Why I like living in South Korea

[@katalinachatty4868]

A whole lot cheaper and safer than here in the United States! My daughter is thinking about moving to Korea to teach English. Super excited for her and I’ll have an excuse to visit!

[@DanDoesKorea]

She’ll have a blast here! Hope she makes it over :)

[@kojirosasaki8129]

Thats awesome

[@soyou4217]

got so much worse in LA. i am trying to move abroad also if it doesn't get better kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2O1p6Kleq5jj6c homelessness in LA. i am from NY. i thought NY homelessness was really bad, until i visited LA..... its really soul crushing to see soooooooo many ppl on street living like that. miles and miles of them feel helpless. what is going on??? and last 10 yrs...the street got a lot more dangerous. i can not raise my kids here. i just cant live in fear like this. but of course, a lot of ppl are trying to make the situation better. so please pray for us.

[@jessygarci]

@@soyou4217 You're not kidding it's gotten really bad all over the United states lately. Crime surge. I would love to live in South Korea. I'm from ny too. But now with how strict everything is with this demon virus. Everything has gotten sooo strict. Especially in korea. They say soon a fully vaccination card won't be enough to go there. Which is crazy. I mean it literally would take 2 days or a whole day to get there. So if you take a covid test before you leave I don't know if it would be even valid to them.

[@mohanbabu908]

Don't ever do that to your daughter please. Watch Dylan froscot he made so good videos about reality in korea a while ago.

[@RT-xv3js]

1:49 Restaurant Culture (BBQ) 5:12 Cost of Living 8:52 No Tip Required 14:58 Weather / Climate 16:53 Safety 19:22 Convenience and Efficiency of everything 21:53 No Added Tax 21:59 Aesthetics 22:19 Cancelling Elevator Buttons 22:40 Friendly People 23:09 A Story of Her friend from US

[@freeman4823]

한국에 사시면서 많은 여행을 하신 것 같습니다....앞으로도 좋은 경험 많이 하세요.

[@DanDoesKorea]

감사합니다! I have had a great time living and exploring Korea. Looking forward to some warmer weather to get out and explore more :)

[@stevesungsookim6628]

Recently came to korea (korean canadian here). Surprised u have been living in korea for 10 years. U must like it here :)

[@DanDoesKorea]

Well then... welcome to Korea :) I do like it here, especially during this whole covid mess. Feel much safer here than back in Canada

[@JoseBeBoxingFr]

@@DanDoesKorea10 years??? Damm bro lol

[@casadechris923]

10 years so I suspect your fluent in Korean but by the pronunciation I am second guessing

[@JoseBeBoxingFr]

@@casadechris923 oof

[@mpower1226]

@@DanDoesKorea Torontonian here, i wish i can take my whole family to korea... it's a mess right here in Ontario with constant record breaking outbreak....

[@Thomas-dq4cn]

The medical system of S. Korea especially is off the chart in the world. No other country can beat S. Korea. Anyone who lives in S. Korea from the State would know once you experience that!

[@DanDoesKorea]

I'm fortunate that I've never really needed any medical care other than a trip to to doctor for a cold once or twice a year, but it's always been a super easy and cheap experience :)

[@realandtrue2542]

first of all..Korean doctors are so professional. and fast. just walk in and u will see a doctor within 30 min. also directly see orthopedic doctor.

[@user-sr5kj6ej9z]

I have to agree with this.. Diagnosis is super fast, doctors are super competent you don't have to wait 3-4 months just to see a specialist. On a consumer level, everything is just super convenient and good in Korea. People and companies really have to provide top-notch service because of how saturated the country is. But that also makes working in S. Korea so cut-throat.

[@SoloYolo84]

Yup most Korean Expats would do check ups there it’s very all in one checkup unlike 🇺🇸 and dental 🦷 is cheap thanks too universal healthcare

[@itsliv7852]

Yes! A positive video about South Korea! I'm planning to do an internship in Seoul and I was starting to get discouraged from all those complaints

[@DanDoesKorea]

There's tons of positives about living in Korea. There are a few negatives, but they are manageable. What negatives have you heard? I'm curious :)

[@itsliv7852]

@@DanDoesKorea I heard that there's a big issue with racism and peer pressure. Peer pressure in situations like your friends straight up telling you to drink alcohol because everyone else does too

[@DanDoesKorea]

@@itsliv7852 That peer pressure to drink really only applies to Koreans. I've never seen or heard anything like that being a problem for foreigners. As for racism, it's not a big problem. There are people who are not friendly to foreigners, but overwhelmingly, Koreans are very welcoming.

