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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What a shame, they are a gorgeous race. I don’t mean the celebrities. Just about every Korean-American woman I know is slim and gorgeous.[/quote]

Oh God, the yellow fever “English teacher” has arrived on the thread.[/quote]

Yeah it's gross and completely ignorant. South Koreans have the one of the highest rates of plastic surgery in the world, and it applies to the ones living abroad too. About 10 years ago when I visited Seoul every public outdoor space was covered in ads for cosmetic procedures (99% for women, obvs.) I had a Korean friend whose mom was always pressuring her to get work done.  :( [/quote]

Appearances matter more in Korea.

People are expected to attach a photo of themselves on job applications, and employers can discriminate based on appearance. Plastic surgery can make a difference in getting a job, and there aren’t enough good jobs to go around. People will look for any advantage they can get. There is also less of a stigma against plastic surgery as long as it isn’t botched.[/quote]

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