With international marriage in the media spotlight (gee, thanks, Hines), a recent survey by a matchmaking company indicated that over half of Koreans were positive about international marriage:
Bien-Aller, a Seoul-based matchmaking company, conducted the survey looking at 580 single women and men about interracial marriages via the Internet on April 3-10.
In the survey, 54.2 percent of men replied that they are positive about having foreign spouses, while 52.9 percent of women said that they would marry foreigners.
Those respondents who were in favor of interracial marriages pointed out that non-Korean spouses would enrich their lives and were expected to be more committed to their spouses _ the biggest benefit of all.
There were differences between men and women, however, in terms of the preferred ethnicity of desired spouses:
However, the findings show that Korean women have a preference for white men over other races, with 62.1 percent choosing a preference for natives of the U.S. or European countries.
Meanwhile, 73.4 percent of Korean men answered that they prefer Asian spouses who have something in common in terms of race and culture.
There were also differences in reasoning among those who preferred not to marry outside the tribe:
According to the survey, 21.6 percent of men answered that they would hesitate in marrying a non-Korean women due to differences in ways of thinking.
Meanwhile, 21.9 percent of women said that they would be reluctant to marry a foreigner because they don’t want to have mixed-blood children.
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‘only korean men are against international marriage.’ judge judy
‘koreans are the product of inbreeding.’ judge judy
‘you were made by a korean guy.’ pawi to judge judy
‘or were you?’ pawi to judge judy
PS
‘korea needs the riches of capitalism…’
last year, korea spent almost a billion dollars on foreign aid. not bad for a country in need of the ‘riches of capitalism’, no? still further, korea one of the largest foreign investors in china often going up against countries that could supposedly give korea the ‘riches of capitalism’. were you smoking something when you wrote that?
Our dear nulji, almost missed him…
Not!
Most Korean men in favor of international marriage prefer Asian spouses who have something in common in terms of race and culture, while the majority of Korean women prefer white men.
Sounds like Korean men and women have entirely different motivations for choosing international marriage.
Also,
“Meanwhile, 21.9 percent of women said that they would be reluctant to marry a foreigner because they don’t want to have mixed-blood children.”
Hines! Where are you? Get off that plane! You still have some work to do.
” Korean women have a preference for white men over other races, with 62.1 percent choosing a preference for natives of the U.S. or European countries.”
hines wards father ofcourse being american just with a really good tan.
racial and statistical stupidity, two great thing that go great together
baker, I think that you’ve correctly read and interpreted a poorly written sentence.
To me, it appears as though the reporter (Chung Ah-young) juxtaposed two pieces of information (Korean women’s racial preferences for a mate, followed by the preferred natinality of an intended spouse), which then comes up looking racist. Seems like poor writing, or else something written in haste of a deadline.
‘Course, I could be wrong - she could have meant what she wrote, just as she wrote it.
“62.1 percent choosing a preference for natives of the U.S. or European countries.”
This is vague, which sort of “natives of the U.S” do Korean women prefer? There are so many choices; maybe Navajo, Blackfoot, or Lakota? I think I might be part Seminole, I out to let the pretty yeoja’s know, it could really help my chances!
Just nitpicking…
Nulji, globalization is the key to riches and more riches. That’s why Korea has given aid to other countries. So it can get back by being a part of global trade. You don’t piss on your allies and trading partners if you want to keep the trade flowing. You actually have to consider their opinions, at least to some degree.
If you think Korea should just shut the doors and ignore all foreign opinions, well, you can see the results of that with your dear brethren in the North. Fortunately, few in the South will listen to you. They’re all too busy making money, and all the more power to them.
Also, did you forget that the US and Japan are still Korea’s second and third largest trading partners? Korea doesn’t have to do everything that foreigners say, but it’s a good idea to listen to their opinions. And tell us again, why it is that you live in the US if you hate it so much?
Oh, and Nulji, before you try to turn the last question around and ask me why I live in South Korea, I’ll tell you. I really like living here very much. It’s a good safe place to raise kids and most people are very nice. And my wife and I can both work and save good cash. Yes, I like living in Korea, just fine.
Why does everyone call pawikirogi “nulji” ? Off topic, but have wondered for a while….
Why does everyone call pawikirogi “nulji” ?
That was his previous user id at the Hole.
I likes to call him “mulchy”.
Describes both his intellect and the substance of his writing.
nulji maripkan…
i’m a little confused on the terminology here. “foreign spouse” and “interracial” seems to be used interchageably. i would think that a gyopo would be a foreign spouse but regarded as same race whereas interracial would necessarily exclude a gyopo.
” Korean women have a preference for white men over other races, with 62.1 percent choosing a preference for natives of the U.S. or European countries.”
