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Old Nov 4, 2009, 12:25 am
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Originally Posted by kcvt750
The blood-typing tests are scheduled to start next week.
Which means what? They're taking blood samples at customs? Can you elaborate please.
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 1:25 am
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Which means what? They're taking blood samples at customs? Can you elaborate please.
If you read my post above you will have read "EXACTLY" what will take place when you go through immigration and customs at any Japanese airport (for Canadian PP holder).

THERE ARE NO BLOOD SAMPLES BEING TAKEN AT JAPANESE AIRPORTS DURING IMMIGRATION/CUSTOMS!
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 3:18 am
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
THERE ARE NO BLOOD SAMPLES BEING TAKEN AT JAPANESE AIRPORTS DURING IMMIGRATION/CUSTOMS!
This is true. They can now gather all the DNA they need with the bone marrow sample that they're collecting. Just one procedure. It's a great improvement.
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 6:14 am
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Originally Posted by joejones
Yup, they're still doing it.
Rejoice, Korea will join the anti-terrorist alliance in 2012.

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/...110400292.html
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by jib71
This is true. They can now gather all the DNA they need with the bone marrow sample that they're collecting. Just one procedure. It's a great improvement.
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 7:23 am
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Last time I went through they asked me if I could use chopsticks.
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 7:42 am
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Originally Posted by mosburger
Rejoice, Korea will join the anti-terrorist alliance in 2012.

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/...110400292.html
Didn't they already need crime records from birth to death?
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 7:50 am
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Originally Posted by mosburger
Rejoice, Korea will join the anti-terrorist alliance in 2012.

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/...110400292.html
Oh darn, one more reason not to visit Korea (like there weren't enough already).
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 6:09 pm
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Originally Posted by acregal
Oh darn, one more reason not to visit Korea (like there weren't enough already).
LOL....
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Old Nov 4, 2009, 10:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
THERE ARE NO BLOOD SAMPLES BEING TAKEN AT JAPANESE AIRPORTS DURING IMMIGRATION/CUSTOMS!
The obvious humour was apparently not too obvious for me upon first read but thanks for yelling.
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Old Nov 5, 2009, 2:26 am
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Originally Posted by tcook052
The obvious humour was apparently not too obvious for me upon first read but thanks for yelling.
AND I WAS TRYING TO POINT THIS OUT TO YOU, BUT WAS IGNORED(AS WAS MY POST IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION ON HOW THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS WORKS)!
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Old Nov 5, 2009, 5:54 am
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Originally Posted by jib71
This is true. They can now gather all the DNA they need with the bone marrow sample that they're collecting. Just one procedure. It's a great improvement.


What's next? Maybe a sperm bank collection??
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Old Nov 5, 2009, 8:24 am
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It's a shame Q Shoe Guy hasn't weighed in on this discussion. He usually has good insight into things like this.
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Old Nov 5, 2009, 8:48 am
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AND I WAS TRYING TO POINT THIS OUT TO YOU, BUT WAS IGNORED(AS WAS MY POST IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION ON HOW THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS WORKS)!
YES, I MISSED YOUR POST WHEN I CHECKED THIS THREAD AND ONLY SAW THE DRY HUMOUR WHICH I OBVIOUSLY MISSED BEFORE POSTING MY REPLY TO IT. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. NOT.
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What's next? Maybe a sperm bank collection??
Only for pure-blooded men of the Yamato clan.
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