Korean's Thoughts on Negative Perceptions from Foreigners 【Part 2/2】

[@JinsStreetInterview]

👇The Dark Side of Korean Society👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDPfqOOrduao68 👇Part 1👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJLaknulrLl_hac Thank you so much for watching! Love you all ❣

[@DGKCC]

Bro can you please give me your WhatsApp!!

[@GA-ik6pi]

QQ- why does KR base their opinions on how the US does things? 🤔 It’s like no other country exists which is a shame tbh. Compare KR with other nations, like in South East Asia, Australia, U.K., Canada, France etc. understandable US are extremely competitive, but how about looking at Europe and things are done in various countries there too? Sadly, U.K. is no longer part of the EU(stupid U.K. govt and Brexit), but we are in European continent.

[@LeiSalazar]

I always think that Koreans are friendly they’re just too shy and not confident when talking in English but that’s all very natural. If it’s not their first language or second language, so it’s okay to talk in broken English, it’s the same for foreigners it’s okay to talk in broken Koreans or broken whatever language there is, it’s all OKAY 👌🏼😉

[@rbx211]

it's all about trying to avoid the perception of being wrong, or in other words......saving face. it takes courage to admit when one is wrong. it's just a cultural thing

[@joannasleight7608]

Very enlightening interview! - the prioritisation of education and human resources because of a lack of natural resources makes sense of a lot of things, and the response about the timing and channel of the introduction of different foreign cultures was another very lucid and interesting comment 👍🏼

[@lily7001]

Korea is a very complicated country. For example, although older people are conservative, they have a good reason. They are the generation that endured the Korean War and the rough times of economic development. Korea is still one of the longest working hours in OECD, but the labor and dedication of the elderly in Korea should be respected. There was also no proper welfare or pension policy in those days. It was an era when the only goal was the prosperity and survival of the next generation. Thanks to their sacrifice, the country has developed, but accuses them of being conservative. This feels a little unfair. They just lived through that difficult time, and were destined to be. It's not an excuse. That's the reality. We should respect each other and move forward

[@rbx211]

longest working hours doesn't necessarily mean...the most productive. south korea is one of the lowest in those areas in OECD

[@lily7001]

@@rbx211 Labor Productivity - Based on 2021 data, Korea ranks 27th out of 38 OECD countries. This is because the proportion of night work, overtime work, and self-employment is high. It's just a characteristic of Korea

[@ellenolsson3703]

Your interviews are very interesting! Thank you! In Sweden (northern Europe) people will usually not open doors for strangers either while in France and England (I think) this is considered normal polite behavior. English/British "politeness culture" is not always easy for foreigners (even other Europeans) to understand. People show politeness in different countries in different ways in more or less informal or formal ways. There are lots of differences or diversities between European countries.

[@sabrinapiccolo8989]

Another great video. I like the fact that you gave Koreans a chance to discuss these negative perceptions. Not sure what your background is but clearly you are also really good at interviewing people with ease. Well done.

[@bhadguy9174]

The guy in the white sweater was really concious of his country.

[@luminitalupugradek6394]

Totally agree with you.

[@tonykim3033]

No Korea as Country is much more Generous Toward Foreigner compare to How a korean/ Asian person will be treated in the West I think that's what the guy with Glasses were Referring to when he said Korea is much more Friendly than Foreign country

[@luminitalupugradek6394]

Jin, you make very interesting interviews, thank you! Could you/would you try interviewing some older foreigners and Koreans about the same topic? Like 45 or older, I mean. I’m curious if older foreigners living in South Korea became as much “conservative” as the same age Koreans. I understand that might not be a topic with a wide range content, I would be still very grateful if you’d do it. Congrats one more time for all nice videos you do and share! ❤

[@chemophile14]

Don't do that please hahaha. I know my friend in daegu. The older korean around his house can't even accept him in society. They always spitting on his car and throwing garbage on his car because they know he is a non white foreigner

[@luminitalupugradek6394]

@@chemophile14 that’s not the point. That some older Koreans can behave as you described I understand. But I can’t believe that this is the norm there and all older ones behave like that. Surely not in Seul or Busan (though I haven’t been there yet, I hope that at least in major Korean cities do exist older people hmm, let’s say “less conservative”). Than the older foreigners, how do they see those topics? What’s their opinion? Why not make such a survey (at least try) to check? It helps, I think, in understanding better. Of course, nothing is black and white, those topics are also interesting in other countries as well.

