"Koreans Don’t Care about You” What it’s Really Like Living In Korea

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@KExplorer Ай бұрын

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@rezayaseri2790 Ай бұрын

How do you know that!? 🤣🤣🤣

@roshanneupanekhatri8773 Ай бұрын

Never seen any east asian and indian in your channel bro.

@grow1820 Ай бұрын

As an American who has been living in Korea for 16 years, I can say Korea is the best country I’ve lived in. Of course, I’m fluent in Korean. If you’re going to live in another country, you need to know the language. Otherwise, how can you make friends with the locals or understand their culture? Do you think a Korean who doesn’t speak English and refuses to learn it would be able to live properly in the U.S. or the U.K.? The reverse is true as well.

@skatingcanuck9837 Ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%. I definitely saw people in the video complaining about the language even though the national language is Korean, not English. I saw a travel vlog from an American couple that complained the soup was too hot, that a restaurant did not have English menus, and the staff spoke "zero English"; I called them out on it and they said I misinterpreted their video. I speak 3 languages and if I go to a country that has a language I am not familiar with I always make an effort to learn a bit-otherwise what is the point of travelling?

@sebastianmartin8665 Ай бұрын

PLEASE TELL ME.. 텐데.. THIS GRAMMAR BASICALLY IS SIMILAR TO “PROBABLY WILL BE…. SUCH N SUCH” right???

@Anshika-cx6uu Ай бұрын

True that. Since you have been living there for so long, please favor me by answering a question, I am very strict towards my diet. I don't drink, smoke or eat meat due to my religious beliefs. I have heard most Koreans are atheist and drink is the culture, will I not fit in? I don't have problem living all alone but who don't prefer company of sweet friends, yeah? I don't have other people eating anything or drinking, I just want to join them even if I m sipping on milk. Will I be able to make friends?

@mountaintop421 Ай бұрын

@@Anshika-cx6uu Are you a Hindu or Buddhist? I don't think your religious life is any problem in making friends there since there are many Koreans who practice Buddhism in S.Korea. But this is only possible when you are really into learning Korean. Korean learning is the Key to making friends over there. By the way, isn't it so obvious that you want to live in a foreign land and you do not care about learning their language? how could anyone expect to make local friends unless you are living in some La la land?

@zanderC5953 Ай бұрын

100% agreed! No one has the obligation to make life easier for you. That said, I've been privileged with a lot of unearned and even unsolicited help from many kind Koreans during my travels in South Korea. Koreans definitely try to help within their preexisting social structure and norms. Something foreigners can choose to adapt to or leave. Native Koreans don't have a choice to adapt to their own culture.

@OrionTube3333 Ай бұрын

I don't know any Koreans who go abroad and EXPECT other countries to speak in their language.. but these foreigners (especially from countries like USA) want Koreans in Korea to speak English.. LOL... I just find this so fascinating.. the nerve of these people..

@jellyrolly Ай бұрын

Anglophone people's entitlement is EXHAUSTING

@ocean440 Ай бұрын

@@jellyrolly and arab

@Ichigo2058 Ай бұрын

I agree in terms of some Asian countries. But a lot of other countries speak English very very well. Generally informing oneself is obligatory before coming to a country, in any terms. Youre right.

@9y2bgy Ай бұрын

Because English is such an internationally preferred language - hence the reason why it's compulsory in Kore and Japan - native English speakers subconsciously and consciously expect everyone to speak some English. I think language apps as they get better will pretty much destroy this barrier anyway.

@Arrogant_Frog 29 күн бұрын

한국은 영어를 배우기 시작한게 오래되지 않았습니다.. 더구나 단일민족이라 영어를 쓸일이 없었습니다.. 그런 나라에 와서 한국인이 영어를 잘 못한다고 불평하지 마세요. 뭐하러 한국에 와서 불평하나요. 한국어를 배울려고 노력하세요..그럼 자연스럽게 친구도 생기고 따뜻한 한국인들을 만날 수 있습니다. 노력하지 않으면 기대하지 마세요.😅'

@trstnhn Ай бұрын

One of the guests said "racism is still a thing" in Korea. I hope she realizes that racism is and will always be a thing in every single country. No country has zero racism. A little doom and gloom, I know, but she needs to see reality as the way it is.

@OrionTube3333 Ай бұрын

AGREED!!!!

@jellyrolly Ай бұрын

Yes! I am so tired of this comment. Well, what did you expect??? Even so called progressive places in the US such as California have racism.

