What it's REALLY like to visit the DMZ (visiting North Korea) 한국어 자막

[@chrisandsara]

Stay tuned for more Korea videos over the next few weeks! For more behind the scenes, follow along over on Instagram @chrisandsara_ (instagram.com/chrisandsara_ )

[@Sunkissedguy]

Hi. May I know the specific tour that you took? I will be in Seoul from Dec 1-4 and I am hoping to visit the DMZ as well.

[@chrisandsara]

@@Sunkissedguy 🚌 Our DMZ tour company was wonderful and we had the most amazing guide, Nancy! Be sure to check them out if you plan on visiting the DMZ. They'll do everything they can to get you into the DMZ safely and to learn as much as possible: www.vviptravel.com

[@蘭鵬]

당신들은 관강을 하러 오지만 우리는 같은 형제끼리 총으로 무장하고 날 죽이러 오지는 않는지 두려움을 안고 살고 있답니다...나라가 힘이 없다고 이렇게 유린당한 조국이 불상합니다.우리는 어느 나라도 침범한적 없고 이유 없이 다른나라 국민을 죽인적도 없습니다. 우리는 안전한 통일을 해서 북의 형제들과 100년 전에 중국에게 빼았긴 만주도 찾아야 합니다.... 그곳에 우리와 같은 언어 역사 문화을 사용하는 또 다른 형제가 있습니다....중국이 우리가 힘이 없을때 조용히 빼았아간 영토을 찾아야 합니다.. 우리는 친구가 없습니다.. 미국도 진심으로 한국 통일을 바라는지 우리는 모릅니다..?? 일본은 분명하게 통일을 두려워 합니다. 일본의 식민지때 감정을 한국 북한 사람 모두 가슴에 두고 있습니다. 진심어린 사과 또한 없습니다. 중국도 빼았긴 땅을 찾으로 올까봐 통일을 두려워 합니다. 한국의 민주적인 나라을 두려워 해서 국경을 맞대고 싶어 하지 않습니다. 그래도 러시아는 우리의 통일을 진심 바랍니다. 통일이 되어서 러시아와 많은 일을 하고 싶어 합니다. 통일을 하면 러시아와 국경을 맞대게 되는데 한국의 자본으로 러시아 영토을 개발하고 싶어 합니다.. 한국이 안전한 통일을 할수 있고 중국에 있는 영토을 찾을수 있도록 도와 주시고 기원해 주십시요 우리는 아직도 많은 일들을 해야 합니다. 고맙습니다...

[@VidiViciVlog]

Hello. I was wondering do you guys have a warranty on your van. Like to cover if things break down.

[@초글링-n7n]

@@蘭鵬뭐래는거야ㅋㅋㅋ 우냐?

[@Mr2Reviews]

Korean-American here. Born and raised in southern California now living in Korea for almost 10 years now. I'm 39 and my dad was born during the Korean War. Crazy to think my parents grew up immediately after the war when Korea was ranked one of the poorest if not thee poorest country at the time. I also learned while I was in college in the early 2000s that my grandmother on my father's side was a comfort woman. That led me to learn more about modern Korean history since I got virtually none in the U.S. public education system. I hope more people all around the world will take interest and learn about Korean history and I hope Korea lives up to its national motto, 홍익인간 (To benefit humanity). Thank you for being beautiful American human beings with an open mind and a compassionate heart toward Korea.

[@ICNseoulTaxiTransferBooking]

환영합니다 감사합니다!

[@SupremeLeader966]

Come visit the north!

[@deekang6244]

My mother might have been a Camptown woman. I’m adopted. Grew up in the US.

[@노니-h9x]

소련 붕괴 후 문건이 나와서 625는 소련의 사주를 받은 김일성의 남침 이라는 발표가 있었음에도 인정하지 않고 미국의 북침이라 주장하는 사람들이 저기에 소녀상을 설치해서 어떻게 해서든 미국과 일본을 싸잡아서 피해자가 아닌 피의자로 만들려는 민주당의 노력이 가상하네요 저기까지 소녀상을 설치 하다니 ㅋ

[@nowar2982]

In my opinion, this contents is not just a travel guide channel. It is a special contents that shares the history and pain of the destination with viewers. As a Korean, I want to say thank you to the two main characters of this contents.

[@샵코]

요즘한국인보다 더 dmz 의미를 아는것같아서 뭉클합니다 말씀도 너무 이쁘게 하시고 ...훌륭한 영상 감사합니다 항상 응원할께요

[@slow_travel]

의미있는 영상 감사합니다. 다른 나라의 역사와 문화를 이해하고 공감하려는 노력이 느껴지네요. 좋은 경험과 추억이 되시길 바랍니다.👍👍👍

[@FlavorofMind]

맞아요.. the effort put into this is evident! 잘 봤습니다.