[@hafsazain1122]

I was waiting for the 2nd part and the next questions. Thank you for uploading this video . Jin, I agree with the suggestion to interview respected old and experienced korean people. I never watched or listened to the older Korean generation. How are their lives in Korea ,How they see life , What excite them , what they learned ,unlearned and what are their stories. I said it bec "Heard melodies are sweet but those unheard are sweeter" 🇵🇰♥️🇰🇷

[@JinsStreetInterview]

Thank you for your suggestion. I'll try that.

[@freiermondtube]

Wow, I'm impressed with the answers. I lived almost a year in Seoul and I couldn't agree more. Most of the people is nice... I felt comfortable. Food is delicious and it's normally not a fast food. The preparation of their food it's slow, thus flavourful. They are not all the time running. Although the first word I have learned was 빨리 빨리 😅. I can't wait to come back to Korea 💕

[@mortenb3606]

Thank you for the interesting interviews you post. As a Norwegian which is quite interested in different languages, I highly recommend everyone that wants to learn a new language to just speak, even though you are currently terrible at it! Might even pick up some Korean, and travel to the country after my studies, all thanks to you 😊

[@princecoffee2349]

If you want to go to Korea and make friends, the first step is to learn Korean. Foreigners don't realize that they have their own reasons for not getting along. There's nothing more selfish than going to a foreign country and speaking only your native language and expecting foreigners to approach you. "You" have to learn and be approachable, not "them". It's the same in any country.

[@SoulTravelHealthandWellness]

If New Yorkers have short lunch break, like 30mins it's because the boss or employer doesn't respect the law. If majority of people learn their rights and advocate for them it would be best. Everything that is in western movies or shows does not show the true reality the same think is asked of foreignerns when it comes to K-dramas. The law is that if you work 7 or 8 hours you are entitled to a 1 hour lunch break, and 5mins break in between. If the employee decides to cut the lunch hour short it could be for different reasons maybe agreed with employer to leave early or the employer just doesn't respect the law so its not the same like Korea where everyone is in a hurry all the time. Plus, NYC is a major city everyone is in a hurry to get to work but usually for lunch its 1 hour. Many labor laws are not respected in the U.S. Worker's are suppose to advocate for themselves. It's very different from Korea. Actually, eating fast when you are at work I understand more but its also bad for digestion. When you are out with friends its extreme. I have friends that eat fast in the U.S and I ask them why are you eating fast? Sometimes say, I was hungry or I don't know why, so it's more individual. I do think the hurry culture in Korea is great when getting something fix but for eating I think it's extreme when out with friends.

[@jennifervaughn1541]

More of your office jobs have the one hour lunch, but jobs like nursing for instance you get 30 minutes.

[@yoonaeji]

meanwhile in Turkey: a foreigner asking for directions? show the way or just escort the newbie stranger to the destination. culture difference is so huge.

[@michele7509]

I enjoyed watching your street interviews very much. You’ve done a wonderful job of selecting topics that are of interest to both Koreans and non-Koreans. And the young generation of Korea (at least the students in these videos) seem remarkably perceptive and forward thinking. However, one comment I would make is that perhaps when you conduct such interviews it may be even better if you interviewed a wider range of people. For example, not just limit the interviews to young people (and not just students) but also different age groups and people with diverse social backgrounds. You managed to do this in the interviews in “ White Men in Korea” and the tiny additional clip at the end of “Would you marry a foreign girl?” Thank you for creating such in-depth videos. Keep up the good work!

[@reizalopez126]

I live in New Jersey, there is a town, Palisade Park, that have a lot of korean people, I would say it's Jersey's Koreatown. Yes, there is folks that don't hold the door for you, or because they are older than you they might act like they have to pass first, which I understand as a cultural difference, not as having bad manners.