This is news? With what Nicky Cage and all the obligatory “my Korean wife…” commentaries one hears around these parts…well, I never would have guessed!
Yeah, you never mention the ethnicity of your girlfriends on your own blog (or when posting on other sites), now, do you?
“Most Korean men in favor of international marriage prefer Asian spouses who have something in common in terms of race and culture, while the majority of Korean women prefer white men.”
Some people would call me an anti-Western. But honestly, I think Asian women are the prettiest. Sure, there are some beautiful white women but the average white woman is not that beautiful compared to the average Asian woman. Unfortunately, I find Asian woman to be a little too materialistic with the Loius Vuitton thing going. Its really stupid to spend a fortune for an LV bag that you can get at Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur for USD10. The same exact one when seen from 10 feet distance.
I prefer white women but I don’t give a toss who goes with who. Asian with White, Black with Asian, Black with White…blah blah blah, who gives a shit?
Mook, most Asian-American men give a shit. They whine endlessly about the “inter-racial dating disparity”.
For once I agree with you. But the article is not suggesting that Korean men would choose Asian women because they are more beautiful. It said that they want spouses who have something in common in terms of race and culture. If that is what they are after, then why not just marry a Korean woman? Perhaps because there are insufficient numbers? So it seems safe to conclude that Korean men favor international marriage out of necessity, not preference.
Mook, most Asian-American men give a shit. They whine endlessly about the “inter-racial dating disparity”.
I don’t know if say, Japanese- or Vietnamese-Americans do, but yes I know, I’ve heard this crap from a few Korean-Americans. People should just get over this.
In a bizarre twist, some South Korean men (in SK) get pissed when I reply that, personally, I find white women more physically attractive. There’s just no pleasing some people.
“Mook, most Asian-American men give a shit. They whine endlessly about the “inter-racial dating disparity”.”
The problem with Asian Americans in general and many pro Western Asians is that all through their lifes they were bred with Western thoughts and values and completely ignoring their own. As a result, as their life matures, it becomes a high achieving individual which is hallow on the inside. That person which is really a clone version is being compared against an authentic version. IBM clone and IBM original, who wins? That coupled with an identity crisis. They need to look up to someone like Bruce Lee who kept his identity and individuality rather than conforming to the social norm.
It is like many Asian countries actually. Many Asian countries, for example their TV programs are bankrupt of ideas. When “Who wants to be a millionaire” becomes popular in the US, these countries spin off their own version of that show. When “American Idol” becomes popular, these countries spin their own version. They are pretty much exact copies but with different host and language. Why pay the premium to license these quiz programs? Why not make your own? Is it that difficult?
Psst. down south of Malaysia, a country is actually a Western clone who meekly obeys and foster friendship without strong principles becasue it is just a tiny island surrounded by big nations. Today, many of the people there are not creative, and many of them are too ‘uptight’, many speaking English better than their mother tongue. Many of them are also not Christians but surprisingly, they spot a Christian name. It is so out of place and weird.
This is why when one says a country is so rich or so advance, I am usually not impressed. There are many ways to achive such glory. Malaysia too could achieve such glory if we kissed up to the super powers. But we have our principles and would rather work hard than take the easy road. Our leader, Dr. Mahathir even have a grand plan to shake up the western world’s financial market through the gold dinar which demonstrates the originality of our thoughts rather than subscribing to conventional Western economic wisdom but alas, he and our country didn’t have the will and power to carry it through yet. China is a country I am banging on to continue on Dr. Mahathir’s legacy. It cannot be another Singapore for then it becomes another ‘Asian American’.
FYI, both “American Idol” and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” were not originally U.S. shows. The U.S. networks copied them, just like the other countries you mention.
Is Dr. Mahathir still pulling the strings behind the scenes?
So, what do you want? A cookie?
Bummer. Probably because of those damn Jews.
Amen. Because look at what a shitty place Singapore turned out to be.
mahathir_fan,
Should China fail, you could always join al-Qaeda.
I like Malaysia a lot.
But crossing the causeway from J.B. to Singapore, I can’t really see anything about Singapore to complain about.
Wow, Mahathir_fan, you really should read something other than the collected rantings of the bad doctor.
“The problem with Asian Americans in general and many pro Western Asians is that all through their lifes they were bred with Western thoughts and values and completely ignoring their own. As a result, as their life matures, it becomes a high achieving individual which is hallow on the inside.” So if these infected Asians are all “hallow” [sic] inside, what are you full of, Mahathir_fan?
Mahatir Fan, if China is the country you plan to suck up to, you really need to start learning about your new master. None of what you have posted about China here or on other blogs even passes the laugh test.
