Inside Korea's Largest Illegal Slum, Guryong Village 🇰🇷

🌎 GANGNAM, SEOUL: Guryong village is an illegal shanty town built in 1988, located in the Gangnam district. In 1988, South Korea held the summer olympics, but it was also the year the government set out to eliminate past vestiges of authoritarian rule and make the government more democratic. Freedom of the press was expanded, university autonomy recognised, and restrictions on overseas travels were lifted. Before 1988, it was extremely hard for Koreans to obtain a passport!
1988 was a prosperous year, and a turning point for the country. However, it also displaced a lot of poor people from their homes. Koreans were evicted from houses in low-income areas that were demolished during the city's rapid development for the 1988 Olympic Games. They came to Guryong village as their last refuge.
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[@whereisdan]

YO! Want to see more of this side of South Korea? Go watch my LET'S GU playlist on my channel mush.

[@turismoknowledgewithrealey2648]

All of be cz british colonial done responsible its you fuckers what u have u own be cz we donet u another u r world poorest nude contry uncivilized xxx culture actually u doesn't have anything u are poor note economicaly poor are poor its rich 🎉🎉🎉

[@hdf982h98f]

I was born in Korea and lived here for 26 years but I've never heard of Guryong village. Today, huge fire burnt Guryong village and lots of people there were harmed and damaged. I got to know of the village by the news and searched it up on YT, then this video came up. Absolutely stunned by knowing such place existed. Thanks for letting us know the unknown side of Korea. Nice to see you try to communicate in Korean.

[@nomadland119]

Same here. Saw the news today and just realized there is such a place like this in Seoul.

[@nomadland119]

The accident might caused by human made. Guess there was someone did it on purpose.

[@dannnsss8034]

No one was harmed / killed... What are you talking about? No casualties.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching, you're right, not a lot of people know about this place. the land is sooo valuable. Did you see my other videos from Korea?? :)

[@whereisdan]

crazy isn't it!!

[@incyphe]

There are a lot of videos about this shanty town, but this might be the only video on youtube with English speaking folks talking to the villagers. You have a great knack for disarming people. Very insightful and it's a truly unique content. I hope this gets more views.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment, you're right! I don't know any foreigners that go there to speak to the locals and see what it's like to live there! I hope you enjoy all the other videos on my channel :)

[@Chriz132]

I love how you jump out in a situation like this and learn along the way even though you aren't fluent in Korean! Very cool and inspirational to a fellow learner!

[@whereisdan]

I try do that in all my videos! Have you seen my Korean series i'm currently uploading, called LET'S GU! ??

[@Chriz132]

@@whereisdan Nah I haven't but I might. I just saw you on my front page

[@somethingtothinkabout167]

Once on picnic in the countryside an old rice farmer took us to see his mud wall and floor hatched house. It was like going back in time by a 100 years. He was very proud of his tiny humble home.

[@whereisdan]

That's the kind of experiences you want to have when you travel!!

[@themrgumbatron]

Fascinating. Thanks for being respectful and sharing at the same time.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watchingm have you seen my LET'S GU series, where i xplore areas like this all around Seoul! :D

[@alexpeepeetch2678]

Another great video Dan i've got to say I really enjoy watching these New videos your doing a very awesome job Dan take care and i can't wait to see next week video. From:Alex of Sask, Canada.👍

[@whereisdan]

thanks Alex of Sask, Canada! I'm happy you're enjoying all my videos :)

[@lukehan451]

Man at 1st I was going skip this video but the longer I watched I'm truly taken back by how diligent & respectful u guys are. I find it very delightful that u guys learn our language & approach ppl so politely. U guys r truly awesome. Peace n bless brothers

[@whereisdan]

Thank you so much !!! please go watch my LET'S GU series, more videos from Korea! :D

[@marypoppins123]

Thank you for highlighting this.!!!!!

[@whereisdan]

You are most welcome, did you manage to watch my other videos from Korea? I know for certain you will enjoy them! :)

[@TetrathepirateM]

Fascinating. Thank you for taking the time to find and show a not-so-pretty side of a popular touristy big city, and trying to understand and support those unfortunate people that lived there at the time.

[@whereisdan]

you defo need to check out my other korean videos !!