[@ToadFart]

I’m a Philadelphian living in Seoul atm. I’d say age doesn’t matter as far as cutting you off. Young people do it to old people here. As long as they don’t have to acknowledge the person, there is no bowing or using honorific language to the elder person.

[@Manjukrishna4135]

I don't know why they think like why should bother others...if i take public transportation even if i don't know the person next to me i give a small smile .i think it is not dangerous to talk with people if they are willing to.it make our journey more interesting..

[@juanpAAA2059]

The guy with the white shirt (long sleeves) had interesting opinions. I really liked the video!

[@Bahgeerah24]

Thank you! I always enjoy watching your content! 😊😊😊

[@iwonaparafinska5579]

I really like your interviews, I'm glad that I've found it. Thank you for your work Jin, please keep doing.

[@cm24624]

Very great follow up interviews!

[@aleenanauman6017]

I live in Australia and I have many korean neighbors, in the start it's bit odd but someone has to break the ice, they are lovely people. we always pass smiles or waves while crossing eachother. Of course there is some people who don't want to do eye contact and I guess that's fine.

[@ToadFart]

Of course if they live in Australia they’re going to be open to change in a new culture. Of course they are good people. As an American living in Seoul South Korea, I’ve heard the stories about Koreans living abroad. They’re going to say that Australians are very friendly and outgoing, etc. But that doesn’t correlate to how they will act when they are back in their home country under a different culture.

[@rbx211]

@@ToadFart that's definitely true. south koreans who immigrate elsewhere have no choice but to be open to the culture where they live.

[@8554parksh]

한국인은 기본적으로 남의 눈치를 많이 봅니다. 그게 더 나아가면 정이라고 하고 오지랍이라고 할수도 있는데 남을 보는 눈치가 빠릅니다. 남이 어떻게하는지 남이 나를 어떻게 생각하는지 항상 지켜보고 하는데 그러다보면 경쟁심이 생기는것 같아요. 경쟁심은 기본적으로 상대가 있어야 하잖아요. 그상대들을 항상 보면서 눈치를 보니까 경쟁심이 다른 나라사람들보다 경쟁심이 세다라고 생각합니다.

[@ToadFart]

다른 사람들과 경쟁하는 목적은 무엇입니까? 사람들이 우리를 잘못된 길로 인도할 수 있다는 것을 모르십니까? 책을 읽고, 마음을 들여다보고, 나만의 길을 찾아보는 건 어떨까요? 이러한 인터뷰를 바탕으로 한국 사람들은 한국 사회가 점점 더 개인주의적으로 변하고 있다고 말하고 있습니다. 아마도 한국의 개인주의 개념은 낯선 사람을 돕지 않거나 오지랖하지 않는 것일까요? 나(미국인)에게 개인주의는 독립적으로 생각하고(예: 부모의 요구를 따르지 않음) 독립적으로 사는 것입니다. 개인주의적인 사람들도 여전히 친절하고 도움이 될 수 있습니다. 다른 사람의 생각을 보고 (눈치)있다면, 당신은 언제 스스로 생각하고 있습니까?

[@rbx211]

@@ToadFart had to translate this, if it was translated correctly......you make really good points

[@tesuka9256]

​@@ToadFart 남한은 한국전쟁 이후 모든게 폐허가 되었고 62년생이신 아버지 세대만 하더라도 정말 가난해서 먹을 것 조차 없어 정말로 배고프게 살아오셨다고 들었습니다. 그로 인한 가난과 설움을 내 자식에게 물려주지 않고 좀 더 부유하고 행복한 삶을 살았으면 하는 부모님들의 바램에 의해 현재의 경쟁문화가 생겨났다고 생각합니다. 물론 어렸을땐 부모님의 교육방식을 이해하지 못하고 힘들었지만 한국전쟁 직후와 현재 남한의 모습을 보고 이해했습니다. 그만큼 부모님들이 자식들을 위해 악착같이 사셨던 거겠죠.. 사는 곳이 다르기 때문에 이러한 사정들을 이해하지 못해도 무리는 아니지만 점차 나아질 것이라고 확신합니다!😂

[@pakbtsarmy4241]

Jin your videos is so informative thanks to share your videos 😊😊💜💜

[@reizalopez126]

You ask really good questions

[@xoxopyt]

keep moving!! i really get to know many info cuz of u tysm

[@cha4189]

great content, as always :))

[@olgamorozova6222]

What meaning do Korean put into the word "conservitive"? The original meaning is traditional & aversed to changes. But people on interview put completely different meaning in this word like being closed inside yourself, self centered, care about yourself only, mind your own business.

