Hong Ra-hee, the director of the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, resigned from the position
of director in the aftermath of Lee Jae-yong, the vice chairman of Samsung, being arrested
on the charges of bribery and other offenses with President Park Geun-hye.
President Park Geun-hye has a rippling social effect, charging of letting a close friend, Choi
Soon Sil meddle in state affairs.
It is hard to accept losing one of the world’s prolific art collectors.
She was one of the most influential figures in art and culture.
There is no doubt that this is a heartbreaking issue brought by collusion.
In the past, she had resigned for three years until Samsung scandals abated but returned as
director again.
But this time, I hope she would make an absolute decision before she loses everything.
In my personal opinion, it may not be easy to do so, but the best solution is to donate to the
society. or let someone else in her family takes over the management.
I can not help but worry about the aftermath of Park’s impeachment.
I am neither a pro nor a con, just hoping that they would have taken that as a lesson in the
case of the US
Watergate scandal. The mistakes that Park Geun-hye government has come to light at this
point, which
issued from incorrigible political corruption and crony capitalism that couldn't seem to
break off. Massive military buildups of the United States, China, and Japan show that
global situations, where ethical
standards seem to fade, are rushing like a bustling locomotive.
As you see words and behaviors of Presidents of so-called powerful nations, lack of qualities,
deception,
their policies that seem to deceive, even the eyes of an ordinary person as myself can
recognize them, I just extremely worried about how long they will last.
Unsavory realities are largely the result of government and private partnerships. While
Presidents and
politicians are the main culprits, they don't seem to feel shameful and keep on doing so.
From now on, I think it would be necessary to get trained to attain patriotism to become a
politician.
Although the history of Materialism has led to destruction, I just feel sorrowful for the reality
which lacks of
consideration for next generation.
I have spent my whole 30 years to cultivate an organic green tea farm and establish an art
museum.
In 2017, I am struggling with a pain and suffering to realize the mighty wall of harsh reality.
In order to be completed by 2020, I am hoping for a brighter and better world and that the threats of
zealots like in North Korea and the Middle East can find peaceful resolutions through education of their youth.
But even if not, I am prepared to go my own way for the future generations.
Written by David Chang
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