see any comments from. hahha! so why dont you say something, pat? :-D
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