[@solitares67]

영상의 내용은 좋습니다만 썸네일에 있는 잘 못 그려진 태극기는 눈에 거슬리네요.

[@meeples7599]

There are a lot of travel vloggers on KZbin, but the reason I subscribe to your channel and watch your videos religiously is for your deep respect and eagerness to learn about the places you visit and your phenomenal cinematography! Thank you for taking deep dives into every place you go and sharing them with us. I was saddened to hear that your Iceland videos were not more watched because they were absolutely stunning and inspired me to go even more than I already wanted to. Hopefully they will catch on!

[@chrisandsara]

Wow, thank you so much for this encouragement! We're so happy to have you tagging along on our adventures with us via KZbin. And YES! Go to Iceland (and Korea) and let us know how much you love it! :)

[@dirjdyrjthso]

Thank you for visiting with interest in Korea's sad history. We believe that one day we will overcome this division and become unified.

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@FlavorofMind]

와.. 잘 봤읍니다.. As someone with both Korean and American relatives that have served in Korea, I very much appreciate the care that was put into this episode. Very thoughtful and informative! Looking forward to more.

[@chrisandsara]

We're so glad to hear that, thank you so much for watching!

[@sangholee3251]

Hey Chris and Sara, I rarely post comments on the internet, but I was especially touched by what you said at the end of the video. Thank you for being respectful and truly understanding the division and the devastation of Korean separations at the DMZ unlike other vlogers that were taking it not as seriously. I wish you guys visited the panmunjum (판문점) too, but I assume it was closed due to COVID. I hope you guys enjoyed Korea. As a Korean who went abroad and mostly studied in the US, I was always curious of those visiting my country and how they felt. Thank you for sharing your footsteps with us. Amazing videography and editing. Keep up the good work!

[@tammiestevens6098]

Thank you for approaching this with such sensitivity and respect! ❤

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@0508toya]

뜻깊은곳에 같다와주셔서 감사합니다. 저는 항상 미국이 역사적으로보나, 우리나라에 큰 도움을 주셨다는것에 늘 감사하답니다🙇

[@dk-vz2ji]

와.... 우리 과학쌤처럼 말하네

[@아빠왔다-119]

웃으면서 볼려구 들어왔는데 가슴 뭉클한 이야기군요 좋은 영상 감사드립니다 두분 항상 행복하세요

[@sangyeonkim1868]

Really love this video!! You guys definitely prepared a lot for introducing our history and current situations in Korea. This video shows how you guys are so serious and respectful to our tragedy, making me get so warm. Kudos to this channel!!

[@FlavorofMind]

Agreed. Love when folks give both detail and respect when covering this sensitive situation and complicated history. Well done!

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you so much! That's a huge compliment and we're glad the respect was conveyed in the video. Thank you for watching! ❤

[@Kim-yq6ku]

한국을 위해 참전하신분들께 항상 감사히생각합니다. 저는 외국인들에게 항상 잘해드려요~!

[@EricandSarah]

Ok we're officially hooked on your videos now. SO well done and we appreciate the time you guys take to honour and respect the reality of so many Koreans. Great quality, information, storytelling, and videography. Definitely raises the bar for our own vlogs!

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

[@chadori62]

One of the best DMZ vlog by foreiners. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you

[@ThisIsMyBigWin]

Out of all the DMZ tour videos I watched, I must say this is by far the best. I learned a lot and I appreciate your sincerity and respect for the whole situation at the DMZ. I plan on visiting soon myself so thank you for the info! pls keep making amazing content guys!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much!! ❤

[@munshine101st]

Hey guys, thanks for being informative, and able to navigate through such an sensitive issue with dignity. Your segment of visiting the Korean War Memorial, reflected understanding throughout your narrative. Thank you!

