No it's not a severe misogyny society. don't be racist making things up. it's just that the Korean cops are incredibly incompetent, not caring and not helping both Koreans and foreigners. i will tell you why Korea is not a misogyny society as you "claim". More South Korean women goes to universities than Korean men, they earn more money (given the job and job title is the same), they don't have to serve in the army for 2 years (so they start their education and career earlier than men), more Korean women initiate divorce (with the highest divorce rate in Asia) and the Korean divorce court is extremely favorable for women, you can sue any men so easily in Korea even for a false accusation (and the entire law system is favorable to women) so men are afraid of doing anything with Korean women. I'm a Korean currently living in Korea, so idk what all the foreigners pretending to be "experts" of the Korean society are talking about. They think South Korea is some outdated patriarchy society when it's even more radically feminized than most Western countries now. currently there's a huge movement and consensus among Korean men basically affirming to never touch or do anything with Korean women because it's a legitimate legal danger to them that can ruin one's life entirely.
This is hell. Seriously, what you are going through must qualify as some form of hell. Keep documenting, as much as you can? Because the dismissiveness they’re giving you is too well practiced - this must be happening to others. You’re doing a damn fine job. If no one else around you is saying it enough, please allow me to be proud of you. You’re giving your all for your children, bringing public attention to a stigmatised, ignored reality shared by far too many, & by doing your best here, your efforts will be helping others. I’ll be hoping for the best for your family, from little ol’ New Zealand.
My MIL is Korean and she cares more about her reputation among her bffs and her neighbors than her relationship with family. she would lie bad things about me and her son to make herself look better. My MIL one time tried to frame my parents for theft, but that backfired because she never planned to go to court. She is always demanding $$ because she claims cheap cloths and a cheap brand car makes her look bad in front of her bffs. Koreans care a lot more on what people think. Your ex husband and MIL were not expecting you to fight back and were hoping to hurt your reputation by claiming to go to court. They might not have originally planned to take things this far. They're might try to scare you, so you'll do something stupid.
As for the defamation lawsuit in SK, continue respecting his and MIL privacy and anonymity so that he does not have more “evidence” there as truth alone does not stand in Korea’s judicial system. Stand firm in the goal being to get custody of your son back first and foremost, not having “malicious intent to defame reputation.” If it proceeds, it will be on you and your lawyer to prove any “evidence” of “defamation” was done solely in public interests. The court does not define this well. Possible angles could include: child welfare, women’s rights, foreigner’s rights in SK. There was a case regarding a SK feminist group that got their defamation suit overturned for public interest, so I do think reaching out to advocates/groups/journalists in that area could help. I believe there are also just a few specific lawyers that help with foreign defamation suits in Korea. I hope that lawsuit gets turned down, and you only have to fight for custody in the divorce proceeding (proving better quality of life with you, spent most time with you, etc.) Good job on catching and recording when you are not given proper translation accommodations.
The Australian channel 60 minutes have done quite a few programmes on child abduction maybe you could make contact with them ….they may also be able to give you more information on how else to handle this situation?
한국 여성의 전화 혹은 아래 분이 적어주신 해바라기 센터에 도움을 구해보심은 어떨까요. 직접적으로 도움을 드리고 싶지만 이 나라의 시스템이 여성과 외국인에게 호의적이지 못함을 너무나 잘 알고 있어서, 개인적으로 정말 안타까운 마음을 금치 못하고 있습니다. 그럼에도 불고하고 포기하지 않고 방법을 찾으려 노력하는 당신이 정말 대단하다고 생각해요. 응원합니다.
I'm so sorry that you are going through this in a foreign country all alone. Korean women feel for you and we wish there's more we can do to help you. I know it's a terrible situation for you right now but please stay strong and only think of your child. Get help from a lawyer who is fluent in English and keep posting online. A lot of people have already mentioned TV programs like "그것이 알고싶다“ ”궁금한 이야기 Y" and SBS news. Reach out to them and spread your story as much as you can. This will all pass and one day you'll be peacefully reunited with your baby. Stay strong!
Seen the horror that you have been through from #DarkAsiawithMegan channel. I hope #StephanieSoo sees this also. Stay Strong Courtney supporting you from Australia
You can sue for kidnapping or kidnapping of minors. Even a father is punished for taking his child in a violent way against his wife's will, seriously infringing on the mother's custody and harming the welfare of the child. And even his mother-in-law can be punished as an accomplice. Make sure to contact the embassy because the police will do nothing.
