How Would You Rate Living in South Korea?

[@rdpaik]

It’s always surprising to hear people say you should learn Korean. Isn’t that a given when you’re going to live and work in any country?

[@1Skorpia]

YES!! and learn their culture and rules. You are in "their house" so to speak.

[@myson000]

But in reallife, there are many other countries that you can live without own language.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:p Though, I don't like how much surgery and makeup is pushed in South Korea. Also, I've read you cannot walk while you eat or drink. That's such a tyrannical view. I would think if people don't like people to naturally eat while they walk, to not look that way and mind their own business. Just like Japan has that problem, which stemmed from WW2 and food scarcity. Furthermore, if you turn down a drink, they say to say it's against your religion or something other than alcohol is bad for you. I don't have a religion, thankfully, and I rather say alcohol (alKILLhol) is horrible for you. South Korea does rank as one of the worst nations for alcoholism too, according to my research. In addition, the delivery drivers are extremely abused in South Korea by their companies and government. Plus, many follow debunked Christianity there. While I love South Korean ladies, ramen noodles (founded in South Korea), loads of vegan dishes, Korean shows and movies, and some other things, South Korea does have a handful of downsides (like any nation). Those downsides probably aren't in North Korea. So, there might be some better things about North Korea than South Korea. I personally choose South Korea. North Korea is arguably the worst country. I didn't watch the video yet.

[@mikewilliams9069]

What a stewpid comment! How many people in america don’t speak English

[@leighrogers1383]

....”when you’re going to live and work in any country” is the point. I lived in Korea for 20 years....when you are working full-time ...studying (doing a masters)...and have a family, it doesn’t leave a lot of extra time for language study. Many people (in many countries) develop survival language skills...and they can get by.

[@qwertybirds]

It amazes me that someone can become so fluent in 3 years but when you're total immersed in a language it probably is much easier to do.

[@RosaDaniello]

It actually takes around 1year to become fluent if you learn the language with a school program and live in the place. The key is actually being a language student as well which is exactly what the girl in the video did and it shows. It's still hard tho but you make progress quickly so it feels rewarding

[@aurora9726]

Yea it really helps if you’re actually in the country and enroll in a school program so you can put a lot of time in learning Korean while being surrounded by the Korean words and speakers in your city. I’m learning Korean on my own at my own pace while also managing school so since I can’t put my full focus on Korean, it will take me a few years. I don’t mind though, no rush.

[@joe-vl3nd]

We all have skills I'm a chemical engineer..so what ..20 years of experience..that's my skill ..what's yours

[@velyvely6479]

@@joe-vl3nd but can you speak another language? lol

[@joe-vl3nd]

@@velyvely6479 I'm Indian I speak Hindi Punjabi English Spanish..so what's your point..are you an Chemical engineer what about the girl in the video ..

[@Kimmy234L]

I like how you always stop people from a wide spectrum of life....and that you always dig a little deeper, and ask them to further explain themselves, so as to fully clarify their perspectives. Great interviews

[@JinsStreetInterview]

Thank you so much!

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 Though, I don't like how much surgery and makeup is pushed in South Korea. Also, I've read you cannot walk while you eat or drink. That's such a tyrannical view. I would think if people don't like people to naturally eat while they walk, to not look that way and mind their own business. Just like Japan has that problem, which stemmed from WW2 and food scarcity. Furthermore, if you turn down a drink, they say to say it's against your religion or something other than alcohol is bad for you. I don't have a religion, thankfully, and I rather say alcohol (alKILLhol) is horrible for you. South Korea does rank as one of the worst nations for alcoholism too, according to my research. In addition, the delivery drivers are extremely abused in South Korea by their companies and government. Plus, many follow debunked Christianity there. While I love South Korean ladies, ramen noodles (founded in South Korea), loads of vegan dishes, Korean shows and movies, and some other things, South Korea does have a handful of downsides (like any nation). Those downsides probably aren't in North Korea. So, there might be some better things about North Korea than South Korea. I personally choose South Korea. North Korea is arguably the worst country. I didn't watch the video yet.

[@Kimmy234L]

@@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked skimmed through to the end of your reply, and you finish by saying *You haven't watched the video yet*.......

[@jiminswriter4209]

@@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked​​⁠​⁠There is a lot of misinformation in your comment. You can eat or drink while walking in Korea. Ramen is originally Japanese, but Korea does have its own version. The delivery drivers are not abused by the government. Their working conditions may not be the best in some companies, but they are not always abused.

[@voiciray]

agreed. this is one of the best korea street interview channels and i've watched quite a few of them.

[@Mr-gm6vy]

클럽이나 업소에서 외국인출입금지 시키는건 차별이 아닙니다 그만큼 외국인들이 사고를 많이치니깐 외국인 출입금지를 시키는겁니다 많은 외국인들이 한국이 안전하다고하죠? 그러나 중국인들이 많이 사는동네는 각종 사건사고가 많이 일어납니다 첨부터 출입금지를 시킨게 아닙니다 각종 마약을 하는 외국인들 사고치는 외국인들이 기하급수적으로 늘어나니 방지하고자 제한걸어둔겁니다

[@user-harook777]

그래봤자 인종차별입니다 . 한국국적 미국 영주권자 조승희가 미국에서 끔찍한 총기사고를 저질렀죠 그래서 모든 한국인에 대해서 입국을 금지하거나 한국인에겐 절대 시민권이나 영주권을 주지않겠다면 하면 머라고 하실겁니까? 한국에 절대 외국인이 못 들어오고 한국인도 절대 외국에 못 나간다고 하면 우리가 이익일거 같습니까? 손해일거 같습니까? 한국경제를 바로 추락하면서 망길을 걷겠죠 개방에는 장단점이 있습니다 개방하되 장점만 취하겠다는건 무례한 욕심이죠 . 당신같이 생각할 수도 있습니다 . 하지만 그냥 생각만 하시고 이런곳에 함부로 말하지 마세요 솔직하게 한국인 이미지를 낮추고 크게봐서는 국가이미지를 망치는겁니다

[@basiliokim6902]

코로나 진짜 심각했을때 진짜 홍대에서 외국인들 길거리 다 막고 지들끼리 아주 신나서 난리치던거 생각하면 진짜 기가 막힘.. 경찰 출동해서 해산하려고 해도 말 안듣고 무시하고..남의 나라에서 뭐하는건지.. 그런 것만 아니어도 굳이 제한두고 차별할 이유는 거의 없겠죠.

[@aglio4042]

2:55 영어권 사람들의 제일 짜증나는 점. 어느 나라를가서 그 나라 언어를 못하면 사람들 만나고 가까워지기 어렵고 사회 구성원 되기 힘든건 어느 나라를가던 마찬가지임 한국에 와서 매번 한국문화나 한국어 가까워지려고 하지도 않고 매번 영어로 이야기하고 영어하는 친구들만 사귀고 자기나라식으로만 살고 진짜 찐 로컬 한국인들이랑 얘기도 안통하니 친해질수도 없고 나는 대학을 여기로 온 유럽 친구들도 있는데 걔네는 한국와서 한국 또래 애들이랑 어울려서 술이랑 걔네가가는 곳들 놀러다니고 좋아하는 음악 듣고 걔네가 쓰는말 같이 쓰고 이러고 가서 지금 한국 꼭 다시 오려고하고 한국에서의 기억이 너무 좋았다고함 이건 어느 나라를가던 마찬가지임 중국인이나 미국인들은 어딜가나 자기 나라 말만하고 자기나라 식으로 사는데 이것만 고쳐도 충분히 잘 살수 있음

[@graciousdignity7547]

그럴려면 외국인에게 한국에서 정착하는데 매력적인 국가로 더 발전해야하고 정부에서는 어느정도 한국어시험을 캐나다처럼 도입해야합니다.그럼 영어만 구사하거나 자국어만 구사하려는 외국인은 자연스럽게 걸려지게 되는 효과기대를 할 수 있습니다.