[@FlavorofMind]

I also liked that they showed the memorial... One of the better introductions to the DMZ I've seen on KZbin!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@carolew8297]

Thank you for your sensitivity dealing with todays’s video. It’s such a fragile situation abs you both did it justice

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you so much, Carole! ❤

[@mhn7700]

I truly appreciate the research and respect you show towards this whole subject and part of Korean history. I haven't seen it to this level in many other vlogs. and thank you for leaving the link to your tour in the info box :)

[@TexanRibs4312]

Thank you for another fascinating video, guys. Definitely preferred the previous vlogs since those were much more light-hearted. However, Korea is far from being all sunshine and rainbows and this is also a part that needs to be addressed. Will be waiting for your next video! Stay safe!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching. Don't worry, more happy videos coming soon! :)

[@elements77]

The feeling I felt at the War Memorial is the reason why Koreans see the United States as a blood-related ally rather than just an ally. Koreans think that if we lose that war, we will actually be the poorest communist country in the world. If we look deeply into why Koreans like Americans, the greatest emotion that only Korea can have in Asia is 'thank you'. South Korea does not officially recognize North Korea as a country. It is classified as an illegal organization. Despite its overwhelming military power, South Korea does not strongly attack North Korea in response to North Korean provocations (this has become a political issue and is taking tough measures), which is similar to the strange feeling it felt in the DMZ. I can say that a visit to the Demilitarized Zone War Memorial (DMZ) was a very good choice for you and I always recommend it to my foreign friends. Thanks for making a great video :)

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@김유신-t6u9q]

대한민국 국민으로서 6.25 참전국 국민들과 참전 용사분들께 감사합니다

[@bandi138138]

My uncle lost was orphaned by the Korean war and and was separated from his sister, who got lost in the north. I greatly appreciate the respect to a national tragedy. It’s wonderful to see people come together and understand each other, and encourages me to learn more of other cultures that are unfamiliar to me as well.

[@charlesbrenan6269]

Glad I saw this - I did exactly the same trip in July 22. You had a much clearer day but I saw everything including the flagpoles. Apparently, the town across the border is almost certainly uninhabited and our tour guide told us that there were never any lights at night. It's a very worthwhile trip and I'm glad you went too. I'd forgotten about the soya bean ice-cream but it was quite nice! Many thanks for the vlog! 🇰🇷👍

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Very well done guys! Glad you went to the museum first. It’s so important for us to learn the history to better understand today. Thank you so much! ~Cara 💖

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you! We're so glad we went as well, very helpful!

[@장준혁-m6i6e]

As a person who served in the military in dmz, I think that eventually, one day, it will be unified, and it should be. I personally think that unification is necessary to solve various social problems in Korea Due to the long-standing division, North Korea's various provocative acts, and North Korea's perception of it, there are quite a few claims in South Korea not to unify I'm sorry to hear that...

[@FlavorofMind]

Thank you for your service, and for these thoughtful words. Well said!

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Great video guys! y'all did so good at respecting the culture and history along with good information, storytelling and videography.

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed this one! Definitely a different feel from our other Korean vlogs.

[@peteyca]

As a Korean-American born and raised.... Thank you for this🙏Makes me so PROUD to be Korean-American

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much, Peter!

[@im2b1234]

Thank you Chris and Kara for your Devotions.

[@AspenandEmery]

Such a haunting place for sure. I had the chance to visit there years ago before I did much film work.. I would love to go back and film more!! The tunnel was by far the scariest part for me.. Seeing Pyongyang off in the distance was surreal.. Great video to capture this for sure! Brought back great memories for me

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for watching!

[@lkoyolearnkoreanonyourown552]

여러나라의 젊은 생명이 피로 이 나라를 지켜 주었습니다. 무한 감사합니다. 그리고 절대로 잊지 않을 것입니다. 😅😅 The young lives of many countries have protected this country with their blood. We are infinitely grateful. And we will never forget it.😅😅

[@novicea768]

Thank you guys! You guys did a great job to Let the people know the real history of Korea. I will strongly recommend that you guys go 'Seodaemun prison history hall' . The place is in the Japanese colonial era, a lot of anti-Japanese independence activists against colonization were locked up.

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@anthonylagunas6737]

I was stationed at Camp Liberty Bell (DMZ), across the road from JSA Camp Bonifas. We patrolled the DMZ in the winter.

[@chrisandsara]

Oh wow, that's very up close and personal with the DMZ. I'm sure you have much more realistic memories of what the place is like than we do.

[@Titan_Warrior]

My wife, an army helicopter pilot. Myself, an infantryman. We both have served tours in South Korea.

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for your service!

[@axnyslie]

Good job with the video presentation and showing respect to the seriousness of the DMZ. I am going to Seoul in March which will include a DMZ tour. I have followed the ongoing Korean conflict for years so I am really looking forward to seeing it with my own eyes in the flesh.

