North Korea and South Korea Compared

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Mr. Beat compares and contrasts the two Koreas.
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North Korea and South Korea
Or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea
Wait a second, North Korea is also called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? Hahahaha that’s a good one.
Anyway... Two East Asian countries on the Korean Peninsula that are opposite in so many ways. And yet, not that long ago, relatively speaking, they were just one country. Korea.
Yeah this one’s gonna be lopsided, folks. I’ll start by showing you this, which many of you have probably seen before. One picture sums up so much, doesn’t it. Most already know South Koreans enjoy a much higher standard of living and much more freedoms, but in this video, let’s dig a bit deeper.
That said, since North Korea is such a secretive country, there’s a lot we don’t know about it. But it’s difficult for North Korea to hide the fact that South Korea is doing so much better than it, based on a variety of factors.
#northkorea #southkorea #geography

[@iammrbeat]

So which is better? North Korea or South Korea? (I think I can predict what you are going to say.) BuT, Mr. BeAt, yOu'Re JuSt BiAsEd AgAiNsT NoRtH KoReA. Also, which two countries should I compare next for this series? Finally, this video is once again sponsored by Brilliant. Sign up for Brilliant FOR FREE by going to brilliant.org/MrBeat/ The first 200 people that go to that link will also get 20% off the annual Premium subscription.

[@atlas_1802]

BuT, Mr. BeAt, yOu’Re JuSt BiAsEd AgAiNsT NoRtH KoReA.

[@badhrihari1705]

BuT, Mr. BeAt, yOu'Re JuSt BiAsEd AgAiNsT NoRtH KoReA

[@raghav3558]

MORE NORTH KOREA lol

[@bertaroo]

East Korea

[@doomi4055]

Czechia & Slovakia Mr Beat

[@coyotelong4349]

I hear North Korea’s been voted “Best Korea” by North Korean Magazine 73 years running

[@basedandbiasedkakampink]

yeah North Korea is great

[@coyotelong4349]

@@basedandbiasedkakampink Yeah that’s exactly what North Korea said too! What a coincidence!

[@JaredtheRabbit]

And by Drew Durnil.

[@notallthatskilled]

*obama giving obama the medal meme*

[@mr6943]

....??

[@calvincoolidge3406]

I never had to deal with North Korea as President but Nothing gets past Kim Jong Un, especially carbohydrates

[@schellargschichta1638]

Calvin Collidge aka Best US President

[@wildspowell196]

Hey silent cal

[@Histography1453]

Wrong time period bro

[@therealsnoop7497]

@@schellargschichta1638, definitely underrated

[@minecrafthobbies6419]

One of the best presidents of all time. Calvin Coolidge

[@Matdrox]

It was a tough choice, but due to your well-presented facts I have decided moving to South Korea instead of North Korea. Thanks Mr. Beat!

[@ishfarahmed3684]

@@splitzerr6194 exactly. Sweden>>>>>>>>>>>

[@g2r2s2]

😳

[@RealMysticalMan]

I wouldn't move to either. I'm never ever going to move from my location.

[@tongyaozhang2580]

I'd prefer West Korea instead. Don't know if I'll settle down in Pyongyang or Seoul.

[@ThinhTran-wy6vc]

Vietnamese here. Hope one day soon North Korea and South Korea can reunite in peace. You guys are one people and should be united.

[@Compucles]

Just as long as the government isn't corrupted by the northern half like it was in your country.

[@ThinhTran-wy6vc]

@@Compucles right. But if you look at Vietnam's history, it was never free of a heavily corrupted government. There was absolute monarchy, then foreign powers rule, and then corrupted internal parties rule through the military. The Vietnamese people had suffered for a long time. The current government, though far from good, is doing some good things and improving the lives of the Vietnamese people.

[@twofortydrifter]

Tell that to China. Maybe they will listen.

[@buianh1257]

I don't think they need reunification

[@haarisafridi30day44]

Bro never gonna happen

[@toastedrabbids8670]

The main difference between the 2 is that NK has our glorious thicc chin leader. SK has kpop. You decide

[@iammrbeat]

Good points

[@amantyde]

@@iammrbeat I love your videos! I hope you keep working on YT.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

I go to the first, North Korea has such a strong leader. We need more of them. Even more, his people love him.

[@mikeoxsmal8022]

NK for the win

[@mingfanzhang4600]

I would like but there's 69th like

[@zainmudassir2964]

Waiting for the Supreme Leader himself to comment.

[@iammrbeat]

Me too

[@realGeorgeHWBush]

@@iammrbeat North Korea’s elections are as “fair” as Iraq’s during Saddam Hussein’s reign. In 2002, Saddam Hussein “won” 100% of the popular vote.

