10 Days Around SOUTH KOREA 🇰🇷 | First Time Visiting

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope everyone enjoys the film! Bit of a different style trip (and certainly not what the new norm is going to be), but we had some great experiences along the way :) I'm flying out to Africa in a couple of days for the 3 week trip round Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda, and then late September I'm gonna be solo travelling around Taiwan for a couple of weeks. Plus once I'm back from Africa I'll begin doing the additional continent on the channel, the shorter videos in between the documentaries. So the content flood gates are about to open :)

[@mattharper4579]

When you get a paid trip ..that's government control..to showcase the best bits of a country...do u have full control over ..what makes the final edit etc ..? Always intrigued me that ..and I'm not saying you're not truthful to your content Karl ..I've been a follower for years ..but it's a question I think people should ask . Keep up the great work Karl and hopefully many more years of the best travel videos on KZbin 🎉

[@hwangd01]

It looks rushed, and from the expressions on your face, like some kind of a ransom video. I wish you could have enjoyed things of your own choosing, in a more leisurely fashion. I'm Korean American BTW.

[@karlwatsondocs]

@@mattharper4579 I had complete control of the edit, but no control of the trip, and so can only work with what we did

[@mattharper4579]

Thanks for the reply ..great video btw .. south Korea does look stunning.. keep the aliens in broth ... I prefer them to jump out my stomach...lol 😮​@@karlwatsondocs

[@GamingContentStuff]

😂 btw, Korea is a beautiful country, with 3 sides. Modern Urban, Traditional, and Modern Rural​@@mattharper4579

[@mintmint4559]

우리 나라를 이렇게 아름답게 담아주다니 고마워요. ❤

[@쌍둥아빠]

저도 12살 한국인이에요!!

[@toffguy3297]

One of great South Korea. Such nice people and super safe & no thieves. Modern high tech Country.

[@ericcollins3621]

Great video man. I’ve been to 12 countries so far but I’ve never been to Asia at all. Your video has convinced me that South Korea is definitely a top contender for my first visit to Asia now!

[@jaap-janmeijer4297]

Where have you bin?

[@windmill9612]

언제든지 환영합니다...한국에 오세요

[@yuchan063]

I'm South Korean, and I highly recommand Japan and South Korea. If you go to Asia, those two are must-visit!

[@Windsor40]

You won’t be disappointed. It’s an awesome place - and include Jeju.

[@brandonsteinbach4208]

I REALLY needed an hour and 13 minutes of escapism.Thank you for all the positive and uplifting content.

[@andreastravels]

South Korea is amazing! Great video as always!

[@chappy3125]

Best place in Asia for sure ❤❤❤

[@classicofVic]

9:49 the snack is Hangwa, the korean traditional rice cracker made up of rice, not chewy plastic..

[@songkim117]

He is still an amateur who needs to travel more

[@stephenhi9569]

Bruh. Just let it be. People don't have to like everything about S.Korea.

[@classicofVic]

@@stephenhi9569 I'm not asking him to like the stuff, but just letting him to know what it is. There's nothing wrong with informing others of anything they don't know or misunderstand.

[@Crybaby-rg5mz]

That was a totally insensitive stupid comment. Puffed rice cracker rolled in natural sticky syrup then rolled in puffed rice so that your fingers don’t get sticky!

[@mhrosehb]

This you tube around Korea is so refreshing and interesting!😮 It makes me to visit Korea right now. Thanks for the beautiful scenery of Korea and interesting culture and food. 👍

[@spknight1]

This is mega. I've got South korea pencilled for 2026 but struggled for good content to decide where to go. This covers it all ❤

[@zpierce98]

Another great video. Never considered visiting South Korea before, but strongly doing so now!!

[@KateinthePlace]

Great video! I spent 3 weeks in South Korea in April/May of this year and this has brought back so many fond memories!

[@thomasday8155]

As you experienced, Korea is a fantastic country. It is the almost perfect blend of modernism and historic preservation. Your experience with food and culture provides an understanding as to why Korea as such a global influence financially, technology, culturally (food, music, TV, Movies and the Arts)

[@Ms_Londoner]

Thank you for the lovely clip. S. Korea is one of the most dynamic country to visit in the world. Strongly recommended 🎉

[@soonyounglee2526]

U knows well...THX.

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

The unique modes of transportation to get around a big city like Busan is really spectacular.

[@Windsor40]

Great vid, dude. We’ve been four times and it never gets tired. Been to a few countries, but South Korea is easily the most welcoming - and, importantly, the safest. Day and night. Wonderful people, culture and sights. 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@logicalpiano]

you should visit gyeongju. It was one of the largest cities in the world in the past. It has so many historical, artistic places and history there. Definately the most underrated. It's a beautiful city.

