South Korea:

1. All ethnic Koreans living in China are by law allowed to live in Korea. Most now live in Korea. Chinese nationals (Ethnic Koreans and Han Chinese) are by far the single biggest foreign group in Korea. High representation in the national crime rate and have many bad stereotypes. Left Wing/Right Wing Koreans universally dislike having them as neighbors and blame them for many national problems (Housing prices, using tax money for public services, crime).

2. Left/Right wing Koreans universally dislike living with them as neighbors, but politically it's much more divided. Left wingers (current ruling party) are politically pro-China and desire stronger political and economic ties with China, while trying to maintain US alliance (good luck with that lol). Right wing Koreans commonly believe China is secretly controlling and interfering with all government branches and accuse China of rigging elections electronically.

3. China is Korea's biggest economic partner, so it's not that simple to just tell China to fuck off and become USA's buddy.

>>21543873
Same reason why Costco membership is cheaper in many non-USA locations: competition.

USA costco is strong and established, while Costco in other nations have to compete with many of the local corporations. That's why Costco has nicer things in non-US locations to attract more shoppers.

USA shoppers will come to Costco even with shit food court options, so Costco doesn't give a shit. Food court items don't even make them much money so why give a fuck. They will put only 2 workers in rush hour because it's a loss for them anyway.