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South Koreans have been against the U.S. for some time. I served a year there for Uncle Sam in the 90s; my stepson served two years before, and is back again for another year. I must say, it's weird to go somewhere where so many people hate you because you are from America. To ride the train through the country, you buy a ticket - either standing or seated (for about $1 difference). Koreans would bitch because I wouldn't give up my seat while they had to stand.
But then again, they like our money, and working on U.S. bases. The main ones that seem to protest are college kids - the same ones trying to become a KATUSA (Korean Augmentee to the U.S.Army). Korean men don't have a choice, they have to serve two years in the Army, either as a KATUSA or in the ROK Army. As a KATUSA, they have it easier.
IMO, they hate us because they need us. And as much as they'd like to see us out of their country, they are afraid that we will actually leave.
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