Situation update in South Korea. South Korea is divided into two

[@livingthedreamhomesteading7692]

Thank you for these updates. It's good to get information from someone who is directly affected by the situation.

[@dustfromtheuniv]

It's not true that South Korea is divided regarding the martial law situation. The majority of people oppose it and want the president to step down.

[@RenataGawith]

Thank you for taking the time to share "the facts" about what's going on over there. So glad to hear that inspite of everything, life is going on as usual!

[@robertmaier7025]

Democracy dies when no one cares, so a big shoutout to the protesters for staying calm and peaceful and fighting for a healthy democracy. In my opinion this is not about which side you are on. This is the time everybody should be on the same page, because this situation is not something that should or can be discussed within a democratic spectrum. If you care about democracy and the rule of law the presidents actions undoubtedly can not be excused. It really is that simple, don't let them gaslight you.

[@juliaburrell2398]

I really am glad I found your channel bc I appreciate your thoughts and opinions on Korean life. That said, I completely understand you not wanting to voice your opinions on the current political climate in your country. It does go a long way in showing just the facts which we do seldom see and allowing others to think about the totality of an issue before deciding thoughts. It has become such a volatile situation here in the US that for me and my family we no longer voice our opinions, even tho we have free speech, it has simply become that untenable to keep relationships with friends we've had for many years bc some have such harsh opinions they no longer allow for someone to have a differing opinion before they cut you out of their life. So we don't talk about politics or religion/faith anymore. People are completely divided so much so now that no one allows for each other's opinions to be heard and allowed. It's all very sad. Bc no matter where we live on this planet. We all just want the same thing. To have a job that supports us to enjoy life and pursue happiness. To live and be able to travel and enjoy time with family and friends making good memories along the way (and enjoying great foods as well☺️). So please know, that we (at least my family) wish you all the best in South Korea. It looks so beautiful there and we would love to visit one day and take in all the beautiful landscape (we love to hike), architecture, history and foods that South Korea has to offer. Before travelling we always study the culture and customs so we will be prepared and respectful of the country and their ppl. And over the years we've been blessed to get to travel to different countries and meet some amazing people along the way. Some we have stayed in contact with for many years now and have become like family. So be blessed and good luck and I want to wish you and your fiancé a lifetime of happiness (my husband and I are getting ready to celebrate 28yrs of marriage together at the end of December). Keep the wonderful videos coming. Again I appreciate all you do in bringing Korean daily life awareness for those of us around the world!

[@marcomorales920]

Glad that you are staying neutral and just sticking to facts. I wish the media was like that.

[@dianewalker9154]

The frightening part is how arbitrarily the President was able to declare martial law and have the military back him up. He bypassed parliament unconstitutionally. Basically, what a dictator would sue to stage a coupe. Scary stuff.

[@carolmadore1405]

Why does this not surprise me………. This society is totally confused, do they not know anything about how their country is being run or do they even care…….?????????

[@kellybrown2879]

Thanks for addressing this. Glad to see you are safe!❤ I have been following the situation every single day. I hope that it will be worked out for the good of the Korean people!

[@thechocolateglasses]

I’ve been trying to keep an eye on things regarding this topic. It was shocking to me too-I was at work when I found out and immediately looked into it. I said a prayer for the country and its citizens.

[@AmbiCahira]

Thank you for the update. Take care!

[@shaeholden1743]

Thank you so much for this update. I live in the USA and was very concerned when I heard this in the news! I certainly pray everyone stays safe during this time

[@benjamincamp9608]

Thank you for staying neutral, because it enables you to see both perspectives. I hope the political problem gets solved soon, so no one has to endure hardship.

[@OldDunc]

Why should someone be neutral about a declaration of martial law?

[@benjamincamp9608]

@@OldDunc I mean that he is neutral with the resorting with what both sides are saying.

[@lorriestrickland7448]

Thank you. Prayers are coming to the people in SK from many of us in the United States.

