American Expat Explorer Discusses Korea's World-Class Societal Order!

[@francoismarc3]

I talk about safety in Korea often, but I'm continually amazed at how both Koreans and foreigners are able to naturally fall into Korean societal order. How and why is this?! Let me know what you all think!!

[@ndychung007]

I grew up in Gangnam in 80s. It wasn’t always safe. Always got mugged by tugs in the subway stairs and it was so scary to visit Han river park. The city has came a long way. I now live in North America and the major cities in North America is heading the wrong direction.

[@heavenhaven7254]

During Chooseok, love to see Korean 탈춤. 😊

[@heavenhaven7254]

There many Chinese are causing problems in Korea, robbing, littering, loudness, scamming, illed behave which Korean want Chinese to leave S. Korea.

[@MyUriah]

@@ndychung007 I also grew up in the 8th district in Gangnam from 80s to 90s, but never experienced any of the things you mentioned above. Most of the high school students would go home around midnight after so called "yaja" then(liberal night classes), and I don't think I ever heard any news that any students in our school was a victim of crimes of any sort. There, however, was an urban legend that Gosubuji (we used to call Banpo Han River Park, as Gosubuji that time)was criminal. I used to ride a bicycle in Gosubuji on weekends, but nothing scary ever happened to me, or anybody I knew. Long story short, I think Korea was as safe in the past.

[@ndychung007]

@@MyUriah I went to Kyungwon Middle School in 80s. Hanshin APT area had panjachon and a few of my classmates were living there. It was a common knowledge for kids to avoid certain areas. “If I find money in your pocket, one punch per 100won” was commonly used by the school thugs 😅

[@MyronChoe]

hard working, energetic person like you will always be welcomed in this city

[@francoismarc3]

Woah...thank you so much for this comment! So motivational:)

[@H.o.l.y_m.o.l.y7]

이렇게 명백한 증거를 보여주며 좋은 말을 해주는 사람의 컨텐츠는 조회수가 낮고 아무런 증거 없이 악의적으로 나쁜 말만 하고 한국인을 인종차별자로 만드는 컨텐츠는 조회수가 높다.... 진짜 안타까운 현실... 왜 인간들은 혐오하고 욕하기 위해 시간과 에너지를 소모하는걸까..

[@francoismarc3]

I'm not sure either. I think humans may like drama or maybe, die to the rise of social media, we have all been trained to like drama. Thank you for this comment:)

[@SunnySage122]

Thanks for your commentary! As someone from the U.S. too, one true sign of culture shock that can be experienced is observing the minimal presence of police in comparison to the States. I for sure appreciate that about living here, especially as a person of color. People here mind their business for the most part and aren't causing a ruckus. And as someone who used to live in New York City for a couple of years, I would also agree that Seoul is far far better than what many claim NY to be. I'd take Seoul over NY any day!

[@francoismarc3]

Agree. Nothing else need be said. Thanks for this:)

[@ravie6973]

I cant believe Seoul is so clean and there's no set of security and police around. Oh isnt it nice to live in a place like that. Why cant other countries learn from them and do the same? Enjoy your life there. If it was me, I'd stay there.

[@francoismarc3]

Korea can't be topped...

[@BrianCatalano]

All the cleanliness, orderliness, and crimeless-ness... is crazy!!

[@francoismarc3]

I'm still amazed...hahahah

[@S2reds]

your positive energy is contagious and also inspiring ✌

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, really appreciate this comment! It makes me smile!:)

[@JimA1818]

I visited South Korea for the first time in September of 2024 for 10 days. When I returned home to the Seattle area I was immediately embarrassed to be an American for the first time in my life. Now I walk around my neighborhood and pick up trash at least once a week to help keep me humble, reduce my level of entitlement, and make our world a better place.

[@ndychung007]

I live in Vancouver BC. Seattle is still way better than Portland. Seattle did change a lot last 10 years.

[@mightymikee]

@@JimA1818 I live in Seattle. Seattle has become a victim of clueless, unrealistic and unsustainable radical socialist ideas and politicians with no qualifications to hold their positions. We Americans need to realize how badly we are doing and how the rest of the world is zooming us by. We need to up our games.

[@francoismarc3]

Your sentiments are very well understood. Thank you for your service in your neighborhood! This is how Korea can export culture!:)

[@eashgha]

시애틀 스타벅스 1호점이 있는 곳에 근처에 사시나보군요. 여러분의 윗 세대가 한국전쟁 당시 지켜냈었기 때문에 존재할 수 있는 평화, 자유, 번영입니다. 부끄러워 하지도 마시고, 당신의 나라는 이미 세상을 더 좋은 곳으로 만들었습니다. 한국을 지켰었습니다.ㅋㅋㅋ 사실 서울의 강북지역은 시애틀 스타벅스 1호점 같은 느낌입니다. 오래된 것들과의 조화를 이루는 곳.. 첨단 스마트 시티가 있는, 관광지가 아닌 곳이 사실... 복잡하지도 않고 시민들이 살기에는 더 좋습니다.

[@kcstone5416]

I love your voice and video you explain so will that is why I watch keep up the good work

[@miracleNHC]

잘 보고갑니다. 대한민국에서 좋은 일만 가득하길...

[@francoismarc3]

Me too! I want Korea to be strong!

[@Jin-om5jz]

Ugh, wish your channel would explode in popularity. Thanks for seeing Korea in such a positive light, but even that aside, you seem to be such a lovely person inside and out. Wish more people had the pleasure of meeting you on screen!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for the well wishes and the personal remark! All in good time for the channel:) I always appreciate your support:)

[@H.o.l.y_m.o.l.y7]

이렇게 명백한 증거를 보여주며 좋은 말을 해주는 사람의 컨텐츠는 조회수가 낮고 아무런 증거 없이 악의적으로 나쁜 말만 하고 한국인을 인종차별자로 만드는 컨텐츠는 조회수가 높다.... 진짜 안타까운 현실... 왜 인간들은 혐오하고 욕하기 위해 시간과 에너지를 소모하는걸까..