@cleaa Ай бұрын

Hi, I wanted to respond to this comment because I'm the one who said it. Firstly sorry if it was taken the wrong way. Be aware that in this kind of interview half of what is said is cut to keep only the most important. Before I said that I said something else, and I put it in context, something like "Korea is an amazing country but unfortunately, racism is still very present". English is not my mother tongue, so I admit that the way I answered was too direct and not thoughtful enough. The interview wasn't prepared and I'm not a professional at all. We are asked OUR opinion and we give OUR own pov. I talk about my experience and my vision of things. I'm only 18 and I still have a lot to learn about myself and others, please be indulgent. I've almost only lived in Seoul, and here many of my friends from the black or Muslim community have experienced more here than in any country they've been to. So yes, I thought it was important to say. Sorry if it hurt, but that's my opinion.

@trstnhn Ай бұрын

@@cleaa Hello, thanks for responding. I wasn't by any means trying to criticize you. I think you did a great live, spontaneous interview. I simply wanted to say that racism is a global phenomenon and that no matter how welcoming of foreigners a certain country is, there will still be racists. It's more of an individual issue than a cultural one. Have a good day.

@DoctorStrange01 Ай бұрын

@@cleaa Unrelated to the comment but you also said something about the smell. I guess you don't know about the difference in genetics between other races and East Asians ? Read about the ABCC11 gene :D

@user7-o9w Ай бұрын

As a Korean American who lived in Korea, I often faced more discrimination than foreigners. And this was mainly due to cultural differences and the expectation that I should fully conform to Korean norms, especially in terms of language. Also I don’t like to drink and was treated like an outcast, especially in a culture where socializing and bonding often revolves around drinking. Much of these factors made it pretty difficult for me to fit in and find connection, which often left me feeling isolated despite being in a country tied to my heritage.

@Minseunghealthyrichhappylongli Ай бұрын

Yeah❤ I'm a korean american as well!😂 I'm 15 but get many discrimination 😢

@RenaHall-w7w Ай бұрын

So sad we are all human what ever people think .🇬🇧🌹

@Anthony8634 Ай бұрын

Koreans are like that…but then again in America we Korean Americans often discriminate against newly arrived Korean immigrants.

@Natsumi666 Ай бұрын

Heritage has nothing to do with racism and xenophobia. There's no tolerance and acceptance of diversity.

@박똘똘-o1j Ай бұрын

Rather than discrimination, the generosity and consideration applied to foreigners who are inevitably social minorities may not be applied to Koreans of foreign nationality. It's a double-edged sword. You shouldn't just try to take advantage of the two statuses of being Korean and foreigner. When you come to Korea, think of yourself as Korean and just live happily. It is up to you to find your own way.

@jiminswriter4209 Ай бұрын

If you find people speaking to you in Korean "off-putting", there is an attitude problem. You are living in Korea, so what else would they speak to you in? If you can pass as Korean, people will speak Korean to you. The Russian woman made some false statements. Korean beauty is the most advanced in the world, including nails. Not every shop will be state-of-the-art, but they are easy to find. Subways are fast, but there are many lines, so perhaps they don't arrive every 3 minutes. It is not the job of any country to accommodate itself to you. It is your job to adapt to it. Many Koreans are very understanding of foreigners not knowing much about the culture or language, but it is still your job to adapt to the culture. You can't expect everywhere to be like your country.

@OrionTube3333 Ай бұрын

I thought that comment was silly... do you expect them to speak to you in your native tongue? LOL

@jillthompson6110 29 күн бұрын

@@OrionTube3333 Of course, everyone should know how to speak Mongolian in Korea. Lol.

@adinakroll 29 күн бұрын

I thought the same - it's a compliment that they speak to you in korean - and you find it offputting is what puts me off

@garinho1822 26 күн бұрын

Agree with you..the mongolian and russian are just being a brat

@IwantItalyPizza 25 күн бұрын

@@OrionTube3333As a Korean, I wish there were more foreigners who think like you. I think most Koreans are too friendly to foreigners.

@francoismarc3 14 күн бұрын

It's always interesting to hear people's opinions. I've been in Korea for 14 years and I've had the most wonderful time here. I've made a lot of friends: foreigners and Koreans, and have received a lot of help from Koreans. No country is 100 percent perfect, but Korea suits me well. Great video.

@KamenKristin 29 күн бұрын

I’ve been is Seoul 20 years ago and I found friends who were Koreans without me speaking Korean I was 18 back then. I got nothing but good vibes and tremendous help and care from the Korean ppl. I would never forget that ❤

@mystictraveler8642 10 күн бұрын

Koreans are very caring people.

@CrashOverride332 Ай бұрын

I don't understand people who go to live in Korea without learning at least some Korean first.

@jellyrolly Ай бұрын

Or any country.

