ADULTERY

The high court recently upheld an adultery law that that makes it a crime to have an extramarital affair in South Korea. Among those facing prison on adultery charges is a movie star Ok So-ri. The adultery law is popular with the public and even some of Ok's natural supporters such as young educated women say her behaviour is unacceptable.

Adultery is a global phenomenon and age old social problem which is the root of so many problems. History records many accounts where kingdoms fell, leaders stumbled, careers ended, and children suffered as adultery was committed.

FACTS
Spouses face up to two years in prison if convicted, though few end up behind bars.
South Korea remains deeply conservative and is influenced by a Confucian heritage.
Supporters of the adultery ban say it promotes monogamy and keeps families together.
Opponents say the government has no right to interfere in people's private lives.

PEOPLE WHO COMMITTED ADULTERY
Bill Clinton - President of America
Prince Charles – Prince of England
Boris Becker – Tennis player
Henry VIII – King of England
Mick Jagger - Musician
David Beckham – Soccer player
Kobe Bryant – American basketball player
DISCUSSION:
Do you think marriage should be forever?
Why do you think people cheat?
Do you think adultery is a crime?
Why do people fall out of love?
What is your image of marriage in Korea?
How easy do you think it should be to get a divorce?
What do you think of religions that do not allow divorce?
What are the divorce laws like in your country?
Is divorce something society can stop?
Would you feel shame if you got divorced?
What do you think it is like to be trapped in an unhappy marriage?
Is divorce a real taboo in your culture?
What are the consequences of high divorce rates for society?
What would you do if you worked for an organization trying to stop people from getting divorced?
What was the most interesting thing you heard?
Was there a question you didn’t like?
Was there something you totally disagreed with?
What did you like talking about?
Which was the most difficult question?

ENGLISH SAYINGS, IDIOMS & QUOTES

Thou shall not commit adultery.
- Seventh Commandment

If a married person commits adultery, the punishment is to stone them to death, according to Allah's law.

- Surah An-Nur 24:2

I do not think that there are any men who are faithful to their wives.

- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Husbands are chiefly good lovers when they are betraying their wives.

- Marilyn Monroe

My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find them, kill them.

- Loretta Lynn

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