[@Jin-om5jz]

@@H.o.l.y_m.o.l.y7 진짜 sns 보면 혐한 채널이랑 댓글 엄청 많아요. 요즘 대세는 한국 남자 욕하기...

[@jstod1114]

한국이 그립네요 ㅠ.ㅠ 한국에 만족하고 살고 계신 것 같아서 다행이예요. 어느 나라에 살아도 불평하는 사람은 불평하고 만족할 줄 아는 사람은 장점을 찾아 살면서 스스로를 행복하게 만들 줄 아는 것 같아요. 좋은 사람들만 만나고 좋은 일만 생기시길!😊

[@francoismarc3]

There is a saying, "Wherever you go, there you'll are." I appreciate your comment and I'm happy you enjoyed your time here!:)

[@토리야놀자-p7x]

​@@francoismarc3와 너무 멋진 말이네요!!! 맞아요. 장소가 어디던 자신의 본질이 중요한거죠. 불만만 많은 사람들은 어딜가든 똑같을거예요. 어떻게든 단점을 찾아내죠. 할머니의 교육 덕분일까요? 너무 건강한 마음과 정신이 느껴져요~^^

[@알았어-s4s]

한국어 자막을 해주어 감사합니다.한국인 저도 볼수 있으니까요.Thank you So ~~~

[@francoismarc3]

My pleasure!:) Thank you so very much for watching!:)

[@meal-skipping-worker]

이 사람 서울 홍보 대사로 임명하고 상줘야 한다

[@francoismarc3]

Hahahahaha thanks so much!!!:)

[@kimhyun5133]

카페 좌석에 가방이나 휴대폰을 두고 가도 주변 사람들이 옆눈으로 힐끗 보며 감시해주고 주인 아닌 다른 사람이 건드리면 눈빛이나 말로 제지해줍니다😊

[@coinmong6705]

I will tell you. the answer is family teaching.

[@francoismarc3]

I believe it!!!

[@byungsuklee369]

I am so glad that you are enjoying Seoul. I am a Korean and lived there until 1974. I can tell you quite categorically that there were many pickpockets and one had to be constantly vigilant with one’s possessions then. I’m amazed at the drastic transformation of the Korean society when I visit Korea. Perhaps ordinary citizens becoming much more affluent might have something to do with it, but the mystery is that the economy grew so rapidly in Korea while social changes usually tend to be much slower. I have no idea when this happened and why. Maybe a pretty interesting topic for PhD research for a social science student?

[@francoismarc3]

This was a very educational comment! Thank you and yes, a great research topic indeed!

[@kychoi5590]

한국인은 어릴때부터 대부분 부모님이나 학교에서 예의범절에 대해 교육을 받습니다 어려운사람이 있다면 도와주고 남한테 나쁜짓을 하면 벌을 받는다고 가르침을 받아요 그리고 한국인들 대부분 남한테 보여지는것에 신경을 쓰는편입니다 많은 사람들이 cctv가 있어서라고 하지만 cctv덕에 1980년대 많았던 소매치기가 사라지긴 했지만 많은 한국인들은 그것을 별로 신경쓰지않고 기본적으로 도덕성이 좋기때문입니다 약자를 도와주고선 스스로 뿌듯해합니다

[@francoismarc3]

I like this childhood teaching!:)

[@산티아고박]

예절교육이 아니라 체면교육이겠죠~ 옛날 어르신들이 명분과 체면을 중시하였고 순사(경찰)를 무서워하다보니 법과 질서를 안지키면 잡아간다는 강박관념때문에 어릴 때 부터 나쁜 짓하지마라고 세뇌교육시킨거죠~ 질서를 자연스럽게 지킨다기 보다 맹목적으로 의무화된거 겠죠~ 그리고 한국은 실질적으로 상하관계의 신분사회이고 집단주의적 사고가 강하다 보니 자유권리가 강한 서양 보다 상대적으로 통제가 잘됨.

[@세이퍼-v6u]

한국인도 줄서는것을 좋아하지않습니다.하지만 질서는 사회를 지탱하는 에팃켓이고 시민들은 암묵적으로 누가시키지않아도 지킵니다.😊😊즐거운 여행되세요.

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks so much for this informative comment!!!:)

[@slee2695]

Wow you're pumping out content..i hope the algorithm picks you up

[@francoismarc3]

I'm trying to keep my schedule of Thursday and Sunday!! The algorithm will pick me up, eventually, but I have a good base already of folks like you who support me! I'm content!:)

[@moonlim33]

I miss and respect SK people have some kind of mutual respect toward others. I think it comes from their core ultimate education system based on bing a beneficial person toward humanity. I wish that America would teach the young the ethics class.

[@francoismarc3]

Ethics is definitely needed in all schools, especially the US!

[@DRAGONNEWS]

흥미롭게 잘 보고 갑니다 ^0^

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so very much!!!:)

[@T0mmY927]

Wow Francois is so amazed about Korean security he talks about it for 17 mins

[@sukholmes1066]

Over and over and over!

[@francoismarc3]

Because it's amazing!!

[@francoismarc3]

And over!!

[@Jaykmane]

Thank you for being a great ambassador to korea. Youve been here long enough so at this point, you're just as much a korean as anyone else haha. Hope your channel grows man.