@Ichigo2058 Ай бұрын

@@jellyrollynot really, most ppl in Europe for example (and I guess many more places/countries) are kind of fluent in English.

@LivingSimplyyAstrology Ай бұрын

A lot of people want to learn the language IN the country they're visiting.

@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 29 күн бұрын

Well, you can learn when you get there and as you go too. Even Mark of NCT did not know any Korean when he first came. He had to learn it while training to be a kpop idol.

@Youngpitchi 26 күн бұрын

Oh that's really what I want to say, some foreigners said wanna live in south kor, and they're planning to live. But, they did not learn practical korean language. I don't think they will adapt to korea society.., they will just complain in Kor

@epiphany0259 Ай бұрын

It doesn’t matter how many years you live in Korea, if you were born and raised in a different country and speak Korean with a foreign accent, you technically are a foreigner and it is normal for Koreans to see you as a foreigner. Try being Asian born and raised in a western country speaking fluent local language and still being asked where are you from by ignorant locals who assume Asians are all foreigners or immigrants.

@jellyrolly Ай бұрын

Not just for Korean, but majority of the world will always see you as a foreigner no matter how fluent you speak the local language. Same shit in places like Russia, Nigeria, China, Ecuador, etc.

@9y2bgy Ай бұрын

Technically if you live in a country that is not of your citizenship, you are a foreigner regardless of your ethnicity.

@Aelyshes Ай бұрын

@@jellyrolly hell, just go to France.

@charzemc 29 күн бұрын

We have many asian cultures in NZ, if you are born here or are a citizen, you are a kiwi.

@9y2bgy 25 күн бұрын

@@IwantItalyPizza Yeah, kinda like the way most immigrants are all over the world. Here in Canada we have Italians, Irish, Scots, Greeks, Portuguese, Chinese, Koreans, Indians, Sikhs, and others who keep their heritage, culture, and language alive no matter how many years they lived here.

@deborahsearle2339 Ай бұрын

We recently were in Korea for two weeks. People were very helpful. Sometimes they saw us needing help with subway or directions and the came up and asked if they could assist.

@JohnS-ch7cr 29 күн бұрын

Racism is a very big thing in every country in the world including the US. I don't get why people act like it's surprising to find it occurs in Korea as well.

@YTD07 26 күн бұрын

Exactly

@TheOtherSideOfAlice 26 күн бұрын

Because it’s different. They’re talking about the reality of living there do you want them not to talk about it? It’s so annoying seeing ppl butt hurt about them talking about it.

@JohnS-ch7cr 25 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherSideOfAlice Nobody is butt hurt but maybe you about my comment. I was just stating the fact that the girl in the burberry scarf talking about racism like its exclusive to korea. The type of racism she mentions occurs in every country in the world. For example It would be like me saying people in America are mean. Yeah of course there are mean people everywhere, water is wet. I'm not saying to never mention it, she's just talking about it like she discovered a new planet.

@TheDreamBlog 23 күн бұрын

@@JohnS-ch7cr Nope. I lived in both countries for a good time. It's different. There are no discrimination laws here in Korea. A restaurant can say "No Africans" however it doesn't mean Blacks nor Africans are super oppressed here. But in the US, you got guys like Juicy Smullet faking racism which begs the question, how racist is a country when you have to fake it?

@wengo44 23 күн бұрын

racism is all around us in every country in this entire earth. that we can agree on. However in certain parts of Asia, it's different. i witnessed this about 5 years ago where South Korean tourists got off their tour bus in K-tow, New York and they literally gasped and hurdled in corners, locking arm and grabbing their bags and blurted out without one hesitation in unison, "oh no oh no, look look it's black people! omg omg!!". they had fear in their eyes and i completely freaked out in front of them. best part was that this African American GENTLEMAN was dressed in full suit and was an older gentleman and he addressed them in PERFECT Korean not to be alarmed as the is a gentleman so not to worry. BTW, they were all ajjumas with visors on. Probably not from Seoul, metropolitan area.

@YS-pt5qr Ай бұрын

The Afro with the black jacket ! Chef's kiss !!!

@neoreign 29 күн бұрын

Very samuel L Jackon in that one movie.... the one in the 90s

@sansxverse Ай бұрын

I've been in Korea for over 7 years now and there have been ups and downs but NOW, I love living here (especially since I'm based in Seoul) (and not working in a toxic work environment that expects overwork)

@nataliami1777 Ай бұрын

I hate that they always say "no matter how many years etc, youre always seen as a foreigner".. come on... Isnt it obvious? Except some countries like usa where things are chaotic, all countries are like that. Why would they consider you as korean if you're literally NOT?

