A few words about the Virginia Tech shootings

People have been asking how Koreans have reacted to the Virginia Tech tragedy after it was found out that the shooter was Korean, so I will write a few words about it. Of course, the whole world has been shocked of what has happened and feel sorry for the victims but in Korea the nationality of the shooter has been even bigger news. People are afraid that this tragedy has ruined the reputation of the whole country and that Koreans will face attacks abroad. Many of my schoolmates are concerned about Koreans in USA and fear that there will be prejudices against Korean immigrants and Korean-Americans and possible riots or violence. Many Korean parents in States try to avoid sticking together with other Koreans and pick their kids up from school to avoid any possibilities of danger. The whole country here is ashamed that the boy was Korean and they feel losing their face according to Confucian belief. However, the shooters family is in the worst situation. In their view they have raised their son to be a murderer, so they have lost their face. Because of this, the only option they have is to commit suicide. I heard that both of the parents tried to kill themselves, but the mom might have survived after taking poison. However, there are a lot of rumours and speculation going on, so I cannot be sure if this is the case. Koreans feel ashamed to talk about what has happened and they keep apologizing, even it has not been their fault. Most of their concern however, is that the attitude towards Koreans will turn more negative, especially in America.