[@patxooo6974]

SO INTERESTING OH MY GODDD THANK YOU

[@nickyoung3461]

두 남학생과 특히 가운데 앉은 부산 여학생 분은 생각도 깊고, 사리분별 확실하네요. 이런 젊은 새대가 있는한 우리나라 미래는 걱정할 게 없겠습니다.

[@Darkangel825]

It was really needed for me🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ashibano8874]

Thank you making this informative video This is very helpful to understand actual perception towards other cultures and countries....cause often most of us take reel life of k dramas lead actors as real life.knowing actual thoughts by native korean its important for me. I wanna visit south South Korea.♥️ lots of love from india..could you plz make a video,what does Korean people's opinion about Indian culture and Indian people.

[@rbx211]

in my experience having lived in south korea and having friends/relationships with the local populace, south koreans are not too kind with south asians. due to the culture of lookism....brown skinn is not appealing

[@7hisissavage]

I don't know why you're talking about the girl in black with the pink nosemask...her explanations are always on point ✌️

[@dol_phinana]

Pressure everywhere i thought it's only my country that parents put pressure on their children to either become a doctor,nurse or lawyer😢😢...wow it happens in korea too😮😮😮

[@RockingMarshall]

Like your videos a lot :D

[@btsarmysai]

I don't know why Korean thinks why we should bother other I think if we are in public places , in cafeteria ,in hotels or anywhere else if someone accidentally looked at you or even trying to ask something or trying to talk to you you at least have to give a little smile and at least stay for two minutes and answer them properly because these are considered mannerful behavior otherwise people will think you are mannerless or you are so full of yourself so you at least have to give a little smile because that's how you make friends because that's how you socialise and adapt .you have to be adaptable and open minded because if you are neglecting others they will not like you and in my country if you wanna be friends with someone you just have to give a little smile and they will be totally ready to help you or be friends with you that's why in my country you can find 10 to 15 persons in a group of friends

[@dhous2000]

I appreciated the guy in white providing the historical context.

[@chemophile14]

Job hunting is quite frustrating in korea. Especially for foreigners, I wouldn't not say it's impossible to find job after undergraduate/master/PhD but I would say you have almost 0.00001% chanace of finding job with master/PhD degree in science and technology. Even these foreign graduates can't find any waiter/hall serving/kitchen job as well. You have studied same degree same course and you got better grade as other korean in your class, but all korean find good job in their field. Foreigners can't find job. The main problem is language problem. I know many competent Foreigners who graduated in science and engineering but they are working as labours in construction place and Agricultural farm. It'sa big slap on the face of scientific community and industries. Regarding manner, yes korean have far better manner than western countries. You need to always says thank you for small help. Ofcource you can't make them friend as well because they have individualism and don't wanna be social. Even if you ask them for a direction or any adress, definitely they will feel uncomfortable. Asking them something means bothering them

[@sherali9452]

you are really a straight forward guy. I agree with you.

[@chemophile14]

@@sherali9452 thanks for your kind opinion

[@JinsStreetInterview]

Thank you for sharing your experience every time

[@chemophile14]

@@JinsStreetInterview thank you for replying for the first time on my comment and not deleting it. ❤

[@Grusha7]

I think that in korea they give value to looks rather than real talent nd also another factor that korea is very homogenous. Koreans get plastic surgery nd get the job but there are many koreans who can't afford plastic surgery nd they don't get the job. Looks play the major role in korea. Besides korea is homogenous so its obvious that koreans will be chosen nd not the foreigners. Even though u'r a foreigner with huge talent they will choose koreans. In conclusion : LOOKS matters in korea when u want a job. TALENT is not respected in korea. Sorry if it offends some koreans but its true

[@phoenixknight8837]

Intelligent people.

