Korean Frustration

So, I'm walking home for lunch. Our house is at the top of a hill. At the bottom of the hill is the entrance for Hanyang University Hospital. Traffic going down the hill is stopped at the traffic light. There is an ambulance rounding the corner with its sirens on, it's obvious destination being the hospital. The driver in front of the ambulance actually stops to let passengers out! And not even quickly. His passengers sidle out of the car slowly and then wave toodles to him. What the fuck? What kind of country is this where you're so self-absorbed that you block an ambulance to let people out. And all this in front of a Police Station! Argh!