[@rustinusti]

@@realGeorgeHWBush At least he won more than one term.

[@rustinusti]

@dvogit He holds both ranks. Party leader is separate from national leader in all countries.

[@_gav__]

I love voting in North Korea! Only one name on the ballot!!

[@Sammykyt]

Demilitarized zone? More like Extra-militarized zone

[@coyotelong4349]

Yeah but they mean the no-man’s land in the area between where the opposing forces patrol

[@johncrandall5782]

Heyoo!!!!!!

[@respectedgentleman4322]

What's a more ironic name I wonder? Democratic people's republic of Korea ranking last in the democracy index or Demilitarized zone being the most heavily armed place in the world?

[@Sammykyt]

@@respectedgentleman4322 Yeah I can't decide

[@sevenrings9450]

People’s Republic of China and Holy Roman Empire are some other examples.

[@maqclark]

I remember one of my professors, who is from South Korea, told our class that almost all Koreans living in the United States are from South Korea. He said there were maybe 10 North Koreans living in the US, if that many.

[@seonghong4043]

About 2million South Koreans living in the US. 7 North Koreans living in UTAH So more than 10 North Koreans living in the US

[@stormfalcon1232]

Generally, yes, there are much more South Koreans than North Koreans here in the USA. But there's definitely more than 10 North Koreans.

[@whosedidi]

@@stormfalcon1232 I think 170

[@seriouslxl]

Directly come to the US from North Korean? No. Went to South Korean or China first then the US? I bet there are more than 10K of them, but it depends on how this question is asked.

[@dathunderman4]

I live in the US, having been born in Korea. My grandmother’s old place used to be North Korean territory, then after the war it was considered south. I was literally that close from being born in North Korea, or just not existing lol.

[@marissarivera7962]

My grandfather fought in the Korean War. When he came back he had ptsd. He was about 20 years older than my grandma, so he passed in the 90s. My dad still has his helmet, flag, and other things from the war. That’s probably why north and South Korea is so interesting to me.

[@iammrbeat]

My grandfather fought in that war as well!

[@-graphics1-379]

My neighbor fought in that war as well.

[@vincenzogiangiacomo1349]

My step father in law fought as a teenager in Korea he said it was the worst time of his life.

[@seoinchoi8910]

as a person who is from South Korea, I would like to express my deepest appreciation for our countries freedom. south Korea has been contributing so much to the world in cultural and artistic sense and it was all possible because of every soldier who had came all the way from foreign countries and fought for the freedom of a small unknown nation as if it was their owns. Thank you so much.

[@vincenzogiangiacomo1349]

Worst thing was how NK executed prisoners by head shots.

[@liam-man7265]

See you all in 24 years when this video gets recommended to us and the two Koreas will reunite in 2045.

[@dragooll2023]

They will unite under the latvian flag 😎😎😎🔯🇱🇻

[@enanan_]

@@dragooll2023 :| wat Is this a joke?

[@dragooll2023]

@@enanan_ just you see kid

[@enanan_]

@@dragooll2023 ok 🙃👍🏻

[@dobmaster4412]

I'm from the future china says no

[@nick-kk5iz]

Is "Sudan and South Sudan compared" a good idea for a future video?

[@iammrbeat]

Heck yeah!

[@theletterl8948]

@@iammrbeat You really should do it

[@elliot6509]

Yeah

[@devin8811]

Definitely

[@histochronos]

Peter Martell has an excellent book on how South Sudan came into being and the general history between the two. It is called 'First Raise a Flag: How South Sudan Won the Longest War but Lost the Peace'

[@willblodgett9547]

Hey Mr. Beat, I go to a tech focused university and haven’t been able to take a history class since high school. All of your videos are perfect and interesting for me to keep learning history/geography/culture out of school. Thank you!

[@iammrbeat]

Heck yeah, that's great to hear! :D

[@bigtoesbob7713]

Hey did you know that sang woo also went to SNU?

[@terrorgaming459]

@@bigtoesbob7713 yes he graduated top of his class

[@thechaddening8784]

Incoming angry North Koreans! Oh wait...

[@iammrbeat]

I finally don't have to worry about a brigade of keyboard warriors.

[@emperorhirohito4435]

@@iammrbeat well if you try to play agains Filipinos in ml your gonna see a key board warrior

[@captain-chair]

@@iammrbeat There have to be a few Monarchist Tankies.

[@coyotelong4349]

Them and the Amish would like to have a word

[@EclipseOfTsuki93]

@@iammrbeat Oh don't worry, there's plenty of western tankies who will defend the "glorious DPRK and Jucheism" because they're idiots who think a country using the color red and laborer/worker aesthetics makes a country socialist.

[@caseclosed9342]

Someday I will visit South Korea. My grandfather served in the Korean War so I’ve always to see where he served...

