The situation facing Koreans in the
Philippines may be aptly compared to "ugly Koreans in the land of
outlaws." The government has tried a variety of ways, including
financing Manila's police force, to address a high crime rate against
Koreans there but with no visible success. Thereby, a change in approach
for more than handout programs is called for to tackle this issue that
appears to be only getting worse.
The numbers are stunning.
Thirty-four Koreans have been murdered since 2013 ― more than 10 a year
― in the tropical nation that has become popular for retirees. Even
more appalling is that in 18 cases, not a single suspect has been
apprehended. Last year alone, out of 34 Koreans killed overseas, 11
victims were in the Philippines, the largest in a single country. Plus,
it is estimated that 200 Koreans being sought by Korean law are taking
refuge there. This comes against the fact that there are about 85,000
Koreans living there, with over a million Korean tourists visiting the
nation a year.
There appear to be many reasons why
Koreans fall as easy victims. Above all, the Philippines is a nation
where law and order are scarcely adhered to, what with illegal firearms
easy to acquire and plenty of poor people ready to serve as guns for
hire.
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2016/03/202_199643.html
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