Entering Seoul's Most Feared Slum 🇰🇷

🇰🇷 Seoul is known for being a very safe city. But in the heart of the capital, there is a slum in Yeongdeungpo District, 1 of 25 districts in the city. Join me as we explore the area, meet an Korean artist living in squalor, Ex Korean gangsters and visit one of Seoul's last remaining red light areas.
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[@whereisdan]

* GOOGLE TRANSLATE THIS FOR MORE INFO ON THE ALLEYWAY PHOTO LAD * 문순열-중앙대학교 영어영문학과를 졸업한 후, 중앙저널아카데미 전임 강사로 활동하였다. 삼성출판사와 국민서관 예림당의 편집부장을 지냈으며 한국들꽃연구회 이사, 한국사진가협회 회장, 편집대학 중앙저널 아카데미의 전임강사로 활동하고 있다. 다수의 개인전과 그룹전을 가졌다. '캠퍼스사진기법', '청솔식물도감', '동식물도감', '사진 작품집 들빛' 등의 저서가 있다. 역서로는 '월드베스트 전집 위대한 남성', '디스커버리 문고 빛과 색' 등이 있다. 이런분이 어쩌다가 영등포 쪽방촌으로..... 헤이댄~ 강서고 영등포구 안 위험함 맘놓고다니기바람~

[@FightAgainstDogsPigs]

저도 영상 보다가 16:51 장면을 검색하고 저 이력들이 사실임을 알게 됐네요. 모든 사람들이 그렇듯 나름의 사연이 있으시겠지만, 다른 한 편으로는 그만큼 살기 각박한 세상임을 방증 한다는 생각도 듭니다. 아무쪼록 저분의 남은 생들이 행복한 일들로 채워지기를 바라여 봅니다. 그리고 Dan 님의 영상 내용도 흥미롭고 인상이 깊어 구독 누르고 갑니다. 아마 여행(탐방?) 채널 구독은 이게 처음인 듯ㅎㅎ

[@7mmalltheway]

금전적인 이유도 있었겟지만 삶의 다양한 모습을 몸소 체험 하기 위해 저곳을 선택 하셨을지도 모릅니다. 저기서 살 돈이면 서울시내에 좀 더나은 옵션이 없지는 않거든요. 세계 유명 예술가들이 모여 사는 지역의 젠트리피케이션도 그렇게 출발 하였지요. 슬램가엔 다양한 삶의 군상이 존재 합니다.

[@whereisdan]

ne@@7mmalltheway

[@user-88CAT]

40년을 서울 살았는데 일본에서 여자친구가 와서 영등포를 잘모르는 상태로 함께 걷다가 홍등가를 만나게 되어 깜짝 놀랐습니다. 40년을 서울에서 생활하며 돌아다녔는데 매우 충격을 받았었고 그 순간 매우 곤란했었습니다. ;;

[@7mmalltheway]

@@user-88CAT 그래도 여친님 덕에 누나들이 님께 아무말 안 했을 겁니다. ㅎㅎ

[@lasvegasnevada7514]

Their slum is cleaner and safer than most upper town cities in the US

[@happydrawing7309]

These are not slums. Just old fashioned villages.

[@Xentradi97]

@@happydrawing7309 They are slums. Old fashion villages don't look like that. It's far more livable.

[@whereisdan]

I would happily live in this slum!

[@allday0109]

Very rare place to find in South Korea… I,

[@77choirin]

watch out old gangster used it Soju tho 😅 drink and strong but you see they aint use guns ! no drugs too peaceful

[@sunyoungbriand3487]

As a Korean I appreciate your interest in Korea and the way you respectfully approach the locals. Very nice!

[@whereisdan]

Thanks Chingu !! :D

[@firedodi2005]

I have never heard from a British man, I appreciate your interest in the UK. We welcome immigrants.

[@털바퀴살묘남]

게이 겸손하노

[@bast874]

@@firedodi2005 No racism towards europeans in South Korea ?

[@JUANOLIVARE]

Your slum is better than slum in my country clean not crowded

[@갓맹훈]

Googled the korean old gentleman. He’s graduated quite good uni called Joongang Uni. And he worked in pretty good publishing company as a editor. He was chief of several association in photo, gardening(?) and so on. He published his photo books related to plants&flowers and animals, and books how to take picture. His life is interesting and want to hear his life more. Thank you for your video mate!

[@whereisdan]

thanks for the info mate

[@gordon1124]

How'd you find that? Id like to suss that out but all I'm getting is pics of the moon

[@anthonylim2428]

I was lost with my GF in Young-deung-po and stumbled into this slummy area at the back of the subway station. It was a bit spooky but no problem walking around in the late night. Not a slum compared to some of the other slums around the world. It was the most peaceful "slum" if it's called a slum.

