Chapter 444 – The Wailing Wall
Tijuana.
It is an unheard of city.
It is an unfamiliar place to Koreans.
─Title: Heaven and Hell
[US↔Mexico border photo.Jpg]
A place infested with prospective undocumented people who want to go to the US haha
└ Divided into rich villages and wilderness precisely along the border
└ It sucks, why did I have to be born over there…
└ It would be unfair to those who changed their nationality with a difference of 1m
└Fact) Mexico is on the right
It is also a place I have never seen before.
Comparisons often come up in places like communities.
“We’re on the side of Mexico right now, right?”
“Do you have dementia?”
“No, fuck you.”
Seeing it in action makes me think a lot.
Compassion may arise.
‘Actually, it’s the other way around.’
Sora’s question.
Enough to happen
Because it is contrary to preconceptions.
Booooong!
Cars go around on the highway.
The houses built around it are also luxurious.
Cultural facilities such as the Olympic Stadium are also visible.
It’s a problem because it’s not America.
“Mexicans live better!”
“No.”
“?”
“People gather because it’s near the United States.”
Tijuana is a good city to live in.
There is only one reason.
Thanks to the border with the United States.
‘From the point of view of the Mexicans.’
I want to live in America!
However, immigrating to the United States is not an easy task.
“What if you really want to live in America but can’t?”
“Well…”
“You’ve never thought about it, have you?”
“What is there to worry about?”
The next best thing is to live near the border.
This is a common phenomenon in developing countries adjacent to developed countries.
‘Because Korea is actually an island country.’
Immigrant.
These two letters feel very heavy.
However, it is a different story for countries connected by land.
All you have to do is cross that damn border.
Then you can dream of the American dream in the United States.
Squeak-!
It’s not just Mexico.
Flocking from all over South America.
So, the downside is that the security is not good.
“It took some time due to vehicle check-in problems.”
“No big deal, so it’s okay.”
“Anything special?”
A driver and bodyguard arrive.
Unlike Argentina, you cannot come by land.
We boarded a plane together.
It took some time to procure a local vehicle.
‘It was also to reduce the number of eyes to see.’
Illegal transaction.
The fewer people you know, the better.
There is only one thing at a time.
There is nothing like that in Mexico.
Wander around the local town in the mood of a tourist.
“There are a lot of tourists? Is there anything famous here?”
“It’s because Americans come to play. Because the price is cheap.”
“Uh, can Americans come?”
“Because there is a difference in passport.”
For Mexicans, America is like heaven.
From the point of view of Americans who came down from heaven.
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『USA ／ GDP per capita』
65,120.39$ (2019)
[Graph going upwards endlessly.Jpg]
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Human world.
There is something worthwhile to enjoy.
Mexico’s GDP per capita is only $10,000.
It is more than 6 times higher than the US.
It is also cheap and good for travel.
“I guess it’s similar to how Koreans go on a trip to Southeast Asia and spend a lot of money?”
“It’s a great version of that.”
That alone brings in a huge amount of money.
So, the price of land is also high.
‘Like Garosu-gil or Gyeongridan-gil in Korea.’
Originally a poor neighborhood.
It has become a tourist destination and the value of the area has increased.
This is an interesting phenomenon.
The fact that this kind of change is happening just because it is adjacent to the United States.
“The land price is high. There are many medical facilities such as hospitals and pharmacies.”
“That’s because of America.”
“Why?”
The fact is that it is natural.
Unlike Koreans who only live in Korea, the borders of the world are connected.
‘Because the US medical bills are so murderous.’
Comes medical tourism to Mexico.
In addition, facilities with many price differences are developed.
What if the price changes over one wall?
There are people who use it.
Booooong!
Everything is for America.
The facilities here, as well as the thoughts of the people.
“Now that you’re in Mexico, how about some tacos?”
“Tacos? Tacos are delicious.”
“It’s delicious.”
Go through downtown and out of town.
A sight unfolds that makes you realize that you are in Mexico.
Market barrel.
It is a bustling alley reminiscent of a traditional Korean market, reminiscent of people.
Squeak-!
A limousine entering such a place deserves attention.
The bodyguard also seemed a bit nervous.
‘It was fine as long as possible.’
The market is the place where market people live.
When a crime occurs, guests do not come.
Security is relatively maintained.
Even gangsters don’t wander around Majang-dong Market.
“Oh, there’s nothing more special than I thought. It’s similar to Korea.”
“It’s like that everywhere people live.”
Get out of the car and look around.
I like the Mexican market because it feels like Korea.
Bubble Bubble!