[@itsliv7852]

@@DanDoesKorea I don't believe South Korea is a bad country and I still want to go despite all the negative opinions. Thank you for your insight, stay healthy☺️☺️

[@peterlee6148]

Then why do other youtubers like olivka lee says sk sucks as a place to live? Very pressurizing ?

[@dannywest9256]

Great video. Thanks Dan. I miss the love and respect so much!

[@DanDoesKorea]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@zeikinkorea]

Good video Dan. Your the first person i subscribed to in Korea. It is a fantastic country. It is in ways better than places i had lived in small towns in my early days in China. Glad to also experience the life in Korea. gamsahabnida

[@DanDoesKorea]

Thanks! Are you in Korea now? China was an option when I was looking for places to teach, but I really did not want to live there. Korea has worked out well. And you almost got my name right, hahaha

[@zeikinkorea]

@@DanDoesKorea Yeah sorry, I have so many Dave's in my head. Your name is Dan Currently now I am in Victoria. I flew back Halloween 2020. Im quite the person with alot of stories. I will maybe return teaching in September/October. In 2016 ,I went to visit my Korean friend and his wife that i not seen since when I lived in Shanghai in 2006. They opened a restaurant in Weihai, Shandong. When I went there in 2016 I was stunned by the number of Korean descendants living in Shandong. Apparently during the 1950s war, many Koreans fled to Shandong province to becoming Chinese citezens and learned mandarin well. Koreans are such nice people. I lived in China for years, the best places I lived were Shanghai and Suzhou. Good memories in the past, the best times i had living in China were from 2005-2011. Chinas heavy over development is what can kill alot of great cities. I have a few friends who lived in Seoul also and have their Korean wives They never meet such difficulties. I know my father spoken before I took the flight to china first time. If China doesn't work out than go to Korea. Korean woman are the ones to die for. Currently things are so tight home because of covid and miss alot of places to hangout. It doesn't surprise me but glad to be home. Someone told me Tim Hortons has arrived in Seoul, is that true ?

[@zeikinkorea]

Fast food places has started deliveries also in Victoria and Vancouver. I haven't ordered anything yet.

[@DanDoesKorea]

First of all, Tim Hortons in Seoul? I have to check that out!! Very interesting! Did you teach the whole time you were in China? I always thought there was just too much BS for foreigners to deal with in China. In Korea, foreigners (at least from the west) get a pretty good deal.

[@DanDoesKorea]

I thought a while ago that since covid hit, more places would start doing deliveries. Did that start before or after Covid hit Canada?

[@beckycollins3038]

Great video Dan! Made me hungry. Beautiful scenery!! Take care of yourself:)

[@bellegraves]

Thank you for this. I really want to visit but I’m extremely nervous about not knowing what I’m doing there. This was comforting.

[@DanDoesKorea]

I’m glad it helped. There is nothing to worry about in Korea. Very safe and lots of fun.

[@kojirosasaki8129]

Great video. Thanks dan.

[@mkim4091]

You're interesting. Liked and subscribed. Looks like I'm gonna be going down the rabbit hole of your videos.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Well I won't complain about that! Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy and get something out of it :)

[@avamori9999]

I love your videos and I hope you gain lots of followers soon!! Could you do a video about your job and how you stay so financially stable in a different country? I'd love to see it!!

[@grimr34p]

Fellow Canadian here current phone rates is $85 for 20gb (awesome deal) and internet is around $110 and its very slow

[@jannabity]

In March, I paid total $500 (270 on gas, around 230 on electricity, water is paid by my landlord) on utility and I live in New York. Wow, utility is way cheaper there. Of course, I pay all other bills like cable, phone, etc....

[@DanDoesKorea]

Yes, much cheaper than I was paying even in a smaller city in Canada. It makes it hard to want to move back home haha

[@counterculture10]

Dan, I watched your Changwon video which led me here. The taxi drive (10 min.) you described for 6,000 won was about 1,500 won when I lived in SK in the late 90s early 2000s. Yes, the restaurant BBQ culture is phenomenal. I remember going to a small restaurant in Jejudo in the winter where your meat is cooked on the table. Because it was so cold out, the restaurant owners would move a space heater next to my seat. It was heaven. A Korean BBQ with a big bottle of Hite, delicious side dishes, and a space heater was an amazing experience. I would add the outdoor food trucks to the "Why I like Living in South Korea" segment as well-though I am not sure if they're in abundance as they once were. Another thing I enjoyed was the fashion. Koreans had a great sense of fashion IMO.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey^^ thanks for watching. yes, restaurant culture is amazing there. There are places for food trucks in Seoul I'm sure, but not too many where I was living. As for the fashion, that is not my area of expertise haha. I'm a jeans and black tshirt kinda guy. Cheers!