[@IDonotknow-u5g]

sometimes as a Korean people, kind of weird for us that DMZ is one of famous tour attraction for foreign visitors. It is the place where still somethings going on and saddest place for Korean folks...well just wanna let you know how we feel. (sorry about my English if you bother of it)

[@coffeecoffeecoffee7651]

My favorite video from your Korea series so far! Thank you for visiting the War Memorial and DMZ!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@강수명-y3g]

안녕하세요. 한국 사람입니다. 최대한 쉬운 문장으로 쓰지만, 번역이 잘 될지모르겠습니다. 1953년에 휴전이 된 이후로 70년이 지났습니다. 남과 북으로 헤어진 세대들은 죽어서 사라지고 있습니다. 젊은 세대 일수록 통일을 바라지 않는 사람이 많이보입니다. 그 이유로는, 1.경제 격차가 커서 통일 후 일어날 부작용을 걱정 합니다. 2. 오랜시간 북한과 정치적 대화를 해왔지만, 몇번의 파국으로 북한에 대한 혐오감이 쌓이고 있습니다. 3. 단일민족이라서 통일 해야 한다는 민족주의 성향이 옅어지고 있습니다. 아직 통일은 무조건 해야 한다는 의견이 더 많지만 세월이 갈수록 어떻게 변화 될지 상상하기 어렵습니다.

[@Seoulmysoul-r5d]

다물어

[@le_th_]

My thoughts: How did two, compassionately empathic, emotionally mature, truly decent human beings become KZbinrs? Thank you for modeling the behavior of what it is like to truly have empathy for strangers, and to at least try to understand a war that happened before most of us were born.

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@dohyunkim9086]

저는 DMZ 반대편의 사람도 존중하는 두 분의 자세가 매우 보기 좋았습니다. 좋은 사람들이네요^^

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@jblee7592]

Thank you so much for being respect to our culture/history. I know it is heavy stuff that could gloom your fun KZbin channel but it is very much of real stuff as so many UN soldiers who died in Korean War was real.

[@FlavorofMind]

Yes - I also thought they did a nice job of taking such a heavy subject and keeping it interesting and sensitive. I prefer that when it comes to videos like this!

[@chrisandsara]

We're so glad you enjoyed the video and hope we were as respectful as possible to a sensitive situation.

[@cherryrachelse1579]

Hello Chris and sara I use a translator to comment because I am not good at English. As a Korean, I am very happy and grateful to learn a lot of historical knowledge and knowledge of the DMZ through this video. The most amazing thing was that people live in the DMZ, and the story of the National Geographic College was both funny and complex. Thank you for making a lot of good videos like this and for loving and interested in Korea.😊

[@cherryrachelse1579]

@@chirstopherj I'm a Korean. Sorry for not replying for a long time. I will always support Dr. Johnson who lives in California.

[@cherryrachelse1579]

@@chirstopherj I had a not bad day today. I'm taking a break right now looking at your comments. Also, I ran a translator for the second comment, but it's very unfortunate that I couldn't answer because the meaning wasn't conveyed accurately. Have a good day today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I will always support you.

[@chirstopherj]

@@cherryrachelse1579 You can get my email on my KZbin Channel

[@cherryrachelse1579]

@@chirstopherj I'm at an important point in my life right now, and I'm working hard to make sure that I get good results on that test. I am full of desire to have more conversations with you, but for now, I think it would be nice to live our separate lives for a while, wishing each other good luck and good luck. I'm sorry if my suggestion makes you uncomfortable. I hope there will be an opportunity for us to have more conversations.

[@chirstopherj]

@@cherryrachelse1579 Okay, give me a text to my email I will respond to you immediately

[@빈-v8f]

흥미로운 주제를 다뤄주셔서 너무 좋네요..

[@yasinnabi]

“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.” Steve Jobs

[@tkim1069]

As a Korean I also didn't noticed the two flags there and their histories of the height! Thanks for doing things appropriately :) Good job, Americans!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@davidkuntze7992]

Been to the DMZ twice 1979 and 1984, while stationed in Korea with the US Army. There is one place you can actually step over the border and get away with it. It’s the building that delegates from both sides meet, which straddles the border.

[@chrisandsara]

Yes, unfortunately they've closed that down since Covid. Hopefully they'll open it up soon!

[@Jinnie71]

My hat off to you guys. I loved the video and it reminds me of our (me, my family and my German girl friend) visiting there years ago. and War Memorial too!!!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@y8670]

I actually served in the DMZ for two years, and It was a very special experience. I hope many tourists visit this place and realize the importance of peace.

[@julianpignat9095]

it not a place for tourists,

[@katehutto6004]

Your message was excellent! Thank you for your insight. Sometimes we have to face difficult and sad things.

