Is It Safe To Travel To Korea Now?

[@grow1820]

I am an American living in Korea. Western media tends to exaggerate things, and while the recent martial law declaration was not a minor issue, it was lifted after only six hours, and life returned to normal the very next day. Of course, protests and rallies are taking place, but they are very peaceful, and no one is getting hurt. If you're a traveler, there's a high chance you won’t even encounter these protests. When you hear the word "protest," you might imagine those in other countries, but protests in Korea are often lively events where people play K-pop, sing together, and many kids come to protest with their parents, that is how safe it is. It’s more reminiscent of a concert. Therefore, there’s no reason to worry about visiting Korea. In any case, I believe it’s one of the safest countries in the world.

[@vickiedemand112]

The reason some people didn’t realize what was going on was because it happened late in the evening and by the time most people woke up the lawmakers had made it inside the national assembly and had been able to get in there by bypassing some of the troops so that they could quickly resend what the president had done. Many of these young people‘s parents and perhaps their grandparents will remember in the 1980s how the struggle for democracy and to kick out the dictatorship military that was leading South Korea. So the parents remember and the grandparents remember the struggle to get a democratic nation and they do not want another dictatorship. Thank God they acted quickly which is why you’re all feeling pretty safe right now.

[@seanxnamura]

Hi! im a student looking to study at sun moon university and live in korea afterwards, can i ask how the job market is for foreigners? i live in SF california and want to most likely pursue english teaching there

[@4niv913]

Eng teacher job is full enough here. Another regular jobs wait for you almost unlimitedly, I bet.

[@seanxnamura]

@ I see. Is there any other jobs that are in demand? I do not like america very much. I am willing to learn language or culture

[@stevejho7532]

@@seanxnamura umm maybe job related with programming or engineering. As long as korea want to be with US, im sure it will same with US industry demand job. Korea companies love high tech engineers from foreign country. I even heard that they can get korean citizen right away if they have really high level skills

[@로빈-c4j]

I actually recommend to my foreign friend that it is a limited edition tour experience Korean demonstration now. It is safe and enjoyable ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@프렉탈-i4x]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 한정판 투어 ? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 그렇긴해 ㅋㅋㅋ 안전하게 즐기세요 : )

[@psp785]

Korea is safe

[@XoxoArhia]

there’s no safe place in this world

[@parati4u]

It may be a busy schedule, but a brief visit to Yeouido, where protests are ongoing, would be a good experience. Unlike protest sites in other countries, there is no violence or looting, and you can see that it is a safe place by looking at the children who come with their parents and young middle and high school students. It may seem like a festival or a concert when you see them singing and waving light sticks, but their hearts are serious and heavy.

[@ainegue2730]

I have been in Korea only for a week as a tourist till the 8th of November this year and I can't wait to come back. Friendly local people, great food and the great vibrant Seoul where history meets modernism. I loved everything about my solo trip.

[@dearjunolee]

Please don't hesitate to come to Korea. the protests are being progressed very peacefully and it looks like a concert.

[@모두가행복하길-n1q]

Here in Korea, even when protests occur, they are peaceful and safe. Unlike in other countries, dangerous things like violence and arson never occur. If you travel to Korea now, you will experience a new K-protest culture where you can be sure of safety and sing while waving cheering sticks. Don't worry and come to Korea 😍😍😍

[@클레멘타인천만관객기]

If you think trip is about experience, then your trip would be successful because you're a witness of historical milestone of Korea.

[@BeyondSeoul]

As a Korean person, I’ve never had this kind of experience before. The last time martial law was declared was 45 years ago. South Korea is pretty safe country, so don’t be worried to visit here!😆🇰🇷

[@서현허]

Definitely safe to walk around Korea! Koreans love and are willing to protect our own freedom and each other!!!

[@marie-chr6126]

Really .. some say nonsense South Korea is pretty safe It is still not the jungle of the suburbs outside of Paris after 5pm or Bogota at 4 pm at the top of the city paths .. or some countries where you have to be careful due to wartimes or issues due to religions and Seoul is not Afghanistan or Pakistan …

[@nigeriankoreanlover]

I was supposed to be in Korea this week, the online videos on the happenings was a bit concerning. Thank you for this video

[@정씨-s5t]

You don't have to worry at all! Korea is absolutely safe. Wishing you a great trip this week!

[@dfas1497tcf3]

Most Korean men are veterans who have completed their military service. Active-duty soldiers are their juniors. Korean men are not afraid of soldiers.

[@haley9330]

우리나라 정상영업합니다….

[@jieunko665]

아니..그럼 정상영업 아닌거 처럼 보인다고여ㅠㅠ

[@ThomasMacLaine]

It's great to see everyone speaking honestly. Especially the guy from Chicago Illinois seems like a really cool guy. I want to be friends with someone like that. I respect you.