@jellyrolly Ай бұрын

Seriously, people from multiethnic countries like the USA, Canada and other former British colonies need to accept that. Most countries don't see you as one of you unless your grandparents' ancestry is from there. I see their attitude as entitlement as nothing more.

@TherapistComposer Ай бұрын

Exactly! I think it’s a westerner mentality. It’s like “hey I’m new here you should give me attention since I’m from the west.” Then the mentality switches when they live there for more than two years it’s like “hey I’ve been here more than two years you should treat me like a local not a foreigner.” So entitled way of thinking.

@cleaa Ай бұрын

Hello, I'm the one who said that. I'm sorry but that's the point of the video. It may be obvious to you, but for many people it's not obvious at all. It's good that you're aware, but many people aren't, I can assure you. I'm also aware that in many other countries this is the case, but here I'm speaking from MY point of view, MY experience and what I know. You also have to understand that the interview was cut to keep only the "most important" unfortunately, I can't control that. Before saying this sentence I said something like "Korea is an incredible country BUT some people idealize it etc." I'm sorry it was taken the wrong way. English isn't my first language, so I can sometimes be a bit clumsy when I speak.

@mountaintop421 Ай бұрын

@@cleaa I think how much fluently you can master Korean is the key. If you speak like a native Korean, I don't think they will treat you as an outsider any longer. There is one good exemplary "foreigner" whose name is Leo. His nationality is Finland but many Koreans see and treat him like a local Korean who dyed his hair in sand colour to look like a Nordic.

@ocean440 Ай бұрын

trueee

@kfx3907 21 күн бұрын

We are just an ordinary average country. Why y'all westerns over-think with all those negative things? Before yapping about South Korea, they should think about their own country. Self-reflection is a must.

@bruno89246 26 күн бұрын

As a Korean man in 40s, I try to treat foreigners the same as other Koreans when dealing with them. I try not to look at them in particular, and I try to be indifferent unless foreigners ask for help. If a foreign woman is pretty, I sometimes look at her without realizing it, but I feel sorry. I would look at Korean celebrities similarly, but I think it is more of a privacy issue than racism. Am I wrong? Fifteen years ago, when I was traveling in France, a white guy on the street said to me, "fucking chinese," and that's racist. Staring at someone passing by is more of a privacy issue than a racism thing. (Though he said that, I don't think France is necessarily a racist country)

@emily-vn2id 26 күн бұрын

Great comment! I agree that it’s not racist to look at foreigners, it’s just curiosity.

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

You're right.

@Radio280 Күн бұрын

Why would u feel sorry for a foreigner? I didn't get that

@boris8787 27 күн бұрын

I have been to KOREA three times and loved the experience.

@farbenrausch Ай бұрын

Good interview, as always; it is wonderful to see and hear so many young refletcted people.

@quai7865 15 күн бұрын

Wow, as a fellow Mongolian I’m so proud of the Mongolian girl. She’s so pretty, articulate and intelligent. You go, girl🔥

@rmaunruh Ай бұрын

LA traffic is definitely worse. I've driven in both, both during rush hour and regular times, and Seoul is definitely better. Though it's still not great. Better to just take the amazing public transportation if you can.

@grow1820 Ай бұрын

I find it hard to agree that Korea has a strong dining-out culture. Naturally, in your home country, where you have family, you probably cooked and ate at home more often. Similarly, Koreans cook and eat at home more because they have family there. As a foreigner living in Korea, it’s only natural that things would be different, as you likely don’t have family or close friends there. This isn’t necessarily because it’s Korea, but rather something that happens when you move to a country where you don’t speak the language and don’t have family or friends.

@naro_Kim Ай бұрын

In my opinion, If 'hasuk'(하숙) were still widely available, I would have recommended him experience it. Hasuk is similar with the concept of “Homestay”. Through hasuk, he could have experienced daily family life, and also become familiar with home-cooked meals. Also, Hasuk can be a shortcut to overcoming generational and racial barriers and becoming friends, especially in Seoul or university areas.

@jellyrolly Ай бұрын

Dining out became quite common recently. But yes, it's mainly due to single person households increasing and both parents working full time becoming commonplace.

@lineeye770 18 күн бұрын

한국인들 친구 만나면 집에서 같이 먹는거 보다 밖에 식당가서 같이 먹는게 더 흔할듯… 그거 얘기하는것 같애

@yourthoughtsarenotyours Ай бұрын

Despite the fact that the South Korea has the second highest foreign-born population growth in the OECD. There are no KZbin videos of Koreans complaining about foreigners in Korea, but there are plenty of KZbin videos of foreigners complaining about Korea.