[@whereisdan]

There's no real dangerous areas in Korea, but it is considered a slum compared to other parts of the city. Have you seen my other Korean videos?

[@로지-c5n]

포토그래퍼였던 할아버지 영어를 꽤하시네요. 젊었을때 잘사셨나봐요. 교육 잘 받으셨나봐요. 대단하신듯. Dan your Korean ability so amazing. I truly respect you that you just not only try to learn Korean more deeper but also understand the Korean society. Good job 👏

[@whereisdan]

thanks a lot !! :D

[@annizelle]

찾아봤는데 문순열 사진작가님이 중앙대학교 영어영문학과를 졸업하셨다고 나오네요! I looked it up, says the photographer grandpa graduated with an English major/degree!

[@kangjowon]

이런 영상과 스토리가 좋아요. 외국인으로서 한국을 좀더 알아가고 느끼는 자세가 자랑스럽습니다. 앞으로도 많은 이야기를 기대 하겠습니다. 건승을 기원 합니다❤

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching chingu! :D

[@nittyskitty9898]

Hey Dan, I'm pretty rubbish with interacting with KZbin videos but just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos. I lived in Korea for years (Bundang 2 years, Itaewon 4 years and Mapo 2 years) and left last year. I started watching you when you first had the Pirate Dan videos. You have an incredible knack at communicating with the locals, and your respectful curiosity is fun to watch. Thanks for showing people other parts of Korea that they wouldn't know about, and exploring more than the K-Pop razzle dazzle that everyone thinks it is. Keep it up, and please go eat some Myeongdong Kalguksu noodles for me, I miss it desperately!

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching since my old channel. This one has grown so much that most people don't know is my second attempt at youtube!! Thanks for watching my videos, means a lot!

[@nancyleah7306]

I'm absolutely in love with your videos! The picture the old photographer showed was taken on my birthday 😊 감사함니다

[@whereisdan]

Thank you so so much for watching! :D

[@OnlineTeachersClub]

It's great to watch you embrace your Korean skills, despite not being fluent yet. Witnessing this stage of your language learning journey, where you're beginning to use Korean at a basic level, is truly inspiring. A major hurdle in language learning, which often leads to failure, is the misconception that one should wait until they're fluent before using the language in conversation. This is a significant misunderstanding. In fact, actively using the language from the very start is a crucial aspect of learning a new language. Keep it up!

[@whereisdan]

thanks mate, its important to practice everyday!!

[@hyukjaes]

I am a Korean and have lived in and around Seoul for my whole life (46 years) and this is the first time I've had a look into the back alley of Yeong Deung Po station. I didn't know such a slum existed there.

[@whereisdan]

Im glad you discovered something new! Did you see my other Korean videos from the LET'S GU series?

[@chosenjinbaka]

46살 쳐묵고 영등포 자체가 구도심이고 영등포 역에만 내려도 빌딩 뒷편으로 빈민가인지 낙후된 지역 있는것 보이고 것뿐 아니라 영등포 역애서 내려서 길을 마주보며 낙후된 낮은 빌딩. 새 높은 빌딩이 나열된거 보이고 영등포 쪽방촌이랑 집창촌 유명한걸 몰랐다고? 유튜브나 방송에도 주기적으로 나오고. 되도 않는 개솔 하고 있네ㅋㅋㅋ 20대중후반에 서울 한번도 안살아본 나도 아는데 ㅋㅋ 빙.시가 국뽕 우리나라 만세만 가득차서 외국인이 그냥 이런 죠센징의 모습도 있다고 찍은걸 처음 알았다 처음 본다 이러노 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@duhduh14]

yikes

[@chosenjinbaka]

@@C2F2Cl2Bl ㅈ ㄹ 쌈싸쳐먹는 소리하네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 이런걸 어케 처음봐. 조낸 많은데. 내가 부모는 분당 살고 직장은 설이고 내가 사는집은 수원이고 수도권 다 돌아댕겨봤는데 시마다 다 있다. 설 안양 부천 성남 인천 수원 어디던. 그걸 어케 첨 봐. 부산 놀러가서도 봤는데. 세상 어디던 다 있는건데 빙. 시둘이 국뽕 쳐 걸려서 우리나라 만세랑 안맞는 영상이 외국인들 보는게 좀 그러니까 죠셍징들이 지들도 첨본다 이 ㅈ. ㄹ 하는게 우습기만 하노.

[@user-ig1fn8bp4d]

but They are very expansive land 😢 for redevelopement issue.

[@user-wethe9]

I looked him (the photographer) up on the internet and he does have several books and exhibitions under his name. His english skills and experiences of visiting europe tell me that he was an elite back in the days. I wonder how he ended up there though. Life is so unexpected and harsh for some people, I would love to hear what happened the last 30 years in his life.

[@whereisdan]

life is very short and unexpected!!

[@Jongwoojohnlee]

Thanks for this content Dan. I as a Korean have never been to this part of Seoul so its really interesting to see certain areas of Korea from your perspective.

[@whereisdan]

Excellent, glad you're seeing a new side to the city! Please enjoy my other Seoul videos in my LET'S GU series!! :D

[@user-dsafnvfj78647]

문순열-중앙대학교 영어영문학과를 졸업한 후, 중앙저널아카데미 전임 강사로 활동하였다. 삼성출판사와 국민서관 예림당의 편집부장을 지냈으며 한국들꽃연구회 이사, 한국사진가협회 회장, 편집대학 중앙저널 아카데미의 전임강사로 활동하고 있다. 다수의 개인전과 그룹전을 가졌다. '캠퍼스사진기법', '청솔식물도감', '동식물도감', '사진 작품집 들빛' 등의 저서가 있다. 역서로는 '월드베스트 전집 위대한 남성', '디스커버리 문고 빛과 색' 등이 있다. 이런분이 어쩌다가 영등포 쪽방촌으로..... 헤이댄~ 강서고 영등포구 안 위험함 맘놓고다니기바람~

[@whereisdan]

i will use this as the top comment, thanks!! :D

[@youaremylight555]

그러니까요 어떤 사연이 있으실지… 한 분야에서 정점을 찍으신 분이신데… 행복하시고 건강하시길 빕니다.

[@의자에된장국쏟음]

​@@youaremylight555My guess is, maybe he got addicted to drugs and ended up there? 얼굴 상처같은 것 보면 meth같은데...

[@youaremylight555]

@@의자에된장국쏟음 가능하네요 prolly yess

[@아름다운-m6b]

인생사...참 안타까움

[@georgiakerr333]

I just loved this video, I’m going to korea in late March early April and I really want to talk to as many locals as possible. I love hearing people’s stories and the photographers story just honestly made me so happy. I love hearing about people’s lives. So cool.

[@whereisdan]

Thank u very very much for watching!! Have you seen the other videos from the series?

[@georgiakerr333]

@@whereisdan have been binge watching the series all day 😂 love the content so much

[@incyphe]

4:00 poor lad, you were putting him on the spot! Another fantastic episode! It makes me sad that the photographer who has had a successful career is living in such condition though. :-/ Glad you had a chance to interact with him. I'm sure he'll cherish the memories for years.

[@whereisdan]

The guy at 4:00 seemed okay with it, but i could sense he couldn't honestly answer the question about the protest, so i let it go. The photographer was a great person indeed, wish i knew how he ended up there.

[@whatever-e5z5v]

Your interviews with locals are amazing👍👍 I love the way you interact with people with much repect and your efforts to speak Korean for better communication 😊 Very interesting videos even as a Korean😂 Keep up the good work! 🫶

[@whereisdan]

Thank you very much for enjoying my videos! :D

[@bluesky-of5br]

the people in the Yeongdeungpo slums are not truly poor. there are many people who live there aiming for redevelopment. there are many speculators who live there hoping to receive compensation of as much as $1million to $1.5million per person. therefore, those people are rich. when you look at their faces of people who have suffered.

[@whereisdan]

they can buy me makgeolli next time then !!

[@doug2731]

The people hanging out in the slum were so great. What an eclectic group of characters! Dan ~ How do you overcome the feeling of bothering other people walking around and filming? Countless times I've wanted to record my life in Korea but I know I'd dislike it if someone filmed me going about my day. Tips on how to reconcile this? Thank you! - Doug

[@whereisdan]

maybe i'll make a new series..exploring seoul at night and drink with these lot. endless makgeolli. Tips to reconcile... in many years from now you'll be DEAD and worms will be eating your body and nobody (except friends and family) will remember you. you mean nothing, as does everyone else on this planet. we're just intelligent apes spinning around in the universe, no idea where we've come from or where we're going. so who the eff cares about walking around filming. do what you want, when you want and fuck a 9-5. it's a waste of time.

[@doug2731]

​@@whereisdanjust got to seeing your thoughtful reply to my question. Thanks for this!

[@ytdryang]

I love what you do. I think this video is very educational even to most of Korean viewers. Your Korean is so good and adequate for the purpose. I hope you get to know much more about Korea. It is a pity not many Koreans have watched this video, yet. I was surprised many old Koreans can speak English at least a little bit. I believe life experiences help. 반갑습니다. Dan씨.

[@whereisdan]

thank you very much for watching, i hope you have enjoyed watching all my other korean videos as well ! :D

[@GHJOful]

I've lived in Dangsan, Yeongdeungpo, which is pretty close to where you filmed, but I don't consider it dangerous to walk around here even after 12 a.m. It depends on what region you are in. Even in Gangnam gu where a lot of rich people live, there are slums. I think Daerim dong is more dangerous area than here. I think Koreans all know why. By the the way the old photographer you interviewed is well educated and speak great English, thinking of his age.