[@imgumnim4915]

지금 현재 계신 여러분들은 평생 한 번도 할 수 없는 진귀한 경험을 하신 겁니다. 나중에 반드시 이 시기에 한국에서 현장을 목격했다고 자랑하는 날이 올 겁니다. 행복하세요

[@akxowhd]

A friend living in Paris told me that Korea under martial law would still be safer. Trust me.

[@Twenty1world]

Korea is safe, but the president is trolling.

[@ritchieb1612]

Jerry getting the real deal!!

[@GOATPoets]

This is a really good channel and this guy does really good interviews.

[@kimincheon7]

What I can say with confidence as a Korean is that Korea values morality in times of crisis, so everyone is safe unless they are directly involved in it. When Koreans fight among themselves, they fight over who is more morally justified. If you visit the protest site now, you will be able to get drinks such as coffee at nearby cafes. Because someone sent money to the cafe in advance and donated the drinks to the attendees. The cafe owners are also providing free hot packs to people to endure the cold weather without making a profit. This is because few Koreans want to use the opportunity to make money when the country is in a crisis. Perhaps, Koreans are much nicer to foreigners now than usual. Koreans feel so sorry for not being able to show good performance when a customer comes to visit...

[@dbxlbruh]

The most dangerous thing traveling in Korea is extremely easy access to soju.

[@kathykim1842]

I have 16 years daughter. I suggest her to go to protests tomorrow. Because. I want her to be interested in the affairs of the country. Nothing happen. And safe festival ~

[@Lee-xj4ku]

life time 경험. 이렇게 안전한 계엄을 세상 어디에서 경험 할수 있을까?

[@sungokpark9251]

이런 영상을 만들어주셔서 너무도 감사합니다. 미치광이 한명이 나라를 혼란으로 만들었고, 관광에 관련된 자영업자들도 큰 타격을 받게되었네요. 외국인이 외국인을 대상으로 한 인터뷰라서 한국 여행을 계획중인 분들이 안전에대한 신뢰를 갖고 방문하시는데 도움이 될 것 같습니다. 당분간 국회 주변 등 시위가 있는 곳은 교통혼잡이 있겠지만 위험한 상황은 나오지 않을거라 확신합니다.

[@daphnekhang7577]

맞아요

[@가나-b4n5e]

한국 어느 도시를 가도 안전하니까 놀러오세요 ~

[@hjusn]

I was there in the early 1980s with the Navy. Martial law was in effect but it was safe. The only concern was making it back to the ship or getting a hotel before the curfew.

[@권종원-b9n]

80's martial law was serious to korean at that time. When they protested during martial law, they were beaten and tortured by government.

[@osho5996]

The difference is that even without a government, we as a people would go on with our daily lives. Absolutely no one's gonna loot and vandalise shops. We've been oppressed throughout history that it's in our DNA to leave people be or protect them if need be, remember rooftop Koreans?

[@magicshop8219]

Protesting of Korea is another level. Koreans know what democracy is and they are showing a wow-moment in terms of demonstration.

[@ChrisKim-l2f]

Even if a marshal law was passed and preserved until these days, I don't think it would've had significant affect on foreigners. They still can go back to their own countries if they don't like how the country turns out. It was more matter of political freedom both inside and outside of the South Korean parliament, freedom of speech, increase of restriction and oppression. A guy in 7:00, who said Koreans were exaggerating doesn't know what he's talking. He probably came from a country that never had a marshall law passed. It really was serious matter and showed fragility of the country's democracy.

[@dededededededewedq]

Lmao marshall law

[@ChrisKim-l2f]

@dededededededewedq 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikloridden8276]

It wouldn’t affect them, but for American soldiers here it would, depending on what happens and what is wanted they would possibly be deployed.

[@ChrisKim-l2f]

@mikloridden8276 But that's irrelevant response in context of this video.

[@CariW90]

I'm traveling there next month. I'm actually not going to Seoul this time, but going to Asan instead. I have friends who live there. It's a husband and wife and 1 of them is Korean. I will be visiting them.

[@jillthompson6110]

Go and enjoy. It's totally safe.

[@dearjunolee]

welcome to Korea. you will see how safe Korea is when you arrive in Korea.

[@CariW90]

@ thank you!! I hope Asan is just as safe as Seoul!

[@yj8641]

@@CariW90Is Ansan a good place? Do you know those friends very well? I heard Ansan has a lot of factories and foreign workers, a lot of whom are il- legal …. I don’t know much about other areas than Seoul so I hope it’s just my prejudice.

[@giregi-out]

This Saturday, we’re gonna kick ass Yoon!