[@counterculture10]

@@DanDoesKorea I believe there has been an effort to cut down on the food trucks. In the early 2000s, there were lots of unregistered trucks setting up shop and there were also some health concerns. They are, however, fantastic...dumplings, odeng, chicken on skewers, etc.

[@brianstewart2732]

Hey Dan, we’re really enjoying your videos since your Dad drew my attention to them a couple of weeks ago. He and I are hoping to make a couple of drone videos around the vicinity to show you. Do you have any area in particular you’d like to see. As far as Korean food goes, I’ve been watching a KZbin channel called “yummyboy” about Korean street food for a couple of months now. Those folks are amazing cooks! Keep up the good work.. b.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Thanks so much! I wouldn't mind seeing some drone footage of the old house in Nobel. I could even use it in a video at some point. And yes! The food here is good! My students keep on requesting food or "mukbang" videos, so I'll likely do a food related one in the near future. Thanks for watching!

[@brianstewart2732]

We haven’t forgotten that video Dan, just waiting for the leaves to reach peak colour. May talk with your Dad and try doing it this week, weather permitting. We’re just going to watch your latest video now..

[@RT-xv3js]

The internet costs in Canada is 50CAD - basic without sport channels. With sport channels, 100-120CAD. Students get discounts. More expensive than Korea and the internet speed is not as fast even with boosters installed. Auto Insurance yearly is approx. 2,000CAD but depends on your driving experience so you can discount but no less than 1800CAD. If no driving experience, it’d be over 2500CAD yearly. Way more expensive than Canada. You can think 10 CAD is roughly 8,800 won

[@m3lodic.33]

Yup and then cellphone plans are the most overpriced, not worth it at all in the world. We pay our healthcare in high taxes in Canada only to receive subpar, meh quality healthcare. Waiting times for appointments are hell on earth. Surely it’s only slightly better to live in Canada than Korea. But barely, maybe due to no hierarchy, pressure to do plastic surgery and slower life maybe. But our nightlife sucks, same issues with housing and jobs and everything is so expensive but doesn’t even match the wage.

[@seesritual8990]

Looking at the chairs in background, I think its clear Dan is planning to stay for a long time

[@mommachaos11]

So good to see ya Dan!! Lookin good! Love the channel ❤️

[@DanDoesKorea]

Thanks so much!!

[@JMPlays64]

@@DanDoesKorea I know my comment is kinda long and kinda old but that’s not the whole point I wanna ask what’s your take on South Korea?

[@tapemamba]

Dude great video

[@jyj.lee85]

Hi Dan I’m the opposite I’m Korean living in Toronto. Glad u enjoy living there. I totally got uz

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hi! I do miss walking around Toronto in the summer

[@jyj.lee85]

@@DanDoesKorea yes but it is now... pandemic so I really hope that this summer brings me that opportunity to walk outside in downtown Toronto! Love you loft apartment btw. Wish Toronto housing was that affordable enough.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Haha, that's one of the reasons I'm scared of moving back to Canada. My standard of living would have to go down a bit. I know how expensive housing is there ;)

[@nichellemassey5483]

Plus I'm an mortgage underwriter any jobs remote preferrably.

[@coltranecave5503]

Liked this vid a lot. Funny that you aren't bothered by the cold there - I was born and raised in Winnipeg which is damn cold (as I'm sure you're aware) and I found winter in the ROK to be really unpleasantly cold. It was a different kind of cold, a wet cold, which was nasty, and I am not someone overly sensitive to cold. I had a quality winter jacket (all Manitobans do) and I still dreaded winter there.

[@DanDoesKorea]

I’ve never been to Manitoba, but I am aware of the harsh winters there. The past few years in korea it really hasn’t gotten too cold, and I haven’t spent anytime in Canada during winter for at least 4 years. I’d love just a week of Ontario cold weather haha

[@coltranecave5503]

The I guess you are made of sterner stuff than I! Found Korean winters to be brutal. Then again it was a truly insane -50 at times here in WPG this winter and that made me wish I was back in Seoul in winter time.