[@WilfredoPocholoDeLaRosa]

Thanks for another epic video! We're visiting South Korea for the first time in November, so this video is an excellent sneak peek for us. Got a kick out of Karl and his companion speaking in a Scottish accent as soon as they arrived in Seoul LOL. Keep up the great work!

[@user-ue2nz3mc3d]

멋진 여행이되길~

[@pochdlr]

@@user-ue2nz3mc3d Thank you! We’re leaving for Seoul tonight!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ahhh can’t wait to watch this!! 🤩🇰🇷 So fun travelling South Korea with this gang 🥰

[@MrRavenor01]

went to Korea last year, DMZ was a bit of a surprise with a starbucks and a doughnut shop with a fairground nearby :) but the food was great and everyone was friendly

[@정원에부는바람]

호텔에서 받으신 둥근 과자는 한과라고 하는 전통과자 입니다 찹쌀을 튀겨서 튀긴 쌀가루를 입힌것 입니다 차와 함께 먹습니다 프라스틱 같다고 하셔서 깜짝 놀랐습니다 놀라게 해 드려서 죄송합니다 즐거운 여행 되시길 바랍니다 ^^♡

[@sang0333]

I agree

[@jujuworld76]

무례해 보이더군요 호텔측 선물인데 인상 쓰면서 플라스틱 구긴거 같다니... 참

[@쌍둥아빠]

그건 맞죠..

[@FuckingYoutube18]

​@@jujuworld76나도 별로 안 좋아함.끈적거리면서 이빨에 끼는게 기분 나쁨.바삭한 한과는 좋아하지만

[@robertovelasco8346]

Nice trip!! We will stay there soon!!! Thanks for the tips!

[@JP82424]

I like your map showing the route.

[@Tomydestination624]

If i have to be honest, South Korea is a very good country :)

[@ashleychen2417]

Hello🙋🏻‍♀️ I am viewer from Taiwan. Can’t wait to see the next one🤩

[@Heidi-cd4ff]

Fantastic film Karl! Suddenly, I want to go Korea(:-)).... Ha ha

[@LisaLustig-c7g]

amazing documentary! can your guide be booked? :) we would LOVE to be shown around like you did!

[@J_MKing]

Amazing Video - Thank You, Karl! What a fantastic video! Thank you so much, Karl. It’s a shame we’ve just returned from Seoul, and only had the chance to visit Busan other than Seoul. I wish we had seen your video before our trip! Out of curiosity, how much would it cost to arrange a guided tour like the one you experienced? We would love to return to South Korea and explore more, especially after seeing the unique and special experiences you had. It looks so different from the typical tourist itinerary. Thanks again for sharing!

[@Oliverrees-horsley]

Good to have you back. Great vid!

[@DNAtraveling]

I loved South Korea when we went , a month flew by for sure ! Busan was awesome for sure , but Sokcho was a highlight for sure !

[@suchislifespace7725]

I recommend Sulak mountain in winter especially after snow. Also Younglang lake after snow, it’s amazing.

[@afrah_rahman-FreePalestine]

one of my favorite countries ever!!! omggggg ❤😮

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this documentary. God bless you

[@kimoevlogs]

Thanks again for sharing this journey with us Karl. Freaking awesome every single time 🙏🏼

[@sagartomar3461]

Awesome 👍 really enjoyed it ❤

[@soonyounglee2526]

Is this one video all of SK..You knows how to travel to SK ... And 150K views Congraturation..!

[@subbejanat2194]

South Korea 🇰🇷😍

[@danielhughes1692]

Love these videos Karl, looking forward to the next ones.

[@yruedee]

My first trip in 2023 is Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and second trip soon will be Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Jinju, Gwangju, Gongju

[@shutterbox5441]

여수, 순천, 보성을 꼭 가보세요.

[@SKinSKorea]

Daegu isn’t so interesting IMO, but Jinju and Gongju are nice. Jeonju is my favorite Korean city (I lived there 5 years in my over 21 years living in the country).

[@waters1801]

Very enjoyable, thanks for the content

[@wowtv3767]

Thank you for your beautiful video.

[@matthewcouchman6101]

Awesome as always!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@ivanrusev4097]

Epic as always!

[@Blake110]

Great vid as always, Karl, went in 2011 and had a fantastic time out there over 2 weeks.

[@natatatt]

This made me nostalgic for my first trip to Korea a few months ago. The train network makes it SO easy to get around. I miss the food (especially bibimbap and kimbap) and the traditional architecture. Too bad you didn't stop in Gyeongju - it's a pretty cool place.

[@WhiteRice837]

I agree its amazing!