[@billmacneil6781]

A wise decision on your part to not give your own views. You don’t want to be censored or even taken off KZbin altogether. Thank you for sharing the pictures and facts as they are reported. 👏🏼👍

[@average_korean_man]

Thank you for watching my video 😄

[@johannajoubert3213]

Thank you so much for taking time to give us an accurate update about the situation and share both sides opinion. Hi from Paris. Stay safe 🤗

[@paulacrestani4566]

Hello Average Korean Man.🙂 Good morning for you and dinner time for me. Yes, doing things overnight is becoming a common thing in politics these days, unfortunately. I really hope you can reject as people this martial law, because we all know what comes with and after that...total loss of freedom. I hope you can solve your internal situation for the best.😊

[@bethe006]

Thank You!! Very nice presentation. I was glued to KZbin Tuesday (our morning, your evening). I believe Yoon Suk-yeol declared Martial law at 22:35 KST, Watching from the USA, i got a sense of how others must have felt watching what happened here Jan 6th, 2021. Very TENSE. And you are praying that everything will be okay. Things in the world are so unstable & we arent playing by rules of decency any more. When something happens in any quadrant to upset stability in that part of the world, everyone braces for possible worst-case scenarios. Grateful for the response by South Korean citizens. Martial Law is only declared in cases of emergency. EVEN IF there had been an attack, it isnt necessary to declare Martial Law.

[@mskym2268]

Please continue to be safe in SK. Thinking about you all!

[@20believer24]

Hello from Arizona,USA, I will be praying for South Korea as I have a very good friend from there and so I do care about the South Korean country. Please be aware that there is another possibility of a martial and how will you be prepared for food, water, currency, medicine, soap, toiletries, abd so on. Please don't get comfortable until you have gathered emergency and essential items for you and your family. Reminds me of the covid shut downs. 😢

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Wise ADVISE. Please prepare all you can just in case. I watched a MILITARY COUPE when I was in elementary school. I remember coming home to watch the military take hostages and people were killed in this COUNTRY. I won’t forget that TRAGIC event even though I was 10 at the time. I prayed for the hostages back then. I recall a surprising religious leader flew there and negotiated their release. I always admired him for that.

[@karendoughty582]

Thank you so much for the update.

[@chrisbunka]

I wonder if a Korean filmmaker will someday make a film about this incident, much in the same way as with the 12.12 movie 🤔

[@jyd9591]

Thank you for filling us in on the latest. Peace.

[@SeldimSeen1]

Thank you for the update and sharing what you know. I live in the United States, which is now also politically divided. I have been a moderate voter my whole life. Splitting my ballot for who I felt was the best candidate. You are a thoughtful, well spoken and excellent communicator. This is my first video of yours that I have watched. But you are, in my opinion, very level headed, so I have subscribed.

[@winterwrenstudio]

Thank you 'Average Korean man'. Nice to hear/see the truth from you for us American citizens who have empathy for all of you. Staying neutral in your reporting reminds me of what our news used to be like many years ago.

[@francescainfanti-gk3py]

Thank you for keeping us updated at this confusing time, it is much appreciated

[@grimmmunro2279]

Thanks for keeping us updated,I do hope it stays calmed down..such a worry for you all😊

[@NamHar7n]

I think this is just the beginning of a very tumultuous time for South Korea. The economy is suffering and the people will start feeling the effects of this crisis.

[@kristinesharp6286]

South Korea is always in a tumultuous time.

[@reneepawelski5899]

Thanks for sharing! Please stay safe!❤

[@calistaashdown2535]

Thanks for keeping us posted! Take care and stay safe! ❤❤

[@outofthedarknessandintothe1538]

You're wise to stay neutral. Thank you for sharing AKM.

