Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

How come I've been hearing a lot about Filipinos wanting to move to Korea especially here in Yahoo answers. I'm not against it but I'm j/w why and also how come the ppl that I've met over myspace(Almost all of them) of a different Asian ethnic aren't happy with their race at all so they tell me that they wish they were Korean. Why do you think they would say that, aren't they happy with who they are?

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Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

lol..

havent you noticed that the korean won is getting worse? ..

a lot of filipinos can afford to go to korea now..

i dont think that they really want to live in korea and be a korean. filipinos are misfits. they dont really belong to anything. call them the colonized of the colonized. Filipinos are disoriented with their culture thanks to its history, of course.

and finally, the korean wave have somehow hit the philippines. And seeing an asian feel in it, Filipinos are just so happy to jump in the wagon of culture. Filipinos are asians but also westerners. anything that they get their hands on to prove that their asian, they will get it... korea- just one of them.

unlike the homogenous korea, philipines is composed of more than 3 major cultures of the world... that's why filipinos are lost. found something in korea, and got in..

but knowing Filipinos, after a couple of years, they'll look for something else. something new... before it were spaniards, then americans, then later... latin soap operas, then japanese anime, then the taiwanese F4, then korean soaps.. i dont know what's next. but im sure that american soaps are always in between those...

dont expect the korean wave and the korean "wantness" will last long....

Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

I'm sure the Filipinos will be very happy that you're not against it

Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

I don't know, but I think they've been influenced by korean cultural exports(movies, books, dramas, music etc.), they're kinda fascinated by korean culture. I don't think this happens only in the Philippines.

Google "korean wave", you'll get what I'm saying.

Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

I've noticed that too, Within the last three years there has been a flood of Filippinos coming into Korea. I don't exactly how they are legally allowed to get into the country since a visa is required before entering Korea.

This is not an easy task either. I've been to the Philippines twice and asked this question to many Fillippinos. They say it is extremely difficult to get permission to enter Korea. However, what I found really strange is also the abundance of Koreans living in the Philiippines. Many don't have a problem getting a visa. However, after a long talk with a Korean who has been living there for a large number of years, a lot of money is required to get a long term visa to work in the Philiippines. Most is due to the political system.

I have also noticed that more and more Fillippinos are marrying Koreans. This may also play a factor in the increase of Fillipinos in Korea. Also, the governement has loosened some of it's requirements on Koreans who sponser a Fillippino to come work for them. Since many Fillippinos are fluent in English, many have came to Korea to fill the demand for English teacher. They however, need to have a university degree to legally do so.

Why would Philippinos want to come to Korea? Well, if you have never been there, you will quickly understand that ecomonics plays a major reason in wanting to come to Korea. Many people in the Philiippines are extremely poor. I have witnessed first hand some of the living conditions of Philippino people. Some only around 15 dollars a day to live off of. The savings potential small, if any.

However, I would not say that Fillippinos are ahsamed of their culture or background. They can be the sweetest kindest, most hospital people in the world. I have so man positive experiences during both trips to the Philippines. However, I think Korea may offer them an opportunity to gain some financial freedom.

Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

I think they have an opportunity to save some money, from all those long hours that they work per week.

Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

I believe it is a cultural thing. I have been to the Philippines many times and have noticed Korean Soap Operas on TV. Plus with all the Korean Exchange students there it probably just adds to their curiosity. I believe they are just fascinated with the culture. The economy in the Philippines in not that great. That's is why there are many Filipinos in a lot of different countries. I had cousins in Japan, Kuwait, Saudi, Taiwan, the UK, and other places as well. I have been to Japan and have noticed many Filipinos there as well. I believe with all the media such as Korean soap opera combined with the bad economy = move to Korea mentality. I really don't agree that they are unhappy with their race. Its just hard to make a good living in the Philippines. It's also hard for Filipino also to get a Visa to go to other countries as well.

Filipinos suddenly moving to Korea?

Well, if you are not aware yet, Koreans are suddenly "moving" to the Philippines too. Suddenly, Korean visitors in the Philippines outnumbered visitors from the United States for which have been occupying the top spot for decades now. Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2vq6m8

I am sure Koreans and Filipinos do have similar reasons. For one, opportunity. Koreans are taking advantage of the opportunity to learn the English language in the most affordable way they can, and they can accessibly find that opportunity in the Philippines. I've never asked any Korean yet but their motto seems to be "Learn English and enjoy the sights of the Philippines" because you could see them at virtually any beach resort or scenic spot in the country. Filipinos in turn, especially the skilled professionals eventually found job opportunities in South Korea that would both increase their global exposure and earnings. Most of the Filipinos who were able to land jobs in Korea were being referred also by their Korean students. It may be surprising, but the business of putting up ESL (English as a Secondary Language) schools is the hottest business in most key cities in the country next to spas and massage parlors.