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate you taking the time to watch it!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@LorraineinPNW]

Such a great job explaining this. You were brave going to the DMV!

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks, Lorraine! So glad you enjoyed this video!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@user-bf2nw2lf2g]

Thank you~ chris and sara !

[@파링이-j4q]

I am honored that our country has been living well so far. There were many other disasters besides the war from 1950 to 1953, and I admire my country for surviving them.

[@파링이-j4q]

Im korean

[@stevekim673]

의미있는 두곳을 다녀오셨네요̆̈ 영상을 보는동안 감사함을 느낍니다 비록 모르셨던 정보와 잘못된정보가 바로 잡혔으면 좋겠어요̆̈ ^^

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@ExtoNov]

Perhaps the DMZ is one of the places where there are more foreigners than Koreans. I rather experienced history through your video. We were like a little kid among strong men. So we asked the countries of the world to help us, and they told us how to fight and how to run the country. Thanks to this, we have achieved rapid economic growth. I think it's a very basic courtesy to show them respect. I used a translator because my English was not very good, but I hope my thoughts were conveyed well.

[@jipyoung]

I didn't know the two flags story before I watched this video as a Korean. Thank you for sharing the story!

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@ranjinirajainfilm]

Hi Chris and Sara, we appreciate how you guys carried yourself throughout the video ( being informed, thoughtful and courteous) unlike some of us who get too carried away with the excitement and can come off disrespectful!

[@chrisandsara]

🇰🇷❤️ thank you!

[@WilliamGong-t1i]

I think your presentation of your visit to the DMZ is really interesting. I've visited there once and if I get to travel to Seoul again, I would explore more of the border area. I wish you had been more direct about why both Koreas were separated. It's not offensive to be direct because outsiders need to know why there is this separation, and it is due to difference in political ideology. Without this context, it's difficult to comprehend why such a situation occurs (where both sides are still in a state of war) that could risk millions of lives.

[@chrisandsara]

Hey there, we certainly weren't avoiding the topic of why the Koreas are separated, but truthfully, the tour of the DMZ did very little to talk about the separation. It was very sugarcoated to preserve their hope for unification. We learned more about it at the war museum before we went, but seeing how S. Korea talked about the separation while on the tour made us feel like we should probably not dissect the topic too much out of respect.

[@BrianHSC]

It is actually tragic that they call Korean War the Forgotten War. You look at South Korea today and it is one war that actually made a profound difference. South Korea is prosperous today because of the soldiers who gave their lives. Koreans never forgot and will never forget.

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@関西-l2m]

I'm a South Korean. Thank you for sympathizing with the pain of division and taking it seriously And I want to say thank you to your grandfather for fighting with me during the Korean War Thank you so much 고마워요🥲🫡🫡

[@johnnfrancis]

Chris, you’re editing here lately has seriously leveled up! I’m really enjoying the “small” things you’ve added.

[@chrisandsara]

That's so kind, thank you! We're so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@hanulhope]

As a korean, i never been to DMZ and i cannot come there because its so sad knowing that our peninsula is still divided.. We hope that there will be One Korea, not now but were will never stop hoping and dreaming..

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@MorningCoffeeO]

하하 어쩜 처음 봤지요 이분들 채널을... 구독했습니다~~ ㅎㅎ

[@onid6375]

Hi, what was the name of the tour that you took? I've visited attached link in the description, but they offer several versions of the tour. Also, is there option to buy north korean currency as gift on all tours or just on specific one? Tnx

[@chrisandsara]

On all tours I believe. They only had 1 tour for us

[@mrrs8118]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing that. I have a sister-in-law from Korea and she is the sweetest person. Love her so much. Her parents live here now but her mom doesn’t speak English. We don’t live in the same part of the US, but I may get to visit them soon. I would love to know more of their story.

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@adventure_onthedaily9851]

Great video guys! I'm in Seoul and i've booked my tour for Friday. Thanks for the intro, i'm going to visit the war museum tomorrow in preparation

[@chrisandsara]

I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@christinekim5264]

Thank you so much for such a great video! ❤

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@석중이-e1g]

thanks for making this videos. actually, i was really surprised because americans like you guys are more interested in seperated situation in korea than me. your video has a good context and i'll see others later.

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@sosol]

797, Jeonmangdae-ro, Yangsa-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, Republic of Korea 인천광역시 강화군 양사면 전망대로 797 (양사면, 강화평화전망대) It's an observatory where you can see North Koreans.