[@pacific9025]

I am south korean living in seoul. Thank you for your grandfather. My grandfather is also a veteran of the Korean War, and without them, south korea would not be here today. Once again, I salute your grandfather.

[@mr6943]

Wow your grandfather is hero!! Skorean always welcom friend

[@localdude3702]

So your grandfather help create a puppet state? What a shit soldier.

[@redjirachi1]

My grandfather was a mechanic serving in the Korean War

[@user-qn7dy4sp4k]

Thank you for your granfather's service and sacrifice. We koreans will always remeber and thank the soldiers who helped us in korean war. We would never take grant of the freedom we are having right now.

[@andrijherasymenko]

Idea for the next comparison video: Brest (France) and Brest (Belarus)

[@djordjerasic7482]

This is a very interesting idea

[@nlpnt]

Don River (Ukraine/Russia) and Don River (Canada)

[@FikAb]

One was given freely to Germany, another one was fighting for 90 days

[@IAmTheOnlyLucas]

"45% of South Koreans also speak English" as an English Teacher in South Korea, that's a real stretch. The English language is aggressively taught and marketed as part of the national education curriculum but the metrics for testing English skill, the national high school test (내신, naeshin) and the SAT (수능, sooneung), test an overly academic, archaic, and thus absurd form of English. Korean students, who are legally required to complete their education through elementary school and reportedly soon through high school, are taught rudimentary reading, writing, and listening skills sparingly in public schools and punishingly in private after-school academies. Also this has only been implemented since around 2000. Speaking and listening, especially in tandem, are perhaps the hardest parts of language acquisition, so the vast differences between the alphabets, vocabulary, and grammar of the Korean language and English mean that any old foreigner cannot rock up to South Korea and get around easily with only English like they might be able to in France, Germany, Spain, etc.

[@behrensf84]

You know that if a country’s full name has words like, “the people’s republic, the democratic, the free state of” it’s probably none of that...

[@internette7229]

See also 2: The People's Republic of China (Taiwan is the Republic of China).

[@arkcliref]

See also 3: Democratic Republic of Germany (No longer exists)

[@resourceress7]

Yeah. It's like "Red Delicious Apple," which in reality is actually nasty wet cardboard, with red on it.

[@MCTogs]

Bangladesh crying rn 🙏

[@gsentinel4821]

Well said.

[@geraldwalker7609]

Two dislikes. I see Kim Jung un and his sister have checked in.

[@iammrbeat]

Usually he comments. I'm sad he hasn't yet since I gave him a shout out.

[@edsiles4297]

Now it's eleven, I guess the rest of the North Korean government joined in

[@Saddam_al-Husseini]

I must defend my fellow member of the Axis of E- I mean, Baghdad-Tehran-Pyongyang Axis of World Peace. This alliance ensures no country will invade us. Yeah.

[@Hjw511]

@@iammrbeat maybe his comment was buried under other comments

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

@@iammrbeat Don't be sad, comrade. I am here now

[@andrewsong9104]

This was a very accurate video. You noted a lot of things that are often overlooked when talking about Korea 1. both North and South have a communitarian, unitarian structure 2. The North was doing somewhat well at first 3. The now-defunct authoritarianism in South Korea and the progress on democracy 4. reconciliation efforts between the north and south Great video

[@iammrbeat]

Thank you so much!

[@hes_alive]

I don’t know how well North Korea was doing so much as receiving that sweet sweet Soviet money and bouncing back from a terrible war.

[@rustinusti]

@@hes_alive If having major trade partners disqualifies you from being a good country, South Korea isn't one, either. Just receiving American money.

[@hes_alive]

There’s a difference between trade and just receiving aid.

[@rustinusti]

@@hes_alive I hope you realize it was only until South Korea started receiving U.S. aid that it left the third world.

[@mmahmodi5155]

We need episode Morocco and Algeria

[@iammrbeat]

That's on my list!

[@greasy5823]

@@iammrbeat Taiwan and China coming soon???

[@liam-man7265]

You should also try creating a presentation for Zambia and Zimbabwe since they are both home to Victoria Falls.

[@MatrixMachine4]

The funniest joke is calling North Korea a democracy

[@iammrbeat]

BuT ThEy VoTe! :D

[@G0TIMAN]

Or United States.

[@joshuataylor3550]

They at least have people

[@grapesofwrath1984]

All communist countries make sure to call themselves that. The bigger joke are the people who still think communism is a great idea.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

@@grapesofwrath1984 North Korea isn’t communist

[@JamesFlaK]

Being a teacher I’m surprised you didn’t bring up the education culture of South Korea. It’s ranked very high but is one of the most stressful education cultures in the world.

[@iammrbeat]

Yeah I definitely could have brought that up. Thanks for the comment!

