You're totally right. Education goes a long way, and sex education is no different. The idea about losing face is also (likely) a big reason for the very high suicide rate in this country. When people can't openly talk about their problems without fear of stigma and harsh judgement, you get exactly the type of problems we are currently seeing. It's great to have the perspective of a Korean who didn't really grow up in Korea.
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Haha I reaaaally appreciate that comment. I'm always an outsider, a Twinkie or Yankee in most peoples' eyes. I think it gives me a broad overhead perspective that helps rationalize why things are rather than chalking it up to "well, that's just the way things are here." It's frightening how easy it is to be swept up in a wave of culture, especially in a smaller nation like Korea, and not doubt day to day activities and dispositions.