[@lisacreed96]

Great video Dan! Such a fascinating place, I felt sadness for the people living there who have clearly faced so much hardship. Yet at the same time, respect for their resilience and how friendly and polite they were even to two foreign guys! I hope they stay safe and well ❤

[@whereisdan]

yes you're right, they are very resilient!! the old guy was so welcoming to us and have a nice conversation with us!

[@LiterarischeAktion]

yeah, fascinating poverty porn

[@leredditcommander8208]

​@@LiterarischeAktionI grew up poor, doesnt mean you grow up in pain, i was very happy, probably better than having to worry about money and business all the time.

[@bruceyung70]

Great video? Huh

[@sparky5860]

Another great video brother…….. Appreciate you sharing your adventures…….☮️

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for commenting on all my videos, i really appreciate it !!

[@davidvanmol5199]

Another great video buddy.

[@whereisdan]

thanks a lot!!!

[@SONHM7]

Guryong Village has many complicated stories. While there are people who didn't move to wait for redevelopment. Some people didn't go because they didn't have money.

[@whereisdan]

Do you this the korean government will help them?

[@SONHM7]

@@whereisdan umm.... It's going to have an impact. However, Korean officials come to their senses when something tremendous happens

[@noname-zz5tq]

@@whereisdan 한국정부가 도와준다고 대책을 마련했습니다. 청결히 살 아파트를 마련해주었죠. 하지만 거주민들은 더 큰 보상을 바라고 그곳에 살기를 유지하는 중입니다. 그래서 대부분의 한국사람들은 그들을 동정하기를 멈추었습니다. 이곳은 이미 유명합니다. 많은 사람들에게.

[@keithkang8819]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Being foreigners who speak Korean, you guys had advantages for special hospitalities. Most Korean visitors are not welcome here by the locals due to the complicated tentions among the government, residents, landowners, investors and developers. It's great to see inside the village no Koreans dare to go in. Muchas gracias!

[@squeegie]

I was born in Seoul and lived in Gangnam at a point in my life and never knew this part existed. Very cool.

[@whereisdan]

Yeah not many people know about this place! I recently did a follow up here in a recent episode from my Korean LET'S GU series! :D

[@rebecaivashkov]

Ótimo trabalho 👏🏻♥️ Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@whereisdan]

👏🏻♥️

[@Zelkamel1]

It is very sad to see the old generation who built Korea to live in such conditions

[@whereisdan]

You can see it in my recent series, called LET'S GU

[@user-cnksi223]

The land price in Guryong Village in the video is very expensive. It's not because the people who live there are all poor. The place will soon be redeveloped and residents of Guryong Village can have very expensive apartments. (For reference, Guryong Village is located in Gangnam, and apartments in Gangnam cost about $5000000.)

[@marting3207]

The best video showing the reality of Guryong village explaining how the village will change in the future. Your Korean sounds so good and kind mannered.

[@whereisdan]

Wow Martin, thanks for the compliment on my Korean but I by no means 'so good'. I have a lot more to learn and hopefully when I go back to Korea, my speaking skills are as good as my Spanish!! Have a good day :)

[@rudyfernandosototubac1202]

I am astonished by watching this amazing video about Koreans, I really ignored that this part of the world existed, but I can see that people really deal with surviving but in a great way, I mean taking advantage of thing then may have in hand, but I was a whole unexpected world that I saw, really thanks for showing this amazing way of living from nice and friendly Korean people, my congratulations for you both for bringing this reality to us

[@whereisdan]

Thanks a lot, hopefully you enjoy all my other videos as well. i try and show a different side to each country i visit!!

[@shivanshdhardubey124]

Slums and big cities are everywhere in this world just bcoz the government and media don't show you that doesn't mean it don't exist....

[@azharAD]

thanks for the video

[@whereisdan]

You're welcome. Have you seen my recent LET'S GU series? You will LOVE it!

[@sabbirahmed1472]

Hello Dan. Loved your video. It was very informative and you have a great personality.

[@whereisdan]

Wow! Thank you very much for the kind comment. i hope you enjoy the rest of the videos on my channel as well :)

[@18nomah]

I honestly didn’t think such a place existed in Seoul. This was eye opening. TY!

[@whereisdan]

You can see it in my recent series, called LET'S GU. There's lots more places like this :D

[@user-cnksi223]

The land price in Guryong Village in the video is very expensive. It's not because the people who live there are all poor. The place will soon be redeveloped and residents of Guryong Village can have very expensive apartments. (For reference, Guryong Village is located in Gangnam, and apartments in Gangnam cost about $5000000.)

