The Topsy-turvy World of Today's Korea

Today's Korea is a topsy-turvy world. People hit the road on their sad journey one after another to test the validity of the Law of Gravity. A few days ago ex-Chief Justice joined the tragic progression of 30 souls per day by throwing himself from a guardrail of the Han River Bridge.

Two colleague 'sleepers' are alleged to have died of battery by the Railroad Security Force members. Squatters by the name of "nosookja" (sleepers outdoors), living off the generosity and indifference of Seoul Metropolitan Government, have been running riot these three days, running amok by commandeering the railroad periphery, confronting the police.

Reverse is the norm. Law and order is broken everywhere. The sense of helplessness is ubiquitous. Impotence is the sure sign of political power and its leadership.