[@다롱이-g2t]

이재명이나 걱정해라 ㅉ 당신이 헌법재판소냐? 조중동 족벌언론에 선동되지마라 ㅉ 박근혜 탄핵도 촛불쥐떼들의 여론마녀사냥이었음 ㅉ

[@yoyosiru-mp1cf]

윤대통령은 자신의 대통령직을 내걸고 중국과 북한의 선거개입을 밝혀내려 한것입니다.민주주의 사회에서 선거가 다른나라에 의해 조종된다면 주권은 사라집니다.호주도 캐나다도 심지어 미국에도 중국의 선거개입은 큰 문제이고 한국도 예외는 아닙니다.이번에 깨끗이 정리해야합니다.

[@lavendervvoo2970]

How on earth do people think tiktok is a legitimate reference

[@sealofyoon]

Hey guys, a currency rate in Korea is decreasing rn. It's the perfect time for traveling 😂😂

[@yuchan063]

All you need to know is this: No matter how much the Western media exaggerates, South Korea is always safer than most Western European countries.

[@KatLis-n8z]

I’m here 48 secs after it’s been uploaded 😅

[@KExplorer]

you're the real deal 👍

[@hyukki]

Yo damn right Korea is safe! Safer than any other nation on earth!

[@shivablaster4825]

The reason being that there is a lack of a certain... "demographic" in Korea (from south of Europe). Let's be honest here 😂

[@agentcrema6346]

The first guy interviewed, CUTE!! 😆

[@hazelnut3794]

The same goes for some of the comments below, but be sure that the subjective false testimony of one or two baseless people is a real domestic situation and don't try to instigate it.

[@malcopolco]

A peaceful demonstration like no other.

[@Ramune245]

Korea is safe country But just make sure to stay away from national assembly in Yeouido and presidential office in Yongsan in this month.

[@곰나루가자]

여의도 국회 용산에 가도 아무 문제 없는데...뭔 근거로 가지말라는건데?

[@haPpYtGEtHear]

I like the indian lady's answer. She has a wisdom

[@sypk2]

I miss Korea. I haven’t been in Korea almost 5 years now.

[@eggboydum]

You guys should come and see the real protests. Memory will remain till you die. Its more like kpop concert for free

[@yoyosiru-mp1cf]

대한민국은 자유민주주의와 국민주권을 지켜내는 싸움중입니다.콘서트처럼 하는 시위는 친중국,친북조선쪽 시위대 입니다.주권을 지키려 광화문에 모여든 사람들은 놀러나온게 아니기에 그렇게 콘서트 분위기를 만들지 않습니다.ㅜㅜ

[@chris-w6p1q]

protest.. in front of assembly koreans are dancing and singing its safe

[@DanH-u3f]

What does that say about the US, when billions are spent and the city streets are not safe?

[@Electronicfort]

What? TikTok not offering accurate information on political issues? Never have I ever!!😂

[@ns-4438]

Tiktok never offers accurate information about Korea in general. They spread nothing but hate towards Korea.

[@엔데믹]

Even on that night, people slept well 😂😂 I think we have some kind of senses related to Safety. We didn't even think or come up with an idea not to go work or study. Lol. It's just part of the idea of the silly's huge mistake up there.

[@ihlee7982]

한국은 안전해요❤ 한국의 정치는 후진국이지만 한국의 국민은 선진국입니다 한국의 시위는 해학적입니다

[@andrewcohen786]

Panning to come next week Insha’Allah . Hopefully all will be well. Does any one know if the DMZ tours are going on or not ?

[@reddish7936]

I was shocked when Mr. Yoon was elected president. I wasn't shocked when he declared martial law.

[@Noshadelovely]

@2:04 Why her scarf/Turtle neck looks like a neck brace?😂😂😂

[@박성진-e9p5d]

This is a political turmoil ; military risks disappeared.

[@rafilee90]

shorter than dune film

[@달밍-q8i]

우리나라에 외국인들이 특히 서양인들이 이렇게 많이 여행오고 거주하고있다는걸 최근에 알게됨

[@user-lq9ec5ni9q]

서양인이 아니라 대부분 중동 흑인임..

[@김재연-i6r]

If you have a plan to visit S. Korea now. You have big chance to see massive protest but safe. 😊

[@georgeradovanovich5276]

Martial law can't be safe. I think that if it took place, the story would be different. Chaos happens very quickly...

[@kalurky]

Woohoo Vegan Kitchen!

[@rippripp-ie]

At least KRW is cheap atm😭

[@jc9109]

너네 나라보단 훨씬 safe해. 너네날라보다휠.

[@킹진영-l1u]

Korean dollars and stocks are cheap now, so buy them

[@Sanismom]

😊

[@dahn0422]

S Korea is safe even though there was a martial law recently.

[@livin_still]

Don't worry The president can't do that shit again ever.

