I read this article last week.. It might be said that this is very American point of view.. However, It don't think it is totally wrong, unfortunately.. Hong Kong economist Simon Ogus was right on the money when he said the Mexicans admitted they had "screwed up" in economic affairs and quickly went to the IMF for help. They were humbled and expressed a deep sense of gratitude and acceptance of the consequencess. However, in South Korea, all I hear is blame for the IMF and the U.S., protests and talk about humiliation. Coudl the Koreans' real problem be their attitude? The IMF showed up in Korea with a giant-size mirror and told government officials to take a long look at themselves. What they saw was pretty ugly.. ------written by foreigner in Changnyong, South Korea... From TIME(Jan.26,1998) Have you read it?