[@francoismarc3]

Hahahah thanks for this comment! You made me smile!!:)

[@이뿜-n9k]

내가 프랑소와의 마지막 입술키스 소리때문에 이 영상 본다 ㅋㅋㅋ 아주 맑은 소리😘 ㅋㅋㅋ 한국인은 사회의 암묵적 규칙을 잘 따르는 편이죠 ㅎㅎ서울의 좋은 모습 보여 줘서 감사합니다. 지방에 살아서 서울 못가보는데 너무 가고 싶어요.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for the wonderful comment:) I hope you can come to Seoul one day!:):)

[@위네트카]

오늘도 좋은 하루 되세요 감사합니다

[@francoismarc3]

항상 감사합니다!! 오늘도 좋은 하루 되세요!!!♡♡♡

[@andykim55]

저는75세로 1950년 한국전쟁 한해전 태어난 할아버지입니다.전후 제가 어렸을땐 한국도 가난하고 무질서한 나라였습니다만 국민들의 높은교육열과 지도자의 탁월한 정치 지도력으로 오늘날 세계적인 국가가 되었다고 봅니다. 한국에서 좋은일이 많기를 바라며 당신에게 건강과 행운이 함께 하기를 바랍니다.감사합니다.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I hope many more good things happen to Korea as well!!:)

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Hi, Francois!! Great content and thank you for filming at Nam Dae Moon Market. I used to go there many times a long time ago especially when I first arrived in Korea. It sure brings back many fond memories. So, how does Korea keep their country so safe and orderly? One of my answers is Korea's deeply rooted Confucious culture. As you may know, Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who lived more than two thousand years ago and his teachings had a profound impact on many East Asian cultures. Basically, according to him, Confucianism, emphasizes personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibility to lead by virtue!! So, based on his teachings, Korean people were taught not to cause any harm to others and always be respectful to one another from very early on. Second, Korean people are very homogeneous people who share the same cultures and same language which makes it easier to govern. Third, Korean people value their image, integrity, honor, and self-worth at the highest level. Hence, they feel ashamed whenever they are caught doing dishonest acts and worry about losing their face and credibility in the eyes of the public. Credibility is very important in Korea, otherwise you will be alienated and mistrusted from the society! Koreans worry about what others think of them so the last thing they want to do is suffer the loss of respect and be humiliated. I am sure there are many other reasons like CCTV, really strict immigration laws, and law enforcement but I really believe the ones that I mentioned played a crucial role in shaping what Korea is today. Of course, Koreans are humans just like any other people in the world so they lie, cheat, and do many fraudulent acts whenever they get the opportunity, especially behind closed doors. There are quite a few rude jerks everywhere especially when driving. However, what I really like about living in Korea is the public safety and the NO availability and ownership of firearms. If Korea was allowed to have guns like the U.S., I do not think it would be a safe country like it is today. This is the biggest reason why I have been living in Korea for almost twenty years. I have recently visited my home country in the U.S., Atlanta, Ga which I still love but you do not know how dangerous I felt knowing people had guns even carrying them.Gun violence and mass shootings are so rampant in the States now, and it's very nerve-racking to just have little disagreements/arguments with other people knowing any minute they could pull out a gun in a fit of anger and shoot you. It happens literally every day in the States. It's so so scary. Americans can not even have civil conversations with their own fellow neighbors and strangers anymore about some delicate issues without having to worry about getting yelled at or even getting killed!! America was not this dangerous when I was growing up in the 70's and 80's. Anyway, I really don't think I can live in America now after living in a safe gun-free Korea for almost twenty years to be really honest with you. Thanks for reading my long message again and always peace brother!!!

[@jiminswriter4209]

Most Koreans respect the civil order. Most countries speak one language than not. Yes, not everyone in Korea acts right, but most do and that is why Korea is very safe.

[@charlietheblackcockapoo4200]

What an impressive comment!! I will say Korean's root of living philosophy came from our founding meath called "danging shinwha" which is it's main highlight is ""widely benefiting all humankind( 홍익인간)" mainly rather then confusions culture...

[@charlietheblackcockapoo4200]

What an impressive comment!! I will say Korean's root of living philosophy came from our founding meath called "danging shinwha" which is it's main highlight is ""widely benefiting all humankind( 홍익인간)" mainly rather then confusions culture...

[@speakupyt4900]

@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 >>>>deeply rooted confucian culture???? Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who lived~

[@minibina4295]

Wow...I just saw the most accurate description of Korea. You have such great insight. We Koreans often behave the same way, even if our personalities and thoughts are different. Since we value personal morality and responsibility, we tend to have good habits and self-discipline. However, we also get stressed over small things and often judge and criticize others. But it’s definitely not because of CCTV that we don’t steal. No one really pays attention to CCTV. What we care about is the judgment of society. Thank you so much for providing such a clear analysis.

[@ccycca5380]

if there is robbery at store or on the street it will be on the news. becuase it is quite rare.

[@christopherkim1744]

just like in Japan.

[@kairossoteria6215]

South korea feels much safer. Japan has some eerie places. Streets are less illuminated and less cctv. ​@@christopherkim1744

[@francoismarc3]

I see...:)

[@dukkim844]

show us of mountain hiking around seoul

[@francoismarc3]

Now that the weather is cooler, I can!:)

[@blackbelt2000]

So far its holding together but I think its because (mostly) the quality of the people coming in. They get it. Its a different story in Hongdae. Even though Korea needs immigrants they need to very selective and not go the route of European countries.

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

I agree 100% with you!!

[@yootoobvyooer]

Johnny Somali 😮

[@speakupyt4900]

As more foreigners come to Korea, CRIMES in Korea have increased!!~~So pls stop advertising Korea!✔ ✔"Come to Korea to Pickpocket"--Russian Trio Arrested for Targeting Crowded Subway Passengers--MBC TV ''''A trio of people who stole wallets from passengers on the subway during the busy rush hour were arrested. They were Russians who came to Korea with the intention of committing pickpocketing from the beginning. They stole wallets while riding the subway for 45 hours over 9 days.'''

[@speakupyt4900]

These foreigners have messed up Itaewon and now they have moved to Hongdae. Hongdae is a place where many foreigners gather and at night, they drink on the streets and the drunk foreigners make a mess of the streets. We need more patrols and strict enforcement of laws like Singapore.

[@francoismarc3]

The quality of people coming in could have an impact. Make a lot of sense!

[@조금은다른생각]

I live now in California. As a Korean, I didn't understand why there are so many security guards in the mall when I started to live here. Now I know sadly. I think there are bad people anywhere in the world. But in South Korea, it's not so serious compared to the other countries. No guns, no drugs allowed in South Korea.

[@francoismarc3]

Agreed!!!!