[@user-hx2yb1bw9h]

ㅋㅋ어차피 한국어 안하면 지네가 불편해요. 저희가 불편한게 아니잖아요 알아서 살겠죠 ㅋㅋㅋ 근데 길거리에서 do u speak English do u speak English 하면서 돌아다니는 외국인들 보면 좀 불쌍하긴해요😂😂

[@grow1820]

People complain before leaning about the culture and the language of that country. If you are going to live in a country, adopting the culture and leaning the language should be the first thing.

[@nikkinonames5265]

But that still doesn't excuse them for touching people !!

[@grow1820]

@@nikkinonames5265 Yes of course.

[@_frh222]

I have lived in US for 30 years. People still ask me whether I am from North or South Korea. Even in US, the racial discrimination exists. 😂 Foreigners li ve in any country without fluent language treated differently.

[@laurentpecriaux1345]

I can tell as a white man of 1m94 ... Korean men are very jealous when i speak to a korean girl. Even those girls were telling me, men make them feel guilty hanging out with a foreigner. It is nit racism or discrimination, they just don't like to mix with others. And this is Asian in general. In France or in the Us, korean, vietnamese, chinese... they won't hire a black, an Indian or a white. You only see them working with asians. Americans and French can be RACISTS yes, but they will hire you and tell you if you do your job, no problem...

[@wordmonster448]

Asking is not discrimination you're immature

[@jadeskye7600]

People used to ask me that when I was a kid but as an adult, most people know by now without asking. It’s not discrimination, they just don’t understand

[@lexiemaep7930]

That's not discrimination. I've noticed that all the korean women I have met are quite rude. They also turn everyone I work with into to HR for the most minor crap🙄

[@heavenhaven7254]

​@@wordmonster448In US, most of them are very ignorant and racist.

[@tbcc]

한국에서 살아가는 외국분들의 솔직한 생각을 들을 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 다만, 저도 외국생활을 해보았고 한국을 방문하는 친구들과 이런 주제로 대화를 한적이 있어서 제 생각을 적어보자면, 한국인이 타국가로 갈때 그들이 한국어로 말해줄거라 전혀 예상하지 않죠. 방문하는 사람이 방문하는 현지의 언어를 공부하고 최대한 그 나라 언어로 대화하려고 시도하지요. 그런점에서 보면 한국은 외국인에게 매우 호의적이고 친절한 나라입니다. 안되는 영어로라도 아니면 바디랭귀지로라도 대답해주려고 하니까요. 외국인들이 현지인에게 상식적인 수준이상의 어떤 권리를 요구하지 않았으면 합니다. 다른 사회에 본인들이 좋아서 왔으면, 그 나라의 법과 사람들의 생활방식, 문화를 존중하고 따라야 합니다. 그리고 이유없이 외국인이라고 차별하거나 사회구성원으로 받아들이지 않는것이 아닙니다. 외국인이 스스로 외국인이라고 한국사회에서 한국인처럼 살길 거부하기 때문이죠. 온갖 혜택은 누리고 싶고, 자기 입맛에 맞지않는 문화적 차이는 모두 거부하니 말이죠. 제가 유럽에서 생활할때도 누군가가 한국말로 얘기해주면 고마울따름이지 당연하다고 생각했던적이 한번도 없습니다. 그런만큼 나도 현지인들에게 한발짝 더 다가가려고 더욱 그들의 문화를 존중하고 배우려는 의지를 보여줬어요. 그렇게 하다보면 그런 마음을 이해해주는 친구가 생깁니다. 차별받아본적 없는 사람의 차별에 대한 역치는, 어디에서나 차별받던 사람의 역치와는 다를겁니다. 한국인으로서 타국가에서 받는 차별은 한국을 방문하는 외국인들이 받는 차별과는 수준이 다르단걸 인지하셨으면 좋겠습니다. 차별에서 자유로울수 있는 나라는 어디에도 없다는걸. 차별이 잘못된 것은 맞지만 다름에서 오는 호기심과 폭력적인 차별을 구별하지 못하는 사람은 그냥 본인이 나고자란 차별받지 않던 곳에서 쭉 사시면 됩니다.

[@글루미갓데이]

캬. 이 댓글을 번역기 버전이 아닌 전문가 손번역 버전으로 댓글 고정해두고 싶다.

[@kfx3907]

이 댓글을 고정시켜야하는데....

[@seongseokang7125]

When koreans go to other countries we don't expect people to speak korean to us. It should be that people who visit other countries study their languages and always try using them. Even though some foreigners don't speak Korean to us when they visit Korea, we are mostly nice about it trying to use English or sometimes even body language to them. I don't think people visiting Korea should ask too much coming to Korea. If you come to Korea because you want to, you need to follow and respect the rules, ways of living, and cultures. We don't just discriminate you or accept as a member of our society for no reason. It's actually you who refuse to live as a korean here because you're a foreigner and you want to live the way you have always lived. You want to get all the benefits from living in Korea but you don't want to accept the cultures and rules you don't like. When we go somewhere else we appreciate extra if somebody speaks Korean to us, we never take that for granted. We always try to show them we respect and want to learn their cultures and they accept us over time. The tolerance of discrimination of people who have never been discriminated is different from the one of people who have been discriminated. The discrimation that korean people experience is way worse than the one foreigners experience when they visit Korea. There's no country where there's no discrimination. It's wrong to discriminate. But if you can't tell the difference the curiosity and violent discrimination, you should just live in your country where you have never been discriminated.

[@shhhimnothere.2878]

Thank you for expressing your perspective!

[@user-ye6nh7vc3i]

👍 👍 👍

[@ggb9267]

Oh my that lady from Ukraine is not only fluent but even her accent is incredible .

[@thomasblanc3457]

Traveling to both Korea and Japan I found both countries polar opposites. Japan: they love you when you visit the country as a traveler; however, if you show intentions of staying and living there, they become cold and judgemental. In Korea: If you are a traveler and don't know the language, they just keep wary of you; however, if you actually speak and learn the language and customs showing that you respect their culture and want be part of it they love you.

[@mjdreams5365]

I have lived in both countries and am fluent in both Korean and Japanese but i think you are generalizing too much. But then from your experience maybe that was the case!

[@Agent-ie3uv]

@@mjdreams5365 she's justmaking it up and formulate a hilarious generalization regarding race

[@brittanyriley6272]

I’ve watched your interviews on and off and just started diving into them more as a way to learn a little bit more through people you’re finding out and around. I really enjoy it. It’s very comforting these days

[@Code999IIIIiiIiIII]

난 처음에 이런류의 인터뷰를 봤을때 한국이 아직 고루한데가 있고, 외국인에 좀더 개방적이고, 잘해줘야 겠다 생각했어요. 그런데, 인터뷰 자꾸 보다보니 그것도 아닌거 같음. 내 친구한테 들었는데, 예전 회사에서 미국인 취업 시켜줬더니, 자기를 위해서 점심식사로 양식을 만들어 달라고 했답니다. 한국회사 식당은 당연히 한식밖에 안되는데, 자기가 한국음식에 맞출생각을 해야지, 자기혼자만을 위해서 양식을 만들어 달라는게 말이 안되죠. 그리고, 외국인의 불만중 나를 한국사회의 진정한 일원으로 받아들이지 않는다. 한국에선 한국말을 배워야 해서 어렵다. 이런말을 듣고 처음에는 앞으로 외국친구라도 한국사회의 일원으로 받아들이고, 한국어를 못하는 외국친구를 위해 영어를 좀더 배워야 겠다 이렇게 생각햇는데, 곰곰히 생각해보니 말도되지 않는 논리더라고요. 굳이 외국인을 한국사회가 진정한 일원으로 받아들일 필요가 있나요? 자기가 전쟁나면 한국을 위해 싸워줄거야? 그것도 아니잖아. 그냥 외국친구는 친절히 대해주고 좋은인상을 갖게 만들어주면 됩니다. 또한, 한국에 오면 당연히 한국말을 배워야지, 그걸 불만이라고 말하고 있어?? 한국에 온 외국사람을 위해 그나라 말을 써서 대접해야하는게 더 말이 안되지. 이런 인터뷰는 걸러서 들어야 됩니다. 외국인들 그냥 자기입장에서만 말하고, 한국사람의 정서나 입장은 전혀 배려하지 않는거 같음. 나도 미국생활 좀 해봤는데, 나는 미국생활 하면서 그나라 사람들 문화, 언어에 맞출려고 노력했다고. 절대 국내 외국인 처럼 무리한 불평이나 요구는 하지 않았다. 그중에서 특히 서구권 , 백인들이 지나치게 무리한 요구를 하고, 불평이 많더라고요. 한국에 거주하는 몽골, 베트남, 태국, 일본 이런 아시아 권 외국인들은 절대 불평을 말하지 않음.