[@18nomah]

@@user-cnksi223 Surely the developers will try to pay them the minimum. The government is incentivized to develop. I see lots of human rights lawyers needed.

[@user-cnksi223]

@@18nomah To be more precise, Guryong Village is home to real landowners and just illegal residents. In fact, illegal residents have been fortunate enough to be recognized as real landlords in the past(For the convenience of administrative work) So, when the government planned to redevelop the Guryong Village, it gave the illegal residents a condition that they would lease luxury apartments indefinitely. In short, they got the chance to live in a very nice house for free. But these squatters are asking the government to give them houses, not rental apartments. The house is worth about $5000000. This is much more than a lottery winning. It doesn't make sense to give it to everyone who lives there. Because of people's selfishness, that area is currently being delayed in development. You don't have to pity the people who live there.

[@Grahamcracker6366]

I really enjoyed this. I’ve lived in Korea for ten years and I’ve never heard of this place before. I do stay away from Seoul, though. It’s too busy for me.

[@whereisdan]

what area do you live in??

[@Grahamcracker6366]

@@whereisdan Songdo - about as new as you can get.

[@whereisdan]

@@Grahamcracker6366 i liked songdo when i visited!

[@MapperEdits]

@@whereisdan But South Korean Rn is Rich too compared to 1960’s-1970’s

[@catholicfemininity2126]

God bless the guy at 6:41 he seems like a cheerful good hearted guy. I hope the govt. gives him a good place to live once they tear down the slums. I'd hate the poor to be driven too far from the city. The city is where most poor and youngsters find work.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for your kind words! I think i will do a follow up video when i go back to Korea! Have you seen my other videos from Korea and around the world? :)

[@Unsub-Me-Now]

That red bean bar looks great! I just came back from Korea. Sooo exhausted. I have about 5 adventures that I recorded and need to edit. Cheers

[@whereisdan]

yeah it was truly delicious and surprisingly tasty! try it in your next video!!

[@cassandrahenry]

Looking forward to watching this

[@whereisdan]

Got a new upload coming today! Hopefully you enjoy watching it as well mate :)

[@brick11s]

Knocked it out of the park m8. Tastefully and respectfully done. Wild place. Thanks for showing us around before it gets knocked down!

[@whereisdan]

That's for the compliments, i appreciate it. I tried not to be too intrusive!

[@5canwalk]

Thank u for this narrated guided tour. I went to Guryong to take a look some months back. Quite heartbreaking.🎉❤ I hope the residents get some kind of reasonable replacement housing.

[@whereisdan]

I recently made an updated video for my new series, it will b uploaded in the coming weeks! thanks for watching. let's gu! :)

[@HKim-kp2bu]

1st time seeing your vlog. good video, impressive Korean !👍👍

[@whereisdan]

thanks! have you seen my LET'S GU series? I have lots more korean videos!! :D

[@Dayminz__i]

Hello, I am a broadcast writer of SBS, a Korean broadcasting station. I'm glad that Guryong Village in Korea was introduced on your channel. I'd like to ask you for an interview. How was Guryong Village when you went? I will send you the details by email. Can you tell me the mail? Thank you :) I am not good at English. I'm sorry.

[@whereisdan]

Hello, how are you? I would be happy for an interview, it would have to be on zoom as i am not in Korea at the moment. Email me @[e-mail].

[@AD-by5eg]

North Koreans are great people and they have greatest leaders. They are the real Koreans who never bend for anyone. While South Koreans are cheap and second hand USA puppets. They are pretending to be westernised. I wonder how South Korean soldiers with make-up and lipsticks gonna figjt the GREAT North Korean Army. look at hidden south Korean homeless people.

[@sassysockss225sass4]

I love the conversation with the older man! It was so sweet.

[@whereisdan]

good times

[@SistorCarrera]

great vid loved you talking in Korean to real ppl ty

[@whereisdan]

Cheers! If you enjoyed this then you'll definitely love the LET'S GU series on my channel!! :D

[@2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon]

The owner of the land is different. They built an unauthorized building on someone else's land and are occupying it, so few people actually live there. Because it is a huge bonanza when redeveloped, they want at least 5 million dollars of government compensation. The people in that address over there are not poor, but really rich😂😂😂

[@whereisdan]

have you seen my recent video i did there?

[@2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon]

@@whereisdan ok I'll check out😊

[@TheReMorseCode]

Your confidence in talking to people in Korean is making me wish I tried more while I was there. 영상 잘 보고 갑니다!