[@yurtnara3767]

accurate opinion. However, it is very difficult to get rid of the tremendous enthusiasm for education because it is a custom that has been passed down from ancient times. In the Joseon Dynasty, for example, it was common for people to only study for decades, starting at the age of 5, to take an civil service exam. because the nobles and commoners were divided by whether they passed the civil service exam, not by blood. During the military regime in the 1980s, even extreme prescriptions such as a ban on private tutoring have been tried, but all have failed.

[@thunderbird7020]

Man. I remember when that North Korean defector escaped through the DMZ a few years ago Guy got really damn lucky surviving and making it out despite being shot so many times. I’m glad he recovered though. Probably not best to think about whether his family was punished for what he did though....

[@iammrbeat]

Yeah I thought about his family, too. :(

[@pedrojuan8050]

He's breaking the chain. His offsprings can live outside the hell that is NK. His family might have been punished, but it's worth it in my eyes. .

[@ToxicRainStorm]

Shit I was stationed in South Korea and working that night, I remember

[@XnoobSpeakable]

Yeah 3 generations of your family are sent to concentration camps where they are tortured, medical experiments are performed, they have almost no food and water and are forced to work

[@yurtnara3767]

His father was high-ranking military officials, but unfortunately after his defection, all his family were sent to a concentration camp, and their life or death is currently unknown.

[@jaeyoo1046]

Thank you for writing the "East Sea (Sea of Japan)" @2:24. I can tell you were thinking about how the Korean people would perceive the content. Most people outside Korea just don't seem to give a damn. I love your videos as always!

[@jaeyoo1046]

@@yoojhoon No, the East Sea is definitely not the Sea of Japan, according to the Korean people. Believe it or not, every map I saw in the US wrote the "Sea of Japan" all the freaking time. This infuriated me at first, but now I see this as a difference in perspective/style. Perhaps many mapmakers in the US don't know that the term "East Sea" exists. Thank you, Mr. Beat, for being so considerate and doing the research.

[@jacobedwards7678]

ive been waiting for this one mr beat. thank you

[@iammrbeat]

Glad I came through!

[@aidenbooksmith2351]

Love your videos as usual!

[@oneofthe4kibs877]

Every time Mr. Beat uploads it just makes my day.

[@iammrbeat]

That's kind of you to say!

[@oneofthe4kibs877]

@@iammrbeat Your welcome man!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Correction: "South Korea" prefers East Sea WE prefer the term Korean East Sea

[@yeezyyankie324]

Hey, he is finally here guys!

[@realGeorgeHWBush]

I didn’t know it takes three days for KZbin comments to go through after clicking send in North Korea.

[@easytiger6570]

You are three days late, gangnamstyle man

[@UnRealistic.]

Yo!

[@UnRealistic.]

Kimmy your kpop is fantastic!

[@codytrim5402]

I love your videos! They make education fun which is sorely needed. P.s. can you put an end parentheses on the pinned comment.😁

[@doncarpenter1040]

A really enjoyed this video. Lots of interesting stuff. Thank you.

[@montiscott5876]

Yes another comparison video I love these.

[@iammrbeat]

Glad you dig them!

[@McIntosh1581]

Another great international "Compared" video. Do a China and Japan Compared video soon. Those two nations are regional rivals and have quite a few similarities, such as modern infrastructure and overall GDP, as well as notable differences, such as system of government and HDI. Vietnam and Laos Compared would be another good "Compared" video. Thailand and Myanmar Compared as well.

[@ilovecoffee7623]

China has over 5 times larger GDP than Japan. China has the largest GDP in the world, even larger than America. It makes more sense to compare SK vs Japan, and China vs USA.

[@FishOil_]

@@hellomynameisjoao I think his point is that they are not very alike

[@McIntosh1581]

@@user-df2pb6cp5s - I was mainly referring to an geographic and economic standpoint. Despite overall stagnation since the early 1990s, Japan is still the third largest economy in the world behind only China and the U.S. China and Japan are also only separated by the East China Sea. Like China today, Japan experienced rapid GDP growth in the second half of the 20th century and was even threatening to surpass the U.S. in the 1980s. Like Japan's GDP growth eventually did, China has seemed to be leveling off in recent years. Their years of double-digit GDP growth appear to be over. I just thought those two would be a good economic and geographic comparison. There are numerous similarities and differences between the two nations.

[@dyfx9788]

@@ilovecoffee7623 its not really about the GDP, to me GDP per capita is more important. Look at india and china, extremely "rich" but the standard of living compared to other "poorer" countries like japan and south korea is uh yea you get my point

[@semipenguin]

Great video. I enjoyed it. I was able to get stationed in South Korea twice. I loved it. I left in April or May of 1998. During my second tour, South Korea has some economic difficulties that led them to get a loan from the IMF. Things weren’t looking too good. But in true Korean fashion, they came back stronger than before. Best wishes and prosperity to South Korea.

