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Preface
As we all know, South Korea is a relatively confident existence on the world stage.
As you can see from the map of their country, you can see that Korea is a vast place just by looking at the map.
Their innate self-confidence has reached the point of conceit.
On a previous Korean variety show, a Korean professor told how Chinese view South Korea.
He said that when he went to China, he found that there was no South Korea in the eyes of the Chinese.
South Koreans have always thought that China is aiming to catch up with them, but it is not.
In the hearts of the Chinese, only the United States is the object of their pursuit,
For both countries, China already feels that it is the next level.
The South Korean also added that the country that China considers the most ridiculous is South Korea.
Indeed, in China, many times South Korea is synonymous with "plagiarism",
Whether it is to apply the traditional culture of the mainland to the World Heritage Site, or to take the traditional clothing of the Korean people in the mainland as their own,
All make the majority of Chinese feel uncomfortable.
There was also a discussion on Chinese forums about why Koreans are ordinary and confident.
Many of you have commented below, and a few examples are also given.
First of all, during the Beijing Winter Olympics, the South Koreans are jaw-dropping in their actions on and off the field.
In the 1000m, South Korean short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon was judged to have committed a foul and missed the medal.
After learning the news, the South Korean people shouted for Huang Daxian from top to bottom.
Even South Korea's "national treasure" host shouted for Huang Daxian on the show,
But Huang Daxian did commit a foul, and he can't blame others.
In addition to these, South Korean athletes also complained on the show that the food at the Beijing Winter Olympics was not to their taste.
But someone posted a video saying that they would take some fruit from the Winter Olympics cafeteria to worship.
In short, just like netizens said: their mouths are really hard.
The mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Bingdundun, is also popular throughout the Winter Olympics schedule.
Many people even grabbed their heads to have them, but it was a different story at the Korean forum.
They said that even if they were given free of charge, they wouldn't want it.
There are even people who say that pandas are an inherent product of their country,
You must know that giant pandas have always been unique creatures in the mainland, and their speech is really speechless.
In short, there are countless examples of Koreans being overconfident and keen to encroach on the traditional culture of other countries.
Recently, with the explosion of Harbin, sugar gourds have also been targeted by Koreans.
They say that the sugar gourd was created by their own country, and even invite Chinese to testify for the sugar gourd.
However, Chinese netizens then began to fight back, finding evidence that sugar gourds originated in China.
In short, this kind of situation is not uncommon in South Korea, and in their eyes, the origin of the world seems to be in Korea.
In the 7th century, Silla, one of the Samhan kingdoms, gradually expanded its sphere of influence.
and unified the entire Korean Peninsula in 676 AD.
After that, the Silla dynasty became the first unified dynasty in Korean history, laying the foundation for the unified dynasty that followed.
Over time, the Silla dynasty gradually declined, while the Goguryeo and Baekje kingdoms gradually rose.
The struggles and wars between the three kingdoms eventually led to the demise of the Silla dynasty.
In 918 AD, the Goryeo Dynasty was established, which unified the entire Korean Peninsula and became one of the most important dynasties in Korean history.
The rule of the Goryeo Dynasty lasted for nearly 500 years, during which time the Goryeo Dynasty experienced a process of prosperity and decline.
The Goryeo Dynasty's promotion and development of Buddhism made Korea one of the important centers of Buddhism.
In addition, the Goryeo Dynasty also actively traded with neighboring China and Japan, promoting economic development and cultural exchanges.
However, the Goryeo dynasty faced an invasion from the Mongol Empire at the end of the 14th century, leading to weakness and internal divisions in the country. During this time, Yi Sung-gye led an army that resisted the Mongol invasion and established the Joseon Dynasty in 1392.
The establishment of the Joseon Dynasty marked a new chapter in the history of South Korea, which ruled the Korean Peninsula for more than 500 years.
During the Joseon Dynasty, Korea rapidly developed into one of the important countries in East Asia.
The Joseon Dynasty practiced Confucianism and focused on the development of education and culture, leaving a rich cultural heritage for Korea.
The Joseon Dynasty also actively traded with China and absorbed a large amount of Chinese culture and science and technology.
However, the Joseon Dynasty also faced internal and external challenges.
In the 19th century, the Joseon Dynasty's contacts and aggression with Western powers exacerbated the country's woes.
In addition, the internal corruption and unequal social system have also led to the intensification of social contradictions.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Joseon Dynasty collapsed and the Korean Peninsula was colonized by Japan.