[@whereisdan]

Next time!!!1 Hopefully you've been inspired!! :D Have you seen my recent Korean series??

[@VariableEdits]

@@whereisdan You should work on pronunciation and your accent

[@sayurivkg]

Why there are some Koreans outraged by this video? This is the reality of their country, once they become global it's impossible to hide the ugly parts and only sell the image they want. It's not everything about K-pop and dazzling things, is good that people from abroad get to see the Real side of S Korea. And these guys haven't said anything bad about it or put it down. People were nice, friendly and educated despite their living conditions. 👏

[@whereisdan]

You are very correct!! i completely agree with you haha

[@hellomyfriend.108]

Through the sportsmanship of South Korea You know what kind of a nation Koreans are. South Korea is very concerned about what others think of their own nation.

[@whereisdan]

@@hellomyfriend.108 Korean people are very concerned about what other people think of them, it's a very self conscious society.

[@persapphone]

The way they talk about those people is ugly, too. Not all of them but some. Nothing will change in the country, especially for the elderly, if people have such contempt for poor people.

[@MajimaEnterprises]

I've watched videos by a guy who did some camping in South Korea. Everything looked so perfect. A little too perfect. Like, everything about their society seems to be highly curated and while watching that guy's videos, I was getting Truman Show vibes. In all honesty though, I'd take living over there over living here in England any day.

[@user-qs1mz3ef1i]

I'm korean but I haven't visit Guryong though I heard about there long long time ago. I know about Nangok in Seoul. It's slum too. I hope you visit there. Thanks for letting me know about Guryong.

[@whereisdan]

there's another one in Nowon-gu..have you seen my recent let's gu series?

[@Paulo37580]

Nice video.

[@whereisdan]

thanks mate, go watch the LET'S GU series on my channel!!

[@rachelyoung2363]

I am new to this channel. Dan how many languages can you speak? I’m on my second video loving it so far

[@whereisdan]

thank you so much!! watch my korean videos!! Spanish really good Korean has improved (new kore vids coming soon) a few words from a lot of languages as well

[@michaelhuang8394]

very good videos

[@whereisdan]

thanks a lot! i have lots more on my channel and on july 31st i'll be in a new country!!

[@rochelle4002]

Wow so interesting xx

[@whereisdan]

thanks xx

[@dianalee7312]

TOM!!!!! Great video, missed tom and his nice eyebrows

[@whereisdan]

Tom's eyebrows are fake .... just like him.

[@KUSHANDRA]

Thank you for being polite and respectful

[@whereisdan]

watch my let's gu series!

[@jbendezu]

Great video! What did the guy in the restaurant said? He seemed kinda upset, was it because you guys were with the camera?

[@whereisdan]

Because we are foreigners. Watch my first upload when i went to get a haircut and i got refused as soon as i walked in. It's very rare, but it's also because or covid. Without covid they would have been very warm and welcoming! :)

[@jbendezu]

@@whereisdan Thanks for the answer, I just got into this because TikTok showed up a video of this area and I wanted to know more so I’m gonna watch what else you’ve got… Greetings from Peru :)

[@whereisdan]

@@jbendezu Gracias amigo! En mi cannal tengo muchos videos en korea del sur y me gusta ir a los sitios extrano para hablar con la gente koreano!

[@rswg14]

He said they don't sell food there.

[@DreamDelight0]

Thank you as a Korean for the video about Korea. Today, a famous Korean news company mentioned the video while dealing with topics related to "Guryong Village visited by foreigners and the gap between the rich and the poor in Korea." So I came to this video myself. It was a great video, but I'm leaving a comment to tell you something wrong. 1. First of all, the location of this video is very safe to view as "slum." In fact, Korean security is very good everywhere, but especially here, it is a very good place. 2. It actually belongs to a place where house prices are very, very expensive. It's an area that's about to be redeveloped. It's making house prices several times more expensive than other provinces. (To another person who saw this comment) If you want to visit Seoul, I recommend you visit this place. You will be able to meet unique scenery and very kind residents.:D

[@whereisdan]

Can you send me a link to the Korean news company video please :) Thanks for your comment :)

[@2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon]

The owner of the land is different. They built an unauthorized building on someone else's land and are occupying it, so few people actually live there. Because it is a huge bonanza when redeveloped, they want at least 5 million dollars of government compensation. The people in that address over there are not poor, but really rich😂😂

[@Avantime]

@@2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon Only rich if they don't get kicked out by force. They're hoping the developers will think that paying them off will be cheaper than using hired muscle to forcibly evict them.

