In South Korea, the increasing intensification of Chinese crimes in South Korea has caused a lot of controversy.
On April 29, 2024, according to the South Korean police, on the 20th, at the entrance of Incheon Airport, a Chinese man sprayed tear gas spray at a Chinese entrepreneur and snatched $90,000 in cash. The man and his accomplices were arrested on the 25th in Pyeongdong, Bucheon.
In April 2023, the "poisoned drink" incident at the Daechi-dong cram school in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, in which the general person in charge of supply was arrested and was also Chinese.
In the casinos of Jeju Island, crimes involving Chinese are also occurring.
On the 19th, the Jeju police detained A and three others on suspicion of illegal imprisonment, and they were suspected of imprisoning B, who was also a Chinese, for about 20 hours from the afternoon of the 13th to the morning of the 14th, and it is reported that B borrowed more than 10 million won from them and did not repay it.
Previously, a group of Chinese who also beat him en masse during the day in Jeju city center and tried to kidnap others due to debt problems were also handed over by the prosecution for trial. The Jeju District Prosecutor's Office prosecuted seven Chinese involved in the operation under regulations related to the crime of illegal acts of violence.
This series of incidents has sparked heated discussions on the Korean Internet, and Korean netizens have commented on the crime:
There were even some extreme statements:
Here, we strongly appeal to our compatriots to be cautious and rational in their life and career choices. Don't embark on the road of breaking the law and committing crimes because of greed or impulsiveness, which will not only damage the future of the individual and the happiness of the family, but also have a negative impact on the image of the country.
As the saying goes, "Don't take the good for the small, and don't take the evil for the small." "We are well aware that the vast majority of the many Chinese in South Korea are law-abiding, hardworking and kind citizens. Through their hard work, they have made positive contributions to the economic and social development of South Korea by silently contributing to all walks of life in South Korea. However, we must also be soberly aware that the illegal and criminal acts of a small number of people are often amplified by the media and become the focus of public attention, which has a negative impact on the entire Chinese community.
Therefore, we call on the vast number of Chinese compatriots in Hanhan to keep a clear head at all times and stick to the moral bottom line and legal red line. While pursuing personal development, we should always pay attention to the overall social situation and public interests, and take practical actions to maintain the good image of the Chinese community. At the same time, we also hope that Korean society can view the Chinese community in a more objective and fair way, and not cause prejudice and discrimination against the entire group because of individual extreme cases.
According to the results of the 2023 Immigration Status and Employment Survey released on December 18, 2023, as of May 2023, there were 1.43 million foreigners over the age of 15 living in South Korea, an increase of 129,000 from the previous year.
From the perspective of country of origin, China has the largest number of Koreans, with 472,000 people, accounting for 33%. This is followed by Vietnam with 14.1% and Han Chinese with 9.4%.
In terms of employment status, the employment rate of foreigners living in Korea is 67.4%, which means that about two-thirds of foreigners in Korea are employed, contributing to the economic development of Korea.
Everyone in any country should abide by local laws and regulations and respect local culture and social customs. Criminal behavior is not tolerated, whether locals or foreigners.
We should resolutely oppose and condemn the criminal acts of a few Chinese in South Korea. These actions not only violate the law, but also damage the image and reputation of the Chinese as a group.