[@kiezorfc8559]

Would love to visit korea one day looks amazing also want to visit Japan

[@speedwagon2817]

I moved to Korea in August..My utility bill is at minimum 200,000 Wong a month!

[@DanDoesKorea]

What kind of place are you living? And where? I imagine in Seoul it’s a bit higher.

[@DanDoesKorea]

I paid 154000 this month

[@DanDoesKorea]

I used to pay that when I lived in a villa. But now in my officetel it’s about double.

[@Ghazalwluv]

Wong?

[@michellemunizmassa13]

Yay!! Been waiting to see what you've been up to. I have a mad crush on you. Is awful! Please stay safe!

[@ed-od9sd]

VAncouver Hi speed Fiber cable costs about 90 a month.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Whew! That's not exactly cheap. It'll be tough going back (eventually) to Canada prices

[@m3lodic.33]

It’s way more than that actually. A lot of things are now over $100 thanks to inflation. Especially if you’re from GTA or Vancouver. Also, cellphone plans are so expensive for what they offer. $50+ for only 4-5 gb of LTE data and Talk&Text, which is overpriced. And the reception isn’t even that superior. So spotty and often cutting off no matter which provider I use.

[@ed-od9sd]

@@m3lodic.33 im just saying that's what I pay

[@Serenity_now13]

I am pleased and happy you like Korea! I’m Korean but raised in America since 5 years old. I learned a lot from you about Korea. I’ve been there several times. Last time I was there was a year ago. Funny thing I noticed about Korea is all the cars are clean and where are the homeless people?

[@gt_oliver]

Hey Dan, do you perhaps recall where the location of 14:06 was? I'd like to go on a road trip to the east coast early next year. Cool vid btw.

[@DanDoesKorea]

I remember I took a screen shot of the gps when I was there. It's not on my phone, but somewhere on my computer. Look me up on my instagram and send me a message. I'll search my computer for the screenshot. I know it was in gangwando. I spend the afternoon there in my camping chair on the river reading a book.

[@benkim2016]

You will love Korea even more when you wild camp in almost all mountains except for some national parks.(it depends on the rangers but you can stealth camp) Make sure you don't ever use fire or you will get fined anywhere from 500k ~1mil won if caught!! Enjoy you r stay in Korea!!!

[@Lucir_7]

상현역 사시네요~^^동네 주민입니다 반가워요ㅎ

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey neighbor! If you see a foreigner with a big beard on a loud motorcycle riding around, wave at me :D

[@nichellemassey5483]

I am glad you found your niche..I'm in the USA 🇺🇸 and constantly being fired or laid off ...my daughters want to move to Korea. I'm 53 years old is there any work for me ....

[@DanDoesKorea]

hmmmm... I really don't know much about work opportunity outside the English teaching world. There are foreigners working here in big international companies, but I really don't know much about it. You could always look into teaching. Sorry I couldn't be of much more help :(

[@juancruz258]

That was 10 years ago. Genius

[@luckybug101]

I love your videos! It is so awesome that you have been teaching English there for 10 years! I plan on moving to South Korea to teach English after graduating with my masters in 2023. Do you have any advice on how to get a teaching job? Where to look? Or websites to use? Thank you!

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey, Thanks ^^ It's been so long since I had to find a job that I have no advice other than to search around for online recruiting agencies and read some reviews. And also, do some thinking about whether you want public school, or a private academy. With a master's you might be eligible for international school teaching as well which can be a pretty sweet gig. Cheers!

[@ShonKinsley]

've ben 10 yrs in Canada, did not have any chance of visiting Korea since then (due to my military service in CFB Trenton ON, as a member of RCAF). You probably miss Tim H. as well as A&W :))) don't worry, Canada still sound and safe(Protégera nos foyers et nos droits)

[@DanDoesKorea]

I don’t actually miss Timmies, but I do miss Swiss chalet and wendy’s.... A LOT haha. You are from Korea?

[@ShonKinsley]

@@DanDoesKorea sorry, here's the clarification; Yes I am, lived there for more than 2 decades whereas was kinda forced to move here due to my interracial marriage(had a hard time staying there in Korea because of that...). Have just subscribed your channel, hope you to upload more about your story in korea e.g. pros vs cons or was there any incident that made you consider "repatriation"?