[@user-tf7ri6qh7p]

가난하고 형편이 어렵기는 하지만, 위험하지 않은 장소 같네요. 구룡마을.... 강남 한편의 다크 사이드. 용기를 내서 찾아간 빈민가.....좋은 영상 감사합니다.

[@whereisdan]

Yooo sorry for the late reply, this is the first time in 2 weeks i've had a stable internet connection! been travelling to make new videos! :)

[@user-io4mg4yl7s]

와 이런곳도 있구나ㄷㄷ 좋은영상감사합니다.

[@whereisdan]

ne

[@rajeshkhilari]

Your vlog inspired me to dare talk in broken Korean 🤣 I shall also attempt the same feat 😁

[@whereisdan]

I only speak in broken korean haha, people appreciate the trying, give it a go! you'll see that a lot in my upcoming videos :)

[@CD19755]

I've been thinking about getting back to Korea for a visit now that I'm out of the military. I loved it there

[@whereisdan]

watch my let's gu series!!

[@marksalinas5905]

I work in yeongdangpo so I can't wait for that episode.

[@whereisdan]

coming soon!!

[@dkdebest]

Bro the water in that man house is probably cleaner than english tea

[@whereisdan]

good one mate

[@GmodForDays]

incredible video. Nobody documents this side of Korea. Thanks for your work as always

[@whereisdan]

cheers lad! was such a unique experience to visit there!

[@happydrawing7309]

There are many videos about the town's history in Korea.

[@whereisdan]

@@happydrawing7309 not many foreigners have been there!

[@GmodForDays]

@@happydrawing7309 You are right I found some! Thank you!

[@nasrimarc7050]

The pauverty are everywhere but in south Korea it's incredible how good those people manage the difficult situation, their slums are more cleaner than many streets in Paris

[@whereisdan]

I went to a slum yesterday, it's going to be in my video on Sunday! :)

[@josephshulman6666]

Outstanding

[@whereisdan]

Thanks.

[@user-fb2me3th6z]

After the Korean War 70 years ago, the majority of Koreans lived like this. In preparation for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, residents of Dal-Dong-Ne were forcibly evicted here and there. Some of these people moved to Guryong-dong, and built unauthorized houses. In the 1990s, redevelopment plans for this area prohibited the construction of new houses and repairs, and Guryong-dong turned into Halem. After two decades of lengthy negotiations, most of the residents left with significant compensation. These are the free riders.

[@uniquemasterpieceone1]

English is too good. Great content. Wish you the best.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks!! have you seen my new korean series?

[@user-uw6db1vp6c]

저기는 산업화가 진행될 때 밀려난 사람들이 들어가서 살던 곳인데요. 땅의 원주인과 오래전에 들어와서 살고 있던 저 주민들과 마찰이 있는 곳입니다. 따라서 외부인이 들어와서 카메라로 찍는 것은 매우 싫어합니다. 인터넷에 소문만 나고 재개발해야 한다는 여론만 나오고 자기들에겐 좋을 게 없기 때문입니다. 불친절하다고 느끼셨다면 바로 그런 이유 때문에 카메라를 든 외부인을 경계해서 그런 것일 겁니다.

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching

[@Jondoesupreme]

Impressive u learn thier language well done..

[@whereisdan]

Thanks mate, on my channel i'm half way through a series called LET'S GU, loads more videos in Korea to see!!

[@user-jh6fr3pu3b]

I'm half Korean. Lived in Korea a few times. My grand parents are pear farmers. This Korean slum is the cleanest one I ever seen so dar

[@korea_young_i]

저도 한국에 살지만 이런곳두 처음봅니다. 아저씨 행복하다는 말씀에 심쿵 ㅜㅜ 얼어서 물도 안나오고 ㅜㅜ 도와드리고 싶어지네요

[@whereisdan]

can you speak english? ne

[@FirstLadyG]

Its crazy.😢 We dont see this part in their kdramas. The government must try and take care of tge old people.

[@whereisdan]

Have you seen my recent LET'S GU series? I show what Korea is really like!!