[@MomitoSeo]

제 나이 50대 중반입니다. 제가 어렸을 때 어머니는 항상 예의에 대해 가르쳤고 정직하라고 말씀하셨습니다. 어머니는 제가 젊었을 때 군대에 있는 동안에 암 때문에 세상을 떠나셨지만, 아직도 어머니의 말씀을 제 마음에 간직하고 있습니다. "그것이 너의 것이 아니면 다른 누군가의 것이다." 제가 100 원 짜리 동전 하나도 제 것이 아니면 줍지 않는 이유입니다.

[@francoismarc3]

Wow...this is a wonderful lesson from your dear late mother. I'm happy she instilled these words into. This is what makes Korea great:)

[@윤옥김-k2d]

한국어 잘하시네요~^^

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, I'm trying my best! It's not easy AT ALL for me lol Thank you:)

[@김킴-n7j]

따봉 👍

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for supporting me!!!:)

[@xroadcedarhill9224]

As a korean, we can see that people throw trash away on the street. we are just same people just like anywhere in the world but less often and great effort from government officials who clean the streets from 5 in the morning.

[@francoismarc3]

I can see this sometimes as well, but I'm happy there are public sanitation workers to help keep the city clean:)

[@wooreetea]

A more interesting question is why some crimes are committed and others not Why are cell phones/ bags not stolen but bicycles are?

[@francoismarc3]

Lol I wonder about this too lol

[@숙-r6k]

for bicycle... i think people steal it to ride right away for some reason.

[@jiminswriter4209]

Seoul is a tourism hotspot due to the Korean Wave. Most foreigners do not really know the extent of Korea's safety until they get there though they may hear about it. I don't think foreigners necessarily know everything about Korean culture, but Korean immigration is very strict, so most are law abiding, at least.

[@francoismarc3]

Makes a lot of sense!!!

[@9118Lee]

모든 문제의 핵심은 교육. 교육입니다. 내가 남에게 모범을 보이지는 못하더라도 남에게 피해를 주어서는 안 되겠죠. 조니 소말리 같은 인간처럼 말이죠.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for this comment. I agree that education is very important to maintain a society like this:)

[@casijo8687]

제가 알기로 한국에서 소매치기는 40여년전에 멸종했습니다...

[@francoismarc3]

Woah, thanks for letting me know that!!

[@yj8641]

@@francoismarc3Actually there were many thieves in Korea before too. I remember getting my wallet stolen a few times in 90s. After the Korean war, when people are hungry, there were a lot of crime due to bad economic situations. As the economic situation gets better for everyone, violent crime and theft decreased drastically.

[@hesun9686]

1997년도에 제 친구 백팩이 칼로 찢겨서 소매치기 당했어요. 서울 지하철에서요. 그때 이후로 소매치기는 겪어보지는 못했습니다.

[@gslaodi-gk7df]

이제는 한국에서 소매치기 당한다면 아마 외국인이 범인일 확률이 매우 높습니다. 없어진 물건이 있다면 외국인이 많은 거리에 가지 않았나 생각해봐야합니다

[@함은정-s2b]

Go to watch K-League this weekends.

[@francoismarc3]

I'll go next time!!!:)

[@함은정-s2b]

@@francoismarc3 Ah~ Go to watch FC Seoul match this Saturday.. on 2nd November.

[@cotana3823]

우연히 당신의 youtube를 시청 합니다. 즐거운 한국 여행이 되길 바랍니다 . 모르는 것이 있으면 ,지나는 사람에게 물어 보면 간단히 해결 됩니다 애써서 혼자 해결 하려 하지 마세요 당신 주변의 한국인들은 친절 하거든요. ^^

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment:)

[@Xyy2387]

The short answer is Korean culture, which creates a high trust society. Also, the random ajuma and ajushi thing, thats also cultural. They're not trying to be rude. Once Koreans reach a certain age they can do whatever they please. Quite frankly, they've earned it. Those folks have lived through some hard times, things most of us can't fathom.

[@1.4billion65]

Then why Korea was poor 40 years ago?

[@Xyy2387]

@1.4billion65 You're an idiot. Google it.

[@가나-b4n5e]

​​@@1.4billion65 전쟁을 겪고 온 나라가 폐허가 된 상태에서 이렇게 발전한 나라는 한국 밖에 없어요 불과 70년 만에 이렇게 발전한 나라는 지구에 없습니다 과거 다른 나라들은 한국보다 가난한 나라가 없었다 40년전은 전쟁을 겪은지 30년밖에 안지난 상태이고 그때도 한국은 계속 발전 중이었다

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks so much for this educational comment!!!:)

[@skywalker8100]

좋은 영상 감사합니다. 구독합니당~~

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thank you so very much for the support!!:)

[@yootoobvyooer]

Do you worry that you might get confused with Johnny Somali? Some Koreans put Korean flag on their backpack not to be confused as Chinese when they travel, not sure what you can do.

[@francoismarc3]

When I travel, I usually put a sticker of a human on my bag so other intergalactic travelers know I'm from earth:) Hahaha

[@Karoncaron]

Où tu marches? Namdaemoun? Hahaha, ça fait longtemps que je n'ai pas marché là-bas!

[@francoismarc3]

Oui, c'est à Namdaemun!! Je passe beaucoup de temps là bas parce que là se trouve toutes les marchés pour les appareils photos! C'est un quartier avec plein de couleur!!

[@mastabang8751]

Seoul station area, actually has not so clean things around compare to other areas of Seoul. And, only place where you see homeless people.

[@francoismarc3]

True, but it's getting cleaner!!!

[@gusal87]

Thank you for your video. It's always fun to watch someone else film my neighborhood on KZbin. What's interesting is that what Koreans generally perceive as the most crime-prone and problem-ridden areas are where a lot foreign tourists like you filmed lol. Education in Korea and East Asia is not always good or best way, but I think most Western countries have been terrible brainwashing "Me and my feelings are the most important" for the past 30 years and are now just facing the consequences.

[@가나-b4n5e]

이형은 외국인 관광객이 아님 14년정도 한국에거주했고 직업은 대학교 교수임.

[@francoismarc3]

Hahahaha, those areas seemed so safe to me, lol. That shows the difference between safety in the West vs Korea hahah. I appreciate your comment!!!