[@whereisdan]

thanks mate

[@sparky5860]

I pray your channel explodes…….. You put so much effort into making these videos….. I hate missing just a few seconds of a video for fear I missed something…….. keep doing what your doing. Keep your head on a swivel……..☮️

[@LimeBoy-oo6ph]

Man your videos are seriously top quality. Thanks for yet another incredible video. The subscriber count here is ridiculously low considering the quality.

[@whereisdan]

Everyone says that...i've seen other channels sky rocket and their videos are mediocre. Discouraging sometimes, but determination will prevail nonetheless.

[@adriennehilll]

Always love weatching your POV dan!

[@whereisdan]

Appreciate you! New countries coming in January, switch it up from Korea for a bit!

[@유나-p6y]

오.. 저 아저씨 구글 검색하니까 바로 뜨네요... 너무 신기하다 세월이 야속하기도 하고… 영상 재밌게 봤어요~~

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching Chingu!! :D

[@Mr_Busted]

Over 10000 subs. Congrats ! You are rocking it ! . It is only the matter of time to build your channel bigger. You now have the solid foundation to grow. It is so wonderful to see your Channel grow. I really hoped way back you started this channel would grow and grow. I see the result. Well Done. Let us go ! Fighting !!!

[@whereisdan]

Thank you so much Mr_Busted! I will always remember you as one of the very first subscribers to my channel!! :D

[@honghyeon2u]

할아버지께서 말씀하신 것보다는 크게 위험하진 않을 겁니다. 워낙 한국은 영상에 나오다시피 CCTV도 많고 방범이 잘 돼있어서 :) 영상 흥미롭게 잘 봤습니다.

[@whereisdan]

Thank you for watching chingu!!

[@Stevo8013]

Speaking the language of the country when you travel there make a massive difference to the overall experience, this was a brilliant vlog, i stumbled across your channel last week, love it!

[@whereisdan]

fantastic lad! hope you enjoy all my videos!! :D

[@kennynj2374]

I've watched a number of your Korean videos. Great watching how you interact with locals. I like when vlog content goes off from the touristy stuff and meet the local people. Good Job😄

[@whereisdan]

cheers for watching!!

[@vitors3n]

You really need more subscribers dude, your channel is very good, i will see what i can do

[@hwasookyung]

born and grew up in Seoul until 17, and migrated to U.S about 20yrs ago. Interesting to see the part of Seoul that I never knew about. Thanks for the great contents and keep it up.

[@whereisdan]

Thank you very very much for watching, share with your friends!

[@thelonelyamazonian7039]

Stay safe Dan and Thank You for the pleasant journey. I really appreciate how you take out the time to converse with the elderly and people in general. Love how respectful you are to the cultural norms, not to mention you’re always buying gifts for strangers. You’re an ✨Amazing💫 chap Dan. 👍 @31:32 “I’m an English Gangster!” 😂😂😂😂😂☺️ Love & Peace 💙✌️🇬🇧

[@whereisdan]

ENGLISH GANGSTERS HAHA. More like english wasteman.

[@be_shoichi]

Really admire your soft-spoken approach to the locals. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more vids like this.

[@whereisdan]

i really really appreciate it!! Thanks ! :D

[@Slayer-x4j]

고도 개발과정에서 소외되어서 형성된 저런 슬럼가는 범죄율 별로 안높음 진짜 범죄율 높은곳은 중국계 한국인 모여있는 대림하고 가리봉동 그쪽이랑 제3세계 출신 이민자들 모여있는 안산 거기지

[@whereisdan]

always easy to blame someone else

[@Slayer-x4j]

@@whereisdan 이새끼 머리꽃밭인거보니 고도의 한국까네

[@Slayer-x4j]

@@whereisdan 너 하마스 좋아하지?

[@whereisdan]

thanks@@Slayer-x4j

[@mariyuana385]

@@Slayer-x4jF*Ck korea IDIOT🤣🤮💩🤡

[@ipupleujk2663]

영어를 잘하셔서 놀랐는데 유명한 사진작가님이셨나보네요 문순열 님 구글 찾아보니 중대 영문과 졸업하시고 출판사 편집부장에 한국사진가협회 회장 등 하신 일도 많으시고 영상 내용 중에 책도 10권이나 내셨다 말씀하시고 댓글에 청솔식물도감 보며 자란분도 있다하시는거보니 젊은 시절 유명하셨던 분인 것 같은데 왜 여기서 살고 계시나여? 어떤 현실이 저곳으로 이끌었는지 나이듦과 함께 서글프네요

[@whereisdan]

he was a very interesting man! thanks for watching my videos :D

[@yourethebestchoi8433]

I’m Korean. Your Korean is great and I love your English accent. I wonder where you’re originally from. I love your korea city exploring.