Here they don't count even a grandparent taking a child as kidnapping oddly. And they did so right infront of a police officer at the police station and he just watched as I said I don't agree to it and cried on the floor
@@courtneytheenthusiast Unfortunately, as you are still married and they are your family members the law allows these kinds of acts. I recommend a swift divorce along with full custody for your current situation. The divorce process in Korea will be quicker than in the U.S. you will serve your husband papers and will have around 3 months of separation in order to finalize the process. You will be able to request child support but any assest regarding the marriage will be very minimal since the duration of your marriage is short. 😢
@henjiqueen this comment exactly. I have even seen it happen to korean wives a few times by mil on the news once. I was there infront of police when it happened and said no he can't go and they didn't even stop her so that we could talk and choose a choice together...he just let her run out without my consent..
@@courtneytheenthusiast Yeah, I'm truly sorry for your experience. I'm not sure if you already have all the support you can get but in every city they have a "Multicultural Family Support Center". They can sometimes provide legal advice or maybe therapy. I wish you luck on your trial.
Ok this is actually crazy as a korean citizen it just makes me mad. Ik it will be hard but korea won't actually really help you unless you make this big issue, so you need to find the solution like reporting this to the Usa. Do you have anyone that can help you in korea? Anyway sue about the abuse you got through if you have enough evidence that will be fine, and possibly he could lose custody... I hope you could find the way
Hi Courtney did you managed to get in contact with Reunite international ? I would send the girls back home as you don’t know what they will do next …. At least then you know the girls are safe and that will be less worry for you…. I couldn’t leave my son or children if I was in your situation…🙏🏾 praying for you 🤗
Yes please get your daughters to the US before your ex and ex MIL try to take them too. I hope one of your parents or relatives can care for them until you return
@@user-mi7is6yl6i the MIL and husband won’t try to take them because he is not the father of the two girls …. His only priority was his son… that’s why the evil man abused her in front of the girls too he didn’t care
@@user-mi7is6yl6iI doubt they will try to take the girls since they are from a previous marriage. The guy called them parasites in 1 of her other videos
I'm so sorry what you have gone through in Korea. Please be safe with your baby. I wish i could give you a big hug. So proud of you that you are a strong woman and mother. Stay strong 💪In Korea, laws are not on the victim's side. They will be trying to solve quickly as soon as many people give attention to this case. Great job that you contacted with the media for the interview. Plz keep up with the updates. Always rooting for you.
Imagine being the husband's lawyer and being perfectly aware of the utter bullshit claim that you're filing. Harassing a young woman whose already been abused and had her baby stolen by your client, and acting like the husband is somehow the wounded party when she tells the truth about him. You could never pay me enough to do that.
@randombunchofnumbers I agree.i once seen a video of a lawyer from the u.s saying "I like representing the bad guy more, because less is at stake. If I lose I go home not feeling morally lost. Verse if I represent the victim and I lose I lost them everything. And if I win while representing the bad guy the law system was set up to fail". To many lawyers this is the truth.
Sorry for eveeything you had to go through. I will stand for your rights, your happiness and your safety. However, It is concerning me that you might not be able to get proper help in Korea, therefore I highly recommend you to visit the embassy of USA and call for help.Even if you sue him in Korea, the sentence would be ridiculously light. I feel frustrated that there is nothing I can do. I feel so bad that you had to be a target of korean misogynic crime. Stay safe and never lose your courage.
I express my condolences for all the violent incidents that have happened to you. I am outraged that those who committed the violence are not being punished and that the South Korean authorities are failing to protect foreign women in particular.
Also make sure you have the physical evidence of the assaults eg photos and videos stored somewhere else apart from on your phone because if they get hold of your phone you could loose everything 👌🏾eg email stuff
The police in Korea are very unhelpful when it comes to such issues . The best way would be to get a lawyer immediately to try to get custody of your child back , the court in Korea are very biased towards foreign wives so do be prepared to fight hard . I used Lawyer Hwang when I was going through a similar situation so you might want to check her out .
Psalm 59 King James Version 59 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. 3 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Lord. 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold. 5 Thou therefore, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah. 6 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. 7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? 8 But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield. 12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak. 13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah. 14 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city. 15 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied. 16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. 17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy. King James Version (KJV)
She said that she couldn't even get a US passport for her son, because to do that she would need the father's signature. So as of right now she wouldn't even be able to leave korea with her child. What a nightmare.
Sorry for eveeything you had to go through. I will stand for your rights, your happiness and your safety. However, It is concerning me that you might not be able to get proper help in Korea, therefore I highly recommend you to visit the embassy of USA and call for help.Even if you sue him in Korea, the sentence would be ridiculously light. I feel frustrated that there is nothing I can do. I feel so bad that you had to be a target of korean misogynic crime. Stay safe and never lose your courage.