[@alchemira]

A guy successfully raided a community credit cooperative in Korea after preparing the escape route plus a safe house for weeks. He couldn't understand how the police found and arrested him early next day. To his bad luck, the experimental automatic highway tracking system just started operating at that time.

[@francoismarc3]

Hebwas caught because CCTV?

[@bmwxpicasso]

I think it is because the kids in the schools are heavily disciplined by their teachers, not only in academics, but also they are required to clean up their classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, etc. I think that sort of thing carries with them as they grow into adults, and it might also transfer inside and outside of the home too to their kids, friends, society, and so on...

[@francoismarc3]

Sounds logical!!

[@gslaodi-gk7df]

아니요, 학교에서 심한 훈육을 받는다면 교사들은 학부모들로부터 컴플레인을 받을 것입니다.

[@kenpark840]

Congratulations! You are one of the small group of Americans who doesn't believe that America is best at all things and has all the answers.

[@francoismarc3]

Hey there! America definitely does not have all the answers...just one piece to the puzzle. Thank you for acknowledging this!:)

[@JeremiahMin]

The eyes of all Koreans are on CCTV. Voluntary accusations are a long-standing culture of protecting communities. And even without the police in sight, the police arrest rate is 97 percent, so everyone knows that committing a crime is a loss. However, there are many high-stakes financial scams. The benefits of financial scams outweigh the benefits of being caught as criminals.

[@sukholmes1066]

Koreans don't like to talk about scammers! They only talk about that they can leave their cell phones or laptops on the tables like in coffee shops where CCTV's are constantly watching! 😂

[@manj5228]

catched or not by cctv people make crime. but south korea has much less crime on street than average countries. he wanna know why about this.

[@francoismarc3]

Woah...I didn't know this. Thank you for this valuable information!!!

[@생의망상]

빨리 다음 영상 올려주세요 당신의 영상은 너무 짧습니다

[@francoismarc3]

Hahaha next one is coming soon!!

[@히카두와]

As a Korean, we think it is normal and nothing special, Difficult to understand what he is saying, why saying too good ???

[@sooncheolyoon759]

You will appreciate that routine normal things when you travel to places those things are considered premium or only for rich areas. You have to pay high prices to live in such safe areas in US.

[@francoismarc3]

Yup

[@francoismarc3]

This is not normal where I'm from...

[@pp-wp9kg]

Fun fact: Koreans also say the same thing when we go abroad. 'DAaaam, there's no trash here! Idiots We Koreans should look at this and reflect on ourselves!' 😂 There are so many clean streets and cities in the world, and the busy streets of Korea are full of cigarette butts. Citizens sigh at the trash on the side of the road, and are angry at the government to make more trash cans with taxes

[@randynull5863]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@francoismarc3]

♡♡♡♡

[@Cool-y3r]

Francois, are you getting paid by Korean government 😂...I guess you just a positive person.

[@francoismarc3]

Lol, I wish they were paying me lol. I had a rough childhood, so I'm appreciate of everything I have, especially the little things:)

[@JungHoon-Q]

How? no drug addicts. no guns.

[@francoismarc3]

Interesting!!!

[@wing25d_re]

벽에 주루룩 붙어있는거 저거 다 cctv아닌데!ㅋ 중간 중간 있는게 cctv지

[@francoismarc3]

They looked like CCTV lol. CcTV camouflage hahahah

[@merrybay-x1p]

하..남대문 호떡 먹고싶네요 ㅜㅜ

[@francoismarc3]

I want to eat again:(

[@nikky69]

지금은 많이 줄어들었지만 2000년대만 해도 서울역에 소매치기범이 꽤 있었죠.

[@francoismarc3]

Oh, I didnt know that! I'm glad it has decreased a lot!:)

[@인생은여행-h6s]

어떻게 이런 일이 가능하냐하면 내 나라를 내 집처럼 아끼고 사랑하고 서로 그럴 것이라고 믿는 마음에서 시작된다. 서구사회보다 먼저 국가라는 개념을 일찌감치 만들고 발전시키면서 만들어진 뿌리 깊은 민족공동체에서 기인한 한민족만의 정신이 깃들어 있다고나 할까?

[@francoismarc3]

Could be! That is a great take!

[@bmwxpicasso]

Wow, you've been there for 14 years? At this point, I think you should just say you are French-Korean.

[@francoismarc3]

Hahahaha I should take that title indeed!

[@SFVYachtClub]

Hell is other people. So is Paradise. You can't make everyone around you live how you want, but you can choose how you live.

[@francoismarc3]

Agreed!!! Thanks for this reminder!

[@산티아고박]

사람사는 곳은 어디가나 장점과 단점이 있습니다. 한국은 단점도 많아요. 특히 한국여자랑 살기 무척 힘듭니다. 너무 좋게 말씀해주셔서 감사합니다.

[@francoismarc3]

This is true about disadvantages in every place:) I think it is difficult to live with women in general, no matter where we are in the world hahahah. Thank you for thos comment!!:)

[@gslaodi-gk7df]

한국남성이 있는 곳은 세계 어디든 길거리에 담배꽁초와 가래침, 그리고 디지털성범죄가 있죠:)

[@gslaodi-gk7df]

남성이 자기 여자친구를 죽이는 사건이 일주일에 네차례 발생하는 나라가 바로 한국입니다 같은 남자한테는 무서워서 꼬리 내리지만 여자 앞에서는 왕이 되는 대한민국의 그 성별!

[@jerrycho9869]

hold on a sec. regarding seoul station: have not been there in a while. did they clean up all the homeless outside?

[@francoismarc3]

There are still some homeless there, but not as many as before. I think there will always be a few homeless there since it's a big transportation hub where people can possibly give donations:)

[@jerrycho9869]

@@francoismarc3actually not condoning the cleanup of homeless people. i've seen videos of homeless cleanups. hard to watch. maybe trump will move some in his tower?