[@보더컬리]

외국생활이 얼마나 힘든데 우리나라 사람들이 착하니 호의를 권리로 아네

[@sungyounlee8239]

그래서 특히나 이슬람 문화권 사람들을 받아들이기 힘들죠

[@Code999IIIIiiIiIII]

@@sungyounlee8239 이슬람이 최악이긴 해도, 서구 백인국가들도 도찐개찐임. 외국인 친구 좀 사귀어 봤는데요, 그냥 동양인 애들이 제일 편하고, 낫더라고요.

[@afratabassumakhi9815]

Jin's videos are amazing. It is helping people who want to go to Korea.

[@퐁퐁-v2j]

어지간한 다른나라에 비한다면 한국은 살기 좋은 나라입니다. 여행자분들은 대부분 서울로 여행지를 잡겠지만 순수하게 살아가는 장소를 정한다면 새로 생긴 신도시들 위주로 선택해보시길 권장합니다. 일거리는 서울에 비해 적겠지만 신도시는 기본적으로 공원과 주거지역의 일체화를 이루고있어 조용하게 산책할수 있는 환경들이 매우 훌륭합니다. 아시아 지역의 나라는 유럽의 나라와의 자연환경과는 다른 멋이 있습니다. 스케일이 작은편이죠 하지만 적당히 산과 강이 붙어있는 신도시들에 자리를 잡을수있다면 매우 쾌적하고 안전하게 살아가실수 있을거예요 일자리가 해결되었을때 이야기입니다~ 물론 유흥이 목적이라면 서울이겠지만요~ 그리고 한국은 자원이 없는 나라입니다 그렇기때문에 사람이 자원인 나라입니다 그런면에서 바라본다면 무한경쟁사회라는것이 맞지않는 사람에겐 힘들수도 있을거라 생각합니다~ 다양한 인종들이 이웃으로 있고 깨끗한 도시에서 차별없이 함께 살아간다면 꽤나 재밋을것같네요~

[@derikmendez333]

I have lived and worked in South Korea for a year and a half as a contractor for the US Military. Maybe it's because the towns I work in are near a base and Seoul is a very modern city but I don't seem to have the problem of people staring because they are so used to foreigners. As far as learning the language my Korean is still mediocre but I can read the alphabet and know enough to get by and whatever I don't know I use Papago for translating. 9 times out of 10 Korean people are very understanding and a lot of them do understand some English with a great number also being pretty fluent. All the road signs are written in Hangeul as well as English. The subway also has the stops written in Hangeul and English and the announcement for the stop is first said in Korean and then in English so navigation has been super easy especially with NaverMaps. When I go out Koreans will often come up to me and ask me where I'm from and then will proceed to invite me to come to party with them. Overall I have found it to be a very friendly and accepting place and if I ever get bored I can go onto any of the US Military bases in the country and it's like being back in America. My situation is different as I am under SOFA status and do not have to worry about VISA renewals and am not limited to how long I can stay in country.

[@Hoppensagen]

Well doi dude. If your in military and in Soeul that is the best it will be for a foreigner. If you actually work in a korean company then you will get treated like shit. Sometime, other workers won't even talk to you because you are considered lesser than. Anyone who wprks for an American company with American managers etc will of course see no issues. Usually meeting random young people on the street is all fine and normal, but older people are rediculously racist and horrible. Also culture is really bad in Korea in terms of mental health and working. That is why everyone drinks, because they all hate their life. It is very hierarchical. The one good thing about Korea was night life and public transportation. The young people are awesome.

[@loisbalogh1605]

@@Hoppensagen I have been to Korea and I meet some old people and all of them were so nice and helpful. And they didn’t seem to hate their life:)) There were some who liked to drink but they knew when to stop. Generalization is not good.

[@user-uskxnfiw729]

@@Hoppensagen I now live in US but I am born and raised Korean. I can relate to that even as a Korean lol. Older people are definitely racist and they don’t know they’re. They criticize Americans as racist but I think they are much more racist. They grew up in a very closed society and were poorly educated. Worst of all, they don’t know how to learn. They will just teach the garbage to all people. By education, I don’t mean what college they went to. Rather, they grew up in a brain washing dictatorship country so don’t even know how to communicate. Sadly, that’s most of Koreans. Much better in Seoul but still.

[@maybritt6457]

As a Korean American who grew up in the US, I've never been seen as American. With the popularity of Korean culture now, people have also told me they 'wished' I was more foreign. Listen to the narratives of Korean adoptees. They will say the same thing. No matter how westernized they are, they are not seen as American.

[@maybritt6457]

​@@coleslawcollaged Koreans have it very rough in the west, but my gosh, if a Korean LOOKS at a person the wrong way, someone wanting to cash in will make another sensationalizing video on youtube about discrimination in Korea. I would trade sour looks and snide comments over what happened in the ATLANTA SHOOTINGS any day! But still, who is deemed narrow-minded and who is deemed open and accepting? People seem to not understand that holding ideologically liberal views does not mean that person will act liberally. These are two different things. And what happens in Korea seems to come back to punish Korean Americans, who institutionally cannot even participate in this discrimination that Koreans in their home country are accused of. I find this double whammy so ironic. All the interest in K-drama, K-pop, K-fried chicken, etc., has unfortunately dredged up more perverse thoughts about Koreans than anything else. I am happy for Korean success, but oddly I feel I'm paying a price for it.

[@ryhk3293]

I answered in another thread, but where do you live? The US is a big country. Per each individual Korean-American, one's experience can differ drastically depending on where they grew up and where they reside. For a Korean-American, I have a fairly unusual background and broad ranging geographical experience. I've had a chance to experience and observe the character of life in the US as a Korean and Asian American and there are places where we are a part of the fabric of society and parts of the US where we simply are not and probably will never be. Witness the 2021 Atlanta shootings and the immediate sympathy for, empathy and identification with the shooter than the police chief had for the shooter, not the victims of the shootings. To that police chief, those were some foreigners, others, outsiders, people with lives of lesser value that the shooter killed, not mothers, daughters, sisters of members of the community just like himself. That right there is signal. If you are Korean, you are not really a member of the community. You don't really belong in Atlanta. On a very consistent basis, signals are sent to you, low level signals. Listen to them. Go to some place you are welcome. LA SF SEA DC NYC

[@maybritt6457]

​@@ryhk3293 I don't know why you assume I don't understand how America works. I grew up in mixed suburbs and white suburbs outside of NYC. I was not welcomed there. I have lived in NYC for the past 10 years and have dealt with the worst discrimination, counterintuitive to what people would expect here. We're not suddenly welcomed in NYC because it is diverse. NYC is actually extremely segregated. Diversity brings about more racial tension and I am treated more like a foreigner here than in the suburbs. In the suburbs actually, the discrimination is not so extreme because there are few people of color so racial tensions are lower. In NYC, there are droves of ignorant people who would not hesitate to shout "ni hao" or ask me where I am from. I have been harassed multiple times by white women while jogging in Central Park. I've been shouted at, called "Yoko Ono," women have grabbed my hair, I've been sexually harassed, shouted at by a homeless man of color accusing me of staring at a subway poster of a white man, etc. It's pretty much endless and sometimes bizarre. During the Asian attacks, Chinatown was hit so hard, not only because of the sheer number of Asians, but because predators knew they could find Asians there. I felt less safe walking in Asian neighborhoods where predators knew they could find me than in non-Asian neighborhoods. You say that to feel at home, I should try living in an Asian enclave. Well Asian enclaves are mostly made up of new Chinese immigrants who strongly identify with their Chinese roots. I personally would love to experience living in an Asian neighborhood and I love places like Chinatown, but it is not necessarily convenient, realistic, nor will it help me feel like I'm part of the fabric of society. You see, it is ironic to tell an Asian that in order to fit in in the US, you must live in an Asian enclave. That is essentially saying, right now, there is no place in the mainstream US for an Asian to belong. The only thing living in an Asian neighborhood will ensure me is I will physically blend in. That in itself would be a wonderful luxury, but as I said, not a realistic option for me now.