@Airsole23 27 күн бұрын

Bc there is a lot of issues with it. Ageism, clubs not allowing certain race. Koreans not being friendly,

@kfx3907 21 күн бұрын

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@@Airsole23You think Korea is the only place in the world that has the issues? Club not allowing other foreigners especially Asians in other western country happens. I think the ones who visiting Korea, especially those from English speaking countries think they are the customers. They only want to blame and complain about Korea because they think they are customers and Koreans should always treat them well. Quite the opposite what Korean myself experience in the Western countries for sure. We also can make your country a racist, unfriendly, not allowing clubs, not accepting to their culture blah blah blah. But i don't. Because when in Rome, you should follow what Romans do and you are not a customer there.

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

bro it's Confucianism. It's the culture. Accept it or leave it. Ageism??? I love that we have a hierarchy and respect for elders and community in my culture because I'm a conservative and it's a part of my Christian values as well. Now, not allowing certain races into clubs is something I'm sure Korea will work on as it's only been a democracy since 1988 and has been a homogeneous country for a longggg time until recent. And friendliness seems to be subject to an individuals experience...doesn't define the whole. Btw, in the U.S, under Biden, because of the DEI movement white people aren't allowed in many places, and Asians who scored higher than others didn't get into universities they deserved to go to because they(also minorities) were excluded from the dei. Racism and segregation happens everywhere..

@Mr..E.. Ай бұрын

Bro, I love your fits. Well done.

@Southas Ай бұрын

Based on the opinions of the people interviewed and all the other information, South Korean society seems deeply into the pursuit of perfectionism and a relentless dedication to working super hard. They never seem to have that ‘good enough’ mentality you find in countries like the Netherlands. My ADHD brain, being lazy/crazy, would probably be driven to ‘self-deletion’ in such an environment. But honestly, this mindset they have is the reason behind their cultural and economic success today, so you can’t really blame them for holding onto it.

@carlitadengari 29 күн бұрын

It's the whole eastern Asia, not only S Korea. It is related to the confucianist philosophy.

@Mariajbh2 26 күн бұрын

@@carlitadengari Another troll saying stvpidities

@kfx3907 21 күн бұрын

당신 나라들의 행정처리가 그렇게 느린것도 그러한 이유가 있겠네요. 뭐, 저도 비난하진 않습니다만 너무 답답합니다

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

And that economic success happened very fast, within only 79 years since Korea was occupied and devastated by Imperial Japan until 1945. That's very impressive if I say so myself.

@gayotimes4514 Ай бұрын

Transportation slow in Korea? Compared to France? What is she taking?😂

@kfx3907 21 күн бұрын

She's def lying.

@LollipopLop 24 күн бұрын

As an Asian I feel like westerners are not easy to adapt our culture cus it’s completely different Also the diversity thing is a western thing here in Asia we don’t think about that so it’s just cultural differences idk why some of them are ignorant

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

And entitled.

@battarabbit8827 Ай бұрын

People need to stop with the idea watching Korean dramas make everyone but them naive. What movies are they watching? We have been watching movies for a century. We understand the difference between fiction and reality. Do people who watch zombie movies expect to find zombies everywhere? Koreans helped me every day. They were gracious and kind. There are plenty of fat people. And unpretentious people. University students are young, self segregated and unworldly. Ask some adults. But that isn’t your audience, is it?

@Hwangdda 27 күн бұрын

I'm not sure how the interviewer feels about Korea, but his videos give people as much of a twisted version of Korea as any K-drama.

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

@@Hwangdda I agree.

@jyc313 Ай бұрын

Every country has pros and cons. If you focus on only the cons, then it’ll feel like the worst place in the world. In my experience, after having lived in a few countries around the world, generally it is what you make of it. The following are my personal experiences. I lived in Seoul for a few years during the 2010’s. I learned a bit of Korean before and during. Generally the people are super friendly, and accommodating. Koreans have been a very homogeneous culture and underwent rapid modernization and cultural infusion, especially in the last 10-15 years. Therefore, if it feels like they stick to themselves, don’t take it as an offense. I hung out with Koreans and foreigners there, and if you speak even a little Korean they warm up to you quickly. Lastly, if they are avoidant it’s usually because they’re shy about speaking English not because inherently they don’t like foreigners.

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

Thank you. This interviewer loves to focus on the cons of Korea most of the time.

@stephanieallangarman5598 7 күн бұрын

That Mongolian Girl is Beautiful. If I wanted to travel…anymore it would be MONGOLIA 🇲🇳 and KAZAKHSTAN 🇰🇿. Thanks for sharing their experiences and perspectives. I wish the younger people would see S. Korea as a FOREIGN COUNTRY with a rich culture. ☺️🏹♥️❄️🎄

@need5mojo 26 күн бұрын

Banking system is old? Beauty industry is not developed? Hello? Which part of Korea are you living in?

