American Expat Explorer Tours Seoul's Sungin Park: A Korea Treasure!

[@francoismarc3]

Korean parks are FIRST CLASS! YES, every country and city have parks, but did you see this random Korean park?! Let me know how the parks look in your city and country?

[@heavenhaven7254]

Probably airblower is to not only dust off dirt but for bugs off walking thru mountain or wooded park.

[@shoshw9328]

I am only at 36 seconds and will watch this but don’t need to because I agree with you wholeheartedly about Korea’s parks!!! They are phenomenal. There are parks I’ve been to many times, and when I come back after being gone 4-5 months, I almost always find improvements. Korea’s parks are not static but are ever evolving. Korea devotes a lot of time and effort and resources into making its parks places that can be enjoyed by everyone…whether that includes ramps that can be used by cyclists or for wheelchairs, exercise equipment, benches for resting or looking at views or people watching, tables where people can eat or spots where people can play board games, tennis courts, basketball courts, tracks for jogging or cycling, sandboxes fir young children and swing sets. And they also maintain paths, sometimes adding railings or putting in woven material so that people don’t skip in the mud. Korea makes its parks places people want to visit on their own, with their friends, families and loved ones. The parks offer spaces to be quiet and reflective or to joyously celebrate life. I could go on and on, but I’ll stop now. Way to go, Korea!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jiyoungpark5300]

You taught me how to appreciate everything around me. We take every great thing for granted.

[@최재준-j5p]

인상이 너무 좋으세용! 그리고 한국을 사랑해 주셔서 감사합니다! 항상 행복하세용!

[@sanyaroo]

ㅎㅎㅎ 모지리 뽕에 젖어사냐?

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Hi, Francois!! Great video on Korean parks! Like you, I love all the parks in Korea or any parks in the world as long as they are safe to visit. Walking in the park for me literally feels like therapy for my body and soul. I do it as much as I can. One of my favorite parks that I often visit in Seoul is the Olympic Park near 잠실!! If you have not been to this park yet by all means, you need to go because it is considered one of the best parks in Korea. You are definitely missing out if you have not been here before. This park was built in 1988 for the Seoul Olympics and it is an eco-friendly forest, with many sporting events, and many cultural arts displays. It is truly a massive park with many things to do. You can get great work out there by doing a lot of things like simple walking, biking, and exercising at many sports facilities including tennis, fencing, swimming, fitness gym, and much more. There are even concert halls for many domestic and foreign artists, establishing this park as Korea's cultural mecca. I once went to Whitney Houston's concert here in Feb of 2010. It was an amazing concert. RIP Whitney!! The parks that I used to go to when I was living in Atlanta were Piedmont and one at Emory University called Lullwater Preserve Park while I was attending school there. I don't know if you have visited these two parks in Atlanta when you were living there, but both Korea and the U.S. have similarities and differences when it comes to parks. Similarities are of course parks in both countries give community members a pleasant location to gather and play, especially for the kids. As you said, when kids are out in parks and engage in physical activity, they gain a lot of health benefits, physically and mentally, However, some differences that I noticed between the parks in the U.S. and Korea are the sheer size and the vibe. The parks in the U.S. are usually much bigger than in Korea obviously given the size of the country in the U.S., especially the National Parks like the ones I have been to such as The Great Smokey Mountain, Yellowstone, and The Yosemite. The park vibe in the U.S. seems/feels more "natural" but yet feels more "distant" due to wide open fields and magnitude, whereas in Korea, it feels more "cozy" and "connected" but it also feels somewhat "artificial" and less natural if you know what I mean. I don't know if I am making any sense to you but that's how I feel to be honest comparing the two countries' parks. Needless to say, I love all the parks in both countries and again, if you have not been to the Olympic Park in Seoul, I highly recommend it. As always, peace brother, and may God bless you in all things you do in life. See you~~

[@francoismarc3]

Hey, thanks so much for this beefy comment, bro! The US has AMAZING national parks, but I do think Korea beats America in neighborhood parks. They are just so convenient and easy to get around! But you are right on many points in your missive! Appreciate you, bro!!!

[@Jin-om5jz]

First!!! Haha, always wanted the chance to do this. 선 댓글 후 감상합니다! 잘 보겠습니다~

[@francoismarc3]

Hahaha you were first! Thanks for making it!!!:)

[@ravie6973]

Francois the park you're showing is so beautiful. I love all the flowers, the colors. And those exercise equipment. In my country if they put them down today, by night they might be gone. Lol. They're so safe in Korea. I don't know how they do it. Korea really takes care of its people. And even the ground they do something to protect one from slipping and sliding. Boy I wish other countries including mine can take a page from their books. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tiana888]

Love that you have shown this park . So lovely. So many features.

[@young7021]

Thank you for introducing me to the great story and wonderful parks in Korea. Have a nice day ~❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for watching:) Parks in Korea are so nice and comfortable:) Have a wonderful day too!:)♡

[@김영후-p2q]

기와집은 조선시대보다 훨씬 이전 삼국시대부터 건축되어 온 전통방식입니다. 그리고 공원 바닥에 미끄럼방지용으로 깔아놓은 것은 야자매트입니다. 열대지방에서 수입 해온 야자 나무 또는 야자 열매 껍질을 가공하여 만든 것일겁니다. 당신의 미소가 시원스럽고 발음이 알아듣기 좋아 자주 보고 있어요. 응원합니다❤❤❤

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for letting me know about the roofs! I didn't know this information:) And thank you for wonderful words and your support:)

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Thank you for that explanation. Have a great day!!

