‘The Glory’ From an American’s Perspective – How Real Is School Violence in Korea?
A Korean-American Veteran’s Look at the Harsh Truth Behind the Drama
First Reactions – What shocked me as a Korean-American watching
Watching The Glory as someone born in the U.S. but raised in Korean culture was overwhelming.
The intensity and coldness of the bullying scenes left me speechless.
Back home in the States, school fights were more direct and often resolved quickly.
Here, the pain lingers—and it’s far more personal.
Cultural Silence – Why Korean bullying feels more hidden
One thing that struck me was how quietly the violence happens.
Korean schools often value harmony, so speaking out feels like breaking a bigger rule.
Victims stay silent, and even adults sometimes look away.
That silence is louder than any punch.
Comparison – US school violence vs. Korean violence
In the U.S., school violence is more visible—fights, suspensions, police involvement.
In Korea, it’s emotional, psychological, and long-term.
There’s less blood, more scars.
Both are harmful, but Korea’s version is harder to detect and treat.
Group Dynamics – How hierarchy fuels bullying in Korea
Respect for age and rank runs deep in Korean schools.
It creates order—but also gives power to the wrong people.
Once a bully rises, others follow.
It’s not always about who’s strongest, but who’s most feared.
Victims and Justice – Is healing possible in both cultures?
In both countries, victims often struggle for justice.
But Korea’s victims face a system that avoids confrontation.
American schools, at least, offer counseling and legal action faster.
The Glory reminds us healing is just as hard as surviving.
What ‘The Glory’ Got Right – Truths behind the drama
Yes, it’s a drama—but too much of it is real.
The manipulation, cover-ups, and slow justice? That’s not just TV.
Koreans who watched it weren’t surprised.
That says everything.
My Thoughts – What I learned as a veteran and expat
I served in the U.S. military, where respect is earned, not demanded.
Seeing Korean school culture shocked me—it’s like boot camp with no commander.
But as an expat, I also saw hope.
People are speaking out. Stories like The Glory are pushing change.
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