@chriskim6282 19 күн бұрын

What the one from Russia with blonde hair said was totally unacceptable. 😂 She is so funny

@sungahkim9323 11 күн бұрын

I think the Russian girl just hates everything about Korea 😂

@Radio280 Күн бұрын

She is totally on point thought

@AL-sd5cs Ай бұрын

The University drinking culture comment was a good point, maybe I’m a bit more conservative but don’t think students should be surrounded by so many bars around their Universities, everyone parties a bit in University but it’s very extreme in Korea

@mhs5256 Ай бұрын

They got stuck mountain of exam for their childhood And enter the univ, be adult and be most healthy condition, then So they challenge their limit

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

I'm a conservative as well. The education standards are soooo much higher in Korea that they are under extreme stress.

@CalvinLi-u4s Ай бұрын

I'm an expat who has been living in Korea for close to 15 years, I speak business fluent Korean and work in upper management in a Korean tech company. Even though I really love Korea in many ways, there are still some things that really make no sense to me and my wife (Who is a Korean-Korean). One example is, there is a group of koreans really don't respect the pregnancy seats. When my wife was pregnant with our first born, there were a lot of people who would casually seat in the pregnancy seat and pretend that they're sleeping whenever she comes by. This is not a complaint only by expats, but by Koreans as well.

@mountaintop421 Ай бұрын

Are you sure they are Korean? I mean there are so many Chinese working in restaurants, factories and construction sites across S.Korea. For non Koreans they may look like Korean. These days there are so many bad incidents related to Chinese working in S.Korea or those just visiting for sightseeing. I don't want to list all the unacceptable behaviours related to them. Just one example is that it became a big news in S.Korea weeks ago that a video was taken by a Korean showing a young Chinese mom letting her child to shit in the middle of street in Jeju island. I don't mean those people who ignored the pregnancy seats must not be Korean. There could be always bad apples wherever you go. Yet there have been so many norm breaking incidents related to Chinese visiting or living S.Korea.

@enan1468 27 күн бұрын

Really ? Never seen that before. It's always empty

@CalvinLi-u4s 26 күн бұрын

@@enan1468 Litterally saw it yesterday lol, seat filled out. Especially during Rush hour.

@CalvinLi-u4s 26 күн бұрын

@@mountaintop421 Yes I'm 100% sure they're Korean, not even Chinese/Korean. I also Speak Korean and Chinese fluently, so I can tell if they have an accent. I've also met those chinese you're talking about, but that was more prevalent like 5-10 years ago. Thesedays we still have young Korean sitting in pregnancy seats. lol In fact, I saw it again yesterday and throughout the weekend.

@gayotimes4514 Ай бұрын

K explorer, seems like your strategy is to interview the most narrow-minded foreigners in korea. At least it’s working for you.

@lunackikogaming5183 Ай бұрын

Traffic: Come to Manila Philippines its 100x worse

@AL-sd5cs Ай бұрын

I don’t find the traffics that bad based on the concentration of people there are certain times that are worse than others but you usually get to where you have to reasonably if driving in Seoul

@kamen8361 Ай бұрын

Am i the only one that doesnt understand the whole "I'll never be seen as korean" thing😂like of course you wont, korea is not like america, its not as diverse, you only make up 1 maybe 2% of the population and the rest is mostly korean

@lovealegria 2 күн бұрын

Also, why do people care that they are seen as a foreigner. If the shoe fits...

@SolidStrike Ай бұрын

Why come to Korea if you want a multicultural society? that’s the beauty of Korea, it’s monocultural! And most people prefer it stayed this way.

@ocean440 Ай бұрын

trueeee

@9y2bgy Ай бұрын

And yet Koreans LOVE non-Korean things; music, luxury items, , beauty standard, fashion, etc. No country is strictly monocultural nowadays. The world has shrunk drastically. No going back...

@LivingSimplyyAstrology Ай бұрын

A monoculture? Soo, like Iran and North Korea? South Korea is part of the world's global expansion, which means accepting diversity, freedom of movement, and the acceptance of travelers and other horizons to come and help shape and enrich the culture.

@ocean440 Ай бұрын

@@9y2bgy Japan is monocultural and South Korea too, Russia monocultural based on Republics

@9y2bgy 29 күн бұрын

@@ocean440 The term is antiquated. The minute a country lets in franchises from the US or Europe, it is no longer monocultural. A Japan or Korea with McDonalds or Starbucks, or exports cars and electronics with offices in various countries can't claim that they are monocultural as if their values are uniquely Japanese or Korean. The values they live by currently is far different than even those of 200 years ago; culturally speaking. The differences are based on more than the passage of time. Shared global practices as well as casual exchanges via SM impact almost all countries around the world.