[@wizzotizzo]

damn, thank you for your service.

[@justyouraveragefallofthewest]

imperial footsoldier, wnemybof the peopl, etc. dont have the energy to curse you losers out rn

[@omegamarius1]

Your content is awesome!

[@jillabella]

Wahhh thank you for this

[@tunaterbang]

I love the video! Ngl tho I've been waiting for this for a bit-- And- could you do a comparison video on Malaysia and Indonesia? :'^

[@iammrbeat]

Thank you! Yeah, I also have Malaysia and Indonesia planned, just not sure when yet. :)

[@gaminglegend]

North Korea = Democratic People's Republic of Korea South Korea = Republic of Korea Tell me, which one sounds more like a democracy to you?

[@arkcliref]

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea

[@ThisIsAigle]

am i the only one that enjoys the fact that countries that officially have 'democratic' in their name. are usually not.

[@arkcliref]

@@ThisIsAigle me too Kinda ironic, but that is how names work

[@dylanmau6606]

@@ThisIsAigle Not always. It’s usually the countries with “People’s” before Republic in the name. That typically means it’s Asian and communist.

[@ThisIsAigle]

@@dylanmau6606 would you like to try again in English. Because whatever point you tried to make isn't in that hodgepodge of words

[@Ascertivus]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing such great information with us. /g

[@assortedlunatics4381]

Much love Mr Beat.

[@iammrbeat]

Respect Zane!

[@ThisIsAigle]

Korea at night: One of those blobs is Seoul. And thhhhhaaaat one is distinctly Pyongyang.

[@tanz680]

Pyongyang: The lonely star in the middle of the void. Seoul: HERE COMES THE *𝓢 𝓤 𝓝*

[@user-lr3yw1gu4m]

“Wait a second....North Korea is also called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Hahaha what a joke” I also thought it was a joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ilect1690]

governments try to idealize the name of the country into what they believe is the best, even when they're far from it. such as the national socialist germans worker party (nazi). Unfortunately many coservative speakers point out the "socialist" part as a reason to say the Nazi party is far left when it couldn't be further than the truth

[@joaohumbertogomes8051]

Its name has 4 words and they're all wrong. They're not democratic, not ruled by the people, not really a republic, and it's only half of Korea.

[@bluestar4408]

@@joaohumbertogomes8051 Well... they have to vote •_• but there is only one name on the ballet guess who? rocket man is a joke

[@dgill441]

Good video! After living in Korea (no one says South Korea really, when you say Korea they mean South) for four years and enjoying it, most young people and others I met don’t think about reunification or want to really. They are focused on their modern lives and not worried really. All most of them have known is stale mate.

[@Lorenz1973]

Growing up in West Germany, nobody thought reunification would ever happen either… even though it was part of the West German constitution, but nobody took that really that seriously… Until Gorbachev, his Perestroika and Glasnost, his visit to East Germany … he went for a public walk, talked to some East Germans and basically told them in front of West German TV cameras “ everything will be alright”. Until that moment most Germans thought it will be Soviet tanks in the street again that will end the protests, like in 1953. So you never know until it happens… really the year or month it happens…. so not thinking about it constantly is rather normal, it might still happen, probably depends more on other countries such as China and its support for North Korea

[@CamKrazy2000]

My 80-year old father was born in North Korea and his family moved to South shortly before the Korean War started. He still remembers his elementary school days in Pyeongyang. His older brother who got separated during the War would be near 90 if he were still alive in North. But even he doesn't think that the unification at this point would be beneficial to South Korea.

[@patrickbateman8622]

Great Video!

[@seize4085]

Surprisingly thorough! I can't blame you for pronouncing Korean words wrong; it's just that you don't speak the language. Great video!

[@lucamistretta890]

one of your best and most interesting videos

[@j_h_j_h_]

This is one of most detailed videos of my country (South, of course)'s history on youtube right now. Many other foreign videos just simply compare North and South Korea numerically. I like that Mr. Beat introduced my country's ancient to medival history before the Korean War. Many people just assume that Korea was just a part of Chinese Empire before western emperial age.

[@user-wb8wz6kk2k]

I'm Korean and I found a good video today. I would like to share this video to inform the younger people (Koreans) who are not familiar with the Korean War. I will definitely reveal the source. I'd appreciate it if you'd allow it.

[@alexandritechung3820]

Yes. The ultimate comparison.

[@iammrbeat]

Such a lopsided one!

[@elzoog]

I lived in South Korea for 9 years. They also have a better standard of living (on average) than the US

[@balafama2120]

Not true . stop lying.