[@jemils]

I hope shop owner doesn't get cold in winter. Just plastic film on doors 🥶

[@whereisdan]

everyone in the shantytown has coals they can burn to stay warm...i think it will be worse in the summer when it's extremely hot and they don't have air conditioning!!

[@SoulTravelHealthandWellness]

Your videos are way better than the, I'm married to a Korean videos or look at my Korean boyfriend. Those videos kill brain cells. Your videos actually have meaning, and show real life in Korea. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@whereisdan]

Hell yeah brother! there's too many coffee shop, K-poop videos on KZbin nothing raw and real like this!! :D

[@glenlee5963]

@@whereisdan you don't know anything about why they keep living there. They are waiting for compensation from developer or government. I bet they are way richer than people who is watching this video

[@UrbanHotel0]

I agree! This shows the real side of SK. I mean no hate to Koreans, but those kind of slimy videos don't show 100% of SK.

[@whereisdan]

@@UrbanHotel0 Have you seen my LET'S GU series?

[@user-cnksi223]

The land price in Guryong Village in the video is very expensive. It's not because the people who live there are all poor. The place will soon be redeveloped and residents of Guryong Village can have very expensive apartments. (For reference, Guryong Village is located in Gangnam, and apartments in Gangnam cost about $5000000.)

[@kimhillsong7295]

I'm here at the fire scene right now January 20, 2023

[@whereisdan]

Can you send me photos on instagram please - whereisdangram

[@breakaway2x]

So sad. I like old towns, old markets, shanty towns villages stores etc. It reminds me of Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City. That place was a world treasure and they destroyed it. It was literally a city of it's own with everything within it. It should have been preserved as some sort of otherworldly, archaeological treasure for study and observation.

[@whereisdan]

it's the same around the world. Have you seen my recent LET'S GU series?

[@terriermonfan]

말이 슬럼이지 저기가 왠만한 치안 안좋은 나라 길바닥보다 안전함

[@whereisdan]

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[@alexjames6820]

@@whereisdan mara ghanta ma

[@dirtiestharry6551]

It's kinda amazing most famous slum in Korea Guryong(九龍) shares name with Kowloon(九龍). As far as know, it's a coincidence and both were named 九龍 before they became slums.

[@whereisdan]

have you seen my recent korean series, it's called LET'S GU

[@stephanielong7055]

Interested in seeing the restaurant .

[@whereisdan]

glad you enjoyed that! :D

[@pfkbdyjqfgtkmcby]

I didn't know there were slums in South Korea. Thanks for showing

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching!! i hope you enjoy the other videos on my channel as well :)

[@Moon.J.I]

This is not a slum, the price of a house is exorbitant, and they are fighting the government for a lot of compensation.

[@whereisdan]

@@Moon.J.I have you been here?

[@Moon.J.I]

@@whereisdan A neighbor bought it and a representative lives there, but it is more expensive than the price of a house in Seoul.

[@happydrawing7309]

Today, a big fire broke out in this town. I pray this gentleman at 6:03 is OK

[@whereisdan]

I hope so too!!

[@shukriramlee]

After Kiasu Korean find out some Poor Korean ashamed the nation because they live in the slum, so they burn the village.

[@happydrawing7309]

@@shukriramlee lol You are totally wrong

[@sharpasacueball]

These "slum" residents can move to any modern apartments they wish, but every time the city or a private organization comes to them with an offer, they request a ludicrous amount of money because they believe that the land prices will continue to increase. It's the same story with all the old worn out neighborhoods in Seoul

[@whereisdan]

Have you seen my recent videos from my LET'S GU series? I cover this topic and visit all the old areas of the city!

[@user-lf9gv4vf9w]

Korean here, I like this video.

[@whereisdan]

Gamsahapnida! :)

[@jjm3252]

I am Korean This village is the most expensive district in Seoul. The residents of this place are evil-doers who scramble for more compensation. Selling just one house in this town is enough for $300,000.

[@dhatchayinip7598]

You korean country

[@whereisdan]

It's so close to Gangnam! This land must be worth so much money it's crazy!

[@cleri654]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqfbmqyVnNygnaM The history of this town Unlicensed houses There are a lot of people who don’t actually have landownership. The right of possession is only thing thay have So I can’t leave.

