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Saying Hello From South Korea!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Mora, Oct 15, 2014.

  1. Mora

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    Hey. Nice seeing you all. I'm a biological male, androgyne bisexual from, you guessed it, South Korea. I came here to meet and connect with other people. Recently I began to feel quite lonely, and I hope I can find a friend to share the feelings and insecurities with each other, or at least get to know how folks around the world are doing. It seems the world can just feel so barren and lonely I guess.
     
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    Welcome Mora! Nice meeting you! You'll find that this is a very safe and friendly group. Enjoy!
     
  3. Mora

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    Hey, how are you? You are very welcome here!
     
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    Hello and welcome to EC! :slight_smile: I'm sorry you are feeling lonely. I know that the people on this site are very supportive and open so you'll be able to feel comfortable here. :slight_smile:.
     
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    Thanks for the hospitality. You guys are all very nice!
     
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    Welcome to EC. You will find a friendly group on this site. Given your from South Korea, any chance you live in Seoul? I hear the Mayor of Seoul is pro equality and looking to progress the law there. Is that getting much attention?
     
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    Hi there and welcome to EC,

    It is a really wonderful place and very supportive so don't feel shy.
     
  9. Mora

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    Well, I was born and raised in Seoul, and I can proudly call Seoul as my hometown, a place where I belong. I'm currently residing in Chuncheon, the province capital of Gangwon-do, for personal reasons, but I will be returning to Seoul when the time is right.

    And I assume that you're talking about mayor Park(not the park park, just in case somebody get's confused. It's a common surname used in Korea. 박). He definitely is getting a LOT of attention in SK, I can tell you that. He symbolizes the ideological conflict of our nation. From the right side, he's being bombarded with all sorts of assault, and on from the left side, he's considered as man who can change the state of our nation. I personally admire him for he's excellent ability, he's humanitarian policies, and personal charisma. With Seoul's Superintendent of Education Mr. Joe, or Joe Huee-yeon, I believe that they can greatly improve the human rights of queer citizens, such as myself.

    However, it would be worth pointing out that queers in SK will still face a great amount of discrimination should they ever come out of the closet in our nation's current state, and that many South Koreans still have a very little awareness and information about queers in general. Not only that, WE STILL CAN'T MARRY EACH OTHER IF WE HAVE A SAME SEX. I mean, COME ON! WHAT IS IT, A STONE AGE OR SOMETHING?

    On the bright side though, the awareness is improving with great speed, and there are quite a lot of great activists out there in SK to make that even faster. So I guess I can cope with that.



    p.s. thanks, blossom85. I will :grin:
     
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    I have a friend whom lives in Seoul. He often complains about the lack of understanding towards the LGBT community; and has been anxious to move out of the country. So I understand a bit of what you are saying.

    South Korea is such a beautiful country from the times I have visited. I hope the environment improves. Seems like Mayor Park is being a trend setter!
     
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    안녕하세요 ^^
     
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    Welcome to EC
     
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    오 한국인이신가요? 여기서 한국인을 만날 줄은 몰랐네요.
     
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    Hello and welcome to EC! :smilewave :welcome: It's a pleasure to meet you :slight_smile:
     
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    Thanks! It's pleasure to meet you too. :slight_smile:
     
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    Hey Mora! 안녕하세요, 만나서 반가워요!

    (hope that wasn't rude :redface:slight_smile: