Starbucks with North Korean view: Triumph of capitalism or historical symbol?

[@wendyodell356]

You always bring us interesting videos and commentary Jessica. Thank you as always 💜

[@theodora_pilates]

An American business profiting out of this situation is kind of messed up

[@elisemcuk9808]

Starbucks in SK is not owned by US Starbucks.

[@beot-kkot]

@@elisemcuk9808That’s right! Starbucks Korea is owned by E-mart (67%) and Singaporean Investor GIC.

[@beot-kkot]

@@elisemcuk9808​​⁠That’s right! Starbucks Korea is owned by E-mart (67%) and Singaporean Investor GIC.

[@guamiedinho]

Oh I am always happy to see a Jessica video! When is the next Jessica Eats video?

[@creative-impact-grow]

My opinion is that it is like sending a signal to each and every citizen of North Korea that they are not alone, although it is not said that all of them know or are informed that this place exists. Just looking beyond is sending a message of solidarity to the other side and looking at reality is an economic benefit for your country, which in the future, could help others, on the other coast. Enjoy your coffee. 🙏

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@creative-impact-grow Nope just shows business wants to profit off of it and SK buy right into it.

[@creative-impact-grow]

@ What country around the world does not use the same technique?!! Nothing is perfect ,It's just a viewing point. For me it's just a point to see another country, nothing more. Thank you for your opinion.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@creative-impact-grow So you just see it simply being able to view into another if that is all them there is no problem thought you had one of those SK anti NK agendas but it seems you have stated that is not the case. Thank you for your opinion.

[@creative-impact-grow]

@ I have no idea what you are referring to. My comment was something like saying that people, tourists (ALWAYS MY OPINION, as an adult who has never visited either country) go with the desire to give something, with their heart, without seeing them, only showing affection, with distant glances.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@creative-impact-grow That desire is because they falsely believe everyone in NK is starving because of SK news when if that was the case the population would not have grown to 26 million. When tourists who record their time in NK show the people eating, getting their hair done, going to work, using their phones, playing with their kid. Stuff you will not find in SK news when it is readily available on KZbin but it would not fit the narrative that they feed to SK who say they want to visit NK or "help" them when they don't know the actual situation.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Thank you for this, on a Canadian that couldn’t possibly understand your emotions What I will say is that my heart goes out to you. A country divided is a terrible thing. Especially when you know you’re healthy you can eat and you have freedom, and just across the river is a silent that you worry about having the lack of everything you do Sending love to the people of both sides, governments not withstanding. (the above is said with compassion for the citizens , not government)

[@shadowslayer9988]

@kathieensauerbrei51... Seems you have never traveled to NK, research people that have actually and you will learn more than you think you do. The country also is not divided there are two countries on the pensula and the people prefer it that way and that should be respected.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@kathleensauerbrei51

[@rinasilent8533]

@@shadowslayer9988people prefer?

[@viktorcheng2061]

Next a MacDonald’s and KFC

[@deretti347]

she talks like there is no poverty in South Korea that she can go without crossing the border

[@lt5466]

everyone in south korea is in some form of debt

[@6468May]

But if you consider the life of a North Korean it is easy to feel grateful for your life in SK. Even the homeless in SK have it better than a North Korean. You have to remember how the people in NK are treated

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@6468May Have you been there because there are a actual videos of tourists going there recently and they say housing is free for all. Have you actually been there to tell different?

[@YehunsBSBrainrot]

^ The housing in question: electricty prob shuts off every few minutes

[@deretti347]

@@YehunsBSBrainrot I know they have problem with eletricity but is not that bad lol

[@Johanneslol11]

I visited the DMZ beginning of this year. It was so strange, I really will go and visit this for sure though when I go to Korea in March of this year !