[@Joe-b3c2w]

Korean parks are top notch. Parks in US, where I live is just an open field. Great vid👍

[@francoismarc3]

Exactly lol. Maybe an occasional basketball court, but nothing like parks here!! Thank you!!!

[@꾸꾸-g8i]

I hope you leave behind many good memories in Korea. 😊😊

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so very much! I'm already having an amazing time here:)♡♡

[@STORMY0O]

They spend money wisely encouraging health. Being a Baby Boomer it’s like all Asian Country’s have transformed for the better. Yet our country is sadly so far behind and failing! The wood structures are so beautiful. I’d love to see it in Spring. The parks are because so many live in high rise apartments. Thank you ! Look forward to your next video! 🕊️ Happy Thanks Giving to you! 🦃💙🇺🇸🦅

[@francoismarc3]

I can literally see this in action!

[@방구석여포-f6h]

I hope the wound on your wrist gets better soon. And if you have time, I think it would be a great video if you could collect your slow motion videos and upload them separately. Your slow motion videos are awesome and beautiful. Have a happy day!

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for the well wishes:) And that is a wonderful idea about the slow motion videos. Really thank you so much:):)

[@user-hq6qu9ze4l]

Gobble gobble…🦃🥧 Hope you have a great day!🎉

[@francoismarc3]

It is that day!! Have a great day as well!!!:)

[@함초롱-m9x]

한국에 살고 있어서 한국공원이 좋은지 몰랐는데 이 영상을 보니 한국공원은 정말 훌륭하네요 좋은 영상 입니다

[@francoismarc3]

Korean parks are the best! There are so many things to do and they are clean and safe:) Thanks for watching:)

[@Jorojai]

really great

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much!!!:)

[@carcass4062]

요즘 동네공원들 정말 많이 좋아졌어요, 저 어릴적 80년대는 동네공원엔 깡패형들 무서워서 뺑돌아서 다녔다는... ㅋㅋ

[@francoismarc3]

Hahahahaha thank you for sharing your story. I didn't know gangsters hung out there before hahaha. These days, the parks are amazing:)

[@Nonamedesuda]

숭인공원도 처음 봅니다(서울 시민 ㅋㅋ) 공원에 있는 나무와 기와로 만든 휴식 공간은 정자(jeongja)라고 하는데, 벽이 없고 기둥과 지붕만 있어요. 경치를 보기 위해 만든 집이고, 아주 옛날(신라 고구려 백제 1st century BC 전에 )부터 전국에 있었죠. 문화 유적으로 지정된 신라, 조선 시대 등의 정자(jeongja)도 있습니다. 공원이나 산에서 가끔 볼 수 있는 바닥의 Yellow Ocher mat는 황마(jute) or 삼베(hemp)로 만들어요. 미끄러움을 방지합니다. The wood and tile resting place in the park is called Jeongja, which has no walls, only columns and roofs. It is a house made for viewing the scenery, and it has been throughout the country since ancient times (before Silla Goguryeo Baekje 1st Century BC). There are also Jeongja, from the Silla and Joseon periods, designated as cultural relics. Yellow Ocher mat on the floor, which can sometimes be seen in parks or mountains, is made from jute or hemp. It prevents slipping.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for adding a valuable comment!:)

[@skitakaujou]

외국처럼 잔디밭도 사방에 없고 달릴만한 곳도 없는데? 산길은 잘 발달 되어 있지. 자전거도로도 좋아. 프랑수아~ 자전거를 타고 다니면 경치 찍기가 아주 좋아. 어디든 쉽게 갈 수 있어. 추천

[@Wandrative]

Why are lame grass fields a good thing?

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you so much for this comment! I will think about your suggestion!:)

[@현-t3w]

팔각정입니다 여덢개의 각으로 이루어진 지붕구조 때문에 그렇게 부른답니다.

[@francoismarc3]

Thank you for letting me know this!:)

[@jerrycho9869]

is that just seoul? i just moved about a half hour away. i went for a walk one day and got trapped in a nightmare. but hey it's snowing!

[@francoismarc3]

Hahaha we're you trapped in a park? Lol, sometimes they can be big and easy to get lost in lol. I've been to other parks around Korea and haven't been lost hahaha

[@jerrycho9869]

@@francoismarc3 no. i was walking along a stream. saw fish and had a stupid idea to buy some bread to feed them. i picked the worst area. i should say that i was pushing a wheelchair btw. nasty incline to get back to street level. did not find any stores. when i tried to go back the other way, the path was all clay and had no rails on the steps to get down. if you want, i'll tell you where.

[@dainedada]

Where Is this Park?

[@francoismarc3]

Sugin Park in Dongmyo:)

[@harrisonyoo7890]

Due to you are like John Cena figure, once children saw you at the playgrounds, they ran away vanished of traces. Of course it will hurt on the gravels when you are big and strong in Korea pushing it down with almost 200 lbs lol

[@francoismarc3]

Lol I'm actually small person lol. 174/75 lol There are many Koreans and other at lot bigger than me hahahah

[@HarrisonYoo]

⁠@@francoismarc3​​⁠Is that the "small" version! The "big" Korean people you've seen were their very best they tried vs. I've seen average like that your people (as everyone is "American", rather specifically black people so big in average)