[@TheGowhale]

정작 대한민국 사람들은 이런 쾌적한 도시의 모습을 잘 모르는 것 같아요. 또 우리가 이런 상태를 만들기 위해서 얼마나 많은 갈등과 그에 따른 희생을 치뤘는지도 잘 모르는 것 같아요. 안타까운 것은 또다시 끔찍한 문제들이 점점 생겨나는 거에요. 우리가 지금까지 만들어 놓은 것을 정말 잘 지켜야 할텐데 안타깝습니다.

[@francoismarc3]

Protecting the good parts of anyone's home is definitely a plus!:)

[@hosuklee5309]

요즘 10대들 범죄가 증가하고있어서, 한국이 언제까지 지금상태가 유지될지 모르겠네요..

[@francoismarc3]

Wow, I did not know this!! I'll have to do some research! Thank you so much!:)

[@user-yj7nk4qs8s]

It’s the culture. Home education takes essential role which is natural among most of Korean families. However, there are always ones ruining the mood everywhere on this planet.

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for your comment:)

[@도본좌-d4d]

당신의 영상의 조회수가 낮은 이유는 제목과 썸네일에 한글이 없다는 것 입니다. 대부분의 한국인들은 영어를 검색하지 않습니다. 모든 영어를 한글로 발음 그대로 적을 수 있기 때문에 영어 단어를 검색 하는 경우는 매우 적습니다. 그래서 당신의 영상은 알고리즘에 뜨지 않습니다.

[@francoismarc3]

Sometimes I put Korean in thumbnails and the titles, but the views are the same hahaha

[@Pennychaser1]

It all starts at home with parenting and the culture. In America you do things just because you can. In general Koreans respect others. In western culture it's all about mememe and nobody but me. Also if you commit crime you will get caught, cameras everywhere.

[@francoismarc3]

I've heard something similar:) thank you!!!

[@yj8641]

Korea is a very homogeneous society, and Koreans are very conscious of social class. Most Koreans think they are middle class or middle-upper class, and they ALL strive to move up . To move up on the social class ladder, you should work hard, study hard, look good, and behave right. When you want to be in upper-class or upper-middle class, would you act something stupid and low that will make you lose face? Seoul is crowded so if you do anything embarrassing, somebody may find it and EVERYBODY in the country will know it, and you will be too embarrassed to live in the society… it may sound like an overstatement, but I think by instinct Koreans are afraid of getting caught doing stupid things. Korea has no secrets. Any unethical behavior can get caught very easily, and Koreans know it very well. You cannot get away with crimes in Korea. There are consequences almost all the time. Don’t do anything bad, big or small, or the consequences can hunt you for the rest of your life. Also it means that MOST Koreans have secure social status, and they consider themselves as responsible and respectful citizens. No matter how poor you are, you still have the dignity. People who don’t have anything to lose will not respect law and order. Even poor people feel they belong to the community, and the law and order is to protect and respect themselves. Even the poor people feel they have too much to lose by committing crime. Not many people feel like they don’t belong to the society. Few people feel left out, and few would do any anti-social(violating law and order) behavior.

[@francoismarc3]

This was a very informative post! I studied it well! Thank you so much for taking the time to type this!:)

[@howwouldkoreansreallysayth4601]

And yet, I see no trash cans on the streets of Seoul!!

[@francoismarc3]

Lol Blessing or curse?

[@YeahKhan-hc5zh]

한국이 관광자원이 풍부한 나라는 아니지만 그래도 계시는 동안에 많이 다녀보시길. 송도 신도시, 한탄강 지질공원 같은 외곽지역도 추천해요

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for the suggestion!:)

[@가나-b4n5e]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 14년 정도 한국에 거주중이고 대학교 교수님이에요 저는 오래전부터 영상을 봤어요 ㅋ

[@sgtK0420]

Namdaemun market is too old. They should do some renovation for sure. I am saying this as a Korean person btw.

[@francoismarc3]

I did see a lot of renovations happening there when I went!!!

[@AL-sd5cs]

The best way to explain it is (there are cameras everywhere) but besides that if you ever worked in construction and go to a job site (a house or a building under construction) if that job site is always kept clean by the Project Manager or company in charge, then the trades going through there will see that and not make a mess or leave trash, as soon as that site gets messy and material trash is left everywhere, trades will not respect it and just add to the mess, it’s a pretty basic social experiment

[@enozder9987]

Seoul has less cameras than London.

[@francoismarc3]

Lol social experiment hahahah why not??

[@AL-sd5cs]

Another reason it’s kept clean is that early in the morning there are elders that work part time to pick up the litter..and less garbage cans reduces the trash, make it harder for people to throw their waste and they will make less..the hack is that every subway station has garbage bins so if you are carrying some light trash you can always dip into a subway station to discard it

[@츄스-z5k]

소말리라는 유투버가 있는데 조심하세요. 한국인에 생각하기에는 외모가 비슷하다고 생각되기도 하거든요. 요즘 소말리는 망언과 잘못된 행동으로 맞고다니고 있어요….. 두분 너무 다른 분이시지만, 조심하시길 바랍니다…. ❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for the warning!!!

[@bohyunyoo5855]

Every country has pros and cons.. here in korea, it seems relatively safer and cleaner but still has many crimes.......😢

[@francoismarc3]

This is true!!!

[@lofiguy8136]

Wrong! Compare to other countries Korea's pros far outweighs the cons by huge margin. I live in Los Angeles all my life and it is disgustingly dirty with weird full of dangerous people walking around like a zombies. I can't wait to get the heck out of here asap

[@r13m4nn]

After Korean war everyone had to start over here in South Korea. As a result, social hierarchies have been faint(u know, compared to other countries), and most of us lived similar life until recently. Our society is not yet polarized enough to have such security concerns. Polarization is going fast now, and not only that, the world is going nuts these days. Many of us losing humanity. Birth rate is lowest in the world. I'm afraid we are not going to be the same in the years to come.