[@Arcticos0]

@@maybritt6457the only thing you’re not understanding is that your experience is not everyone’s experience. There are over 20m Asian Americans, you and your experience matter very little in the grand scheme of things, even if you don’t want to acknowledge it.

[@maybritt6457]

@@Arcticos0No kidding. We are a diverse bunch with a variety of experiences. Not sure why you feel the need to educate me on this. Within that range of diverse experiences, many Koreans and other Asian Americans don’t feel welcomed in the US. Sorry but you can’t diminish that narrative because it doesn’t fit your belief. Also, there are many people who care about this and want to talk about it. Get with the program. Stop Asian Hate didn’t happen overnight and is here for a reason.

[@mardiahamirah]

Your videos helped me in understanding South Korea, socially. Thank you so much. :)

[@turinoik9477]

I always feel that I am treated as a foreigner, regardless of whether Asians immigrate to Europe or the United States or study abroad. I mean, you're not the only one. Asians are told to return to your country even though they were born in the United States.

[@AzngameFreak03]

Learn the language. You will be treated differently.

[@corona__virus]

인종차별은 아닙니다. 한국인이 중국이나 일본을가서 차별을 받는경우가 적지않습니다. 국적차별이 맞는 것같습니다.

[@trff5746]

@@AzngameFreak03 so in order to not face racism, you have to learn ur language? stupid culture no wonder you have highest suicide rates in WORLD, why confusionism is bad and why korea has no mental healthcare, if your different your ostracized until you conform, most unwelcoming country i went to in 8months travel in asia

[@cps525i7]

​@AzngameFreak03 Language isn't the only barrier. Obviously, the one girl says that she speaks the language and has lived there for the 3 years and she is still treated differently.

[@cps525i7]

​@@corona__virusIt is still considered racism.

[@Andelie96]

Thank you Italian girl for speaking about Korean government not recognizing vaccines when vaccinated abroad ! I was there at that time and that was awful !

[@alexlee9860]

Sounds like its time to get your eighth booster :)

[@patriot9487]

I love being a pure blood

[@skymorgue5892]

@@patriot9487 racist

[@patriot9487]

@@skymorgue5892 lol you pinkos see racism in everything. I haven't gotten the Fauci ouchy, thus my blood is clean.

[@tripjj8662]

Do they recognize other vaccines now?

[@healer007]

I'm a Indian and living in Seoul, South Korea for 10+ years more now , I did my PhD and working here, I got my Korean citizenship too and has 7 houses here, from India(South side) I actually don't see more different, but the government here is very good, healthy and helpful, I will be always grateful to South Korea, came here with nothing as student and now I'm a professor, learning Korean language is important yes and education system is best and expect more, I'm not a more extrovert kind so I don't go clubbing and all so it was kinda yes ok for me, but SK has a more beautiful nature filled places with mini small mountains for hiking and I just simply love going there to see sunset and sunrise 💫💫

[@arctos333]

How did you get citizenship??

[@Aliali-wz5ic]

🎉🎉hero

[@elisam4228]

In which language did you study?

[@autumn399]

Hello, may I know what your jobs is?

[@talk1conversation]

Ok, I will say this a few things about this. The lady from Italy is wrong as far as vaccines go. I had the Pfizer vaccines and had no issues at all while I was there. I lived in Seoul and Busan. Discrimination happens everywhere and it seems here that the conversation points that South Korea is closed mind but that is not the case at all. Yes, I speak Korean but try to learn a few phrases before you go to Korea so that the locals know how to help you. South Korean people are some of the friendliest people I have ever have met and always open to meals or conversations. Japan is the same way. While there I met a few foreigners who were quite disrespectful and I put them in there place. No disrespect will be tolerated in any country. South Korea is a conservative country but still a transitioning country. Minds are being opened day by day, shouldn't it time to open yours.

[@Kpopnoona90]

Earlier this year I had a Korean tutor and we did our lessons over Zoom and we’ve still be chatting since then and became friends. He’s married to a Russian woman. He’s 34 and she’s 26. They’re the sweetest couple. He doesn’t know Russian and she doesn’t know Korean, but they both know English, so that’s how they communicate. Lol I’m sure she gets by without knowing Korean, especially being married to a Korean. And they just recently had a baby girl. I’m sure they’ll probably teach her mostly Korean because they live there but she may learn Russian as well. But probably also English since that’s how she will hear her parents communicating with. Haha

[@natalies2604]

Very informative especially the Ukrainian. Thank you for sharing 👏🏽

[@susansergeant3161]

She spoke Korean beautifully with her inflection and tone.

[@ahmedao3733]

Modeling means beaching around

[@z33r0now3]

@@ahmedao3733 really nice at the „beach“ this time of the year. But not with bedsheets over face and body, isn’t it? Btw, I have new project for an old school beat, ima call it NWA - „Niqabs with Attitude“. gonna be a banger.

[@MikasaeaAaah_Aahkercmoan]

​@@z33r0now3 beaching around as model

[@bababambi2301]

More than 3 years in Korea and no one has ever asked me if they could touch my hair or my nose, idk if I am lucky or if people just goes to very odd places 🤨

[@turinoik9477]

Even though I have lived in Korea for a long time, I always feel that I am treated as a foreigner, regardless of whether Asians immigrate to Europe or the United States or study abroad. I mean, you're not the only one. Asians are told to return to your country even though they were born in the United States.

[@j.ppauline]

In my short 6 months on vacation there, i didn’t feel like a “foreigner”. If people stared I was unaware. Just bowed and said hello. I’m a chubby black girl from America, I was respected and spoken to normally, had no issues. I know that my situation would be totally different if I was working there, but I think that people just go to odd places, and that they always LOOK for reasons to validate what other people have said about people staring. You wouldn’t know people were staring unless you were staring at them. Because I get stared at in Atlanta. Im more likely to get treated like shit worse in America

[@bababambi2301]

I think it is logical that you always feel like a foreigner, you are in a country that is ethnically 95% Korean, it is not a multicultural country. Knowing the language and your circle of friends, does a lot. Tbh I do feel like a foreigner but not in a bad way, I feel very accepted and it doesn't affect my life.

[@martafiord]

Your comment remind me of women that say “I have never been sexually harassed, are you sure you didn’t provoke it yourself?!”, although there is not a woman that hasn’t experience countless times in her life harassment (the least I can think of is catcalling).

[@bababambi2301]

@Mar de Fiord I would NEVER justify sexual aggression. I find it just funny that I have never met a foreigner in real life with such experiences, and it is always the girlies on youtube mentioning it as if it's the most common thing in the world when it is not.

[@jongjinkim7734]

After living 3 years in Korea, someone can understand Korean society? Even fluent Korean??? She's a genius or God level human! wow

[@ryhk3293]

Oh, please. You think Korean culture is so special that a foreigner cannot learn the basics of Korean society in three years? It's not that fucking complicated. Most of these things Koreans think are uniquely and universally Korean are a product of a limited Korean cultural horizon. They're not unique and they're not universal. Half these things, the Japanese think the same about themselves. Maybe she comes across as a little arrogant, but what she's saying, that she is fluent enough in language and society to be able to participate in society, is probably fair. Most Korean young adults don't really understand Korean society until university, which is the first opportunity that they have to being actually participating in society at a semi-adult level. Before then, what can a Korean high school student be said to understand about Korean society?

[@1Skorpia]

Research on youtube.

[@leighrogers1383]

@@1Skorpia youtube is no substitute for real experience.

