korea underwent a traumatic experience through the lone star saga. if it had been framed as a business issue, the lone star case might not have sensationalized the country in such a disproportionate way.

lone star had come here to earn profits for its investors. unless it had violated the rules, it should have had the freedom to quit korea at its own discretion, but this was not the case. after years of public humiliation, lone star quit korea this year dishonorably. lone star had been made a political football for those seeking to realize economic justice and democratization.