After World War II, Japan was defeated and the Korean Peninsula was divided into two countries, the North and the South.
South Korea has formed a new government dedicated to the reconstruction and development of the country.
Korean industry
When it comes to the Korean industry, we have to mention Samsung Group.
South Korea's Samsung Group is a world-renowned multinational corporation and one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea.
Its development history can be traced back to 1938, when the Samsung company established was not the Samsung group that everyone is familiar with today.
Rather, it is a small trading company founded in Daegu, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
Samsung's main business was initially to export food and fabrics, and it made a certain contribution to the post-war Korean economy.
However, what really made Samsung Group rise was the strategic transformation of its founder, Mr. Lee Byung-cheol.
In the 60s, Lee Byung-cheol realized that electronics would become a key industry in the future, and began to shift the company's focus to electronics manufacturing.
In the start-up stage of the electronics field, Samsung is mainly engaged in the production of household appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines.
However, Li Bingzhe realized that only through technological innovation and quality improvement can he gain a foothold in the highly competitive market.
As a result, Samsung began to increase investment in research and development, and introduced a number of international advanced technology and equipment.
In the 1970s, Samsung further expanded its reach,
It is involved in the fields of electronic components, communication equipment and semiconductors.
The expansion of these areas has brought great opportunities and challenges to Samsung, but it has also cultivated the company's core competitiveness in technological innovation and market development.
In the 80s of the 20th century, Samsung achieved a series of remarkable achievements.
For example, it became the first company in the world to successfully develop a 16Mbit dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chip.
This breakthrough caused a huge sensation at the time.
In addition, Samsung has also made important breakthroughs in the field of LCD displays and mobile communications,
It has laid the foundation for the company to further expand the global market.
In the 21st century, Samsung Group has become a giant in the global electronics industry.
Its products cover many fields such as TVs, smartphones, computers, home appliances, etc., and enjoy a high reputation in many markets around the world.
Samsung's smartphone series, in particular, once dominated the global market.
However, Samsung is also facing the pressure and challenges of competition.
In the smartphone market, Samsung has maintained a fierce competition with Apple, while also dealing with the rise of Chinese brands.
In addition, Samsung has been plagued by quality issues and leadership changes.
Despite this, Samsung Group has been committed to technological innovation and product quality improvement.
It invests significant resources in R&D and production, and collaborates extensively with partners around the world.
In addition, Samsung focuses on sustainability and social responsibility, and actively participates in charitable and environmental protection activities.
But Samsung's previous double-standard behavior in the Chinese market completely angered Chinese users.
As a result, Samsung's sales in the Chinese market continue to be sluggish.
Especially in the mobile phone market, it is even disappearing.
There is another incident in the eyes of China's new generation, which is the deployment of the THAAD system in spite of China's objections.
The THAAD incident
THAAD is a high-altitude and high-speed interceptor missile system developed by the United States, mainly used to intercept incoming ballistic missiles.
The South Korean government's announcement in July 2016 that it had agreed to deploy THAAD in South Korea caused widespread controversy and protests.
The main reason for the South Korean government's decision to deploy the THAAD system was to counter the missile threat from neighboring North Korea.
North Korea has conducted multiple missile tests and nuclear tests, triggering security tensions in the region.
The South Korean government believes that the deployment of the THAAD system can effectively intercept and defend against North Korea's missile threat and protect the security of the country and its people.
However, the THAAD incident in South Korea has sparked domestic and international controversy.
The deployment of THAAD requires the selection of suitable locations within South Korea, which has sparked protests from local residents.
They are concerned that the electromagnetic radiation and environmental pollution of the THAAD system will have a negative impact on their lives.
In addition, countries such as China and Russia have expressed strong opposition to South Korea's deployment of THAAD.
They believe that this move undermines the strategic balance in the region and threatens their national security interests.
China has also imposed a series of economic retaliatory measures against South Korea, including restricting the development of South Korean culture and tourism.
The THAAD incident in South Korea had a profound impact on South Korean society and politics.
The controversy and protests continued for a long time, leading to social divisions and political unrest.
The South Korean government has been trying to quell the controversy, but it still faces great difficulties.
epilogue
In short, in the eyes of the new generation of Chinese, South Korea seems to have become synonymous with arrogance,
Therefore, what the Korean professor said is not entirely unreasonable.
After all, when our national construction maintains humility and sustainable development, it is no longer on the same track as South Korea.
Our goal is to look forward, not to compare ourselves with anyone.
Our competitors are only ourselves, and we believe that China's tomorrow will be better than yesterday.