[@JoeyLevenson]

She’s a little too confident…

[@seongseokang7125]

Someone commented this in Korean and I wanted to share in English so more people can read When koreans go to other countries we don't expect people to speak korean to us. It should be that people who visit other countries study their languages and always try using them. Even though some foreigners don't speak Korean to us when they visit Korea, we are mostly nice about it trying to use English or sometimes even body language to them. I don't think people visiting Korea should ask too much coming to Korea. If you come to Korea because you want to, you need to follow and respect the rules, ways of living, and cultures. We don't just discriminate you or accept as a member of our society for no reason. It's actually you who refuse to live as a korean here because you're a foreigner and you want to live the way you have always lived. You want to get all the benefits from living in Korea but you don't want to accept the cultures and rules you don't like. When we go somewhere else we appreciate extra if somebody speaks Korean to us, we never take that for granted. We always try to show them we respect and want to learn their cultures and they accept us over time. The tolerance of discrimination of people who have never been discriminated is different from the one of people who have been discriminated. The discrimation that korean people experience is way worse than the one foreigners experience when they visit Korea. There's no country where there's no discrimination. It's wrong to discriminate. But if you can't tell the difference the curiosity and violent discrimination, you should just live in your country where you have never been discriminated.

[@willians4643]

are you korean? what a horrible personality .In Mexico or Latin America we love foreigners and we treat them as if they were part of our family.

[@suryasantoso7677]

I was having a similar experience when I was in China, hard to find a job for foreigners especially if the company doesn't wanna deal with paper works, etc. also afraid that I cannot communicate well with the rest of the team members. Also the same as well about the club, there are some clubs that are dedicated only to locals.

[@김태형-y2k]

I am Korean and have lived there for 54 years. In the past, when Korea was poor, incidents of foreigners coming into clubs and casually sexually harassing and assaulting women were often on the news. So, in the past, there were many clubs that blocked foreigners from entering. But now things are getting better.

[@trff5746]

aka racist

[@trekpac2]

I have found Korea to be a wonderful country and people in many ways. But it could put some special effort to integrate foreigners into its society. Let’s go on that one and help Korea succeed! And for foreigners, learn Korean. It is a lovely language.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3

[@user-uskxnfiw729]

Totally agreed - from Korean living abroad. They need foreign people to work for the government to implement good policies. They are losing so many opportunities. The special advantage Korea could have is becoming a melting pot to blend many cultures and make it better. They need a ton more foreign folks at workplace to improve the cultures.

[@ЮлияЦой-л4й]

​@@user-uskxnfiw729, Корее не нужны высоквалифицированные специалисты, а нужны чернорабочие. Они для этого иностранным корейцам и дают визу ф4,чтобы те приезжали и работали,как чернорабочие. Им ваши дипломы не нужны. Поэтому они и не развивают этот сегмент. Им нужны рабочие на те места,на которые хангуки не хотят идти.

[@airgaborpara3824]

The girl from Ukraine, wow, so smart , intelligent, very nice . Korea should promote these people who willing to be part of the community. Help them with 100 percent because deserve it. Korean government and society have no idea how useful these foreign people. To learn Korean language is a big commitment. Other things, if a korean person comes to my country (Hungary) Will get a lot of support from the locals and gov. If truly wants integrate tó society, especialy knowing our language. We Keep Korea alive buying Kia, Hyundai etc. So foreigners do a lot of help, they deserve the same approach. I am a Davinci korean paraglider dealer. I am going to visit also one day, for travelling, experiencing the rich and modern, old korean culture.

[@user-uskxnfiw729]

I am Korean living in US and agree 100%. They should learn from how other countries offer the opportunity to foreign people and use them for their own good as well. With declining populations, Korea needs foreign people even more. I can tell some of them are more Koreans and love Korea more than many Koreans.

[@NoopNoop_2D]

인터뷰 내용들을 보면 '한국에서 살아서'라기 보단.... '타국에서 외국인으로서 살아서'같은데 사람들이 부디 한국에서 삶만 그렇다고 오해하지 말았으면 좋겠네요.

[@우리집으로-o7z]

그건아니죠 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 외국이여도 서양인이 많은 영어권나라면 의사소통도 통하고 외모도 똑같으니 차별도 없겠죠.

[@NoopNoop_2D]

@@우리집으로-o7z 50프로는 동의하는게 같은 영어가 모국어인 나라끼리는 그럴 수 있겠지만 현지 문화,언어 잘 모르는 외국인이면 같은 백인이어도 결국 외국인이라는 벽이 있는건 똑같습니다. 유색인종보단 덜할수도 있겠네요.

[@andrewr.7223]

It would be different if it were China or Japan instead of Korea?🤔 I don't think so...

[@marting3207]

The parts of many interviewers mention that its not easy to be accepted in a society also happens to the Koreans too. I've seen so many Koreans born in the USA or European countries saying that sometimes they don't feel accepted in the society even with citizenship and perfect language skill like a native speaker cuz they have korean faces.

[@maybritt6457]

Sometimes? I grew up in the US and I'm judged by what Koreans do abroad which doesn't reflect my life at all. I'm constantly seen as a foreigner and the popularity of Korean culture has made that worse, not to mention, now people will openly tell me they 'wished' I was foreign. Have you heard stories about Korean adoptees? Their narrative is all about not being accepted despite being completely westernized.

[@ryhk3293]

@@maybritt6457 I grew up and lived all over the US, Europe, Japan and Korea. Your experience as an Asian-American will be drastically different depending on where you are in the US. I'm 45 now and there are parts of the US that I have told other Asian Americans that if they have a choice and so choose to move their families there to further their careers, it is borderline child abuse and that every bullshit insult, microaggression and exclusion that their child eats and never tells them but becomes a permanent scar on their psyche is on them. The older I get, the more I realize that I was never really a part of the fabric of society in the southern US, that I as much as I thought my father's career of service in the US Army bought me entry into being a validated American that couldn't be excluded, I wasn't included, either. I remember a little over ten years ago, when I was an active duty officer in the US Army, making a road trip from Dallas to Austin with my cousin, an active duty Marine. Pulled off I-35 to get some breakfast at a diner. Left about maybe half hour or forty minute later, still hungry. It was evident that we weren't going to get served. Plenty of people who came in after us were getting waited on, just not us. I was incognito and don't like to advertise. (I'm an officer and, you know, got some class ;) My cousin OTOH, jarhead being a jarhead, was actually wearing a Marine shirt. Did it matter that we were serving members of the military in a part of the country that venerates its servicemembers IN A TIME OF WAR? Nope. OTOH, I genuinely feel comfortable here in Seattle. Asians have been here and in great number for a long time. There are Asian majority neighborhoods and there are elementary and middle schools named after Asian people. My USPS letter carrier is an Asian guy. There are Asian homeless people and Asian drug dealers and Asian cops. In the seven years I've lived here, I have never been asked, "Where are you from?" Actually, that's not true. Once, but that was a black guy who just moved here from Atlanta, so that doesn't count.

[@nothinglastsforever0000]

First of all, there are many people in South Korea hating on Koreans who were born abroad (especially in developed countries), thinking they’ve dodged the mandatory military service deliberately if you’re a man. And if you’re a woman, they’re just really jealous of you (Koreans compare themselves with the others A LOT). So I was bullied at work in South Korea just for that reason. They even have a derogatory name for foreign-born Koreans called ‘검머외 (dark haired foreigner)’. It’s a tragically competitive society so that contributes even more.

[@pinkiebeee2045]

@@ryhk3293 100% agree with you, I am not Korean, but I am of Indian descent, and I can't tell you the amount of countless ignorant questions I get asked about my race, my culture, etc just because I wasn't raised in a diverse neighborhood. I truly believe that your experience will be different based on what location you live in the US.

[@jaewoo6363]

I had an experience to live in Germany and America. But, first, getting a job in South Korea is also difficult for Korean. Even Korean person who speaks English fluent, it's really hard for Korea to get a job. And Age is also really important for getting a job in Korea. I don't understand what is the age difference between 29 and 30 for getting a job. Age is also one important factor.

