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[–] 191 points 2 years ago (3 children)

South Korea's coastguard said Tuesday it had arrested a Chinese national who tried to enter the country after travelling by jet ski from China -- a journey of more than 300 kilometres (186 miles).

Wearing a life vest and helmet, the man crossed the Yellow Sea on a 1800-cc jet ski from Shandong province, using binoculars and a compass to navigate and towing five barrels of fuel.

"He refilled the petrol on the ride and dumped the empty barrels into the sea," the coastguard said in a press release.

That’s actually pretty badass.

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  • [–] 32 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Does anyone know what the sea is like on that trip? I would think if it was not very calm this would be a nightmare.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 years ago

    I don't really know but...

    Looking at it on a map it looks like it's a huge bay, enclosed on 3 sides. I doubt there would be any significant "swell". There might be small waves whipped up on a windy day but barely enough to trouble you on a jet ski particularly if you're moving.

    The main risk would be exposure. Too hot, too cold or too much sun even on a cold day can really fuck you up.

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  • [–] 126 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    "While his means of entry into South Korea in violation of the law was wrong, surveillance of the Chinese authorities and political persecution of Kwon since 2016 are behind his life-risking crossing into South Korea," Lee said.

    "He is now weighing whether to apply for refugee status in South Korea or choose a third country," he said.

    Well, that's nice. Glad they don't even consider sending him back or something. Hope he gets out of this well.

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  • [–] 31 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    If this had happened in my country (UK) he'd be in a concentration camp by now.

    Nice to know some countries are still civilised

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    That’s literally what concentration camps are. Points where you “concentrate” a population you’re trying to control.

    Outright murdering the people you have in them was a Nazi death camp thing, but the Brits were probably most famous for using them before that while attempting to suppress colonial rebellion.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Or Rwanda. They love sending immigrants to Rwanda.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    They haven't actually managed to send anyone yet have they? Courts keep blocking them

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    [–] 42 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    "Let’s work together and topple this invisible wall" Mr. Kwon said in the Twitter post

    He described himself as “dedicated to overturning communism.”

    showing images saying “use our votes to overthrow the government”

    Hoh boy

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  • [–] 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Voting is the proper way to overthrown the government. The other ways are more violent.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    What about when the "proper" way doesn't work?

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    [–] 34 points 2 years ago (13 children)

    China simps will find a way to say this is also exactly like what America would do

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    [–] 28 points 2 years ago

    I fucking love this story

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  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    I wonder how long it takes hexbear to blame white western liberals for their leaders weak personality?

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    [–] 11 points 2 years ago

    SKCG didn't want to identify him but someone else identified him anyway. lmao why do the agencies even try.

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