[@Chiayiklin]

@@balafama2120 Mind giving me an explanation ?

[@creamy925]

@@Chiayiklin this American kid thinks his health care is cheap 👏

[@livingbruhmoment3776]

North and South Korea both suck.

[@justyouraveragefallofthewest]

are you pergaps living in a fantasy world the us doesnt even bribe its settlers properly

[@vibemann6490]

Great video as always mr beat, I definitely learned things about these countries that I have not heard at all. Though, not trying to upset anyone, but it is upsetting these two nations were once one nation, but now completely different. Not only that, but some dont even want to unite. Hope that does not happen to the us or anyone of that matter

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks for the kind words, and I agree with your sentiment.

[@qtsports7635]

Let’s go. Another video by the greatest youtuber.

[@iammrbeat]

You are too kind!

[@shondadavis5663]

@@iammrbeat :D

[@gaullie4449]

Czech Republic and Slovakia Compared. What do you think? The video is great as always! Best regards, Gaullie

[@anthonymanderson7671]

Such an educative video!

[@saeinida8190]

I would have loved to have helped with pronunciation, but this video was to the point and done pretty well!

[@elliaka6196]

Do a Las Vegas and phoenix comparison, two fast growing cities on dry regions of the US

[@LetsHaveFunJeremiah_LHFJRandom]

Yeah but Las Vegas and Phoenix are also a lot different from each other too ;)

[@sexygeek8996]

Phoenix = Las Vegas with twice the population and no entertainment

[@SylveonMujigae]

@@sexygeek8996 There are a few things to do there. As a former Phoenician there is a theme park on I-17 and Dunlap Ave, and plenty of restaurants. If you want a more fun experience, try the Paradise Valley and downtown areas. But the entire Valley is large. It takes about an hour to get from Surprise to Chandler and Glibert.

[@angelarciniega3317]

I’m a simple man: I see a new Mr Beat video, I click it

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks for being here early

[@jaqe0909]

Regularly, its tits but this is better

[@keyb]

Very cool! It is quite interesting to see the influences countries have had on both Koreas.

[@Banjo_Dave]

Another awesome video mate! Cheers! I love these.

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks a ton!

[@mikaelleonbriones6356]

@@iammrbeat I love your videos, short and simple yet very informative, you are the ultimate history KZbinr, also how hasn't any of your songs reached the Hot Billboard yet??? Are those people blind or somethin'!!!!, recently found out about your Napoleon song, DAMN it is amazing, and the Donald Trump song (or as I like to call it the Donald Track) is really awesome, keep your great videos comin'

[@phillipsguerrerolopez4004]

Las dos Coreas deben unirse y ser un solo país,saludos desde Chile//The two Koreas must unite and be one country,greetings from Chile.

[@NikoBellic04]

Living: South Korea Tourism: South Korea Death: North Korea

[@iammrbeat]

I hate Death.

[@goncman]

Hotel: Trivago

[@Kennedy_Killer]

@@iammrbeat death is kinda cringe

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

@@iammrbeat the circle of life ⭕️

[@JourneyLT]

To be fair, South Korea has a terrible suicide rate, so idk.

[@oldkoreandadstories417]

Thanks for the shout-out Mr. Beat! Does Kim Jong Um comment under an alias??? It's PrettyPrettyFlower73, isn't it?

[@JL-cu8rh]

Mr. Beat... This got to be the BEST factual comparison between North & South Korea. Job well done!!!!

[@justyouraveragefallofthewest]

if this shit is facrual i would love to know what you consider unfactual

[@r3n3gad33]

One good thing about North Korea: there's at least no covid as far as I know.

[@iammrbeat]

There's only COVID when they say there's COVID.

[@lukedetering4490]

IKR. Every one should just use North Korea's strategy. It is clearly working.

[@js_munchies]

@@iammrbeat same thing with war, the border wall, demilitarized zones, rebellious population, etc.

[@starcraftplayer7084]

There is though... Chinese laborers brought it in. They built 2 giant new hospitals in the Capital to treat people. You can look it up, it's not hard to find.

[@basedandbiasedkakampink]

though by questionable means.... *insert firing squad noises*

[@user-qh8op5me8p]

i am fr R.O.Korean, but my family clan is from north Korean area which is called Yeon An. and Kim jung un’s family clan is actually from south Korea. so their every ancestor’s tombs are located in South Korea which is called Jeon ju city

[@theren2486]

wow thats so cool ! You grandparents or grand grand parents were north koreans 6??

[@artwithjessica3296]

Good Job Man!

[@la_void9750]

Mexican here, I’m very interested in Korean culture. I want to learn more about their culture and language. I hope soon both will unite someday no matter what people say. It will unite I have faith.