[@Agent-ie3uv]

What is age limit in korea? So 30 is unhireable there?? 💀

[@1Skorpia]

In my opinion they are obsessed with looks and age. 30 is considered "old" . Regarding looks- I heard they discriminate and won't get into trouble for it by law. So they will pick an attractive person over more qualified average /looks person. This age thing regarding jobs is a first but I'm not surprised. That's why South korea 1 capital for plastic surgery and skin care. It literally means your job for some.

[@1Skorpia]

@Agent47 it's seen as "getting too old" looks are very important over there. Versus America where inclusivity , body acceptance and discrimination laws are there to protect you.

[@user-hx2yb1bw9h]

I wouldn't say that speaking English has no relation to getting a well-paid job but that doesn't directly affect it.

[@user-hx2yb1bw9h]

And most importantly if u are incapable of speaking Korean fluent enough to come across what your boss is trying to tell you or superior communication skills it would be horribly hard for you to get a job in South k, but don't make any complaints about this.

[@토리씨]

한국이 살기 좋다고 왔지?? 한국 사람도 살기 너무 치열해서 힘든데 너네도 겪어봐야지 현실을..... 한국 선진국이다 만만히 보지 마라 한국인보다 더 월등히 뛰어난 게 있거나 너만의 기술이 없이 그냥 싸구려 아시아라 생각하고 만만하게 온 거면 버티기 힘든 건 당연한 거지 힘드니 단점만 더 보일테고 노력하지 않고 이해하지 않고 다른 나라에서 편히 살 수 있다 생각했냐 인프라 누리고 편하게 살 생각으로 온 거면 너네 나라서 돈 많이 벌어 오면 된다

[@ivanlee1445]

백인들이 한국인들이 자기네들 막 챙겨주고 숭배해주니까 나같아도 한국에 오고 싶을듯.... 중국은 거지같고 일본은 빡세고 그 셋중에서 만만한 한국으로 .... 좀 생긴 백인이면 온갖 프로그램에서 부르고 돈도주고 한국사람들이 숭배해주니까. 한국인들이 신기한게 외부인한텐 관대하고 내부인은 노예처럼 다루는 민족이라ㅋㅋ 다른 나라들한테 먹힌게 이해가 됨. 강한 외국나라가 들어오면 바로 항복해서 붙는 민족이라 ㅋㅋ

[@kfx3907]

👍👍👍👍

[@anneyong368]

I live in the countryside here in Mokpo Korea. I would rate it as 9. I live here for 5 years now. Im from the Philippines. I love it here.

[@user-dv6im6tq1y]

god bless you

[@pastorpaula6439]

Very nice 💕💕💕

[@matrices3987]

Impossible

[@joshieeats376]

Damn as a Korean American, that girls Korean accent is so good. 3 years to master a language and mimic the accent is NOT an easy task.

[@lily7001]

The reasons why some Korean clubs do not allow foreigners are as follows. 1. American soldier in Korea used violence or committed s.e.x crimes, but they could not be dealt with under Korean law. (Search the 'Itaewon m.u.r.d.e.r case 1997') 2. And some Chinese and foreign tourists ignored Korean public rules and manners. As a result, there were some negative images of foreigners, especially American soldier, Chinese 3. Some foreigners acted thinking they were special beings. especially Some foreign men, in particular, acted as privileged as English-speaking foreigners. For example smoked in a non-smoking area. causing problems by teasing female guests, and swearing or using violence against employees who restrained them. 4. Basically, many korean clubs have rules. There are rules for dress, age restrictions, and even appearance. Even Koreans can't enter this kind of club 5. As the number of foreigners in Korea increases, foreigners often ignore Korean manners and rules. So some clubs think negatively about foreigners. On the contrary, there are some clubs where only foreigners can enter, and Koreans cannot enter.

[@shelterlovely]

That is discrimination.end of story. Stfu

[@shelterlovely]

What if that happens in a country like America? It will be called Asian hate and laws will be passed not to discriminate against foreigner. I hate when y'all try to be disingenuous

[@lily7001]

@@shelterlovely Honestly? To be honest, even if discrimination occurs in Asia, it is a matter of image. And most of that image is based on capitalism. In Asia, black and white people are rarely assaulted or ridiculed. On the other hand, what about Asians in the West? Anti-discrimination law? Wouldn't it be the West that's rotten enough to need such a law? In France, you can't even buy a house because your family name is Arab, right? In Korea, whoever you are can sign the contract as soon as you have money. Club? It's not just Korea? Japan, China, the United States, and Europe also have their own rules. In general, discrimination in Asia is a matter of capitalism, while discrimination in the West is more like violence. What's worse? Well..

[@Kimmy234L]

@@lily7001 hmm 🤔.....all these youtube video state the opposite. Black people are definitely racially abused...and white foreigners are having problems with employment issues too. KPop, still has it racial stereotypes about black people...all the old racial myths/lies/stereotypes But I do agree with you about one thing.....ALL Racial Abuse is is born from Capitalism.....you can't have Power unless you spread lies to create Divides. Colonialism Slave Trades Gentrification etc etc .....ALL to FEED Capitalism South Korea Police Force turning a blind eye to Unexplained Fatalities.... How about Supposedly Suicides, which Sth Korea has one the highest number of Suicide Cases in the World, are they all suicides...I don't think so.... Children being Abused by strangers, as well as their parents/family, which I have only recently discovered that Child Abuse Reports are still encouraged to be dealt with by the families, and any child lucky enough to get away and placed into an Orphanage is ridiculed for the rest of their lives.....with no support system after they become of age to leave the Orphanage. The Pecking Order....System in Sth Korea is extremely staunch and honoured....that has no leave way for the "average person"

[@Wananga4]

You just gave a list of BULLSHIT. It doesn't matter what goes on in clubs. If you treat people differently based off nationality or ethnicity or ANY difference, your creating or at the very least contributing to a culture of discrimination - and probably racism. What happened in the past is what you should be learning from, not addressing the actual problem by segregating people won't fix shit. It's a bandaid for what probably needs surgery.

[@marthainsalaco9266]

I really love watching your videos JIN ❤I watched one awhile back,When you were asking people ‘ if they would marry a Foreigner’ Love hearing their responses🤙

[@Songgamentary]

Sometimes I feel sad when I see a video like this. Why? Why don't they think of their country first? I have been living in a foreign country for 23 years, but why don't I know that living abroad is very difficult, that is, all countries including the former Soviet Union are having a hard time too? I am very offended by what that Ukrainian woman said. Don't you know that your country doesn't even give foreigners a chance? I admit that apartment prices in Korea are very expensive and difficult, but I can't agree with what that Ukrainian woman said! If you live in Korea, all you have to do is keep the law and order of Korea, and you just have to live while keeping the administration! Without knowing that their own countries are difficult for foreigners, why does everything in Korea have to change? It's good to look back at your own country first before giving that country's score. This is reciprocity.

[@지유나]

`한국에 살려면 한국어를 배워야하고 많이 배운만큼 기회는 열려있다` 는 충고는 정말 맞는말입니다 영어만 쓰는 사람과 한국어를 조금이라도 할줄아는 사람에 대한 대우 차이는 엄청납니다 한국어를 조금이라도 하려고 노력하는 자에겐 호의적이고 무엇이라도 알려주려고 하지만, 영어만 쓰는 외국인에게는 별로 관심을 두지않습니다

[@nikolapenava29]

I don't know why people have problem with that, what you said is very true! In my country I see a very small number of people that are not from there speaking my native language but when they do is a completely different approach. Yes here we all know english but most of the time we will help you get around and thats it

[@지유나]

@@nikolapenava29 WE ARE generous to those who have the least courtesy

[@jlj2984]

I love honest interviews. If you want to travel or live in another country you should research and not have unrealistic expectations. Take the best a country offers, but don't close your eyes to the negatives. I wish the best to all the foreigners living in SK but in return, I hope SK citizens are more open and learn from their presence.

[@gamenmetbritt3491]

My dream is to visite korea🇳🇱❤🇰🇷

[@nightparalysiscatdemon]

I've lived in korea before for almost two years and has been coming back and forth for almost 5 years now, I like the environment especially the landscapes of the city but I really like the most in there is the convenience & innovation of almost everything, it's just the people's mentality & treatment to foreigners that I don't likenat some times, especially since I am southeast asian, I have many experiences of discrimination, xenophobia & colorism, their treatment towards Western foreigners & Sea are just so different, it felt so unfair sometimes but nonetheless a lot of Korean people are really kind & friendly, the younger generations of Koreans especially are more open minded and accepting.