[@MayaTheDecemberGirl]

Unfortunately, there are more risks to democracy nowadays. Today we can for instance read in the news that in Romania (a member of the EU) their Constitutional Court had to annul the first round of voting in the ongoing presidential elections. Because of allegations of Russia's interference, "aggressive Russian hybrid attacks", especially via social media, into the first round of voting. Romania, like other EU countries, is also the NATO member (and there is going to be a new NATO base soon in Romania). So one cannot nowadays be really sure where various things start and who is really meddling in what and how. It's good to watch, with own critical attitude, various news and sources of information. And to learn about the world more, to be able to understand better what's going on in various regions, what are the risks and potential connections between them.

[@AnhNguyen-hn9vj]

Hope the Korean media is more creative. Same old school shows. 😂

[@mechislander]

We both know it wasn’t the Russians who interfered.

[@MayaTheDecemberGirl]

I wonder what are the differences between the main political parties in South Korea? Like their views on main issues, their usual electorate etc.

[@average_korean_man]

I think it's pretty much like USA

[@themanifester1807]

Imagine Ukrainian (of mostly Russian descent) coal miners in the Donbas region in late 2013. While they were working in the mine, Kiev government announced that Russian language is now banned (and other ridiculousness.) They come out - and surprise-surprise. This was the start of the conflict we are witnessing today.

[@pattyrodriguez3711]

Hola, ya me incribi a tu canal, es la primera vez que me aparece tu canal... aqui estare, escuchando tu comentarios, revisare tus videos, soy seguidora del actor Sur-coreano Choi Jin Hyuk, desde hace unos 10 años, y me interesan noticias, etc, ....gracias por compartir 😊 Bien aqui estaré...😊

[@DonnaFoster-p3j]

Thank you for your info. I couldn't believe it either. Prayers for South Korean all the way from Tennessee, United States

[@thisiskevin1000]

Abuse of constitutional powers. While his rhetorics against North Korea has been a destabilizing factor. Conservatives are known critics or skeptics of everything peace talks with the North.

[@crgirrard4210]

Thanks for telling it how it is. Appreciate it. 👍

[@Automatic13]

Still confused.

[@JWLee-xp4qj]

Thank you for sharing

[@littlebubbly8909]

Stay safe, and I hope everything turns out well in South Korea. Whatever the outcome may be, I trust it will be for the greater good of all the people there.

[@alfonsowillock5801]

I do hope and pray that there will be a resolution to what is happening. So that the people can return back living peacefully.I believe it is hard to trust the new media totally when it is leaning to the left or the right. I believe that transparency should be what the media should be all about.

[@jennifervaughn1541]

I live in America and I’ve been trying to keep up with it a little bit, but I’m confused of why he did it in the first place. People said it had something to do with the handbag situation with his wife. I don’t see why that situation was a big deal, but maybe it’s a culture thing that I don’t understand. But still yet I don’t even see that being a reason why he would call martial law so the whole thing is confusing to me.

[@paganrobertson3194]

Thank you so much for this information. What ever happens please stay safe.

[@pamelamt8895]

Thank you for the updates and you have my respect for not sharing your personal opinions on this matter as it is wise not to do so online..

[@dasheyuk8416]

thanks for your update

[@miriamcoloma2241]

Just Praying for you and yours that everything comes out for the People's Benefit...for Peace 🕊️ and Unity... Sending Blessings 🙏🏽🙋🏽‍♀️. Take care 😘

[@Linda_Ann-ex9cm]

As always, thank you for your thoughts. You are so very appreciated. Have a blessed weekend.

[@angelgarcia1025]

Thank you for the practical update. Please be safe. I wish you peace and happiness.❤

[@artkincell]

Good idea to always stay neutral when reporting news. Also, there seems to be a waning of truth lately, so your perspective is fresh and welcomed. I have been reading the news on the Naver homepage, and isn't there an impeachment vote this weekend at the latest?

[@wolf89535]

Watching this while having a beer 🍺 at 0121 AM 🇵🇭

[@ridita5221]

Every idol dropping MV's like there is no tomorrow.

