Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself

Recently, certain media have argued that casinos in Korea should make the return of Chinese tourists their core growth engine and position Chinese visitors as the primary clientele for the gambling industry. We are deeply shocked by such remarks and firmly opposed to such practices, which warrant serious reconsideration. It is well known to us that Confucius taught: “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.”

Beyond cultural ethics, it is a widely shared international consensus that gambling seriously undermines the rule of law, damages public order and decency, and brings profound social harm. Notably, the law of Korea imposes strict restrictions on its own citizens’ participation in gambling and explicitly bans them from entering most casinos. This fact alone clearly shows that Korea is fully aware of the social dangers posed by gambling and its related illegal and criminal activities.

Meanwhile, Chinese law maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward gambling, and it is also illegal for Chinese citizens to gamble overseas. Under such circumstances, it is highly in