[@matrices3987]

Don't go to places where people treat you like dirt. Grow some self respect.

[@nightparalysiscatdemon]

@@matrices3987 I respect myself, it's the way people treat others that is uncertain, I cannot just stop going to places because of people, every countries has a lot of things to offer and has all different treatments to foreigners, it's not only in Korea where I can experience this, I come to Korea to visit locations & work it's not easy to just don't go.

[@moduns]

@@nightparalysiscatdemon 모든 나라가 동일합니다. 한국인도 마찬가지임. 한국인도 외국에 나가면 차별 많이 받습니다. 그러나 요즘은 한국인에 대한 이미지가 개선되었습니다. 그래서 국가가 잘살아야 합니다. 국가가 잘살게 되면 해외 나가면 차별이 적어 집니다. 그래서 한국인들이 악착같이 잘살려고 노력합니다.

[@longmarch2668]

@@modunsdenial

[@user-oz7xl9ye3d]

차별을 받으셨음에도 불구하고 한국을 좋게 말해주심에 감사하고 또 미안한 마음도 함께 듭니다 급성장으로 인해 인식 부분에서 아직 성숙하지 못한 것도 사실이고 앞으로 많이 고쳐나가야 할 부분이라 생각합니다 그리고 앞으로도 한국에서 좋은 시간 되시길 바랍니다

[@kimckawa]

Obviously if someone wants to live/work in Korea like any other country, one should learn the language. I think local Koreans need to be more aware nobody wants to be called "foreigner" in a country where they live, work, study. Alot of people would feel threatened by such label esp. if you're coming from the States/Europe.

[@oliviaspring9690]

Not defending the behavior but it is important to remember that Korea is 95% ethnic Korean. The influx in foreigners is fairly recent. The US despite being far more diverse is often just as exclusionist to those who are not White Americans or Western European.

[@wdvnge]

Well its not like you magically turn into an korean person if you work and live there?

[@Agent-ie3uv]

@@oliviaspring9690 it is important thing to remember, koreans ok with foreigners but be whyt3

[@nathancasey7712]

@@oliviaspring9690 Not really.

[@j.ppauline]

Koreans call people foreigners even when they’re the ones abroad. I wouldn’t hold out for them to change anytime soon

[@millicentevans8705]

Living nowadays is very expensive all over the world. It is very expensive in my country of birth. But i think a holiday in Korean would be a good experience About three weeks I wonder? ❤

[@dsgcloud6092]

Wow, an Italian complaining about racism in Korea! Unbelievable! Lol

[@helentsokana]

Such an insightful video!

[@ajohnson6904]

Korean citizens are having a hard time getting hired in Korea -- so WHYYYY would the companies even consider hiring a foreigner!!???😒😖 Think about it!!! Korea is an extremely hyper competitive society. It is already hard for Korean citizens. So, as a foreigner, don’t expect to be less hard for you.

[@퐁퐁-v2j]

Korea is a country without resources. That's why people are a country that has no choice but to be a resource.

[@Star-wh9lc]

HaHaHaHaHa Ha they protect Their Society

[@sittingaloneinvip]

great interview! ❤

[@Angelika5378]

they say it so easily oh come to korea as an exchange student or international student. what they don't say is how expensive that is. I would love to go study in korea but how? I'm not rich and neither are my parents

[@saradeer8620]

Have you considered scholarships? There are many colleges that offer them. Some offer them based on your Korean language profiency, so if you learn Korean you could apply and receive a scholarship.

[@Angelika5378]

@@saradeer8620 i looked for some. But most want you to have great grades and be socially or politically active. Or there is a cut off about how much time can be between you bachelor's and the start of the masters. And I'm over that time

[@leckerbambi1019]

in Germany the goverment is paying your entire exchange year :)

[@saradeer8620]

@@Angelika5378 That's too bad. I hope you find what you need.

[@Angelika5378]

@@leckerbambi1019 no it doesn't. There are scholarships you can apply for but I don't qualify. And if you go through a partner university only the tuition fee is not needed to pay

[@namedmaster1842]

오...질문도 좋고 답변도 좋고. 여러 촬영에서 선별한거겠지만 컨텐츠 보는데 시간이 잘 가네요.

[@JinsStreetInterview]

재밌게 봐주셔서 감사합니다~

[@meghanammeghanam3740]

Thank you so much 💗 for this video always made video like this😍💜

[@kingyour3136]

인종 차별 하는건 아니지만 한국은 원래 민족 국가로 세워졌고 국가 건국 이념도 민족 국가라 외국인에 대한 인식은 바꾸기 힘들어. 하지만 세대가 지날수록 혼혈이 늘어나고 있어서 어느정도 시간이 있으면 외국인들이 자기 나라처럼 살수 있는 환경이 조성되겠지. 그전에는 힘들어.

[@ororo1002]

너의 의견이 한국인들 전체의 의견인양 쓰지는마라 친구없는 외톨이로 보여 너

[@kingyour3136]

@@ororo1002 그럼 넌 이자스민이 우리나라 사람이라고 생각하냐? 남의 의견을 비방할때는 뭔가에 대한 반대의견을 내고 설명을 해야지. 넌 의견을 비방 하는게 아니라 사람을 비방하네. 넌 시레기 새기로 보이는데. 내가 보기에는 쓸데 없이 이런데 돌아다니면서 사람이나 비방하고 넌 히키모토리지? 불쌍하게.

[@ammaraaak8348]

Wow her amazing English and Korean, super skilled

[@sayyes7535]

여기 왜 화가 나있는 한국 댓글들이 많나? 칭찬만 해줘야하나? 조금이라도 별로라고 하면 왜 화가 나요 도대체? 저 사람들의 의견을 말하는 건데 그렇게 말하면 안된다는 것처럼 그래요 왜? 말하는 것보면 유치해죽겠어. "너 나 싫다고? 응 나도 너 싫어 흥!" 좀 의견을 그냥 그렇구나 받아들일 수 없나? 외국 욕은 엄청 해대며 한국 단점 말하면 왜 절대 그러면 안되는 것처럼 생각하나? 외국 나가면 너네 그 나라 단점 없어? 그 단점을 말 안하고 살아? 참 초딩같은 사람들 같으니.. 그러니 거짓 국뽕채널이 유행하지. 듣고 싶은 것만 들으세요 그럼

[@tekilogi3653]

Jin, you're awesome! I'm curious... can you do a video of what the Korean people thinks about the Cov1d-19 situation, mask, and vaccine. Thanks!

[@charlespark9648]

한국에 사는 외국인들 생각을 이렇게 들어볼 수 있었네요. 잘 봤습니다.

[@starwarborbala2421]

I think generally even though people of today travel still we tend to treat eachother as so called foreigner's. This is worldwide the same. If you want to intergrade with the locals, anywhere, you need to know their language to understand them.

[@1Skorpia]

Language and culture. The USA is very vulger compared to Korea. It's embarressing. They treat each other with respect and always raised to think of other people versus usa is raised in a " me me me" vibe.

[@Pokephosgene]

That girl doesn't even sound like she's a foreigner, when speaking Korean. Okay, she's fully immersed in the country. But she would be classified as a C2 level speaker if Korean was an EU language. I've been learning Korean for 4 years, but that's through classes once per week, in a country far away. I can grasp grammar well (always been a strong point of mine), but to get fluency in speaking...I'd need to go to Korea.

[@extremelucky1]

Would love to see you collab with Takashi from Japan. You guys are so similar.

[@hiraqadir3860]

Hi jin iam waiting for your video I just loved your videos asking questions in such a humble way lots of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@jas-cl5kr]

That was a good interview. I just happened to click on this and not expcting much but i really find it interested! And since i liked it i subscribed! Hope you do well❤

[@Drakelett]

It always surprises me how those in the US name the state/city/county they're from, not the country. Ukraine, Italy, France... And Miami. Is it arrogance?

