Answers from Readers

My Opinion on International Love
Korea, our nation, is becoming a multi-cultural society. Foreigners from various countries marry Koreans, and the number of their kids is increasing. We can easily meet many foreigners while walking on the street. As the world is dominated by globalization, I think people don’t have to marry people of the same nationality. The reason is that they have the right to select their partners regardless of nationality. Marriage could happen if a couple understands each other and wants to be together for their entire lives. In conclusion, the most important thing is not their nationality but love.



By Lee Yun-ji
Sophomore, Dept. of English Lang. & Lit.
issueharu@naver.com

These days, many people have a date with foreigners and also get married with a person who has a different nationality. I am for it. I think nationality is not an obstacle to love. Dating foreigners helps Koreans understand people from other countries and accept who he or she is. The world is getting globalized and the number of multi-cultural families is increasing. If a father’s and mother's nationality is different, their children can know and experience two different cultures, including language, food and traditions. These children will treat other foreigners as equal people and not be prejudiced. So, I think it is good to fall in love with foreigners sometimes.



By Ha Chang-bong
Senior, Dept. of Environmental Science
joker4903@naver.com

Personally, I do not have a positive view towards international love. Of course, as I encourage experience, love itself is wonderful; however, there is too much to risk. I am not saying people should stop loving each other just because their nationalities are different, but they should be ready. The problem occurs when international love becomes international marriage. Both families need to bear a different culture. Even couples from the same culture have difficulty in living together. Will it be better for international married couples? I think it will not. It will be worse. Be aware of the cultural gaps with your lover.



By Kim Chan-mi
Sophomore, Dept. of American Studies
chanmikim93@naver.com
My opinion about international marriage is very positive. Nowadays we can see some Koreans who married foreigners. Actually, one of my neighbors married a foreigner. Whenever I saw them, I felt they really love each other. I think money, culture and language are nothing for them. So, I often envied them. Even if they had a quarrel like ordinary people, they always tried to understand each other and have time to talk about some problems or complaints. Moreover, there is famous saying, “love has no boundaries”. I think many people know that and more and more people adopt that over time. Finally, I hope those who married foreigners have a happy life in Korea.



By Son Jong-yeol
Senior, Dept. of International Commerce
hanggame@kmu.ac.kr