[@KingYuno-j6w]

I’m Korean-American. My parents lived in Korea but then they immigrated to America. This brings me back nostalgia from my Korea trip last year (July 2023). I went to visit my country by myself at 15 years old. My parents haven’t been to Korea for 26 years since 1999. I miss my relatives and the food I had in Korea. My family plans to go to Korea again all together after I graduate highschool in the summer of 2026.❤🎉🥳😍🥰😘🫶🔥

[@robertcoulter7592]

Love it mate! So good!

[@프리트리퍼]

As a Korean, thank you for visiting my country.

[@gloriatingley1391]

A lot of fun,thanks!

[@StartLivingNow1963]

🙂❤👍Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Karl 🙂❤👍 Watching from New Brunswick Canada🙂❤👍 South Korea is Amazing 🙂❤👍

[@rranft]

I lived there for years (early 90's) and never got around to Mokp'o and Jeonju.... It's very cool that the KTA reached out and set that up. I'm surprised they bypassed Jeju, but if you enjoyed the trip you can always go back. Better prices outside of tourist areas seems a given, but in my mind the main benefit is "spreading the love" in the local economy. Get away from the big business areas and spend money at those mom-and-pop places. To learn to use chopsticks: 1) get drunk 2) get some wooden matches 3) build a matchstick house out of the wooden matches Worked for me. My last trip to Korea was with my two kids and I wanted to show them around to places I had seen before they were born. We spent four days in Busan, four days in Gangneung, and the rest of the two week trip in Seoul, taking full advantage of the "new" KTX train system (when I lived there a cheap ticket from Seoul to Busan was $20 and seven hours).

[@새사람-l8u]

Thank you for saying good about South korea

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

Big fun!

[@mhrosehb]

Enjoyed it so much! Hope to see you soon again in Korea!!😊

[@大韓國-w3q]

네!

[@라떼-c6x]

한국에 관심을 가져주시고 멋진 영상으로 만들어 주셔서 감사합니다. 한국 여행이 즐거운 기억으로 남길 바랍니다. 한국을 방문해 주셔서 감사합니다.

[@쌍둥아빠]

ㅎㅎ 저도 12살 한국인 입니다ㅏ

[@holdenb8501]

I just left South Korea three days ago!

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Got South Korea on my list would absolutely love to experience this place!

[@zemmik]

was very nice to watch, and October seems a good month too.....on my list now..

[@soggymoggytravels]

Yes, October is the best month to travel in Korea. It's still mild, the air is at its cleanest, and there are lots of festivals.

[@JudithBlair-o9q]

Another amazing video Karl. It made my head dizzy looking at the distances you covered! South Korea is a beautiful country and it does seem very tourist friendly. It is a great idea for you to do another video planning an unguided tour at a more leisurely pace. But I would say that the South Korean tourist bureau got their money’s worth in sponsoring you!!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@은-j8j2o]

Soooo beautiful ❤ Thank you so much

[@tymmmy100]

Makes we want to visit South Korea :) Great job Karl!

[@hasba372]

좋은 여행프로그램, 좋은 사람들, 한국 방문을 환영합니다!

[@jorgebermann9369]

Great Film Karl. Well done. South Korea looks very interesting. Definitely want to visit as well probably as a 2-3 weeks trip.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers mate 😊👍

[@DNAtraveling]

We did a month and it felt too short😅 give it as much time as you can

[@녹스-e9x]

11일이면 꽤 긴 기간인데 그 시간을 한편에 다 담았네요. 시간과 정성이 담긴 컨텐츠라 그냥 넘어 갈 수가 없네요. 이 영상은 비용과 시간을 갈아 넣은 한편입니다.

[@쌍둥아빠]

그러게요오 저도 한국인이에요 12살

[@chrislevins2463]

Thanks Karl awesome video as always....

[@pete8492]

Really enjoyed this, how you ate that food, mate you are brave

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

11:50 whoa.. a cruise ship on top of a hill as a hotel? That would be worth checking out.

[@SenorPedroGonzalez]

Awesome video as usual 👍

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@aarons13.]

Wow, thanks again Karl. That’s another country you will have convinced me to travel to now😝

[@traveleye2201]

Amazing

[@yaznool]

I always like your videos before I even get the intro started. We all know were in for a solid adventure with screenshot worthy views. You're my favourite travel channel..... The intro with the live food... that's a NO for me hahah

[@arielhwang6542]

한국을 너무 아름답게 담아 주셔서 감사합니다. 영상에 맞는 적절한 음악이 영상을 보는 내내 행복하게 하네요^^

[@heavenhaven7254]

사람이 거만하그만.

[@쌍둥아빠]

저도 12살 한국인!

[@이저_79]

Thank you. Come again 😊

[@임리-m9y]

목포에 일본 땅굴 있는 데가 어머니 고향인데 종종 가봤던 곳을 영상으로 보니 신기하네요😊

[@StaceyPetersdbspouse]

I am glad they didn't stay in Seoul, its nice but I love the rest of the country, topo bad you missed Gyeongju and Jeju. I lived in both Seoul and Daegu for almost 9 years-kinda partial to Daegu.