[@whereisdan]

I'm from Leeds in the north of England, thanks for watching! :D

[@강민혁-f7e]

정말 멋진 여행 유튜버네요! 한국사람도 잘 모르는 서울 보여주셔서 감사합니다

[@ThunderousMellow]

What a great video, loved your interaction with the photographer

[@MikeB-p1q]

I lived in Korea as a kid. I'm half Korean. I remember being like 9 years old and going all over the city by myself. My parents let me run wild. They gave me money. There were toy stores and arcade gamerooms everywhere. I'd ride the public bus alone.. Nobody messed with me. Everyone was nice. One restaurant even let me eat for free. Korea is by far the safest place I have ever been to.

[@joeblvck]

such a great video! I love your interactions especially with the photographer. very interesting!

[@빛과어둠-n8h]

관광지만 소개하는 유튜버보다 소외되고 찾지않는 곳을 보여주는 영상이 더 흥미롭네요 재미있게 보겠습니다

[@whereisdan]

thanks

[@lbc0823]

I lost track of time watching your videos! Keep up the good work mate 🔥🔥

[@whereisdan]

cheers lad !!

[@hanaf1231]

'Most Feared Slum' in Korea is still far safer than almost ANYWHERE in America. In Korea the air pollution or traffic might kill you, but I feel no danger walking anywhere at all in the country. Anyway, first time seeing your video and aside from the misleading title, I like your style.

[@whereisdan]

you're right! The air is more dangerous for people in korea hahaha The title was made the get attention to my channel. if it was called 'exploring yeongdunpo at night' nobody would watch it. Catchy title, gets ore views. Sorry.

[@hanaf1231]

@@whereisdan fair enough I guess it worked because it showed up in my recommendations! Anyway, enjoyed the video. Thanks for the reply.

[@LOvE-tc5gu]

미세먼지 위험성 좀 알려주세요.

[@sejinkim9623]

I really like this video and the channel for numerous reasons. This is my first time watching his videos and I'm going through his channels thinking "why and how have I not seen this channel?". Here are my reasons why I really enjoyed this video and why I will continue supporting his videos: 1. He is extremely respectful and polite. Not only is he equipped with the language, but I think he understands the culture and language enough to give respect to the local Koreans by speaking trying to speak Korean as well as knowing polite phrases. His politeness is also very noticeable throughout the video which not only helps with the process of his interviews, but also gives respect towards local Koreans. 2. The format and style of the video. The videos seems to be in a "travel blog" form, which the KZbinr Bald and Bankrupt made it famous, showing authenticity, and the feeling of actually being in the video. 3. His interviews are very well conducted. Throughout the video, I noticed his interviewing skills are well founded and is able to obtain depths and details, while also considering ethical practices. Overall, his videos show great quality!!!

[@whereisdan]

You are very very kind, thank you so much!!

[@firedodi2005]

The level of danger in yeongdeongpo gu = walking at night where there is no light in middle class suburbs in America.

[@whereisdan]

exactly, korea is the safest place in the world and this title was used to garner attention to my channel. Please enjoy my other Korean videos in the LET'S GU series :D

[@whctjsdlfqhrlfprl]

Trust me, that area is WAY safer than entire Memphis, Tennessee

[@whereisdan]

I know haha, i actually made some videos in NYC as well

[@WaitWhatUmOk]

Your Korean has improved so much!! Would’ve loved to explore Seoul with you!

[@whereisdan]

I've been practicing!! Maybe one day we can all explore together!! :D

[@Grape_그레입]

코로나19 때 자영업자들을 장사를 못하게 했어요. 그래서 피해를 많이 봤어요. 그것에 대한 권리쟁의를 하는 거예요. 그리고 문 밖에서 굶는 사람은, 한국에서는 원래 최후의 투쟁 수단으로서 굶는 것이 있어요. '단식'이라고 합니다. 전통적인 서울의 중심지는 종로 부근이었는데요, 60~80년대 한국이 급성장을 할 때 영등포를 중심으로 발전했습니다. 공장이 매우 많죠. 돈이 흐르던 곳이기 때문에 다양한 사람들이 모였어요. 영등포 중앙파 같은 깡패도 그중 하나. 강서구는 위험하지 않습니다. 강서구가 위험하다는 이야기는 한국에 아예 없는 이야기입니다.

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching

[@tenaciousdnk1]

What a fascinating talk with the Photographer. Never know who you will meet~

[@whereisdan]

indeed!!

[@hb237scl]

언제나 봐도 목소리 굿 입니다👍

[@ItakenoBS]

It is not a dangerous crime area, but an old area. In fact, there is no such thing as a crime-ridden area in Korea.

[@whereisdan]

you're right, korea is completely safe.