[@rinag598]

Ah it’s Jessica 😄, good reporting, this is crazy, I feel for the Citizen of North Korea , and it is the time of Year where we are thankful for our family and friends, And in a position where we can provide for ourselves

[@Aggienowlin]

Well the North Korean ppl that escape the north they say the South Korean treat them like dirt

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@Aggienowlin you can't go against the propaganda.

[@YehunsBSBrainrot]

True, i dont think we'll ever reunify if we keep treating each other like crap

[@viktorcheng2061]

Obviously there’s mistrust which leads to biases, it’s difficult to not view North Korean defectors as spies.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@YehunsBSBrainrot Respecting each others culture and government is also another reason Unfication will not happen.

[@dlight9849]

What until DPRK starts blasting propaganda from loud speakers 😂 It won't be much of a tourist attraction after that 😂

[@yogms1456]

Triumph of capitalism! Starbucks has its merit, but unfortunately, some cafes are located in historical places where it just spoils those places' historical value and, in some cases, it spoils the landscape view. There should be respect for historical places and a good sense to preserve them instead of use them to make profit. It is not just Starbucks. Other big companies do the same, especially franchising companies.

[@chipbower361]

What’s next Starbucks? Building one overlooking a Buk Han prison camp?

[@manudauphin175]

If reunification is unachievable, I would like someday to be able to freely visit North Korea without being under surveillance 24/7. Thanks for the video.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@manudauphin175 As long as you are not going there to cause trouble and break any of there laws 🫡.

[@cjtay]

4:50 Quickly put on your mask!

[@beot-kkot]

😂😂😂

[@treefarm3288]

Thanks for the video.

[@erikad0511]

Think the message would've been better if the cafe was a recognizable South Korean company

[@jasminebranch3007]

I hope and wish that both governments sign a peace treaty, so the young people don’t have to spend 18 months of their precious lives doing military service. I hope it is done in 2025, so North Koreans have access to enough food and heating.

[@fiveparticles]

Sugar coated reporting You will witness a big change within the next 10 years.

[@AllanRhoy-t2h]

I'm a coffee lover...

[@maje9448]

Bitterness

[@Aggienowlin]

They starve and are treated badly over there

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@Aggienowlin Coming from a person that has never been there I guess all SK are all taking themselves out 😑

[@kee3923]

The benefit of doute 😮

[@LykanNaver]

No way

[@mikloridden8276]

5:50 She’s cute! ☺️

[@tangt4860]

Should send some balloons and Christmas gifts over plus instant photos of the cafe vibes and customers living in a free country.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@tangt4860 so when NK retaliates there won't be no whining right?

[@tangt4860]

@shadowslayer9988 they can only send trash so characteristic of the Kim regime.

[@neom0nk]

ader error wallet lezzzgooo

[@KBowWow75]

Seattle or San Francisco Starbucks are the most dangerous. Lots of crime and stabbings.

[@shogenthespectator]

🤣lmao

[@blackbelt2000]

better than your country

[@shadowslayer9988]

The fact that one SK said that NK land belongs to them is 🤮

[@neoboyblue]

I think he meant as a Korean it’s also a part of Korea

[@shadowslayer9988]

​@@neoboyblueNo he thinks SK own all of the NK people land that they fought for against Japan occupation. The younger generation of SK does not really have that mindset it mostly is older ones like him.

[@Bum-e2k]

@@shadowslayer9988 He was referring to when there was only one Korea then China and Russia wanted a buffer between them and the United States so they split Korea in half.

[@dlight9849]

That's not what he said. Why are you spreading lies? He said "[North Korea] that's also part of our land but it hurts not being able to go. How painful it must be for those from the North who can't visit their motherland." Very simply: South Koreans are sad because they can't freely visit the northern part of their homeland, and North Koreans must be sad not being able to visit the southern part of their homeland. This was once one country!

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@Bum-e2k You mean when China, Russia, AND the United States did. Also they have been separate countries for over 75 since they fought for independence against Japan to create their own countries, own government, and were both accepted into the United nations as separate countries.