[@DanDoesKorea]

Sorry to hear about how Korea couldn't handle your marriage. I know Korea has a ways to go in that regard, I like to think they newer generations are more accepting. I actually had a discussion last week with a middle school class on this exact topic, and all of them said they have no issues with intermarriages, so that's hopeful :) I do hope you are enjoying your life in Canada though. I will return to Canada one day. Being away from family, especially since the parents are getting older, is becoming more difficult. I'm still not sure when that day will be or what I will do for work when I do return. Lots of things to consider before I make the big move back home. But one day...

[@ShonKinsley]

@@DanDoesKorea thanks for sharing your story; 1. wherever you go, your non asian looking is still noticeable regardless. might have some difficulties getting used to this sorta unawkward situation where you want to be treated fairly as well as equally though, I do clearly understand this part given the fact korea is not multicultural nor DO koreans want "Diversity". Hopefully the younger generations in korea are getting more unbiased to how you look like. 2. The only thing I miss a lot is food there, especially korean B.B.Q., can't beat it :))) 3. it was a pretty productive conversation with you, learned some out of your comments, should buy you a beer if Canadian Armed Forces stationed me there :D 4. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Au revoir

[@DanDoesKorea]

I always bring back a few bottles of soju on my trips to Canada. My parents still have one in their fridge from 3 years ago. I'll save on for you on the next trip, haha. As for BBQ, it is the best. Unfortunately, I don't go out for BBQ as often as I used to because of the virus. Cheers!

[@feknlanshark]

You can get soju at the mckellar store ya know hahah loving the channel bud

[@DanDoesKorea]

Ya man, I’ve bought it there! But I think it was about $10, I get it at the convenience store here for about $1.30

[@DanDoesKorea]

And thanks!!

[@bokwanchoi4309]

Haha, here in the states homeless people are everywhere with their make shift tent. The violent crime, robbey, theft has gotten out of control in Los Angeles and most if the major cities.

[@DanDoesKorea]

I've heard that things in certain areas of the states is getting a little tense. Glad I'm over here during this whole Covid mess.

[@missdtravels1446]

Thank you for sharing. I might be moving to Korea, I have a Jeep Rubicon Wrangler. It’s not modified factory based. How do I find out if I’m able to take it? I’m wondering what it will cost to register if I’m able to take it with me.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hi :) Interesting question. I've never heard of someone shipping vehicles other than motorcycles here, and that's mostly only US military. I'm not sure about cars, trucks, or jeeps. I have a hunch it would require a bunch of paperwork, hassle, and likely be quite expensive. There are jeeps, and jeep dealers here in Korea though.

[@sharkracer]

Unless you're US military, or a diplomat, it's going to be a big hassle to bring a car into Korea and get it registered. Much better to just buy a used one here.

[@TheZurily13]

Just came across to your channel Im moving back to SK after being many times coming & going! I just hope I can.keep going may work study etc like many other people I see in KZbin tbh, Hope u are doing great! I hope to be able to do such those things as well hahahah

[@DanDoesKorea]

Have a safe trip here! And an early... Welcome back to you!! haha

[@TheZurily13]

@@DanDoesKorea Thanks then! Haha hope u stay safe!

[@stevejohn3347]

Hey Dan, I come from Canada as well, I have lots of questions to ask, I’m thinking of moving to korea. Which is the best way we connect?

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey! My Instagram is dan_does_korea, but I think you may have already added me :)

[@mpower1226]

$520 for a year of insurance?? I pay 4000 for 2 cars in Toronto...and that was a good deal.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Ugh. Another reason why I should stay over here, haha.

[@barbiediaz1026]

Can you tell me more about korea am going there next year and it my first time going??

[@DanDoesKorea]

What do you want to know? I’ll do my best to answer

[@erikjj235]

Skin looks good! You so any Korean skin care or just the Korean diet?

[@DanDoesKorea]

haha, thanks! i do nothing for skin care. Maybe the camera is kind to my skin. I never thought I had good looking skin haha

[@anonymousanonymous-wc4wx]

Woah....thats one tight parking space. I don't think I can drive there...lol

[@DanDoesKorea]

Parking here takes a little bit of finesse for sure haha

[@SSShiesty]

Hey mate, awesome video, looking into teaching abroad. What’s it like? What was your first day like? Were you ever nervous about not knowing how to teach English or what your classes would consist of?