[@1Skorpia]

Because that's how they "talk" . Big cities are seen as good small towns and states will get you a " WHERE?" question.

[@BestFavorite]

Good questions and nice presentation!

[@jongjinkim7734]

Weird! One lives in a foreign country and can't speak the country's language and complains he/she is not accepted in that society. Which country takes that's kind of person you're OK??? Arrogant or ignorant.

[@chadiniakushlaramanayake2290]

Dude..your idea is true only to a certain extent.. This perspective is correct when it comes to the countries with only one main language. But for multilingual countries the case is different. You have options.

[@sarahy572]

You're arrogant as well

[@Agent-ie3uv]

@@chadiniakushlaramanayake2290 so what she's saying is koreans are the one who needs to adjust on their OWN country or the foreigners? 🤧🤔🤔🤔🤧

[@jaypseven993]

I can only live maybe less than a year in SK. It's a bit overrated for me

[@millicentevans8705]

9 out of 10 that sounds really good I like the look of the country and I think it is a beautiful place. Like their truth

[@vivionnt]

omg. first time seeing ur video! looove this video content. i miss korea 😢

[@mcmlxii4419]

The girl who said people want to touch her hair and her nose should be angry. That is rude and appalling and it sounds like something little children would do. I can't believe adults are treating her like she is an oddity, when she is NOT. She is just a regular person like they are.

[@kalleb92]

Any chance you got the social media for the French photographer? Would love to know more about his experience as a photographer in South Korea.

[@michaelraymond9200]

thank you so much for making this video!

[@ziggyvonmars]

I would suggest at the very least learning Hangeul. To read and write. If you plan on staying for longer than a short holiday.

[@Eyl279]

I am Korean American, and I too feel like I will never be fully accepted.

[@claudia9.]

@@gecko499 why LA?

[@ryhk3293]

Really, depends on your Korean fluency.

[@pakbtsarmy4241]

(Mashallah) so nice👍keep going Jin I like your videos🙂 and I really hope your channel got more success in future 😊 (inshallah)(Ameen)🤲💜💜💜

[@millicentevans8705]

I would like to eat Korean foods like their side dishes. I like nice food and I like drinking wine just socially. I don’t speak Korean my first language is English. I don’t know if I could learn Korean but I would like to learn it if possible. 🦋

[@lucias3352]

You can easily prepare Korean side dishes. That's what I do. But they really need another refrigerator.

[@millicentevans8705]

@@lucias3352 Hi thank you for your comment how nice of you. Have a lovely day. 💖

[@anakindonissa]

If your try to live in another country. For whatever reasons. Most important thing is learn the local language, learn the local culture and community. Learn the local basic habit. Learn the local legal system. And knowing what your rights are. Dont be stupid and just move to another country . And thinking people will accept you immediately. Not all countries are like that. What i find annoying that immigrants will move randomly and stay as long as possible, but does not want to intigrate into local society by knowing atleast the basics things. Because they are lazy.

[@pastorpaula6439]

Perfectly said 💖🥰

[@1Skorpia]

Agree! I said the same thing.

[@xoxopyt]

tysm for always an eye-opening video!! i like ur videos so much

[@vini.chejara]

Wow thanks you for sharing ths awesome vdo n it's helpful 😁😊😊

[@matrices3987]

Korean life for foreigners is the same as it is in other countries. For example it's common in France for French children to point at foreigners and laugh, "haha, he's a foreigner". In Vietnam it's common for shopkeepers to scowl at foreigner customers and not say hello or thank you. In Russia people say things like, "look at that poor foreigner they probably have no money, hehehehe" when they pass by a foreigner and assume she can't speak Russian. In Serbia it's common to spit near the foreigner intentionally to show their appreciation for the foreigner's presence. Yes, Korea is just like other countries.

[@hannahtaylor2242]

French children don't do that. I don't know where you've been but I never saw this in France since it is very multicultural

[@matrices3987]

@@hannahtaylor2242 Sarcasm

[@chubbatheBOSS]

Actually this is a good point. Foreigners and immigrants struggle no matter where they go because the “natives” in that land feel threatened and possessive of their place and culture as if they invented it. It’s all ego, and ego being threatened. Just see it as that- immature/childish ego responses to a new person coming in. Siblings do the same when a new baby sibling is born- there is a sense of jealousy and competition (ego)

[@suvithak6166]

Jin vedios always speaks true only...Jin your amazing, adorable,......etc..

[@JinsStreetInterview]

That's so sweet! Thank you :)

[@brendaharvey8270]

What about living in other places not just soeul

[@keeplookingup911]

We♥️U. The only reason why i like Korea is because our heavenly mother, Mother Jerusalem is in South Korea. Animo.

[@thatcutedish947]

Super interesting information!

[@pastorpaula6439]

Very nice 💕💕

[@laurentpecriaux1345]

The american girl is trollin ??? Imagine going in the US and you only speak French or Korean... You really think people in Texas or Miami will connect with you ? 😂😂😂

[@enaroha7912]

Ahhh so good. Hoping you can interview some Filipinos there.😊

[@evaneria1000]

Thank’s jin l like your vídeos!

[@hafsazain1122]

I already missed a video on beauty standards . It's and important topic to discuss. After this ,I will have to click that video. Glad that people viewed it in greater number. 🇵🇰♥️🇰🇷

[@JoeFay_Tech]

what about won value? why is it so low? how people are able to live like this? can anyone give more info about living costs there Jobs and salaries and living costs?

[@shhhimnothere.2878]

2:53 I say this with the utmost respect, and with no intent on being mean, but realistically, if you're moving to a place for a long period of time, at least learn the language and make it easy for the locals to approach you. The amount of American people that go to Mexico (my home country) expecting for the locals to speak English just because they're neighboring countries is ridiculous when you take into consideration that not even the tourist spots in the US cater to spanish speakers. What could possibly make people think that a society on the opposite side of the world SHOULD accept and understand English speakers? At some point we also have to make adjustments.

[@SureBing06]

True, IT jobs are in demand, i know a guy from uzbekistan earning like $5,000 monthly and works most of the time from home crazy

[@KC-zi4qb]

Discrimination in korea? Gtfo. Its the least compared to Europe and the US

[@Star-wh9lc]

You mean Chocolate Racist African Arab more more more

[@cherrywang1618]

Thank you for the interesting Video!!!!!!

[@JinsStreetInterview]

Thank you for watching!

[@cawrtnei]

Interesting video! Subscribed :)

[@pastorpaula6439]

Very nice 💕💕

[@rachelkarengreen99]

"If you can't speak the language it can be hard to connect" LOL NO SHIT

[@akojiodinaka5042]

As a vet working in the Middle East, I’ve met a couple of Korean clients, I have seen a lot of Korean drama that made me to want visit Korea Watching these videos, I’m scared of visiting anytime soon, cos I will get anxious when people stare at me for long and being singled out for being different

[@slue9329]

Asians get started at in every country. So please spare me.

[@Knowledge_seeker87]

Don't you know that, not to judge a society or country by its entertainment industry. They are just external covers

[@leckerbambi1019]

dude don't travel to a country because of kpop or kdrama.. comon man grow up

[@Agent-ie3uv]

What are you midde eastern in korea or korean in middleearst? 🤧🤤

[@Asia-gy6re]

I’ve lived in Korea for 6 months and it’s not as bad as you might think especially if you go there just to travel. You might get a couple of old people staring at you but that’s pretty much it. Ofc the people in the video have spent a lot of time there (especially during covid when there were basically no foreigners so it was even worse than normal) so they might have had more than a few but it’s not that bad lol.

[@connorblasing3969]

Living in korea 7 years 8.5 outta 10. People love to complain.

[@marieadriansen2925]

The opinion of the French guy seems to me to be fair and interesting! He looks very nice as well

[@boomyitv]

여행 올거면 영어 만 해도 되는데 살거면 한국어 해야죠

[@yasinnabi]

Everyday is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we've got 24 hours each. --Christopher Rice

[@ike3263]

For me, it's food and people (number 1), then safety, transportation etc. Once I leave Korea, I kinda get hungry immediately. 😅😂