[@user-xg9fj9fe798]

​@@whereisdanThe area that Koreans say most dangerous place is Sin-An Island, there has many issues of forced salt farm slave. Even though the area is disguising their island as a tourist complex, you should never go there. Even if you are a foreigner

[@규헌-s1l]

@@user-xg9fj9fe798Not true. It's a one of the most beautiful islands in Korea.

[@dingbat99]

TThat photographer man put such a smile on my face. He was so interesting and kind, I could listen to him all day. What a great video.

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching this series!!

[@김도헌-n3w]

예의 바른 모습이 정말 보기 좋네요. 감사해요 😊

[@whereisdan]

thanks!!

[@JamesBond-ye5kx]

I'm new to Korea. I love your content. I'm originally from New York City. I look forward to learning Korean and exploring the country.

[@whereisdan]

check out my let's gu playlist !!

[@deoksanprosperous3893]

Despite my being a Korean, I have not seen that place like that. Your effort is good

[@whereisdan]

Thank you very much for enjoying my videos! :D

[@2oqh]

Checking in after a hot minute, glad to see you’re doing better than ever mate

[@whereisdan]

Always doing good mate, thanks :D

[@sungyomg8360]

실제론 위험하기보단 재개발예정지라 이사안가고 버티는 겁니다. 재개발시 10억 벌지만 분담금이 없어서 이사비용과 보상비 받으려고 하는거죠. 사실상 서울 빌라사는 사람보다 부자임

[@sungyomg8360]

반례로 수색동이 불과 6년전에 저렇게 낙후되었고 저런분 많았는데 지금 10억벌고 해외가서 인생즐김

[@bluesky-of5br]

the people in the Yeongdeungpo slums are not truly poor. there are many people who live there aiming for redevepment. there are many speculators who live there hoping to receive compensation of as much as $1million to $1.5million per person. therefore, those people are rich. when you look at their faces, they are not the faces of people who have suffered.

[@sungyomg8360]

@@bluesky-of5br lol what a great translation. You are understanding what i said even translations doesnt work eaxctly 한국인임?

[@whereisdan]

i'm half 한국인임

[@fuuq]

I love your video and I love how you bow to people very politely . Thanks for the video

[@whereisdan]

Thank you very very much for watching!! :D

[@tlee7059]

문순열님 인터뷰를 여기서 보다니 신기하네요.

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching! :D

[@nigelnicholls6168]

You're a lovely person Dan,absolutely love this,very interesting, love how compassionate to everyone you are

[@whereisdan]

cheers my mate !!!

[@dhyu1909]

Excuse me, that's just an area where relatively poor people live in Seoul. It's not an area like slums in other countries where murders occur on a daily basis or anything like that.

[@whereisdan]

it's a slum compared to other parts o the city.

[@댕댕-p8k]

Thank you for making video about deep side of Korea. Even Im korean, I didnt know about that!

[@whereisdan]

thank you so much mate!

[@mdlee9766]

I was born and live in Seoul for 35 years. But I didn’t saw these kind of slum at all.😅 This film makes me so surprised!! Maybe I couldn’t see this in my daily life or disregard these dark side. Thank you Dan for these new point of view about Seoul 😂

[@whereisdan]

Thank you for watching, i'm glad you're learning new things about your city!

[@baekstory7]

Hi bro I was really interested to see you introduce the slums and danger town of Korea. I feel even more so because I came back a few days ago from traveling to England. Thanks for the good video! Let's run into each other in Seoul someday!

[@whereisdan]

excellent!! thanks for watching my videos mate

[@abcde4677]

It is sad to see a guy with a good career end up poor like this. They spent all their money on child education, and a lot of older Koreans were financially illiterate, unfortunately.

[@happydrawing7309]

He is not poor. He is staying there for earing profit after redeveloping.

[@calidreams5379]

@@happydrawing7309How do you know his personal circumstances? 🙄

[@whereisdan]

He was such a friendly man with an interesting story.

[@user-ox9ow6wu3k]

영어랑 섞어쓰니까 뭔가 공부되는 것 같아 구독하고 갑니다...

[@윤소을-y5b]

와... 한국인인 저도 처음 보네요...

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching! :D

[@FeelKoreaTV]

I enjoyed this video a lot. You are a very brave person. It's awesome that you respect whoever they are. My English is similar to your Korean but I can never communicate with English-speaking people like you. Keep up the good work.