[@DanDoesKorea]

Teaching is a lot of fun, but only if you enjoy the company of kids, haha. That's a must. As for my first day, it was 10 and half years ago, so memory is a little foggy. I was nervous, but didn't really need to be. There was a lot to take in with how the schools system worked, but it didn't take long to get the hang of it.

[@morgan5471]

Oh my goodness that is cheap! I don't know Canadian prices. I'm an Australian. But I know for sure that your getting a good deal by Australian dollar standards

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey! Are you talking about the Internet prices? I’ve been told by a few people that it’s way cheaper here.

[@morgan5471]

@@DanDoesKorea Yeah, but not just internet. In Australia the cost of living is very high. Say if you want to rent your looking at $700 easily per week. In terms of purchasing a home you can spend over $500,000 AUD very easily. Obviosuly prices vary by state & area. Also petrol is quite expensive. I spent over $40 in fuel yesterday and my fuel tank wasn't even empty! In terms of food prices, they're rather similar to Canada. But Australia is just an expensive country to live in, in general.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Yeah, I'm glad I live in Korea for this reason. Did you say $700 a week??? my advice about petrol is to get a vehicle with 2 wheels, haha. I'm sure in Australia you get fruit cheaper than here, right?

[@morgan5471]

@@DanDoesKorea $700 is in the city (3 bed apartment), Sydney can go up to $800 per week easily, Melbourne and Brisbane are cheaper. The price can range from $395-$600 depending on the quality of the home. Brisbane is the cheaper out of the two. I don't know Korea's price of fruits, but in Australia Pink Ladys apples are about $1.30 each or $6.50 for 1kg at Woolworths (we mainly have Woolworths, Aldi and Coles as supermarkets). Anything imported is expensive, like grapes cost $8-$10 depending on the variety. I will say you can get things cheaper at Aldi, but the fruit isn't as good as Coles or Woolworths. Is that much the same with fruit in Korea?

[@chemind5560]

@@morgan5471 It looks like fruits are more expensive in Korea. "1kg of apples in Korea costs about 6.69 USD (7,941 won)" I am not familiar with AUD btw.

[@josephmpeluso1606]

DANNN!! SOUTH KOREA ASIDE, YOUR APARTMENT IS ON FIRE!!! LOOK BEHIND YOU!!!!!

[@hyuncouple]

Hi Dan,nice to meet you!! I run a KZbin called Canadahyun and most of my subscribers are Korean, I lived in Canada and now I'm getting ready to go back to Korea, I watched your video today and I was very impressed. Can I introduce you and your video to my subscribers? i am gonna make video using this video as referance. If you give me permission, I want to show this very good video to many people. thanks have a goodday!!

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey ^^ For sure. Sounds good. When are you returning to Korea?

[@hyuncouple]

@@DanDoesKorea hi dan!!thanks for permission. i will go next week~and i think i can make video after settle down in korea. i will let you know before making a video^^

[@DanDoesKorea]

Cool:) add me to Instagram if you have it. We can chat there :) dan_does_korea

[@DanDoesKorea]

And good luck with the move!!

[@hyuncouple]

@@DanDoesKorea ok^^thanks dan o ask to follow~!

[@milenageorgieva9953]

Hello, Dan! This is the first video I've come across from your channel and I must say I loved the direct approach of delivering the information. It was also refreshing in terms of content one usually finds in videos about South Korea. I would like to ask you for your personal recommendation about which district in Seoul to choose for a month (maybe 2) of staying there. I am planning to come with my daughter (10 y) so that she can learn the language. As you've probably guessed, the school is in Gangnam but I don't want to live in the center. So, do you think anywhere on the line of Cheongpa-ro is OK, or do we need to specifically choose Hongdae or Itaewon to be in an area with lots of cafes and restaurants. Thanks in advance and enjoy life!

[@milenageorgieva9953]

Ops, sorry about this! I saw you live elsewhere. Anyway, any advise is more than welcome. Thanks!

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey :) You are correct that I don't live in Seoul, but I do live close and might have a recommendation for you. I live on the red 'sinbundang' line which runs to Gangnam Station. My station is about a 30 minute subway ride, but Jeongja is closer to Gangnam and a very nice area. Definitely check out Jeongja and the surrounding Bundang area. And you are never far away from a cafe street in and around Seoul or anywhere else in the country, haha. Both Hongdae and Itaewon are a little too much for me. I will visit every once in a while, but there is no way I'd want to live in either of them, haha. Cheers!