[@talkingfights]

for sure your pronunciation could be better but you have a damn good grasp of the language and are trying to be respectful respect man

[@whereisdan]

Thanks mate! Hopefully i've improved since then! I've got a new series on my channel called LET'S GU. Loads more Korean videos! :D

[@991Obama]

Wow.😮😮😮

[@BruhImAGirl]

I would like for people to see the harsh reality of my country as well. Tourists come for 3 months a year, during that time the groceries are 3x more expensive than before. Most people can't find jobs during the year so they immigrate to Germany or Ireland. Everyone is in debt and the rent is rising, there are even homeless people. I think Croatia is in similar situation as S Korea, we are very prideful and don't want to accept our reality. Acceptance is the 1st step to advancement.

[@whereisdan]

Damn dude, i didn't know that!!

[@HlumisaNHOSE]

Yhooo you opened my eyes I never knew all this about South Korea I am a bit disappointed

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching mate !!

[@touyeupra6521]

👋🏻👋🏻 Great video

[@whereisdan]

thanks mate

[@supervvv02]

I really amaze the way you talk in korean language. How do you learn.? How many months, btw you video is amazing.

[@whereisdan]

I practice a lot with friends! Thanks for watching. i have lots more fun videos from Korea and other countries on my channel :)

[@lr937]

There are more rich people than ever before and more poor people than ever before… something really wrong is going on

[@whereisdan]

have you seen my most recent korean videos?

[@khbmedia]

It looks like a dungeon from an RPG game.

[@whereisdan]

go watch my other korean videos

[@DevexpThavisak]

There are a lots of old material items

[@vocal77]

I am Korean. If there is a wealthy neighborhood, there are also beggar neighborhoods. Isn't this the same in any country? And as far as I know, the word slum also connotes the meaning of a dangerous place. In that sense, the Sinan area in Jeollanam-do can be said to be the true slum district of Korea. Although Shinan is an underdeveloped area, it is notorious for a region where modern slaves exist and people are constantly missing. Although the government shrugs off this, the Korean people know the notoriety of Shinan.

[@whereisdan]

i will visit this area! what are the slaves doing??

[@noname-zz5tq]

@@whereisdan they r making salt

[@Golden_halla]

@@whereisdan 절대 신안에 가지마세요! 그 지역의 주민들과 지역경찰들이 수십년 동안 결탁되어 있다. 여행자를 납치한 뒤 머리를 가격해 저지능으로 만들거나 어린아이를 납치해 개집에서 기릅니다. 노예가 도망가면 지역의 경찰들이 붙잡아 주인에게 돌려줄 것이다. 절대 가지 마세요. 신안의 바닷가에서는 얼굴이 훼손된 시체들이 자주 발견된다.

[@whereisdan]

@@Golden_halla thanks, i will go to shinan

[@Golden_halla]

@@whereisdan Nooooo😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@billstacy3164]

i was there during the 88 olympics woooow how korea has changed

[@whereisdan]

no way!! i would love to have seen korea back then. I've just started a new series exploring all the 25 districts of Seoul so you can see how it's really changed!! :)

[@amc3]

Glad you made this video, the Korea off 2022 that the government don`t want people to see. Samsung, Hyundai, KIA are the smiling faces of successful commerce in Korea. My Son moved there 9 years ago to teach English in a 학원 for one year, he never came back, now has a lovely Korean wife and a new 손자 😁 They now live in Jeju island. I was shocked to see elderly people in bare feet at 2 or 3 in the morning pulling carts in alley ways to get cardboard from various business. My perception of Korea was turned upside down. Pensioners get a pension of $450 per month, pensioner poverty in Korea is utterly shocking. So glad you made this video mate, its a shocking situation, feel so bad for them.

[@whereisdan]

I'm glad your son stayed there and he's lucky to be living on Jeju island! In Korea you're supposed to respect your elders, but the old people are left to collect cardboard in the streets to make a living. Makes you think. Hope you enjoy my other videos from Korea and also around the world. Dan

[@Moon.J.I]

When Korea was poor, ordinary people went to school even when they were starving, and there are many people who sacrificed their lives by taking 2 days off a month and working more than 12 hours a day.

[@Moon.J.I]

Once upon a time, in Korea, it was natural for children to support their parents, and today's elderly are a generation that sacrificed themselves for their parents & children in a poor country.

[@ElementsMMA]

So sad that the recent blaze has destroyed so many homes

[@whereisdan]

What happened??

[@ElementsMMA]

@@whereisdan fire

[@whereisdan]

@@ElementsMMA Damn.

[@happydrawing7309]

9:09 his name is 손성문(Son Sung Moon)

[@whereisdan]

Excellent thank you!