“They need to look up to someone like Bruce Lee who kept his identity and individuality rather than conforming to the social norm” (mahthir_fan)
But wasn’t he in equal conflict with traditional Chinese Confucianists as he was with American society? I believe Mr. Lee was a Hong Kong born American citizen and who married a white woman and fathered a (gasp!) ‘half-breed’ son, Brandon. So M-Fan, to which identity and social norm do you refer?
M-Fan, as you’re such a great proponent of Mahathir led pan-Asian solidarity why not enlighten us about the treatment of Vietnemese boat people who rotted in Malaysian ‘refugee’ camps for years, the women commonly raped?
Mook, go back and enjoy Mahathir_fan’s apologia for the CCP:
http://www.rjkoehler.com/?p=2673
“If China is not a democracy, how can there be ELECTIONS.”
Has to be a parody…nobody’s eggs can be this scrambled.
Wow, you’re right. According to his post China has replaced India as “the world’s largest democracy” I’m “AFRAID NOW…VERY AFRAID” for the poor fellow’s sanity.
Yep, the phrase ‘Tiananmen “incident”‘ should’ve been a dead giveaway of the type of ‘media balance’ he advocates.
“Meanwhile, 21.9 percent of women said that they would be reluctant to marry a foreigner because they don’t want to have mixed-blood children.”
I’d like to take a shot and maybe guess at an explanation. Maybe these women don’t want mixed blood children because they and their mixed children don’t want to face social and institutionalized discriminations?
Excellent point.
“More than half of Koreans are willing to get married to foreigners, showing a change in perception toward international marriages, according to a survey.
The survey came as Korean-American football hero Hines Ward drew public attention to biracial people during his stay in Korea.”
I used to concoct all kinds of ideas in the basement with my Mattel racing cars. I would have been a chick magnet in Korea when I was 12. I don’t think it’s about Hines Ward. Korean women wanted me long before Hines Ward came along.
I still remember a survey that came out a few years ago (from Seoul National Uni, I think), that asked Koreans how they felt about different nations. Canadians, of course, rated well, followed by some random mix of European countries and the USA. At the bottom came “Black”. Which is too bad, because “Blackatopia” is one of my favorite countries.
I was riding a unicycle at 13. I had the skills. It all transfers forward. These days I’m ultimate daddy, I’ve got the appa window, the warm milk sink, pads for fads…You can’t stop me, I’m not even trying, it just happens.
according to a survey done here in states, 85% of caucasin women would choose a black man for a spouse if she married outside her race. still further, the report revealed that some 20% of white women would prefer a black man over a white one under any circumstance but feared the social ramifications of such a preference.
that explains why the largest group of mixed marriages in this country have one black man and one white woman.
maybe that’s why white men go after asian ladies; they have no choice since brianna is with tyrone…..
‘why do you hate america…’
dipising some scummy expat does not equal hating my country or my fellow american. try and understand that, k?
‘………….’ judge judy
where’s all your shit talking, b###h? you said only korean men are against international marriage. you’ve been contradicted. what you gotta say bout that?
lookie, when you look into the mirror tonight, take a look at your asian features. they’re the same asian features that mr kim has. you go with who you want but don’t despise your own while you’re busy getting good, k?
Hey, Nulji, some of us whities prefer Asian women to Caucasian.
“dipising some scummy expat does not equal hating my country or my fellow american.”
You have a funny way of ‘loving’ your country. Must be one of those passive/aggressive type things or something.
And according to yet another survey:
One-hundred percent of respondents think Nulji/Pawikirogi has retarded social skills.
pawikirogi wrote:
“dipising some scummy expat does not equal hating my country or my fellow american. try and understand that, k?”
I understand what you mean by the above, but do you actually like them? In seriousness, I don’t recall ever having read a post from you in which you mention anything supportive about America or Americans, regardless of their ethnicity.
Do you mean to say that you like America and Americans?
BTW, for those who follow pawikirogi/nulji trivia: he also went by the tag of Shin Dong Il for a brief time…
“China is a country I am banging on to continue on Dr. Mahathir’s legacy” - mahathir_fan
I am with you there. Keep banging till she cries out “stop. Please stop!”. At this point, some novice may stop following her command. That is wrong! You just slow down your “banging” a tad bit, but do not stop. This is women’s definition of a sensitive man, a man who knows when to listen to do them and when not to.
You keep banging but also observe how China is doing. If she slows her bucking, she may be really coming. Or, she may say it outright, “I am coming!!!” Then you should really slow down. It is totally insensitive to keep banging when she has come. Whether you achieve your aim or not, this is time to stop.
However, do not totally stop at once and pull out. Women usually hate that. Just slow down in degrees. You have to feel how your woman is doing. Be considerate always.
