Five Koreans in NY Kill Themselves Each Month

suwonian · 07-01-2009, 10:29 AM

I'll never understand why this culture views suicide as such a viable option.

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NEW YORK -- More than 30 Koreans in New York City have committed suicide this year.

According to a Korea Times survey of the three major Korean funeral parlors in New York and New Jersey -- Jung-Ang Funeral Parlor, Je-Mi Funeral Parlor and Kim, Ki-Ho Yae Hospital -- 31 Koreans committed suicide between January and June 26th. This number indicates that an average of five Koreans in New York kill themselves each month, four times greater than the general population's average of 12 to 15 suicides a year.

The funeral directors said the number would be even higher if the survey had included more funeral homes.

Observers say the financial burdens that were fueled by the economic crisis have led some people to suffer from self-hatred and have contributed to the rapid increase in suicides.

Experts say the rate of suicide has increased particularly among married couples and the elderly. Moreover, suicides by young people -- high school and college students as well as people in their 20s and 30s -- have also recently appeared.

Experts point out that, in addition to the recession, the frequent suicides by South Korean celebrities also have an effect.

“Even though the suicide rates tend to increase during the recession, South Koreans’ suicide rate is noticeably high compared to other ethnicities,” said one of the Korean funeral directors. “Economic distress, family trouble and disappointment are the leading causes of suicide. However, we can’t ignore the ripple effect of the Korean celebrities’ suicides that have been occurring in succession.”

Black Dynamite · 07-01-2009, 11:21 AM

WOW...That is so not surprising. How sad...

kermo · 07-01-2009, 11:37 AM

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Observers say the financial burdens that were fueled by the economic crisis have led some people to suffer from self-hatred and have contributed to the rapid increase in suicides.

Experts say the rate of suicide has increased particularly among married couples and the elderly. Moreover, suicides by young people -- high school and college students as well as people in their 20s and 30s -- have also recently appeared.

Oh. Observers and experts. Well then.

suwonian · 07-01-2009, 11:39 AM

^ Yes, that part is a bit wishy-washy. If the facts are correct, that's what I find astounding. The reasons are always suspect.

babotaengi · 07-01-2009, 11:39 AM

Wife's cousin offed himself the other day. Now the wife is distressed that her brother might decide to follow him. WTF??? These people are inconceivable.

suwonian · 07-01-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by babotaengi

Wife's cousin offed himself the other day. Now the wife is distressed that her brother might decide to follow him. WTF??? These people are inconceivable.

Another line of thinking I don't get. Follow him where? Where the fuck do you think he's going?

babotaengi · 07-01-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by suwonian

Another line of thinking I don't get. Follow him where? Where the fuck do you think he's going?

To the easy life? That seems to be the consensus amongst dissatisfied Koreans, no?

keithinkorea · 07-01-2009, 09:07 PM

Lemming or sheep like mentality? Personally I don't like either of those kinds of people so the daft trend of them killing themselves is not really of any great concern to me. If they're anything like that daft Pres. Roh fucker and his commie buddy Rev. Kang then the more of them jump the better. It's called evolution, the self weeding-out of the feeble minded is not such a bad thing for our species.

Sad for the families, but people who commit suicide (if not mentally ill) are weak minded.

squat toilet · 07-02-2009, 08:33 PM

Ive had a running theory about this for a few years now. I've told this story before so ill just summarize.

- An ex-gf went to fashion school at Ryserson back in TO
- A wack of koreans were in her class including one gay korean guy (obvious to everyone except Koreans of course)
- He talked to my gf about all the stress he had because his mother was always arranging dates with nice, wholesome Korean girls telling him he needs to get married and have kids
- One day he didnt show up to class
- A few days later word got to her that the guy jumped off a 30 story building

Therefore, closet homos = a sizable % of korean suicides

Or

CloHo*OmmaPimp=^|ㅁ|v x.x

if you want to bring real science into it.

Iron Chef Korea · 07-04-2009, 08:06 AM

5 suicides a month? Well, you know what they say....

it's a good start.

Expat Judge · 07-06-2009, 09:22 AM

And they say that the media never runs positive stories...

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Black Dynamite Footie Phanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,626 Gender: Sexuality: NFL Team: Total Awards: 10 Total Points: 0	WOW...That is so not surprising. How sad... __________________ "If you want to know who you are, look in the mirror. Written on your face is countless generations that have survived to reproduce, and the only thing you can realistically do at this point is thank them and then move forward." ~Meredith F. Small

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babotaengi My stage name is Peaches! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bring on the chemical warfare! Posts: 8,855 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: Total Awards: 8 Total Points: 0	Wife's cousin offed himself the other day. Now the wife is distressed that her brother might decide to follow him. WTF??? These people are inconceivable. __________________ "When you're in jail... in some hick town... and you're takin' it up the ass from Otis the drunk, don't call me. You'll be on your own, bro." "No I won't. I'll have Otis."

07-01-2009, 09:07 PM	#8
keithinkorea Master Chef of the gods Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seoul Posts: 4,652 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: Total Awards: 4 Total Points: 0	Lemming or sheep like mentality? Personally I don't like either of those kinds of people so the daft trend of them killing themselves is not really of any great concern to me. If they're anything like that daft Pres. Roh fucker and his commie buddy Rev. Kang then the more of them jump the better. It's called evolution, the self weeding-out of the feeble minded is not such a bad thing for our species. Sad for the families, but people who commit suicide (if not mentally ill) are weak minded. __________________ Honkymofo: [quote]It's like consulting with a local KKK leader for "information" on crimes by minorities. If you line birdcages with Korean newspapers, you'll probably make the shit dirtier.[/quote] To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-02-2009, 08:33 PM	#9
squat toilet uh oh spaghettiOs Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,063	Ive had a running theory about this for a few years now. I've told this story before so ill just summarize. - An ex-gf went to fashion school at Ryserson back in TO - A wack of koreans were in her class including one gay korean guy (obvious to everyone except Koreans of course) - He talked to my gf about all the stress he had because his mother was always arranging dates with nice, wholesome Korean girls telling him he needs to get married and have kids - One day he didnt show up to class - A few days later word got to her that the guy jumped off a 30 story building Therefore, closet homos = a sizable % of korean suicides Or CloHo*OmmaPimp=^\|ㅁ\|v x.x if you want to bring real science into it. __________________ Honk if you hate noise pollution

07-01-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
suwonian pass the jameson's Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 871 Sock: Total Awards: 1 Total Points: 0	^ Yes, that part is a bit wishy-washy. If the facts are correct, that's what I find astounding. The reasons are always suspect.

07-04-2009, 08:06 AM	#10
Iron Chef Korea Allez cuisine! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kitchen Stadium Posts: 304	5 suicides a month? Well, you know what they say.... it's a good start.
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07-06-2009, 09:22 AM	#11
Expat Judge Internet Toughguy Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,816 Gender: Sock: Status: NFL Team: Total Awards: 5 Total Points: 0	And they say that the media never runs positive stories...