@SocialMedia-lz5up 22 күн бұрын

i like the editing in this video, short clips make it easier to watch for someone with a gold fish attention span like me.

@kitsunerinkan 10 күн бұрын

I’ve lived in Japan 20 years and married a Japanese man, and speak Japanese. I’m still seen as a foreigner and get asked when I’m going home. It doesn’t matter what Asian country you go to: it will always be the same.

@adinakroll 29 күн бұрын

are you really telling me that if you are collapsing in the street people will walk past you? The "Nobody will help you" comment from the guy at the end???

@Mariajbh2 26 күн бұрын

Yes, most of them are quite selfish. But he was speaking about other things

@specktech314 26 күн бұрын

yes, but it happens all over the world, including america and europe. The Bystander Effect is a real thing.

@Mariajbh2 26 күн бұрын

@@specktech314 Totally false

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

@@specktech314 Exactly.

@christinethorps7054 Ай бұрын

Been here 12 years

@megc3073 Ай бұрын

The population density in seoul is more than 3x denser in population than moscow, of course u can have trains more frequently! Its significantly denser than even nyc

@jblee7592 21 күн бұрын

Also it is different with time zone. When its morning and dinner time for workers it is very frequent than like 2pm afternoon or 10pm when theres lesser people

@asmaeuu Ай бұрын

I love South korean culture for 15 years and as someone who enjoyed their kdramas, kpop also familiar with the language also with the culture. As muslim Arab, I am aware that I have radical different culture than them, I am sure that they will be wondering or have a specific streotype about it ( depends on each person of course) and it is very normal thing!!!!. these guests are only talking about their own experience. and it can change the mind of only who takes seriously the facts from experienced people ( yes they can do that, but it might just a 0.1% fact over the rest).Therefore, any place in this world has dark and bright side. And racism is over the world also in the countries where these guests belong to also!

@willmonetrenoir1420 24 күн бұрын

I’m from the US and i live in Korea. The Mongolian girl is super hot!! 😮

@CariW90 Ай бұрын

I’m from the US and after Christmas I plan to do a 90 day stay there once my K-ETA gets approved.

@sah_6629 28 күн бұрын

I like the way you interwiew.

@grinchimr.8959 19 күн бұрын

Someone tell us where there is no discrimination in this world? As a native Korean, I felt like discrimination between Korean and Immigrant from China.😊

@gotaigo 29 күн бұрын

Keep in mind folks things said here by a very few commentators is just that- a few sample. Also, keep it in context; who are you comparing Korea against? What country doesn’t exhibit these things considered negative. What country is ideal in everything?

@pruitv4 29 күн бұрын

and the racist is still working hard to make sk look bad just to get some cliicks and like every problematic channel we can see here too the non generic number of followers.

@NickNekko 28 күн бұрын

so basically the same as anywhere in the world....people will complain no matter what 😩

@NoonafromNYC 29 күн бұрын

Great video; very insightful to hear so many different perspectives. And also quite interesting to hear the different people talking about the culture shocks, secrets of South Korea, and the hardest part of adapting to life in South Korea. It's also very refreshing to hear what they like about South Korea, as well. I'll be honest I was very surprised to hear someone of a different nationality, other than Black American or "other"...talk about racism in South Korea. I appreciated hearing her acknowledge the truth in South Korea that isn't always talked about as much. She made a great point about learning the history of South Korea before deciding to come to the country. It's something that I believe I need to do on my own as well. I don't want to romanticize a place I've never been without really immersing myself in the culture.

@Mariajbh2 26 күн бұрын

Their history is false, pure fabrication. Why you don't demand to immigrants in the West to learn the history of the country?!

@bl00dFairy 18 күн бұрын

The truth about Korea is the same truth about the rest of the world. Every country has racism.

@denisin611 Ай бұрын

Young people screaming racism, still lives in S. Korea. Funny the hypocrisy is strong.

@celty7535 Ай бұрын

Not everything is black and white. Maybe they enjoy living there but it’s not wrong to point out things that make them feel uncomfortable 😊

@cleaa Ай бұрын

Hello, I'm the person who talked about racism in Korea in the interview. The purpose of this interview is to be realistic. We weren't asked "what's your favorite thing about Korea", because everyone already knows that Korea is an incredible country and I love living here. But let's face it, Korea is still very conservative. It's part of their culture, I'm not criticizing their culture, and in fact I say at the end that to understand that you have to understand their history, which is very interesting and rich! On the other hand, I think it's very hypocritical to talk about Korea as a "perfect country" because it's not. Just like any other country. The subject is Korea, so we're being asked OUR opinion of life IN Korea. Sorry if it was taken the wrong way, the interview was cut, my answer was "softer" compared to what he kept from the edited interview. I can't control that. I'm only 18 and I still have a lot to learn, I'm aware of that.