[@francoismarc3]

I hope Korea can recover from this:) Thank you for leaving a valuable comment with good information:)

[@enok11]

There WAS a lot of shanty towns around Seoul. And urban developers (mainly of very suspicious background) drived the poor dwellers out of their home and once 'Moon Villages' (달동네)-Korean slang for shanty towns -changed into the well developed high-rise apartment complexes that foreign tourists see in outer area of Seoul. Conspicuous mass protest of the lower class unpriviledged is almost impossible, because all the subpar people got scattered and seeped into the cheap dwellings like goshiwons, underground rents, or rooftops. There's poor people in every nook and cranny in the city. It means They rarely have no option for collective action for their right as citizens compared to the past when they gathered in the same area. And mentioned petty crimes can be learned, trained and reinforeced when the kindred people gathered in the same area in my opinion.

[@jillthompson6110]

So those poor people, why aren't they out in the streets, committing crimes? Why aren't the streets full of homeless drugged-up people in stoopers?

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for this:)

[@ganekim]

소매치기? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 소매치기 사라진지 언제인데 소매치기, 소매치기, 소매치기, 말씀만 하시네요. 소매치기는 후진국이나 개발도상국에서만 성행하는 것. 유럽은 모두가 후진국임. 단, 직업에 대한 근무시간은 선진국임을 인정합니다. 근무시간은 한국은 후진국입니다.

[@sayyes7535]

비아냥대면서 댓글 쓰기전에 영어를 들으세요. 자막만 보지말고. 소매치기 있다고 한적없습니다 이사람아 -_- 그리고 설령 그렇게 얘기했어도 왜 그렇게 방어적이고 감정적으로 댓글을 쓰시는지. 한국의 단점 얘기하는 애들 다 공격하겠네.

[@생각해본적있니]

유럽에 소매치기가 많은건 이민자들 때문이예요. 우리를 칭찬하는 영상에 다른 나라를 비난할 필요가 있을까요?

[@breeze2024-y8t]

NYC에서 며칠전 소매치기 당한 사람입니다 😢

[@sooncheolyoon759]

@@생각해본적있니 Really? over 3 % of Korean population is foreigners. That's not a small number.

[@francoismarc3]

Pickpockets are big things in other ountries:(

[@taekim2378]

CCTV

[@francoismarc3]

Possibly!!

[@sooncheolyoon759]

London has more CCTVs per capita than Seoul does. People are what makes the city largely.

[@Leonardo_Wilhelm_DiCaprio]

Uncomfortable truth. Each race has different avg IQ. That's why countries in africa are still poor. S.korea after colonization even more than that experienced war but thrive

[@francoismarc3]

Thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@sukholmes1066]

현대 선진국 문명인이면 이렇게 말을 할수가 없지요! 어느 나라에서 나든 인간은 모두 동등하게 중요합니다! 어디서 IQ같은 말이나 하며 우물안에 개구리 같은 말을 Social media에 하면서 창피한것 도 모르고....😮

[@Leonardo_Wilhelm_DiCaprio]

@@sukholmes1066 뭐래 멍청하면 멍청한대로 살지 깝치고 있어

[@mchu7371]

it's a surveillance state, thats why

[@jiminswriter4209]

No, Seoul has less cameras than London. Actually, there are surveillance states like Russia and China where crime is much more common.

[@jillthompson6110]

Have you ever seen Korean police? They give off vibes as your kind neighborhood volunteers on foot patrols.

[@mightymikee]

Koreans teach a class called dodeuk 도덕 in schools till high school. It is ethics class until high school every year every week. It is not just taught at home or just through social context or culture. Lastly, they are taught to be peaceful and helpful.

[@raul8401]

Totally wrong. Korean people don't give a shit about surveillance. We don't care how many CCTVs are in the street. 'Discipline' is our 2nd nature.

[@XGN05]

You couldn't be more wrong.

[@chensuyong2300]

In fact, there is a big secret that no one can tell. The reason it is not told is because it is an uncomfortable truth. The secret is that East Asians are a superior race. Not only in Korea, but also in East Asian cultures such as Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and China, it is similar to Korea. The streets are clean and social order is maintained, even in North Korea. It is not that only Korea has exceptionally clean streets and social order. East Asian countries generally have clean streets and excellent social order. This means that East Asians are superior. Morality, character, philosophy, and culture are all superior compared to other cultures. This is the hidden truth. I have not said anything because it could be misunderstood as racism, but after watching this video repeatedly, I wanted to say it someday. 사실 여기에는 누구도 말하지못하는 큰 비밀이 있다. 말하지 못하는 이유는 불편한 진실이기 때문이다. 그비밀을 말하자면 사실은 동아시아인이 우수한 인종이기 때문이다. 한국뿐 아니라 동아시아 문화권인 일본, 대만, 싱가폴, 중국 어디를 가든 한국과 비슷한 모습이다. 거리가 깨끗하고 사회적 질서유지가 되는건 심지어 북한도 동일하다. 한국만 특별나게 거리가 깨끗하고 사회적 질서가 잡힌게 아니다. 동아시아 국가들 대체로 거리가 깨끗하고 사회적인 질서가 뛰어나다. 이것은 동아시아 인종이 우수하다고 밖에는 말할수없다. 도덕성, 심성, 철학, 문화 이모든것이 타문화권에 비교해 우수하다고 말할수있다. 이것이 감춰진 진실이다. 나는 인종차별의 오해를 불러올수 있기 때문에 그동안 말안하고 있었지만, 자꾸만 이런영상을 반복적으로 보다보면 언젠가 한번은 말하고 싶었다.

[@minibina4295]

와.. 편견 쪄네요... 다른 한국인들 부끄럽게 하지말고 지워주심 안될까요?;; 어릴적부터 교육많이 받고 뭐든 열심히 하는문화랑 인생을 즐기고 여유롭게 사려는 문화의 차이이지 아이큐 차이가 아니에요;;;;

[@minibina4295]

그리고 그런 영상을 반복적으로 봤다하셨는데 그건 유튜브 알고리즘 때문이겠죠? 그리고 울나라사람들이 유난히 칭찬에 인색하고 그래서 그렇지 대부분의 나라 사람들은 칭찬이 그냥 몸에 배어있어요! 그걸 우리가 잘나서 그런다~하면 안됩니다아....

