It is to be expected, be it Korea, Singapore or China or the Arab countries, any/all of these countries that pretend to be Democratic and Civilized.
Civilazation to them mean having expensive cars, newest aircrafts, everything money can buy, to ape the West, as long as you don't ask/ talk/ discuss or go against the dictatorship which is present & practiced under the guise of Democracy.
Democracy with a twist! You are given a choice ( have your unions ) but DO not Dare to question the Lords and Masters or heads will roll.
IT is indeed pathetic the way these countries treat humans stripping them off diginity.