I had no idea.. never having heard of this in the usa..yet it seems a lot of factual happenings... in other parts of the world are kept from us...what makes you feel that it is a copied action? what does the nation say about this? forgive me..if this is rude but..is this north or south korea?practicing death..is a very interesting concept and in my opinion can have benefits for the entire human race as this is our biggest next adventure besides life isn't it? I strongly feel it should be addressed and lived in constant contemplation..thank you for enlightening me..very interesting topic.