[@CeexCee7]

Thank you for sharing insights from within the country and remaining neutral about your views online...I.will say, watchjng as an outsider...I hope that the ppl in SK remain united because no matter if you are progressive or conservative..the main aim is for SK to remain a democracy...if there is too much division, distraction and no protection then NK would most likely invade...so I really hope the ppl of SK remain united🙏 we are praying for you all

[@MariaHelenaDiogo]

Thank you for your clear news. From Brazil 🇧🇷, I wish to you and to all Korean people peace and calm in such a delicate situation.

[@wendymoney2043]

Good Evening AKM…🙋‍♀️🇰🇷 I’m very happy to see you with your update today regarding President Yoon’s action this week + that you + your Fiancé are safe… I admire your take in neutrality giving a balanced viewpoint. Also, your peoples admirable peaceful protesting. I’m sure all in your nation are in the thoughts of many worldwide at this concerning time, for you are very much in mine. Meantime, wishing you both a great weekend together from England. 😁🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

[@hollypatterson8959]

I really appreciate this update. I loved visiting your beautiful country with kind and helpful people. My hope is that everything stays calm and gets resolved quickly and peacefully. Please stay safe AKM and fiancée.

[@average_korean_man]

I also hope this situation ends and things get back to normal 🙏

[@tinatieken8840]

Sounds like the USA, nothing in the middle.

[@lucrecevonkasm]

Stay safe all 💙🙏🏻🕊🌞

[@tonyamclellan]

Aneog, thank you for informing us

[@JavaSmith-p8y]

😂wat da hell happened overnight got me 😂

[@sistersistera]

I appreciate your video re Korea.

[@vigerminaberrios4116]

You didn’t say which party is the President from. I want to know, next time you talk about this tell us please. Thanks ❤

[@average_korean_man]

The president is on the conservative side

[@sanrio8058]

Thank you for updating us. It's probably best to remain neutral on this channel and just present facts❤❤❤

[@theandresricardo]

thanks for the update. fighting 💪🏻

[@Ethanleemoon]

Nothing news. Business as usual in Korea

[@Patinava]

Thank you for staying neutral while informing the public.

[@DMi-b5p]

Ever since I watched Pachinko I have become very interested in S. Korea.

[@hazelnut3794]

greetings from average bunnyland citizen

[@eio1971]

Thanks! I was confused. Good on being neutral stay safe/

[@ceanothussoapary5998]

Thank you.

[@bethmendoza1847]

Thanks!

[@whiteknuckles]

So South Korea now is South-South Korea and North South Korea or East-South Korea and West-South Korea? Which is it?

[@ginassi_]

Wait, I just realized that this is why there are no runningman and anneun hyungnim episodes this week💀💀 I was wondering why.

[@mugshalmeoni]

Good morning Buddy, thank you for this video. Be well and happy❤️

[@average_korean_man]

Thank you so much 😄

[@pontshoammotsepe1143]

Thank you, be safe.

[@phoenixrisingflying106]

Thank you Awesome Korean Man. 😉👍

[@EF-nb9zg]

Good to be neutral✌️👍

[@daebak_hana]

💯 both are too extreme here in America

[@carolcollins59]

Good Evening UK Thanks for the update. Have a nice weekend with your fiancé. Good Night.

[@Mic_65]

Getting back to normality takes a while. Now it feels weird.. Dosen't it? 😕

[@SekretSekret-cq1nx]

На обеих сторонах высокопоставленные люди. При этом на стороне парламентариев больше возможностей - так как их по количеству больше, а у каждого еще по куче друзей/знакомых. У президента был шанс, но он его не реализовал. Второго шанса ему никто не даст. Он проиграл. Скорее всего его уже поставили под наблюдение - парламентарии не дураки (но в открытых источниках естественно об этом информации не будет). А вот кто был хорошим в эти дни (хотел для страны блага), а кто плохим - мы либо узнаем не скоро, либо не узнаем никогда. Но в любом случае совет во втором сообщении правильный. Закупи воды/продуктов/свечи/предметы первой необходимости/дрова.