[@rohthape]

As you said at the beginning of the video, Seoul, the capital, is very close to North Korea. For this reason, there are also opinions that we should relocate the capital to Se-jong or Pusan.

[@AngelaSealana]

Thank you for being appropriate to the situation you were in. What a model for travelers.

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@bejaminmaston1347]

Fun fact, the Korean War is the longest ongoing war, there was a ceasefire never a peace treaty so technically its still going on

[@GavStaR79]

Yes yes we know

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

You guys speak well with good intention and humbleness.

[@chrisandsara]

❤️🇰🇷 thank you

[@Ab1237-n1k]

Thank you for making such a great video. I will definitely show this to my Korean American teen boys. This will help them to have different perspectives about korea.

[@SteveS-ki4zy]

The flag pole issue as mentioned. There was a sort of competition between north and south Korea. What ended up happening to stop the tit-for-tat was there was an agreement that North Korea could have the tallest pole but South Korea got a larger flag. I believe that pattern is even true in the building in the DMZ where both north and south meet north Koreas flag on the table is slightly taller and South Korea is a bit larger. Spent 13 months there in the mid 80s, it appears to have changed alot since I was there. Go 2nd ID

[@chrisandsara]

❤

[@yellowcloud50]

I am Korean. Before visiting dmz, I will give you some helpful information. 1. Dmz is a nature reserve that has been preserved for 70 years. (It is a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea, and it has become an area where many mines are installed, making it impossible for people to enter. When it rains a lot here, it often sounds like landmines popping.) 2. In the 1950s, North Korea was richer than South Korea today. (But the current gdp difference is huge.) 3. In the next 20 years, there will be no blood relationship with North Korea. (There are not many elderly people left with remaining relatives and family members in North Korea.) 4. South Korea insists that we should help North Koreans because their lives are difficult. (However, it is contradictory to see North Korea live for 70 years without failing so far.In reality, it is an argument for South Korea to absorb North Korea.) 5. Let's study about the 'sunshine policy' (Kim Dae Jung, which won the Nobel Peace Prize for its policy of helping North Korea, once delivered rice, cattle, and chocolate pie to North Korea.) The downside of this policy is that it has invested money saved from foodstuffs into nuclear development. The advantage of this policy was to show the North Korean people the taste of liberalism, and to promote the freedom and wealth that the United States presented to the South.) 6. Most Koreans do not want to be unified. (Although it has the advantage of making numerous resources, land, and trains through Europe, it does not prefer to increase taxes borne by individuals.) 7. North Korea's elite also does not want to be unified. (It seems to be wary of simply selling cheap labor, like China and Vietnam now.) 8. Nevertheless, it is difficult to choose which country should have when North Korea collapses. (Many countries such as the United States, South Korea, Russia, China, and Japan may interfere.)

[@머구인]

6 is different. opinion about unification among young people are half and half but older age(more than 40) want unification as almost 75%

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for this information!

[@크로아탐]

As the New Cold War became visible these days, I realized an interesting fact while searching for geopolitics. It may not fit the purpose of this video, but I decided to write it down because it was something I wanted to say somewhere. On the Korean Peninsula, the Three Kingdoms period, which began in BC, is being reproduced again. Goguryeo, which was located in the north, was the only conquering country on the Korean Peninsula. It was famous for its hunting, gathering, and powerful army, and it was a cold and rugged image. On the other hand, Silla and Baekje, located in the south, quietly strengthened their power by working on trade and diplomacy while bowing to the powerful Goguryeo in the north, and liked to decorate with accessories such as gold crowns and gold-dong-ro, earring, etc. This is because geopolitically, the north was always hungry because it was not suitable for farming bark, so they expanded their territory in search of good land, and Silla and Baekje were blocked by Goguryeo and had no choice but to strengthen trade and diplomacy. Didn't you see it a lot somewhere? It's like modern North and South Korea! Are you curious about the ending of these three countries? It was Silla(south)'s victory. Silla formed an alliance with the Tang Dynasty of China and unified it in the order of Baekje and Goguryeo. After that, the Tang Dynasty betrayed and invaded Silla, which was also expected and prepared, so it endured against the Tang Dynasty and achieved unification. Of course, there are voices of resentment against Silla, which destroyed Goguryeo, the large territory in history, but I think it is so smart and amazing that Silla, a very weak and small country, fought and won against two huge countries, Goguryeo and Tang. Of course, now that much more countries are involved, it will move toward a peaceful solution rather than winning or losing. No, it should be resolved peacefully. But it was really interesting to have a similar personality to the countries that existed a long time ago just because they were in the same position. Political geography and human history are inseparable. Another fun fact: Some people make fun of K-pop boy groups for wearing makeup like girl, and I want to tell it for those people. In Silla, there were juvenile soldiers who wore makeup like girl called Hwarang(means flower boy or flower knight), but they were very scary and brave.

