The almost hysterical opposition to American beef imports may not sway the government in Seoul, which can still focus on larger issues, particularly the U.S.-Korea free trade pact.

• 对美国牛肉近乎歇斯底里的反对可能不会动摇首尔的政府，它仍然可以把焦点放在更大的问题上，特别是美韩自由贸易协定。