[@LanMcGaha]

I love your videos with your Fiancée! So, yeah, bring us more!!! ✨😊❤🥰

[@average_korean_man]

Sure I will 😁

[@Maria-s3v3r]

Coraggio e buona fortuna ai coreani democratici💪🤞🙏❤️

[@PH-io4fd]

It's only fortunate that martial law only lasted six hours, otherwise it would have had a very negative impact on the economy.

[@ibuderek6698]

I am completely confused . martial law.? I thought Korea people forced to learn judo for self defense.😂

[@ginassi_]

I like your house, it's so cute.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

I see a comforting absence of disfunction in South Korea, with an orderly political process, and both sides condemning the President's actions. Of course there are hardliners and those loyal to the President, but they seem to be small in number and those in power are not arguing that the President was in the right to call for martial law. Most seem to recognize that the President's actions were in gross violation of political norms. I hope his removal, whether voluntary or through impeachment, is a peaceful, constitutional process. Frankly, I wish we had this sort of condemnation of Trump in January of 2021.

[@saundrabrake8969]

Trump did nothing wrong.

[@philaxx8888]

Numbskull, will Korea deliver US Ukraine the ready missiles?

[@1986Dams]

Why are you confused? What was hard to understand?

[@richardanderson9957]

Are the protests related to North Korea no longer interested in reunification?

[@average_korean_man]

They are not related to North Korea. They just want the president to step down

[@oanaelena4001]

It's good to know life is back to normal, nobody wants more violence for sure! Not a good year for the presidential elections apparently, for us they are cancelled this year😅 Peace from Romania✌️

[@maliemay]

Galf you guys are safe.

[@ResultGeneral]

Everything is normal how odd it sounds. Martial law was imposed and taken back. How odd logic everyone was sleeping it was 6 hour difference for all the drama and south Koreans were sleeping. And your country is small ,well connected with internet how will people not know. If still everything is normal your country sovereignity is not in Seoul or your parliament it is somewhere else.

[@tinatieken8840]

lol, I would have been one of those people.

[@UshaKumari-ly2dk9955]

Hiii.🇮🇳🙋

[@eliandrus3136]

🤜🤛🫶🫡

[@JayBiebs23]

I think my daughters Korean or something should I be concerned?

[@youngkim8493]

This dude doesn’t know the ethnicity of his kids? SMH lol

[@JayBiebs23]

@ I mean I don’t take of em some other loser does

[@JayBiebs23]

@ yeah I don’t take care of em some other loser does

[@hazelnut3794]

zio bunny?

[@terrencebadger4149]

gee welcome to the divided states of america

[@sassinasimpson6953]

[@ForTheFLOL]

Seriously, S. Koreans shouldn’t be concerned or be mad at their president. They should thank him for exposing the mediocre and pathetic S. Korean military. They had one job, secured an empty building. They couldn’t even do that or preventing a bunch of unarmed and corrupt communist law makers from entering the building. The people who should really be concerned are the Americans, who can conceivably be dying to protect this pathetic country next year. If S. Koreans think this is a win, they had no idea they’ve just gave N. Korea 190 reasons to invade SK now.

[@Viletas2Cozy]

Staying neutral when a leader is sending in military to take over is below average where I come from. Good luck being a cog in the wheel. Enjoy the ride.

[@lindae7013]

I believe in this case “ staying neutral “ is because this is a public platform and as such is monitored. Martial law, even though it was resisted and rejected does not mean it can’t or won’t happen again, can be used to compile an enemy of the state list. So being careful about what you post online is prudent behavior

[@LaviniaGunter]

Thanks for the information and good luck

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Stay Safe and be prepared in advance because real martial law is CHAOS. Have enough foods and supplies so you don’t have to be out if this PRESIDENT does this in the near future. I just found your channel but I pray this will be addressed diplomatically. 🙏🏽🤍🕊️