[@matthewchi5292]

Hey South Korean here, appreciate the comment. The regime will fall as all dictatorships do its just a matter when it will be. It could happen in 300 years or it could literally be happening right now as I make this comment. That said Koreans are very iffy about reunification as there a lot of deep issues that come with it. The only way I would even consider reunification is if Kim for some reason steps down and let's the North joins the south's democracy (and that a fever dream lol). Even if that were to happen though, South Korea will go through heavy economic turmoil to try and bring the North up to speed and it doesn't help that the people are all brainwashed slaves. If it isn't carefully planned this could lead to the collapse of both countries. Sorry for the long comment, I went off haha. All in all, we S Koreans don't really want to talk about reunification because of the amount of stress the topic brings up. We just kind of pussyfoot around it and hope the situation will just solve itself somehow

[@dogowslro]

우리나라가 이렇게 인기가 많구나

[@jonnydestecroix7162]

admiral Yi Sun Shin was a legend of the first korean-japanese war (the imjin war) extra credits did a series on him, incredible figure on par with nelson in my mind. I would absolutley recommend reading up on him or if you read this mr beat please consider doing an episode on the man

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks for the recommendation, Jonny!

[@michaellovely6601]

Yi Sun Shin is also responsible for having invented the turtle boat. I would suggest that you look up "turtle boat" on Google to get a better understanding of what they were used for and how they look.

[@jamesbednar8625]

Good video!! Brought back memories of when I was stationed in South Korea while in the US Army from 1992-1993 (A Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Castle). My unit took a trip up to Panmunjom where the Joint Security Base is located. Got to see the North Korean troops standing guard there. We got to see the actual border where there is literally a line painted on the ground. Also, since the conference building where "negotiations" are held is actually on the border that line is also painted on the building and floor (the building is in both countries). We got to go inside the building and and walk around a table that is also in both countries with a line painted across it. Think the table was 10'-12' long on the North Korean side, and we were allowed to walk around that table, thus getting to say that we actually visited North Kore (under North/South Korean and American guard of course). Also, got to see "Propaganda Village" as well. Was called Propaganda Village when I was there and - yep - could see that massive North Korean flag fluttering in the breeze. We also visited the site of the murders of a few US soldiers from the 1970s at "The Bridge of No Return". The bridge is called that because that was where prisoner exchanges would take place. There was a tree blocking the view of the bridge on the south side. US troops went to cut down the tree and North Korean soldiers charged across the bridge and hacked the US troops to death with axes. Also, Warrior Base is located not to far from the DMZ. We would go up there for training and to conduct live-fire exercises. Occasionally, IF you were looking around, you could find some propaganda leaflets courtesy of the Peoples Republic from the North. I never did find any, but had a few soldiers find some - used primarily for doo-doo paper. As noted in the video, there is also the constant/non-stop playing of propaganda music/announcements being blared from loudspeakers from the North. Made kind of hard to sleep for the first few nights while at Warrior Base, but eventually get used to it and learn to ignore it.

[@nivalnaresh1579]

Wowo Mr beat really did his research for this one

[@neima8801]

love the vid

[@nielcarpnava]

"K-Pop is just like a national sport in South Korea!" Can't stop laughing after hearing that line! 🤣🤣🤣

[@iammrbeat]

Well it's true. :)

[@nielcarpnava]

Meanwhile in our country, K-Pop fans here worshipping everything Korean from artists, celebrities, food, clothing, culture etc. So sad to be a Filipino 😢

[@basedandbiasedkakampink]

@@nielcarpnava majority of us also support Filipino bands like SB19 Ben&Ben ALAMAT December Avenue IVOS Magnus Haven and solo artists like Moira etc

[@basedandbiasedkakampink]

@@nielcarpnava at least I do

[@nielcarpnava]

@@basedandbiasedkakampink SB19 who? ALAMAT who? Magnus Haven who? IVOS who? At least I'm familiar with Ben&Ben, Dec. Avenue and Moira 😂

[@avaevathornton9851]

Another pair of 2 culturally similar neighboring countries with wildly different developmental outcomes would be Yemen vs Oman.

[@ozark7834]

So right now I'm having to choose one of these to travel and tourism. Which one you recommend me?

[@leejuyoung]

Nice work. thanks for summarize our long and complicated history in just about 20 mins. Most of info you mentioned in the video was true (same as how I educated 😀), except for some pronouncations for formal kings and kingdoms. I understand it is hard to pronounce them tho ;)

[@TheBigRedskull]

Get your “Here before Kim Jong Un” ticket here

[@iammrbeat]

Underrated comment

[@AdamCrazyDude2007]

Ok

[@kimjong-un8413]

Wait what

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

@@kimjong-un8413 deer leader 🙇‍♂️

[@The_Poro_King]

@@kimjong-un8413 hi Kim jong un

[@8BitAlec]

thank you for giving me something to watch while i take my intro to law unit one test 🙌

[@iammrbeat]

Good luck on the test! Check out my Supreme Court videos! :D

[@chrislee2577]

Being an Korean, I appreciate making video like this. I really enjoyed it.