[@kimalaa5111]

I love you so much 🥰💜🇮🇶

[@Ehsan870]

As a frequent traveler I think only one country is more conservative than south Korea and it's North Korea or maybe not coz I have never been to North Korea, but surely Koreans are no where near to any other Asian nation when it comes to hospitality or friendliness specially when you have countries like Turkiye or even Japan. As a matter of fact Japanese are way more welcoming than Koreans you can't judge big countries like China and India as a single society as they are huge and people behaviour differs from region to region as south Indians are more decent and welcoming than North Indians, but still better than Koreans.

[@thomasblanc3457]

Dude Korea isn't conservative compared to other countries. Like have you seen Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Japan etc? Utter shithole countries in different ways. Try being a woman in any of those countries.

[@Ehsan870]

@@thomasblanc3457 well i guess you never been to any of those countries you mentioned coz I have been to all 3 you mentioned except Japan the other two are one of the lowest in rankings when it comes to crime against women but I guess you will never admit it coz it's evident either you hate Muslims or blindly follow the mainstream media. And when it comes to hospitality Muslim countries are the best the way they welcome you is beyond the understanding of materialistic approach we have here in West.

[@thomasblanc3457]

@@Ehsan870 Lowest rankings xD like from their own countries ahahaha 50% the woman are too scared to report it. the other 50% they are stoned to death when they report anything. What a joke. Muslims nations aren't bad, those countries are. Famous words from Pakistan "We don't know where Bin Laden is..." ahahah complete joke of a nation. India is lucky they put all the idiots in one area and cut them off.

[@ToadFart]

I hear ya. But maybe “better” is not the word 😊

[@shafiafathima8416]

👍

[@cosmincoco3679]

theres academics dude what u mean other countrys don't have academy. ur a mutant man if all countrys has cultutre academys , and the academic title is not only about culture. where u studied in recycle bin?

[@soutakanaka463]

The Yonsei student in the middle really irked me. She's looks self Centered, cold, and competitive. She gives other Korean people a bad rep tbh. Not all Koreans are like her but most foreigners think Koreans are like her.

[@rbx211]

I felt like she was just making excuses, instead of acknowledging things

[@Dmwntkp99]

You need people like her in society for certain career positions and its good everyone is not the same. If foreigners think that then its on them, to bad.

[@kasandravaldes4317]

And not trying to sound messed up or anything like that but it seems to me like it’s allot difficult to be with a Korean and to have Korean friends and yet litterly see u as an alien and exchange languages and only see u a sexually and easy target that’s just a bit cruel

[@rbx211]

it's tough to maintain a relationship/friendship with south koreans, because of the ingrained perception they have of foreigners

[@kasandravaldes4317]

Theirs no way that Koreans don’t really know how the us works tbh in the us we don’t study study all the time we do take break once in a while

[@kimalaa5111]

JIN , why didn't you put the Arabic language, because I am following you from Iraq, I ask you to put the Arabic language🙏🏻🥰💜🇮🇶🇰🇷

[@tam-tampuka8125]

You want a Latina girlfriend? 😘

[@marydoe8961]

She can stay in Mexico.

[@martinaboccia7883]

😂

[@jeons_thv]

can you interview some army fan of BTS. ..??please i really want to see that...

[@kimalaa5111]

Oh I agree with you 👌🏻💜🇮🇶🇰🇷

[@jeons_thv]

@@kimalaa5111 thank you for being with me..☺💜😊

[@kimalaa5111]

@@jeons_thv where do you come from? 🥰💜

[@ElenaElena1]

The nucleus, center, or heart of society, is, the family, to have an unmistakable concept of what that means, one must study and come to know, the CREATOR of this arrangement, this has been done for thousands of years through an accurate knowledge, or, Gno'sis-- E.pi' gno.sis of truth 1 Timothy 2:3,4 this is in antagonism to Agnosticism or AGNOSTIC. READ my comment here where you can read the Bible in chronological order. "These things I command you" JESUS' own words from the 4 GOSPELS." 🪔🪔