[@whereisdan]

Your English is very very good thank you so much for commenting kind words

[@BrentColflesh]

You should put that photography professor's info in the description so we can check out his bibliography.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Moon Soon-Yeol

[@whereisdan]

screenshot his business card, that's all the info i have.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

@@whereisdan I would have loved to have had tools like google lens and translate back when I was living there. Did the same myself @…..Dan … There were starting to be multilingual pocket dictionaries with audible but all the devices purchased outside Asia did not show ANY non Latin script. And the devices purchased within Asia did, but did not have English language instructions. or even access to English language customer help for those model-#s

[@yogi4319]

“Most feared slum” is an interesting choice of words without providing the context. There is no neighborhood in Korea like Harlem in New York where you could be assaulted or robbed simply by walking in. There are gangsters in Korea, but they are not like the gangs in L.A. They don’t threaten ordinary people in street much like Yakuza in Japan.

[@whereisdan]

if i didnt choose that title then you wouldnt have seen the video and it would only have 2,000 views.

[@choichoimj]

​@whereisdan ㅋㅋㅋ 맞아요. 저도 즐겁게 낚시 당했어요.

[@sloanseaman8776]

Awesome video. Thanks for making it

[@whereisdan]

Awesome comment, thanks for commenting it!! :D

[@osskican]

Hey Dan.. It was like a quick Korea trip with you for a couple of days and i loved it, finally finished all of it and got addicted.. in this trip i learned little Korean and some social skills.. As i see you're making this as your style and its getting perfect really.. Hope to see more Korean episodes and more Japan trips please.. i wish i could've chance to invest in you or your channel because i know its going to be huge.. Please don't get me wrong but as a feedback i can say i enjoyed a lot when i watch you in Korea or Japan than US or South America.. Hope you achieve your dream soon and do this full time and we see more content.. Kapsamnidaa.. The other thing is impressed me was your look on today capitalist world, you're so real that can say you bought your jacket from flee market and actually go and buy your hat from there, eating in small restaurants, not going to Starbucks, and how you oppose of the today's capitalist scene which is happening all over the world unfortunately.. Man i wish you a good luck, wish i could do something for you.. waiting your new videos.. Waiting another longer Japan trip.. Oh the last thing i love how you encourage ppl to go travel because this is how you'll find your way in life with different cultures.. Take care man.. Let me know if you come to Manila.. Sorry it took so long.. Take care! HaiTing!!

[@whereisdan]

Thank you so so much for the kind words. Good mews, i will be making a return to Japan!!

[@danterrisastark8920]

Great job again Dan ❤you meet the coolest people

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching as alway, appreciate the support :D

[@beautifullife4100]

As a Korean, I highly appreciate and respect your humanity of treating everyone same not losing your modesty. There seems to be very few people in Korean society who truly tries to communicate with relatively underprivileged people like you. Full support to your work and always stay safe.👍🏻

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for the positive comment and for watching my video! Please enjoy my other Korean videos in the LET'S GU series :D

[@AdrianC.98]

Broo i just suscribed to your channel, i love this kind of videos and I will visit Seul soon, keep it up my friend!

[@whereisdan]

Amazing to hear!! Thank you so much!! Please enjoy all my Korean videos and others, i have a lot to watch mate

[@SuperSeltzer]

They seem to be down to earth. Almost every Korean was like that up until 80's. As Korea industrialized too rapidly people lost their charm and if you go to Gangnam district people are so.... cold and busy with themselves.

[@whereisdan]

Koreans are super duper friendly! i made a video in a slum in gangnam

[@oceanrocks]

Korea’s work hours are insane and long, of course they’re always busy.

[@todayisagoodday4919]

thank you for introduce street of korea. I never have seen any korean youtuber taking video on yeongdeungpo gu street. I remember because I worked near the street like ten years ago. I feel special for your effort thank you.

[@whereisdan]

KZbinrs in Korean only go to Hondae and lotte world. i do different videos!!

[@JijiJ-hc2qq]

한국인인데도 저쪽은 들어가기도 싫고 안들어가봤는데 흥미롭게 봤습니다!! 저 곳도 재개발 되면 금싸라기 땅이 될 듯요. 살다가 엎어지고 돈 없어질 수도 있죠. 저 분들은 그저 운이 없을 뿐~

[@whereisdan]

thanks for watching! :D

[@juliet_tyler]

such wholesome and precious interactions

[@whereisdan]

thank you very very much!! :D

[@정광태-l5g]

하나도 안위험하다 저 할아버지 구라가 쎄시네 무슨 쪽빵촌에 깡패가 있냐 한국에서 제일 위험한 곳은 중국인들 모여사는 구로다 다음에는 거기 가봐라

[@lifeofvilla]

I love exploring behind yeongdeung-po station at night , it feels like how Korea would be in the late 90's 2000's era. Although it is sketchy, as long as you don't stay in one place too long solo you'll be fine. If you go in a group, nothing will happen.

[@whereisdan]

Yeah you're right, it's like traveling back in time.

[@LovelyMadisonPark]

wow..never seen this part of seoul even.. very interesting.. thanks

[@whereisdan]

Glad you enjoyed, have you seen my other Korean videos from Seoul?