[@milenageorgieva9953]

@@DanDoesKorea I will definitely check out Jeongja area. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@rudyrubinovlogs890]

Where is your address in there brother?i live in Gimpo for 3 years as factory worker,,im here now in the Philippines,,,

[@DanDoesKorea]

I live in Gwanggyo. About 35 minutes south of seoul by subway. Philippines is on my visit list for the future :)

[@rudyrubinovlogs890]

Ohh i see,,,i want to come back in Korea,but the only way is if someone invited me in there,,i want to work again in there,,,if you want to come here in Philippines,just contact me...nice to meet you my friend!!!

[@DanDoesKorea]

What part of the Philippines do you live? I have a couple Filipino friends here

[@rudyrubinovlogs890]

@@DanDoesKorea Here in Kalinga,,,the place where Wang-od famous tattoo artist,,Tabuk City,Kalinga

[@rudyrubinovlogs890]

Can you invite me to go in there Korea my friend?i want to work again in my old company in Gimpo

[@Zinmar]

I'm close to retiring here in the States plus I'm a 100% rated veteran. Do you think I could comfortably retire in South Korea?

[@DanDoesKorea]

hmmmm... that's a tough question, and not really one I'm qualified to answer. I know I live fairly comfortably on a meager English teacher's salary, but I also don't have any dependents. Some parts of the country are much cheaper than others. Housing in Seoul is super expensive, but can be very cheap in the countryside.

[@sasebochoi]

There is a largest oversea US military base in Pyeong Taek about 30 miles south of Seoul. There are many US servicemen retirees living in South Korea, however most of them living with Korean spouses. With 100% rated income, you can live comfortably in Korea. Only issue will be your visa statues on how long you can stay in Korea at a time. I encourage you go online, search US military in Korea, will get plenty of contact info online.

[@benkim2016]

Many Korean Americans are moving back to Korea for retirement also. For US citizens, it will be more comfortable and cheaper and there are huge US expat communities beside the US military ones!!

[@Mclearmountain]

You said you can walk 60 seconds out of your place and find 20 restaurants. How many fitness and weight training gyms would you presumably find?

[@DanDoesKorea]

My immediate neighborhood has a lot of private fitness studios. The kind where you can only go for personal training. There are two regular gyms. One just across the street. Mine is about a 4 minute walk. LOTS of pilates studios around, but I don't mess with those, haha.

[@Mclearmountain]

@@DanDoesKorea Further into your video I see you mention gyms. Thank you for responding nonetheless

[@DanDoesKorea]

No problem. Always happy to answer questions when I know the answer :)

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

great video! I was wondering what program / agency did you use to go teach in South Korea? I realize this was 10 years ago but perhaps its still the same and I'm thinking of teaching abroad too

[@DanDoesKorea]

Thanks :) the recruiting company I used no longer exists. But there are a ton of other recruiters out there. Just be sure to do your research and look at some reviews. Just like any industry, there are good and bad options out there. Thanks for watching :) let me know if you have any other questions

[@Worthy2024]

Personally, I used Korvia. They were really professional and really helped me find a school that I felt was a good match for me. I went on about six interviews until I finally said yes. They set up EVERYTHING (except cell phone and bank--that's done in person) for me before I got there. Even when my visa issuance number was taking longer than usual, they went to the immigration office themselves to see what was going on. Overall, I highly recommend them.

[@sprintbuc]

You can use Reach to Teach, thats what I used. Been here going on 5 years. You can also just apply directly with EPIK (English Program in Korea)

[@albert9202]

Hi, is the rent also included 6:21 with the 180k won?

[@DanDoesKorea]

It is not. Rent is paid for by my employer. I think rent is about 450 000w/month

[@albert9202]

@@DanDoesKorea alright, thanks very much for the info.

[@ssojoo2228]

캐나다인 dan 이 대놓고 한국 홍보하는영상입니다~~ thank you dan~~ 구독 좋아요 눌러주시고 홍보해주세요~~

[@DanDoesKorea]

감사합니다 ^^

[@paschalugwu5938]

Can you make a video of job and salary in Korea

[@sspiker]

As a Texan I would like to know how I would fair far as the weather goes. Heat I think I would be ok lol

[@DanDoesKorea]

Well you just had to ask on the coldest day of the year here, haha. Last night it got down to -16C which would be 3degrees F for you American folk. However, this year has been colder than the last few.

[@janec4]

Hi Dan! Can you talk about what it's like dating in Korea?

