The Reality of Working in Korea as a Foreigner | Street Interview

[@virginiealohaa8163]

Thank you so much, I loved every single one of these interviews and all these girls' responses..!!!! 😊💛

[@losangels6893]

There are more than 2.5 million foreign people with foreign passport living and working in South Korea as of 2024, and the number of foreign people are increasing.

[@NoonafromNYC]

Great video; Baysa from Mongolia was my favorite. I would love to meet her when visiting Korea and connect. I loved her perspective of being a foreigner in South Korea. This video was very helpful in deciding whether moving to South Korea is a good fit for me. I learned so much from the other girls as well, especially when it comes to visas, work culture, and cultural norms.

[@user-hs1dd4tc7t]

The gossiping part in companies and schools is the biggest gripe for me. One time I joined a group of people that found it absolutely normal to talk behind other colleague's backs. The way they started gossiping instantly without any remorse really freaked me out. I never joined them or pretended to be busy which eventually made me a sort of outcast and this wasn't even Korea but in Australia. I know I'd still make the same decision despite whatever the outcome cos actions like that become a habit and that habit eventually becomes you which is the last thing I would wanna become.

[@mosaicpaint3223]

I love this transparency

[@jyd1384]

Many South Koreans who have lived in Western countries as expatriates or students often faced difficult moments due to being foreigners. Invisible racial discrimination and cultural differences occasionally made them unhappy. However, they had to accept this, as they understood the saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Westerners in South Korea face similar challenges. If they cannot adapt to the social atmosphere and traditional customs of these foreign nations, they should consider leaving to avoid unnecessary psychological conflicts. As time has passed, the number of foreigners from diverse nationalities in South Korea has been increasing rapidly. Some Koreans believe that effective measures are needed to manage this influx. South Korea has traditionally been a nation-state with a single ethnic group, but the settlement process for foreigners is happening faster than expected. While South Korea is not a utopia, many Western visitors have unrealistic expectations about the country. It is important for visitors from Western countries to be objective. Despite living in South Korea, 80% of South Koreans feel that they are not happy.

[@IIIIIllIIlll]

I dont understand why westerners stay in Korea. Fascination for the culture? People from poorer countries I understand though. The wages vs cost of living is one of the best in the world. You can save up to 1000$ per month if you don’t spend on clubbing drinking and shopping much. Especially if u live outside of Seoul area.

[@wa0187]

I also don't understand. Its like they purposely torture themselves. They can go there to visit, but why live there when it's obviously such a hard place, especially for foreigners, to live in

[@jiminswriter4209]

They stay there because it is much more advantageous for them even if their workplace is rough. Korea is a very safe and convenient society and much easier to live in than many other places due to medical care, infrastructure, etc. There is a lot to do there. Modeling and teaching jobs are actually much easier to get than in their home countries due to the limited number of Westerners compared to their home countries. Korea is not that hard for foreigners outside of the language barrier and cultural barriers, but that is to be expected in any foreign country. The New Zealander(?) teacher said she did not have problems at her job.

[@ssbbvftte]

Marybe because of safety. I traveled more than 20 countries but there is no country that women can drink and go outside alone at 2am

[@Taecoconut]

Cos they watch kdrama and like kpop so they think it’s like what they see on tv

[@hazelnut3794]

Obviously, this is not racist, but they should choose their own behavior so that they won't be criticized by others, even if they are not caught in the first place deserving their long-term residence here and trying to take the wrong direction. Don't try to make Korea a new East Asian version of France or Canada or Germany's immigration environment.

[@hazelnut3794]

Note: A significant number of South and Southeast Asian workers, including more than 400,000 illegal immigrants in Korea, are often lazy or not qualified, unable to escape the way of life in their home countries, but they just want to get an F4 visa with the desire to receive equal pay with indigenous people and remit money to their families in their home countries. The lack of working attitudes and work consciousness creates a need to accept new immigrants, mainly high-quality workers.

[@sung-heekim4772]

Typical comment from a racist Korean.

[@PineOceanSUP]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Great info.