[@tonyharp8430]

You are very good travelers. Because you try to understand the culture and life of the country

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you!

[@mrjung2771]

Welcome to Korea. I recommend visiting Jeju Island. It is a peaceful and beautiful island.

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for the tip!

[@xroadcedarhill9224]

The thing between generations is very difficult. We are still living under ongoing war but the reality is very different. We have not experienced any threat for 70 years and our strength is stronger than ever through our histoy So the younger generations don't care what we must care about and that is failure of our education system. You guys talked and experienced very important things. Thank you for remind us what we must care about.

[@everglades_n_co.]

before clicking the video, i was kinda afraid if you take it lightly much like entertainment, but you didn't. actually you did great job of taking a pretty deep dive into it from historical and humanitarian perspectives.

[@ErOrNRK]

This was pretty much my experience visiting the DMZ in March this year, including the soybean ice cream. It was pretty good, now I kinda want to have it again.

[@chrisandsara]

That soybean ice cream was actually pretty good! I'd eat it again.

[@화니-o8g]

우리나라 가슴아픈 역사에 관심가져 주셔서 감사합니다

[@SK1UROKPark]

great video. i am a canadian born korean. i went to the dmz with my grandfather every weekend to have hamung naeng myun which is a north korean cold noodle dish. my grandmother came across tree or four times with her children to escape the north. she had to escape with one or two sons at a time since it was dangerous to go in groups because of the snipers and bombs going off consistantly. if it were not for china today the koreas would be unified but china wont allow it! i have even heard news of germany trying to help reunificate korea since they had hands on experience in overcoming the details of the different ideals....thanks to america and all the countries including ethiopa who came to a land to keep freedom for a peoples they did not know,,, our ancestors have worked very hard to not let down the vetrans who helped make this country prosperous... korea is thankful and there fore these countries should be proud in their efforts. in order by the number of deaths: usa, united kingdom, turkey, canada, australia, france, ethiopa, columbia, greece, thailand, netherlands, philipines, belgium, south africa, new zealand and luxembourg. come on china!! screw ur communist control over north korea,,,, give them a choice so they can reunify,,,

[@chrisandsara]

❤

[@investorkorea]

훌륭한 유투버네요

[@sohyungim9876]

Hi Chris and Sara. thank you so much for your video. Were you guys able to see the blue conference room? panmunjum during your Tour? Thank you,

[@chrisandsara]

Hi there! Unfortunately we wren't able to see the blue conference room. It was closed due to swine flu warnings whils we were there. :/

[@chevalsauer]

I just think that like when the Iron Curtain fell in 91, everyone was surprised and happy, here's hoping here also one day soon for all those living in poverty over there

[@chrisandsara]

🙏

[@드뷔시-n1t]

Korea's dividing line was divided into the leadership of the United States and the Soviet Union. In one country, it was not just a war for Koreans because the south accepted American democracy and the north accepted Soviet communism. It was a war between the United States and the Soviet Union on Korean soil due to the sharp conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the process, democratic and communist countries provided separate support to the north and south, and it became a war in which several countries participated. I watched all the videos of Jacob and Sera's trip to Korea Time really flew by. The visuals were so pretty and I enjoyed watching it. Thank you!

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@woong5488]

I'm Korean Watching a video I accidentally found Koreans forgot me too Thank you for the enlightening video I feel ashamed and proud~ Once again, a good video Thank you for making it, the two of you I wish you happiness and good luck😊

[@gsolohy]

This is a good content you guys are covering. Thanks for this vid. Also editing is just amazing

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@don.t_pushme]

First of all, thank you for taking a video about the heartbreaking history of korea:) To add to my opinion It's unfortunate that Korea is a divided country, but there are already too many differences compared to its relations with East and West Germany. Although borders are bordering, in fact, the cultural and economic gap is much larger than in countries on the other side of the globe. Unifying these two countries now is as difficult as unifying Africa's poorest and Europe's economic powers.Even if possible, the price should be borne by the current younger generation. This is still the cause of Korean politics and generational conflict. Finally, Thank you to all the countries that participated in the Korean War. Thank you:)

[@numericalcode]

Amazing video! Great insights

[@jtheanneofthegreengablesth3816]

Thank you for your service! Korea will always remember you~ to Sara's grandfather!