A literal job.
The food sold in the market is familiar to Koreans.
“Isn’t that Haejangguk?”
“It’s a similar traditional dish.”
“It’s really a hangover country no matter who sees it.”
It is a Mexican-style small intestine soup called Pancetta.
Like Haejangguk, the soup is thick and bright red.
‘The taste is on the same side.’
I don’t feel rejected.
From a normal foreigner’s point of view, it’s worth freaking out.
“Four tacos, please.”
“Which one would you like? Foreigners eat a lot of chicken…”
“Please do this and this.”
“Are you okay?!”
Koreans like it whenever possible.
It is a food using back meat and intestines.
Write!
It is also common in Mexico.
The man at the taco shop cuts the meat with his hands-on skill.
“Isn’t that sold at sundae soup restaurants?”
“Do you think this is Koreatown?”
“No, that’s right.”
It comes out on the side at a local sundaeguk restaurant.
Deep boiled head meat.
‘I won’t eat it because it’s foreign.’
It is a food culture in various cultures.
However, the reason for eating this is common.
Because I can’t live
It is born in the process of struggling to eat even the discarded parts.
“This meat looks a bit fishy…”
“Drink salsa and eat it.”
“This sauce?”
Korea was especially like that.
After the 6.25, as well as during the Joseon Dynasty, meat was treated as precious.
‘Mexico wouldn’t be like that.’
It’s ironic.
To eat even this kind of back meat in a country where meat is common.
Munch!
Familiar taste and texture.
The spicy and sour salsa gives the accent.
It feels a bit like a weird hot dog.
“It is delicious!”
“Right?”
“It’s a bit distasteful to sprinkle green sauce…”
“Guacamole is made from grated avocado.”
Exotic yet not unfamiliar.
Tacos eaten locally are a unique experience.
So do the locals.
People coming out of the limousine eat what they eat.
Look curiously
The shop owner talks to me as if the appearance of eating deliciously has attracted a crush.
“&%#$%$!@#!”
“What do you say?”
“Where are you from? And I asked if you would like to explore Mexico more.”
There is nothing more beautiful than eating good local food.
Grab another taco.
‘There is a rite of passage in Korea too.’
Kimchi is delicious!
I love bibimbap!
Park Ji-sung’s goal is impressive!
Exist in any country.
Unfortunately, I did not plan to visit Mexico further.
“I have to go back to Korea by direct flight from San Diego.”
“Riding a car? Didn’t you say it was difficult to go to America earlier?”
“Korea is a country where passport power competes for first or second place in the world.”
I’ve seen enough.
Purpose of the trip.
It is to find out why the United States is endlessly going upward.
Whoa~
The shop owner looks at you with envious eyes.
It was something he wondered if he could achieve it even if he devoted his whole life to it.
“I also want to go to America someday.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes…, Even if it’s not me, I have to send my children.”
Living in the US.
You can earn more than five times as much money as a Mexican worker with just a part-time job.
This is why smuggling is rampant.
Even risking my life, I want to set foot on American soil.
‘It’s a dream of South Americans.’
South America exists for America.
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Wow~
Yucheon-gu, Seoul.
Apartment construction is in full swing.
The grand construction project that took three years is coming to an end.
‘Ha…’
The more you do, the deeper your sigh gets.
Kim Jin-tae, head of the sales division of Yucheon Colde Mall, cannot control his expression.
It’s because of her job.
Poor?
It doesn’t matter if the business is doing well or not.
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『Real Estate Map of Yucheon-gu, Seoul』
[Roughly the content that the main area ate.Jpg]
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If only it could revitalize the surrounding commercial districts.
The price of the apartment being built is going up significantly.
‘Even if sales don’t work, it shouldn’t work properly.’
It is far away
The number of customers visiting Colde Mall is far below expectations.
The reason.
Because of the nearby commercial district.
People flock to the food alley.
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『Real Estate Map of Yucheon-gu, Seoul』
[Content that food alley near Colde Mall was purchased.Jpg]
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Some goddamn guy bought Eat Alley.
And as if they had made up their minds, they set up franchises.
At first, I thought it was no big deal.
As the completion date approaches, the sense of crisis turns to fear.
Gulp!
What if time passes like this?
Coldemol’s value is underestimated.
It is considered a point where you do not know when to withdraw.
‘The moment the sale price falls below the expected price, I’m a moron.’
He is pushed out of the position of head of sales division as well as in the competition for successor.
You will work at one job for the rest of your life.
This must be resolved prior to pricing.
There was only one answer that came to my head desperately.