@denisin611 Ай бұрын

@cleaa, you made great points. I appreciate that. No country is perfect. We all have racist any country you travel to. I'm Ko-Am, in the state asians are discriminated by white, black, hispanics. No one talks about that. And asians, we ignore it and just do our thing and move on. Thank you young lady, I understand your opinion.

@9y2bgy Ай бұрын

@@denisin611 "in the state asians are discriminated by white, black, hispanics. " And Asians discriminate them right back, so at least a lot of people in the US can claim that they are united in overt racism...

@jeff__w Ай бұрын

I don’t get the criticism, actually. Someone can dislike an aspect (or many aspects) of a particular place and still live there-and even still enjoy living there. There’s simply no “hypocrisy” there. (If someone living in place _x_ says, “Those who are opposed to racism in a place should leave that place immediately” and, at the same time, talks about the racism in that place, _that_ constitutes hypocrisy-that is, behavior that contradicts what someone is claiming to believe.)

@emilyjones4736 29 күн бұрын

so practically korea is very safe because it is homogeneous

@KippinCollars Ай бұрын

I think Jerry has to expand the afro. Expand it so it reaches all shores of Korea.

@katec.4361 20 күн бұрын

As a Korean American, I’m convinced if you’re not Black, White, or Latino in the US; you’re automatically seen as a foreigner on first impression.

@bigdawg7405 18 күн бұрын

True!!!

@YTD07 26 күн бұрын

The Mongolian girl 🥰

@_hong9 10 күн бұрын

제리형 고마워여. 션형이랑 제리형 덕분에 여러 지방들의 영어 억양을 접할 수 있었어요

@mountaintop421 Ай бұрын

Just one big reminder to any foreigner who wants to travel and live in S.Korea for more than one month. Please Please don't go there if you have no intention to learn Korean. You will do a big disservice to Koreans who generously let you in and stay there as well as to yourself who is lucky to be there but refuse to learn Korean? it is definitely a wasting of travel experience and expanding life perspective.

@Mariajbh2 26 күн бұрын

Why you support the opposite to immigrants in the West?! And no, they aren't generous with immigrants😂

@Gamaouat Ай бұрын

Lol, they complain korea is not a multicultural shlhol

@kimlambert4394 Ай бұрын

the white girl who said she had white privilege, which means many Koreans treated her well, and then she called them all racists. 😂 😂

@pamn.n. Ай бұрын

@@kimlambert4394 Because she's not the only foreigner in the country and has friends of different backgrounds and different experiences. Do you find that hard to grasp?

@kimlambert4394 Ай бұрын

@@pamn.n. maybe you find it hard to grasp that a more nuanced view might be that Korea is a very mono ethnic country and much of their attitudes are not racist but ethnocentric. Whites maybe treated better bc Korea has had a long interaction with western powers

@DoctorStrange01 Ай бұрын

@@kimlambert4394 I've seen multiple videos where foreigners were just minding their own business being on the streets or in a cafe or something and got locals insulting them, lol. Very ethnocentric, let's cut the bs. They are racist. But then again most nations are, so it's no different. They don't want their country turn into a shi-hole like the OP said, coming from such a country myself but on a different continent, i can somewhat understand that.

@cleaa Ай бұрын

@@kimlambert4394 I'm sorry not to be selfish and speak not only for myself, but also for my friends who went through it (I'm the girl in the interview).

@CoachKnapovicEAFC 19 күн бұрын

Subscribed because you stylish as hell! Love your videos and they helped me understand that I want to visit Korea. Currently waiting on application decisions to be made.

@bon12121 21 күн бұрын

It's true, people don't care. I visited a couple times and lived there for a while. Somone was passed out and there were 8 people standing and staring but no-one called the ambulance. A friend of mine did it.

@직쏘-h2t Ай бұрын

에이 한국이 무슨 인종차별이야ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 유럽에 아시안으로 한번 방문해보는 경험들 해봤으면 한다 우리는 너희를 서양인들이 아시안들에게 하는 혐오를 하는게 아니라 그냥 낯설어하는 거란다. 인종차별 당해보지도 않은 애들이 무슨...인종차별은 당신과 다른 인종을 혐오하는거다 낯설어하는것과는 다르지