[@글루미갓데이]

고생하셨습니다. 원래 여행이라는 것은 시간에 좇겨서 의무감을 느끼는 순간 그것은 여행이 아니라 숙제가 될뿐입니다. 영상에서 많이 느껴져서 아쉽지만 다음에 모든걸 내려놓고 순수하게 즐기러 와주시길 바랄께요 어디서나 건강하시고 즐거운 모험되시길😊

[@grammysammy1]

this vato makes firme youtube documentry ... es muy cool!!

[@allmyhope89]

Definitely a half day in Seoul is a really big sin. You need to go back one more time and give Seoul more your time ❤

[@gmacpark1187]

Another banger 🔥🔥as good as any travel show . Love it mate

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@tacosta88]

Just on time to start my workday with a bit of traveling ! Thanks Karl :)

[@handle2244]

30:02 Tip: When you come to Korea, don't wear Japanese flag, samurai, or rising sun flag t-shirts. Korea was once a Japanese colony. (Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, etc.) People won't hit you, but they will think you are rude.

[@deekang6244]

Gangneung That snack you had, you described as “fucking horrible plastic”: it is a well loved snack in Korea. It’s fine that you didn’t like it. But you showed complete disrespect with your words, smashing it flat and then tossing it aside.

[@은-j8j2o]

(Yes I like that too, but) Some foreigners can no like that 호불호

[@motkawon]

Literally first thing I do before visiting a new country is check out if Karl's done a video on it already 😂

[@hejhejaske]

while i prefer the self-planned trips to prebooked ones, you REALLY knocked it out of the park with the editing in this one, appreciated it

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@tv-8575]

한국에는 정말 아름다운 제주도 섬이 있습니다 꼭 가보길 추천 드립니다 ~

[@pardonne.]

you can tell karl really enjoyed himself on this one lol

[@vanessatayler3507]

❤ it Karl. Yes, you have to go back so we can see more. Beautiful country. You rocked the warrior😊.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha cheers :)

[@Mr.Raam30]

Love from Pakistan🇵🇰

[@paul_barton]

This was an unexpected surprise! 😊

[@rajeshmoktan2146]

Nice Travel Trip ❤

[@eddy3011]

It seems like the itinerary was meant to promote lesser known places than be a greatest hits tour. You can't expect people to like all the food when they travel. London was great. When I went to Belfast for work, they gave me cold chicken curry sandwiches a lot. Their Chipotle imitation served the meat chilled and I couldn't eat it. Any time I saw a Pret, I filled up. I don't know how many Koreans would like haggis or stargazey pie.

[@쌍둥아빠]

Hey, I'm Korean! Yes, South Korea is a BEAUTIFUL city!!

[@gregorymick]

Great video mate! 👍 …. Sweep the leg Johnny! 😂🥋

[@daveybecks0879]

Best travel vlogger going, cheers from Vacouver. Have you done your Rockies trip yet? Sad news in Jasper 😢

[@karlwatsondocs]

Postponed that tour, not sure when it’ll be, planning something big and different for Canada for 2025. Devastating about Jasper!

[@soggymoggytravels]

I think you did well to capture the highlights considering you packed in nearly half the country within 10 days directly after a long-haul flight. I've not been to Mokpo before, and I am not sure I am convinced it's a place going out the way for. I guess KTO put it on the itinerary so as not to neglect the south western part of the country, but there are other more interesting sites near there. I think KTO really needs to better understand their nominated traveler to be able to formulate more targeted and unique trips. I think you and James would have a blast out here on your own.

[@gjcjf2]

Epic trip!

[@user_giantalmond]

9:49 I guess it was unfamiliar because the texture was unusual. It is a snack made by fried rice, like popcorn, coated with puffed rice without oil. It is a traditional Korean snack😊It's no harmful food at all. Of course it has nothing to do with plastic. Haha

[@jaydianev.4986]

I adore Korea, went in 2019 and 2023. Definite difference in density when I returned last year. Hoping it doesn't start to suffer over tourism. It was so lovely in 2019, there were barely any non Asian tourists. This time much more but not near as much as Japan. Their tourist spots were so overcrowded.

[@HenryWrideExplores]

Great video 🔥

[@NewYorkTraveller]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@hj-oo9ts]

영상수준이 완전 프로! 감사합니다

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

Very frank about the somek, and very kind about that dish they served after it. What in the world was that? Doesn't look like food Koreans eat, in fact. I think the guide may have overthought the itinerary, adjusting for Western tastes when he did not have to. Nowadays, most Westerners have significant exposure to Korean food and culture. There was no need to go so soft on you.