[@데이트폭력은이죄명]

As a ordinary citizen there is almost no effect. I even didn't know because i was sleeping. It's just a political thing and politicians are trying to make it big for purpose but actually its nothing to do with normal person.

[@megabolt-s6n]

계엄은 했지만 어디 부러진 사람 하나 없음.

[@빽망치]

백만명이 떼창하는 콘서트가 열리고 있음. 이걸 놓치면 진심으로 바보임 한국에서도 이런 거대한 축제는 20년에 한 번씩 열림. 1988 서울 올림픽, 2002 한일 월드컵, 2024 탄핵 콘서트

[@user7-o9w]

Plot twist: Maybe the whole thing was a film set for the season finale for Squid Game.

[@RajKuMaR64-y3q]

I was drinking water when I read this and I almost spit it out. LOL 🤣🤣

[@G_nss]

안전하다고 몇 번을 얘기하노. 능지수준 후덜하네

[@skccho2943]

like come on when has it not.

[@DavidNunezPNW]

I'm in Gwangju and I'd say don't come until spring lol

[@anthonylim5120]

True because winter in Korea is sharp. Lol

[@jjj03512hiohi]

​@@anthonylim5120 광주는 덥습니다. 서울의 겨울과는 비교가 안됩니다.

[@anthonylim5120]

@@jjj03512hiohi 아 그렇군요. 그럼 여름에 많이 덥나요?

[@세금은누구꺼]

Nobody knows what will happen more…

[@inspyderweb]

현재는 안전 합니다. 근데 계엄해제가 되지 않았다면 꽤나 위험한 상황 이였을꺼에요. 그리고 아직 완전한 해결이 아니기 때문에 조심 할 필요가 있습니다.

[@곰나루가자]

조심안해도 완전 안전

[@400great7]

미숙한 대통령과 나라가 망하길 바라는 좌파 야당이 망쳐놓은걸 이런 유튜버들이 있어서 대한민국이 복구되고 되살아나는걸 느낀다.. 정말 우리 한국인에게는 소중한 채널임. 앞으로도 흥하길

[@ej4835]

fake news

[@나쁜세상-u6l]

미국형들 헬프 헬프 도와줘 대한민국 대학생,서민들 노려서 장악해서 언론먹고 대한민국 기술 전부 중국,북한 넘기고 있고 이제는 미국 한국 미래 반도체기술까지 넘기라고 삼성 압박중입니다 헬프 헬프

[@jyd1384]

Foreigners must stop misunderstanding the martial law in South Korea. That was the current leader Yun's personal decision, which couldn't get enough endorsements from the media, journalists, and most Korean voters. Yun's 1st intention was to deport hostile foreigners such as Chinese people who'd like to make South Korea China's colony. The main reason is that the opposition party Democrats is pro-China. However, he couldn't have enough support from most Korean citizens since the method was perfectly wrong in the first place. He doesn't have good communication skills and gorgeous rhetoric like the US presidential winner Donald Trump. Yun's administration couldn't give Korean voters enough explanations to have them understand. Thus, he became an unforgiven leader like the former four leaders such as Park, Lee, Jeon, and Roh. Those failed four leaders didn't know how to persuade citizens and also didn't know how to hear citizens' loud voices. Although an original intention was good, that can't be justified no matter what if the related methods and procedures were so bad. Unfortunately, Yun is still a chief of the prosecution service, not a leader of all Koreans. He doesn't know how to share his policies with Korean voters. He should've become a friendly major servant for Koreans...but he wanted to become the boss of all Korean people. That's his mistake. He must have forgotten his stewardship.

[@user-rp7bf3kn7n]

Yun is fighting against Communists. This martial law was to protect Korea 's democracy against communism.

[@ADesertVoice]

@@user-rp7bf3kn7n Yes Yun's intentions were good but his methods were grossly abusive as he should not have engaged in Martial Law to make a point. Declaring Martial Law and calling in the military without CAUSE IS a gross abuse of power, which he should be reprimanded for. Yun is STILL the steward of the people and the nation of South Korea. UNDER GOD (Jesus Christ) who has final sovereignty and rule.

[@hpyonzz]

근데 솔직히 말하면 북한이 미사일쏘고 이런건 그냥 약속대련이라 안 위험한게 맞고, 지금은 윤석열이 말 그대로 정신이상 상태라 평소 북한이슈보다 위험한거 맞다. 원래 지난주에 탄핵되고 긴급체포되는게 맞는데... 어찌됐든 이번주 탄핵전까지는 한국사람도 불안해 하는게 팩트임.

[@중용지도]

당신이 어느 나라에서 왔던 지금 한국이 당신 나라보다는 더 안전할거에요 😂

[@장클로드반담-r4d]

소말리 같은 부류만 조심하면 됨~~~

[@user-rh6tg9pe9r]

윤소말리