[@hanarum1234]

If I were in charge, I'd know who needed to go. When you hire people, you need to be really careful 😂😂😂.

[@ango3185]

Hello, hannah said that its pretty easy to do entertainment for her in korea. But where exactly do you apply ?? I wanted to try this but the agency are mostly for kpop or modeling like bita

[@moniquefuge4820]

Is there a link for this variety of question and panel in for Japan and other countries? 🎉🎉❤❤

[@peterk6431]

So its like everywhere around the world. Its tough working in another country unless you have specific talent. Oh learning the language would definitely benefit you.

[@jasmineuelese730]

that baysa girl tho hahahah is something else like tell us how you really feel shes crackup.

[@baysavevo]

WHY THANK YUR JASMINE I FEEL THINGS

[@sung-heekim4772]

If you're desperate you can just marry up a Korean guy. They're really after foreign women these days. I'm saying this in a sarcastic manner, pls don't take it literally.😂 Korea is not a good environment for work. Just good for traveling.

[@panini4mi]

Baysa is so funny bro 😭😭😭

[@baysavevo]

YOU AND ME BOTH😂❤

[@UnitedKorea-w1s]

@@baysavevo 한국과 몽골 연합합시다

[@jiminswriter4209]

I think most of the interviewees were respectful, but it is good to keep in mind that it is a privilege to live and work in a foreign country. You still need to be respectful of your host country and the people even if you do not like your workplace. And even if it is not a great company, you still need to be respectful of the fact that they hired you and are giving you the opportunity to work. It is really ironic to see someone criticize others for what they are doing themselves. You should not generalize Korea based on your specific workplace. You don’t have to graduate from a Korean university to get a visa.

[@jasmineuelese730]

odessa from nz yasss kiwi girl rep!!!!

[@szszszsz95395]

Baysa looks very Korean -- because Koreans and Mongolians share a lot of the same DNA according to geneticists and historians. I'd love to hear her story about how she grew up speaking standard American English.

[@panini4mi]

Yes!! I was about to say that

[@baysavevo]

SAME I WANNA HEAR HOW SHE GREW UP TOO❤ I THINK SHE WOULD LIKE YAPPING ABT HERSELF

[@panini4mi]

@@baysavevo GIRL PLS MAKE LONGER VIDEOS I CAN WATCH YOU FOREVER YAP 🙏🏽😭

[@baysavevo]

⁠@@panini4miPAHAHAHA I LOVE U GIVE ME TOPICS TO YAP ABT I HAVE OPINIONS❤

[@mikloridden8276]

Yup that’s why I love Manchurians and Mongolians, they are so hot! I love their history especially from WW2. That’s why I go to Seoul to meet up with em 🤤

[@뽀짝-o2r]

Koreans take the Korean working culture for granted. Actually, we do have a certain way of living and working in a harsh working environment. But if you are from other countries, it could be tricky. Haha, that might not be easy.

[@overcome496]

에너지, 자원 마땅한 것 하나 없고, 위에는 미치광이 rocket man으로 막혀있는 섬나라 처지이가 때문에, 세계에서 가장 가난한 수준의 나라였던 상황에서 포기하지않고 살아남은 결과다. 함부로 판단하지말라. 그리고 사실 누구보다 아시아권이 이런 노동과 제조업 중심의 힘든 일을 맡아주길 원하고 유도한 건 서방이다.

[@hi_snowhite]

thank you for having me! :)

[@mchu7371]

what's baysas @

[@deepestsleeep]

The descendants of colonizers will never understand the struggles of the victims of colonization. Korea is the first developed nation without the history of imperialism or colonization of other nations. That just means that Koreans had to work hard especially without any natural resources, and harsh environment that was repeatedly torn apart by countless invasions, wars, dictatorships, and colonization. So, please be more respectful of our culture and please take some time to study Korean history so that you all have some sort of understanding of the people who you work with. They all come to Korea, many get hired without speaking Korean, and then enjoy all sorts of social benefits that have been maintained by Koreans. But then they also refuse to integrate to Korean culture, or even try to respect it, as guests to this country. They also enjoy the infrastructure and democracy that my ancestors worked hard to establish. When I was in the States, they were not handing out Visas and work permits to everyone, even if they went to school in the States for years. It is supposed to be hard to get Visas or work permit as a foreigner in any countries. So please wake up. BTW, hope the co-workers and the company watches the Mongolian girl's interview. Wonder if she has the same medical benefits and the same wage in Mongolia. Hope they cut off mandatory medical insurance for all foreigners very soon. Maybe never give out Visas to people who don't pass Korean language exams as well, just like they do in the States.

