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hello, greetings to the korean people. a little about myself im a filipino and i live in canada. as a person originating from a poor country, ive learned to respect the accomplishments and qualities of the people from rich countries and in most particular the korean people. ive read a little bit about the korean industrial revolution and it indeed amazes me how fast a society coming from nothing develop in a short period of time. ive worked with a few koreans and all of the few that ive met were truly hard working and disciplined,a trivia not entirely surprising. anyway, what i really want to say is i hope one day my country can emulate what your country has accomplished.
South Koreans have a fondness for the people of the Philippines. Many Koreans have chosen to live in your country because of the hospitality of your people. Koreans have been investing strongly the Philippines economy through business, study, tourism, and capital investments. I have no doubt that the Philippines will continue to be prosperous moving forward.
QUOTE (Chan-Ho @ May 22 2009, 02:35 AM) 
South Koreans have a fondness for the people of the Philippines. Many Koreans have chosen to live in your country because of the hospitality of your people. Koreans have been investing strongly the Philippines economy through business, study, tourism, and capital investments. I have no doubt that the Philippines will continue to be prosperous moving forward.
I believe that korea has a potential to be the next silicon valley and the next center of the internet...
Arroyo visits SoKor
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MANILA, Philippines—The tense situation in the Korean peninsula following Pyongyang’s powerful nuclear test on Monday will not deter President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from going ahead with her four-day visit to Seoul later this week, according to Malacañang.
After her visit to South Korea, Ms Arroyo will fly to Russia to attend an international economic forum.
“The President will proceed with her South Korean visit to promote our bilateral interests and participate in the ASEAN-Republic of Korea commemorative summit,” Undersecretary Lorelei Fajardo said.
Reacting to Pyongyang’s nuclear test, Fajardo said the Philippines was urging North Korea to scuttle its rogue nuclear and missile programs.
During her visit from May 30 to June 2, Ms Arroyo is scheduled to meet with President Lee Myung-bak and “chart a new direction” in Philippine-South Korean relations.
Manila and Seoul are celebrating this year the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Ms Arroyo has declared Philippines-South Korea Friendship Year this year.
During her visit, Ms. Arroyo is expected to pay her respects to former President Roh Moo-hyun, who committed suicide in the face of a corruption scandal.
From South Korea, Ms Arroyo will proceed to Russia on June 4-6 to speak at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to Fajardo.
After her visit to South Korea, Ms Arroyo will fly to Russia to attend an international economic forum.
“The President will proceed with her South Korean visit to promote our bilateral interests and participate in the ASEAN-Republic of Korea commemorative summit,” Undersecretary Lorelei Fajardo said.
Reacting to Pyongyang’s nuclear test, Fajardo said the Philippines was urging North Korea to scuttle its rogue nuclear and missile programs.
During her visit from May 30 to June 2, Ms Arroyo is scheduled to meet with President Lee Myung-bak and “chart a new direction” in Philippine-South Korean relations.
Manila and Seoul are celebrating this year the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Ms Arroyo has declared Philippines-South Korea Friendship Year this year.
During her visit, Ms. Arroyo is expected to pay her respects to former President Roh Moo-hyun, who committed suicide in the face of a corruption scandal.
From South Korea, Ms Arroyo will proceed to Russia on June 4-6 to speak at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to Fajardo.
Korean industrialization will not be completed if Korean unification does not happen.
QUOTE (Chan-Ho @ May 22 2009, 02:35 AM)
South Koreans have a fondness for the people of the Philippines. Many Koreans have chosen to live in your country because of the hospitality of your people. Koreans have been investing strongly the Philippines economy through business, study, tourism, and capital investments. I have no doubt that the Philippines will continue to be prosperous moving forward.
I don't think so. Many Koreans are now in the Philippines, but they are just becoming like the Chinese Filipinos, an elite group that walls themselves off enjoying their prosperity.
The Philippines has got a lot of social and economic problems, a lot of this has to do with their history and culture. No, it is not going to be progressing, not until there is some significant revolution with their society.
I've been to the Philippines, I know the situation there pretty up close.
QUOTE (SoCal @ May 27 2009, 01:22 PM)
Korean industrialization will not be completed if Korean unification does not happen.
Why do you think that?
Given the conditions in N. korea, unification might slow industrialization during the first few years, though I would expect it to regain its momentum later.
i think the parallels and differences of South Korean and Filipino history can be explored and much learned from them: Both were under colonial rule for a long time (south Korea has the added handicap of being an "incomplete nation"). The Second World War and the Korean War left them both damaged, the Cold War was fought inside their borders (in the case of the Philippines, the Huk Rebellion and NPA, the continuing division of the Korean Nation). Their development took a different path when authoritarian government and protectionist policies lead to the economic growth of SoKor, while the authoritarian Marcos Regime effectively destroyed and stagnated industrial development. Now SoKor is de facto a "first-world" nation, while the Philippines is remaining stagnant (or maybe dormant?) 
I have been dating this Korean chick for a few weeks now...it seems to be getting a bit too serious for my taste. Are all Korean women hardcore like that?
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