User blog comment:General tiu/So this Korean outrage is not limited to Hetalia.../@comment-65.191.38.108-20100806183118

Truth be told, I am disappointed at both the Koreans and people who are insulting the Koreans. I am not saying that the outrages are completely justified; rather, I believe that this is more of a culture clash.

Yes, I will say that Koreans tend to be a little overzealous than others (which is probably why Himaruya drew the "soul" in Im Yong Soo's hair); being a Korean myself, I will admit that I have times when I lose control of my emotions. Now the problem lies with this fact: most Koreans have pride in their country, sometimes to the point of being fanatical. If Koreans feel that they are wronged, they are not afraid to voice their opinion (though most in this forum are already aware of this). I will agree that Koreans need to calm down (even I find their reactions ridiculous at times)

As for the relationship between Japan and South Korea, I would say that it is ambiguous. It has been getting better, as both countries have been willing to work together, but Koreans still feel resentment towards the Japanese; this stems from the colonial period where Japan tried to change Korea's customs to match their own. Though it is obvious that they are present,I am not sure how deeply these emotions run in Korea at the moment.

Just random information, but the joke of Im Yong Soo claiming ownership comes from the fact that most Koreans believe that they shared their customs with the Japanese, only to be taken over later (hence Korean culture influenced Japan)

Now, to those who call Koreans stupid or retarded, I know that their actions are unacceptable, but that does not mean you should give such offense. Trust me, it does not help, especially when there are Koreans reading what you write.

Also, the person who wrote the article at sankaku was not exactly impartial. I know that being Korean makes me biased in a sense, but I cannot ignore the fact that the writer showed unneeded emotion in the article.

Just a note: please be aware that these outrages are not limited to Japan's actions. For those who are do not know, look up the Jay Park issue (blame the Korean netizens)