[@reddragon4482]

Imagine being that sad caring about rubbish like that.

[@deepestsleeep]

​​@@reddragon4482 I am Korean and I have seen Koreans struggle through history. And as much as I despise some of the Korean culture, I try to respect it as a Korean. These foreigners who can not provide a single constructive criticism but complain about Korea do not deserve to be in Korea. There are many people from other developing countries who study Korean day and night to come to Korea. They are more deserving to be in Korea than these people who have absolutely zero understanding or respect to my country. If other Koreans ever saw this clip, they will probably say the same thing.

[@gomer2813]

Nah bro you just think you are better than everyone else. Many countries did not have that much colonization. Even for countries with a lot of colonization like France and England, a serious economic argument has been made even that the French and English colonies were a net loss economically in the 20th century (they kept the colonies for first half of 20th century for reasons of “pride” and “glory”).

[@vaniaklen8601]

We must not forget the US interest in keeping the advance of Russia and China in Asia contained, which caused the US to inject a lot of money to boost Korean development in such a short time. Not to belittle all the hard work of the Korean population, but there are many other forms of colonialism, to the point of conflict between traditional culture and the strong consumerist ideology of capitalism that has taken root in the country.

[@szszszsz95395]

That's not true. Japan and Germany's economy grew rapidly without the aid of colonialism.

[@ori5581]

제발 불평하지말고 돌아가라 ㅋㅋ아무도 살아달라고 강요하지 않았어 ㅋㅋ불평하면서 계속 안가는 이유가 뭔데? 고통을 즐기는 특이 취향이라도 가지고 있는거야?

[@nahkriiinnahkriiin8517]

Only woman are interviewed that should explain everything

[@sis-l1i]

이 영상 만드는 흑인이 문제임 이 흑인은 항상 어그로 영상만 만듦

[@jiminswriter4209]

@@nahkriiinnahkriiin8517No, it is just the people interviewed.

[@nahkriiinnahkriiin8517]

@@jiminswriter4209 ye but why would people especially woman do accept this known hard working conditions and then complain? i was multiple times in korea and japan. its rly fun but we all know working there is really hard

[@baysavevo]

BAYSA IS ALSO A CERTIFIED YAPPER GUYS DW❤

[@هلا_ت]

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[@Pollo.a.la.crema.]

Cultist

[@reddragon4482]

lmao!

[@danielpark8492]

Has many benefits that the natives have. Also works less arduously than native koreans. Foreigners still complains lol

[@greedyreader15]

Is it complaining or answering a question? Also, are you foreigner that worked there or you just have an image of it?

[@jiminswriter4209]

@@greedyreader15It is both. Some foreigners do act that way, but not everyone.

[@greedyreader15]

@@jiminswriter4209 While it can be both, I genuinely don't see what's wrong with expressing their opinions. Act what way? Answer questions? Are honest about their thoughts? I think the problem is clearly how you want to perceive it and make it personal, everyone has a unique vocabulary and way to express any idea, a terminology or way to get their idea across shouldn't be bothering you.

[@hazelnut3794]

A significant number of South and Southeast Asian workers, including more than 400,000 illegal immigrants in Korea, are often lazy or not qualified, unable to escape the way of life in their home countries, but they just want to get an F4 visa with the desire to receive equal pay with indigenous people and remit money to their families in their home countries. The lack of working attitudes and work consciousness creates a need to accept new immigrants, mainly high-quality workers.

[@greedyreader15]

@hazelnut3794 Sorry, but what's the relevance? Where's the linking logical thought. Aren't the ones interviewed and the one you mentioned a whole other case?