[@chensuyong2300]

@@minibina4295 문장을 반박하세요. 열등감 쩌는 인간아,, 니편견만 나열하지말고,, 예시로 내가 니 문장을 반박해볼께. 인생을 즐기고 여유롭게 사는 방법이 길거리에 쓰레기 버리고, 남의물건 훔치는거냐? 이렇게 구체적으로 반박하란 말이야. 그럼 즐거운 토론될꺼니까. 알고리즘인지 뭔진 몰라도 한국 칭찬하는 외국인 영상 많이 뜨더라고. 볼때마다 자랑스럽긴 보다 가소롭더라고. ㅋㅋㅋ 웃으면서 봤는데, 언젠가 한번은 솔직하게 말해주고 싶었어. 그래야, 쟤네들도 착각에서 깨어날꺼 아냐. 사실 한국인 입장에서 거리가 깨끗하고 질서가 잘 유지되고 이런건 대단한것도 아니고, 당연한거거든 ㅋㅋ 그러니, 니들이 얼마나 못났는지 좀 깨달을 때가 되었다, 이런뜻에서 코멘트한것임. 원래 뼈때리는 진실이 맞을때는 아프지만 맞고나면 발전하는거니 외국인들이 내글보고 많이 깨닫고 발전이 되었으면 좋겠습니다. 그러니, 오히려 그들을 위하는말이지. 절대 우리가 잘났다 이런뜻은 아님. 요약하자면 동아시아 문화의 우수성을 타문화권도 좀 본받으란 말이야

[@coonbaxx5943]

@@minibina4295 편견이 아니라 저분 말씀도 일리가 있습니다. 해외에 여행많이가고 살아보기도했는데, 과학은 서양이발전했지만 품성이나 이런면은 아시아인이 더뛰어나다 느껴질때많아요 물론 인종차별을 해서는 안되겠지만

[@mkga4904]

동아시안,들중 유독 한국인들의 특별함은 사실이며 외국인들도 충분히 인지하고 있습니다. 서방,의 백인들은 경제,문화,군사,과학,등 거의 대부분의 분야를 리드하며 실질적인 지배층으로서 세계를 경영해왔으며 그러한 질서속에서 현재의 풍요,를 누리고 있으며 그로인하여 발생된 여러 베네핏,들중 특히 공정한 경쟁,에 참여할수 있다는것이 한국인들,에 대한 긍정적 평가로 이어질수 있었다고 봅니다. 인종,과 성별,또는 교육수준,등을 기준하여 서로가 다르다는것을 알게되는 경로에서 계층과 사회가 형성되며 질서,또한 필수로 만들어지는 현대에는 종교,이념,등으로 빚어지는 편견과 대립,들이 끼어들 스페이스가 더이상은 존재하지 않는 이시간의 새로운 환경이 느껴진다면 더욱 훌륭한 한국인들이 될겁니다. Good luck.

[@kimneh]

Best clean country is japan and Singapore In Asia . Korea is 7th . Not clean

[@francoismarc3]

But Korea is up there!!!:)

[@billparr]

If people learn to respect each other with the dignity which is unique to only humans that are different from animals, they will naturally take dignity and sincerity as basic principles for each other. In this way, order is naturally formed and maintained, and it becomes basic courtesy in society. Westerners need to realize this. 동물과 달리 인간만이 가질 수 있는 존엄성을 가지고 서로를 존중하는 법을 배우면 자연스럽게 존엄성과 성실성을 서로의 기본 원칙으로 삼게 될 것. 이로써 질서가 자연스럽게 형성되고 유지되며, 이는 사회의 기본적인 예의가 된다. 서양인들은 이것을 깨달아야 한다.

[@francoismarc3]

You are not wrong!!!

[@galjvdjy]

they are clean guys,even look at 19th century photo they dressed in pure white clothes.

[@francoismarc3]

I saw those photos!!

[@defender626]

If a foreigner commits a crime in Korea without surveillance or police, they may be surprised to see the police suddenly come and demand their arrest. In Korea, the police monitor almost all roads in real time with surveillance camera systems and track the location and movements of criminals, and arrest them immediately when they receive a report. Koreans are well aware of the very high arrest rate and tend not to even think about committing a crime because they know they will be caught anyway. Pickpocketing is impossible. In crowded places and at stations, plainclothes police carry real-time CCTV footage and arrest pickpockets immediately if they are caught. Korea can be a hell for pickpockets. Garbage is separated and a volume-based fee system is in place. Garbage is separated into paper, metal, vinyl, and plastic. In addition, garbage and food waste must be placed in bags issued and sold by the government. Violators face huge fines, and since you have to pay to throw away garbage in Korea, there are not many trash cans on the streets. So I usually throw away the garbage I have eaten and take the rest home and throw it away separately. In Korea, moral ethics are taught from a young age in school. From elementary school, they teach not to hurt others and not to cause inconvenience to society. Japan is similar. However, China has a completely different culture and way of thinking, so they teach that the world revolves around China and do not know what it means to harm others. This is the difference in thinking between Koreans, Japanese, and Chinese.

[@francoismarc3]

Wow, thank you so much for the comprehensive comment!!! There is so much good information here!!!

[@이현미-z8v]

한국인 대다수가 CCTV있건없건 남의걸 훔친다거나 그런생각없이 살아요~ 사건이 났을때 증거확보용 정도로 생각하고 살았음.. 다 그런건 아니겠지만요ㅋ 40년 넘게 살면서 아직까지 내물건 도둑맞은적은 없는듯 빌려가놓고 안갚은적은 있지만...

[@francoismarc3]

I see! Thank you so much for this information!!:)

[@user-jn2el4dh6d]

이놈의 번역기는 서울을 영혼으로 번역해서 졸라 헷갈리네

[@breeze2024-y8t]

ㅎㅎ 그래서 예전에 Soul of Asia라고 슬로건 썼나봅니다 😂

[@francoismarc3]

Sorry about that lol. Seoul My Soul! Hahaha

[@yj8641]

😂

[@가나-b4n5e]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㅋ

[@LionaKim]

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