Skinny Koreans?

So if you've read anything about Korea you've probably run across this idea that all Koreans are these super skinny people. Let me dispel this myth for you.

There ARE fat Koreans. Now this is the exception rather than the rule (unlike in the US) but they are out there.

Actually I've even seen quite a few that would be in the "obese" category. This morning I saw something I NEVER expected, I saw a morbidly obese Korean.

I'm talking Biggest Loser size, maybe even a bit bigger than most of the women. Although you do see this in the US, almost frequently even, it really was a surprise...I think they were staring at me more than her though :(

Now there's a few reasons this size is rare but unfortunately a big reason for it is suicides. The bullying here has FINALLY started to get attention and they're trying to prevent suicides but they are still too common.

Now WHY did it take so long? Well that's a long complicated story and I'm sure I don't even know most of it but, from what I've seen already, I can tell you that they hold themselves way above everyone else (especially western countries). To think that THEY could be at fault for something like suicide? Never.

So fat? Yes.
Bullying? Yes.

Luckily my school doesn't have any serious bullying (at least that I've seen) but I've heard plenty of horror stories already from other teachers. Something to consider if you're thinking of coming over.

Now the new question is, where do these bigger women go shopping? I need more clothes!!