[@user-rn4sp5gw9n]

Such a nice guys ? ? No i think so They claim ownership of the area, including him, just because they settled down earlier than others(before land prices in Seoul went up ) . not Legal ownership , not property .

[@whereisdan]

will the government provide them with housing if they leave?

[@user-rn4sp5gw9n]

@@whereisdan yes yes sure , goverment always give chance for them , but they dont want like LA downtown Beggars

[@glenlee5963]

@@whereisdan tons of money you can't imagine

[@takyon5163]

Thank you for sharing this part of my country, SK. I wish more and more people to know about this town That will encourage SK government to make this place a better place and to deal with those illegal occupants Thank you Dan! :)

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for sharing your opinion, I hope the situation can be resolved soon!

[@persapphone]

“Illegal occupants” they are vulnerable people living in poverty because the government abandoned them and they’re a symbol of how unequal your society is.

[@ericsohn5084]

there's no such thing as paradise, amigo.

[@netslav3328]

The houses they have build looks very neat from inside I seen similar thing in Ukraine and in Russia in mid 90 early 2000 Migrating peeps from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan was building them on the outskirts of cites Cuz they had no money on them usually But the ones they were building were no way near the Korean ones

[@whereisdan]

go watch my new series called LET'S GU

[@macgroover8165]

Their restaurant actually looks very decent compared to most low class restaurants here in Philippines.

[@whereisdan]

I have been to the Philippines, i know what you mean. Did you see my other videos from South Korea? :)

[@macgroover8165]

@@whereisdan yeah. They're very informative.

[@whereisdan]

@@macgroover8165 glad you liked them! how about the Mexico videos??

[@macgroover8165]

@@whereisdan oh I haven't seen the ones in Mexico yet but I was thinking of binge watching travel videos tonight so ..

[@whereisdan]

@@macgroover8165 Hell yeah! im sure you'll enjoy them !! :)

[@LiterarischeAktion]

it's disgusting anybody would have to live like this

[@whereisdan]

I'm going back there in April to make a follow up video, so make sure you're subscribed to see it! :)

[@jannat9275]

I used to think that there are no poor people and no slum in Korea 😳😳😳

[@whereisdan]

If you watch all my videos from Korea you get to see the real Korea! My videos are meeting locals and showing you real life! :)

[@nandu4773]

👍👍

[@whereisdan]

thanks!!!

[@amgalanhln598]

Location ?

[@whereisdan]

GURYONG IN GANGNAM

[@notapplicable4185]

Hmm I am a critic of bloggers as I love watching different ones. But I have to say, you seem to be the most informative and most credible that I have watched, even with your silly mustache. But I do enjoy your videos and I like that you are not doing it just to meet women. You show class and that is appreciated. Keep up the good work and be safe. I like the Korean gentleman, seemed very humble and very handy. I too am an older gentleman from California that has seen and done soo much so not easily impressed. but the way you interact with diff people is admirable.

[@whereisdan]

The only women i meet are the old ones that lead me on and tell me they love me and then refuse my offers to go on a date to eat unlimited BBQ. I'm glad you like my moustache, i'll take silly as a compliment. I'm also glad you found my videos informative. Thanks for watching!! :D

[@Croatam31]

Perhaps ironically, it is a village that remains because SK became free goverment. During the dictatorship, there were many cases of forcing residents out of those places and build buildings. It is often seen in K-dramas or movies set in the 80s and 90s.

[@whereisdan]

thanks for the history lesson mate

[@ellertorresiii1081]

Politics, Politicians, and decision making doesn’t flow fluidly. Once a person becomes involved in politics they become one of the millionaires in any given countries. Easy profit, easy corruptions. That’s why people with money goes into the politics so they can get more money. Sad bad true.

[@whereisdan]

Eff Politicians and Eff Politics! All people who get involved in politics much have to do 10 psychedelic trips before gaining power.

[@crazylego98]

Stopped at 10m but that man is so nice.

[@whereisdan]

You should watch 100%

[@DVu-ki7nn]

If this is a rat's nest area in Seoul, then this is the most beautiful Slum area I have ever seen compared to the rat's nest areas in Hanoi, Saigon, and Skid Row in Los Angeles

[@whereisdan]

check out my other Korean videos mate!

[@cham146]

저도 모르는 장면들을 많이 봐서 신선한 충격이었습니다.