[@judeha]

Actually, These areas are the dark side of Korea that we don’t want to show to foreign tourists. But I would like to express my admiration for your approach and courage in reaching out to the local people, and for your travel methods.

[@whereisdan]

Thank you for your positive outlook!! Hopefully you enjoy my other Korean videos as well !! :D

[@jakefield]

Not dark side, that village is one side of Korea, I do not really understand this reply. That old man just joked. No homicide, no kidnapping. That is just the village. Then the dark side of Korea??? Very weird reply.

[@jakefield]

선생님, 저 곳이 부유한 지역은 아니지만 그래도 사람들이 살아가는 곳입니다. 외국인들이 보면 어때서요? 왜 어두운 면이죠? 가난하게 살면 그게 한국의 어두운 면인가요?

[@kacky138]

I am loving your videos in Korea. I want to visit there someday. Can you tell me what translator you use? I’m watching the one with the photographer when you were in the red light district. So interesting. Also do you know where this area is? Changnyongmun-or ? I will continue to watch you. Thanx!!

[@whereisdan]

i use papago! the area is behind yeongdungpo station check out my website :D www.whereisdan.store

[@krnpowr]

Korea's "most feared slum" is still safer than the nicest suburbs in the US. That tells you something about the US.

[@whereisdan]

you must watch my other videos

[@MrMwurm]

Actually, really enjoyed your time with these Koreans and listen to you speak with them, I'm a learner about 1 year by myself, one day I will take a class but wanna be more proficient in the language before doing so. Right now I listen and read some every day just about.

[@whereisdan]

good!! you have to study everyday to get better!!

[@teemo1832]

i love this vid, thanks dude

[@whereisdan]

i think youll enjoy my other videos from the lets gu series!

[@hantallica]

Korea's most feared slum is 1000 times safer than an average alleyway in Detroit, NYC... pretty much in all the big cities in the USA.

[@whereisdan]

i made a video series in america!

[@lingo-phile]

Wow, thanks for showing us the parts and people no one gets to see. The people in the alley were so kind.

[@whereisdan]

Glad you enjoyed it, i have more videos like this in Seoul !!

[@lisas44]

This is why I want to go to Korea - the people seem wonderful.

[@whereisdan]

In all my Korean videos the Korean people are really friendly!!

[@phreshcutphunk]

Hi Dan, thank you for your efforts. You are my newest favorite KZbinr! I discovered your page as I was researching visiting Seoul, and sometimes the KZbin algorithim just knows what you need...In my case it was your videos. As a Korean I love watching your interactions with the Korean people, and I am ashamed to admit, but your Korean is better than mine. I just finished the Japan playlist and I am so amazed at how nice and warm the Japanese are, each video was so enjoyable to watch. Selfishly I want more Korean content, but I think you should defintely do the North to South Japan trip, that would be amazing. Sorry for long message, just wanted to express my appreciation for you and your content!! Be safe always.

[@phreshcutphunk]

Oh and THANK YOU for setting up your playlist from oldest to newest.....its the little things man.

[@whereisdan]

Thank you very very much for watching and commenting on my videos!!:D

[@청년경찰-i2q]

노후된 동네지만 웬만한 어느 나라의 슬럼가보다 안전한건 인정

[@whereisdan]

yes, you're right.

[@DAEGUcitizen06]

In Korea, there are many capitals like that. Surprisingly, there aren't many places like that when you come down to the countryside.

[@whereisdan]

there's guryong slum, i made a video there as well

[@duaiqjndjsjsjaq]

15:40 쯤 나오신 할아버지 영어단어 아시는거 멋있다

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@Chadmon1]

I love the respect that you have for people. Loved seeing the locals here.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching my videos! :D

[@Gloria_Aria]

저는 서울 송파구 살고, 고향이 서울인 사람인데, 처음보는 광경….. 저런 곳이 있다니 😮…….세상에.. 저런 곳은 좀 개발 되어야 겠다..

[@whereisdan]

Have you seen my other Korean videos??

[@hyunheekim368]

개발하면 저기에 사는 분들 다 쫒겨나가고 어데서 살라고~~~

[@Ipromiseyounobodyismad]

Another fantastic video, let’s gu!

[@whereisdan]

LET'S GU !!

[@npc0129]

It's not dangerous as you thought, isn't it? I hope you explore around the world safe.

[@whereisdan]

there's no dangerous areas in seoul

[@yoonne3072]

He's Korean is enough to stay in . It's such a impressive because he's been trying to understand culture and talk with people even Korean is really difficult to learn. Thank you for visit our land and show every side of Korea. Good luck on your trip bro.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks bro, i appreciate the nice comment! Please enjoy my other korean videos and show your friends :D

[@heysiri7016]

the photographer was so cute 😭 i want to learn from him

[@whereisdan]

he was a G