Well, Mahir brought it out.
What? He meant “banking”? “Never mind” (a quote from Gilda Radner, of SNL fame) http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/g.....Place.html
A little sex ed here and there doesn’t hurt.
BTW, for those who follow pawikirogi/nulji trivia: he also went by the tag of Shin Dong Il for a brief time…
He was outed as an asswipe in his Shin Jong-il days and has been stuck on stupid ever since.
slim, sounds like you’re defintely up on your trivia
Baduk, that was hilarious!
yes, that’s the baduk we know and love!!!
I agree. Out of all the Kyopo on Marmots, he is the only one I would trust at my back.
Michael, Hate to go off topic here, but since you said it first - Rather than me regurgitating my points again, I’ll let you do the job of rebutting with real facts. I have proven that in China there are elections. See: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/e.....288018.htm.
Article 2 of the constitution states that power belongs to the people.
Article 60 states that NPC (legislature body) has a 5 year term.
Article 34 states that anyone above the age of 18 can vote and stand for election.
Article 79 states that the President of China is elected by members of NPC (legislature) which imply that if independent candidates get enough seats at the NPC, there can be a non-communist party President.
Source: http://english.people.com.cn/c.....ution.html
And on top of that, independent candidates are getting elected into the NPC and people are participating in elections. If these does not equal democracy, then you must ask yourself why you are in denial. Have you met someone who wanted to participate and met all qualifications yet was not allowed to run in China’s election?
M_fan, have you ever been to China? What have you been smoking? Quit swallowing the Communist Party’s propaganda hook, line and sinker. The Party has been in power since 1949, you call that democracy?
Snow, we’re only deceiving ourselves — the Khmer Rouge was a democratic group because they started the Party of Democratic Kampuchea, and Kim Jongil leads the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, so along with China, Asia is a bastion of democracy
I guess I’ll have to break out my copy of the U.S.S.R. Constitution.
It had a lot to say about voting rights too.
Don’t forget Cuba. It also had elections, ergo it’s a democracy.
(Maybe I’ll change my moniker to fidel_fan.)
You know, I once had a professor–flaming lefty, of course–try to explain to me how Cuba was more democratic than the United States.
Ironically enough, given the context of this discussion, he held the Chinese Communist Party in open contempt.
‘i don’t recall you saying anything supportive of america.’
really, do you recall anything i said against america? and what in your opinion would be supportive of america? put up or shut up, ok? btw, shitting on bush on his he-man supporters will not count.
‘do you really like americans?’
well, yes, i am one.
ain’t it funny? you expats whine day and night about korea and then turn around and tell us how much you love the place. i spend my time here poking fun at the gutter expat and what does the lil guy conclude? ‘you really hate america!’ yeah, that’s good logic.
‘korea needs to be racially sensitve!’
like many you who call me kyopo instead of american? you don’t care anything about korean racism. you care only about yourself. and btw, many of you seem to be just as racist as the koreans you cry about. just take a look at dogbert for one good example.
‘pawi trivia…’slim
i thought you said you ignored me, slim. i’m one of your favorite posters. you don’t think i know that?
Cockroaches are hard to ignore after a while.
Gosh, pawikirogi, I apologize for having asked you if you like America and Americans. I had thought the question could have been answered without much complication, but after the ‘put up or shut up’ segment of your post, you were only able to reply with ‘well, yes, i am one’.
Actually, I already knew that you were American, and was asking you to describe your feelings for Americans other than yourself - that’s why I used ‘Americans’ rather than ‘yourself’ in the question above.
Again, I merely asked you a question - a question that you haven’t really answered in any depth or substance.
Don’t forget Cuba. It also had elections, ergo it’s a democracy.
You know, I once had a professor–flaming lefty, of course–try to explain to me how Cuba was more democratic than the United States.
Ironically enough, given the context of this discussion, he held the Chinese Communist Party in open contempt. (Robert)
Why is it amazing that somebody who supports Cuba would hold the CPC in contempt. God almighty, can’t you differentiate any gray between the black and white? Cuba is neither China nor North Korea. Not even close.
Agreed your flamin lefty prof was an idiot to say that Cuba is more democratic than the US but at the same time its dictatorship is nowhere near as bad as Batista’s. They are certainly dirt poor due to poor planning, the embargo and cessation of Russian aid) but Cuba can at least boast a highly educated population with universal health care. There’s not much food but few poeple are actually starving. Go there and speak with Cubans and you’ll see the vast majority really want normal relations with the US and for the embargo to be lifted.
Some Americans really need to stop seeing Cuba as a threat to the US before they lose a potential friend to real threats to democracy like China, just as they did with the Soviet Union. Short memory?