Harsh Words

From German Pastor Castigates Korean Treatment of Foreign Laborers:

"Pointing to several incidents that have occurred in the last few years in which Korean travelers in Southeast Asia were beaten or killed simply on account of their nationality, he said, 'Koreans must treat their foreign workers humanely and improve Koreans' image before it's too late.'

"Baruth came to Seoul in February 1997, along with his wife and three children. His most painful memory occurred soon after he arrived.

"'About two years after we arrived in Korea, my children were begging us to go back to Germany every day. This was because the Korean children where treating them with contempt, throwing stones at their heads and spitting in their faces.'"