[@stubby3742]

Mr. Beat if the two countries were to reunite Than which leader do you think would stay in power, or would they be co-leaders

[@James-yx5qt]

Hey Mr: Beat! I was wondering if you could fact check another Prager U video?

[@joshualien6040]

Hey Mr. Beat, could you make a video comparing mainland China and Taiwan?

[@justyouraveragefallofthewest]

taiwan considers itself a part of china. after the fascistic kuomintang (unsurprisinlgy) turned against chinese workers , it receded to taiwan, and now it is basically an american military base

[@donaldmelvin4348]

Great video Mr. Beat

[@iammrbeat]

Thanks Donald!

[@donaldmelvin4348]

@@iammrbeat could you make a video about Warren G Harding

[@traygrant4883]

Cool video Mr. Beat

[@rimabros98]

*[This video have been removed by the North Korean Government]*

[@bigbrother6548]

Norway vs Sweden next please

[@iammrbeat]

I plan on comparing those two later this year. :)

[@bigbrother6548]

@@iammrbeat 👍

[@All-expected]

I am very ADD and have never had much interest in History so there is a lot I don't know about how our world works. This channel has made learning factoids and basic US/ world history fun and interesting. Thanks MR Beat!

[@justyouraveragefallofthewest]

if you’re interested in history try actually learning it from sources that arent biased to spread misinformation abt it

[@zainy_inc154]

Great video

[@CivilWarWeekByWeek]

Wait I only see Korea, Kim Jong Un won't be pleased Mr. Beat

[@iammrbeat]

But I gave him a shout out!

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Hey Mr. Beat. Would you buy a 50 foot statue of North Koreas glorious leader and put it on your front lawn for a show of patriotism to our supreme commander? I would 🙇‍♂️ 🇰🇵

[@mikaelleonbriones6356]

I mean, Trump supporters made a golden Donald for CPACK we should make one too for the glorious leader Kim.

[@iammrbeat]

If someone sent me one, I just might. Of course, I'd have to check with Mrs. Beat first.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

@@iammrbeat yep, understandable, the wife holds the power

[@Nomski.]

Anyone seen Crash Landing On You? The DMZ reminds me of that Kdrama.

[@lurkey7451]

I love the videos keep up the good work!!!

[@iammrbeat]

Glad you like them!

[@sirfluffythegreat420]

I was thinking yesterday to ask Mr Beat to compare North and South Korea out of pure curiosity, and well what do you know? It actually happened 💀

[@iammrbeat]

WEIRD COINCIDENCE

[@lewisstamford2128]

Do Australia and New Zealand next!

[@gracecharise4488]

What about a review of unification of Germany 🇩🇪 30yrs on Mr Beat. Love your videos btw 💜

[@poliscibuff4725]

Hey Mr beat is there a Canadian you? Is there a channel that goes over Canadian prime ministers and how the Canadian goverment works? If you can't can you start going over them? Or outsource a second channel I know that's a lot to ask but it would mean a lot

[@iammrbeat]

I plan on comparing provinces, but I recommend J.J. McCullough for a lot of that stuff. :)

[@blithe3181]

Omg I would love this, I like American poli Sci but I would also watch Canadian poli sci

[@mrbrightside8276]

hmm I was thinking maybe Ukraine VS Belarus?

[@maryzmijski6087]

Important to note, with the exception of nukes, most of the NK military is cold war era tech, so despite being big, we'd basically be fighting a one sided war baring nuclear weapons or foreign involvement.

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

Have you watched the apocalyptic horror South Korean television series _Sweet Home_ on Netflix? I have and have been enjoying it! It's probably the only South Korean television show I have seen. Between Amazon Prime and Netflix, both of these streaming services have introduced me to some excellent international series that I otherwise might have never seen if even heard of. Do you think Korea will reunite in your lifetime? If so, will it be peacefully or as a result of another war? If there is another war, will it end in another stalemate or reunification?

[@iammrbeat]

I heard about it. I might have to check it out!

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

@@iammrbeat If you like shows about people trapped in a building while being attacked by various bizarre monsters, then it's worth a watch!

[@reeceoshaney5971]

You should do the Netherlands and Belgium

[@iammrbeat]

I plan on it!

[@Moon_Crescent2341OO]

@@iammrbeat west Virginia vs virginia

[@NonTwinBrothers]

Georgia vs Georgia