[@themediterraneanguy]

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[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for watching!

[@jinu7842]

Sad to share such a fact with foriegners. Yet, thanks for making this video in a generous manner. However, I still love you van conversion clips! hah

[@jinu7842]

Considering the population of the US in the 1950 was 150mil and sent troops of 1.8mil, that comes out to be the half of troops for the whole korean army in ratio for population of Korea as of 2022. This is the reason why the US and korea is called "blood alliance". Let's go together!

[@FlavorofMind]

@@jinu7842 it is an interesting stat indeed, and it shows the commitment from the US. They did a nice job on this video!

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@Harvey7337]

Love your thoughts and attitude in this video I aggree with both of you thanks for sharing the experience ☺️👍

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@aoss3162]

당장 13:07 같은 부분도 자세하게는 몰랐던 정보네요. 마을이 있다, 들어가려면 초소를 통과헤야 한다 정도는 들었던거 같은데, 면세와 관련된 내용이나 40세 떄 결정해야 하는 부분은 처음 듣습니다. 사실 북한문제는 오히려 한국인이 접근하기 어려운 부분도 존재하는게 사실입니다. 남북 양자간의 의견 말고 3자의 의견이 궁금하기도 하고요. 존중하는 태도에 감사드리며, 영상 잘 봤습니다😊

[@toomuchii]

Thanks for the very informative video. I've just finished reading 'In Order to Live,' by Yeonmi Park. I absolutely recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about the struggles of those living and those who've escaped North Korea.

[@EveryWisdom]

According to the testimonies of other North Korean defectors, Park Yeon-mi wrote a book about the stories of other North Korean defectors she met at Hanawon to earn money as if she had experienced them herself, and exaggerated the contents more provocatively. Among North Korean defectors, there are many people who create KZbin channels and upload videos these days, so it is easy to see that the book written by Park Yeon-mi copied and manipulated other people's stories.

[@toomuchii]

@@EveryWisdom Wow, really? That's so interesting. Thanks for letting me know. I'll have to do more research on topic.

[@EveryWisdom]

@@toomuchii Far-right political groups in South Korea and the United States are taking advantage of the North Korean narrative, which hinders objective, fact-based reunification movements and support for North Korean defectors. North Korea's human rights and North Korean defectors' problems are true, but processing them to make political gains hinders the unification of Korea.

[@chrisandsara]

Thank you for watching!

[@chirstopherj]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love 💛all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@360vrog6]

저희 조부모님은 고향이 북한 이십니다. 항상 고향을 그리워 하셨는데 결국 고향땅 밟아보지 못하고 두분다 돌아가셨습니다. 저희 조부모님 뿐만 아니라 6.25 세대 어르신들은 고향에 가보시지 못하고 거의 돌아가셔서 안타깝습니다. DMZ에서 서울 가는 방면에 헤이리 마을 맞은편에 고향이 북한이신 분들이 모여계신 묘지도 있습니다. 노태우 전 대통령님이 계신곳 이기도 하죠 ㅎㅎ 헤이리 마을 방문 하셔서 보이면 한번쯤은 기억 해주시면 좋을꺼 같습니다 ㅎㅎ 저희 세대는 북한이 싫고 통일을 크게 바라지 않고 있지만 그래도 한민족 이며 언젠가는 꼭 풀어야할 우리의 숙제 입니다. 영어를 못해서 번역기로 돌려봅니다 My grandparents are from North Korea. You always missed your hometown, but in the end, both of you died without stepping on your hometown. It is a pity that not only my grandparents, but also the elderly of the Korean generation, have not been able to go to their hometowns and have died. On the way to Seoul from the DMZ, there is also a cemetery where people from North Korea are gathered across from Heyri Village. It is also where former President Roh Tae-woo is. If you visit Heyri Village and see it, it would be good to remember it at least once Haha, our generation hates North Korea and does not want unification much, but it is still a Korean people and it is our task that we must solve someday.

[@mtremblay8488]

Hello Chris and Sara. I would like to take the DMZ tour . I was wondering if I need to reserve in advance or if I can wait until I arrive in Seoul. Thanks.

[@혀재이]

Dmz는 예약을 해야하는것으로 알고있어요. 민감한 지역이라. 1~2일 전에 예약하면 될거에요? 제가 틀릴수도 있지만

[@chrisandsara]

I would book in advance if possible. Here's a travel guide I wrote up about traveling to the DMZ that might answer more of your questions: www.chrisandsara.com/post/visit-korea-dmz-travel-guide