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hi, I knew it was just a matter of time before I got a question like this, haha. Message me on Instagram... Dan Does Korea

[@jennymusicstudio]

♥️♥️♥️

[@create77]

Definitely your expenses cost less than in the US. internet can be $60 Netflix raised their prices etc...

[@나그네-k9d]

어느 곳이나 이상한 사람들은 있기 마련입니다. 조심하시고 한국에 있는 동안 재미있게 지내다 가세요

[@DanDoesKorea]

ㅋㅋㅋ 맞아요! I do enjoy living in Korea a lot! 내일 제천에 갈 게요 and bring the camera for a new video ^^

[@spongebob2507]

@@DanDoesKorea 제천 아래 풍기라는 곳이 있어요 그곳에 한국 최초의 학교 (서수서원) 이 있습니다. 다음에 시간되시면 그곳도 구경해보세요~ 음식으로는 한우가 진짜맛있고(불고기가 쥑입니다) ㅋㅋ 즐거운여행되세요~^^

[@Ctw3243]

@@spongebob2507 풍기 살아요 홍보해주셔서 감사합니다 근데 오타가 있네요 서수서원이 아니라 소수서원입니다 꾸벅

[@bleuemoone8710]

I have a Korean friend in the US and am interested in the country but the main thing that concerns me is the air pollution- how bad is it?

[@DanDoesKorea]

Hey^^ The air pollution can be bad at certain times of the year, mainly during yellow dust season in the spring. Most of the year, it's not really that bad though.

[@minglish_you]

This video is REALLY interesting as Korean eyes 👀 😄

[@Beck-Stein]

It is 17.5% cheaper to live in korea vs usa.

[@projectjumanji]

If you want data for a comparison in future videos you're doing, let me/us know - I keep all of our financial data so it's easy to access :)

[@신동주-z4l]

우연히 보고 갑니다.구독 하고 갈께요.건강 잘 챙기시고 언제나 응원 하겠습니다.다음에 뵙죠^^

[@Ducklow81]

You’re paying about a tenth of what we pay Plus I’m guessing your speed is bonkers faster

[@DanDoesKorea]

Really? That much?? I guess I’ll be staying over here a bit longer haha. And yes. Internet is super fast over here.

[@rqrara]

Wait so you’ve been teaching english for 11 years? That’s amazing. Do you teach at an Hagwon or through EPIK?

[@DanDoesKorea]

Yes 11 years. Don’t make a lot of money, but I have fun every day at work. I’ve been working at the same hagwon the entire 11 years

[@rqrara]

@@DanDoesKorea That’s still really inspiring to hear. I don’t know many people who’ve stayed for that long so it really is inspiring knowing that things can be longterm if I need them to be. Even if you don’t make a lot is it still enough and more for you to get by and splurge considering you’re in Korea? Or do you still have to be mindful like you probably would be if you were back in Canada.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Money goes a lot further for me here in korea than it did in Canada for sure. If I was married with kids, I couldn’t do it. But as a single guy, I’m able to do a lot here with the small income.

[@rqrara]

@@DanDoesKorea Thanks Dan. You’ve been really helpful. Definitely going to keep in touch with seeing your journey in Korea. Thanks for being so transparent with us and answering questions and replying to comments. I really appreciate it and it’s so helpful.

[@DanDoesKorea]

It’s my pleasure. Starting this channel has really let me connect with all kinds of people from all over. I really enjoy it :) thank you ^^

[@이혜원-k7f]

삼겹살좋아요

[@hitjun1]

한국 경찰도 권총을 소지하고 있어요. 다만 사용을 거의 하지 않을뿐이죠. Cctv때문일까요. 하지만 중국은 한국보다 휠씬더 많은 cctv와 안면인식 시스템이 있지만 범죄는 엄청 많죠. 감사합니다. 한국을 좋게 생각해줘서..

[@aaylarosee]

did you have a hard time finding other foreigner friends?

[@DanDoesKorea]

It's definitely not hard to find other foreigners:) There are facebook groups and foreign hangout restaurants/bars around.

[@James-sn5mg]

If you hang out at places like Hongdae or Itawon, there are tons of foreigners you can make friends with.

[@k-poplovers7093]

Do u have instagram?

[@DanDoesKorea]

sure, I don't post a lot on there but dan_does_korea is on instagram :)

[@k-poplovers7093]

@@DanDoesKorea ty

[@bluebellrose8]

Dan looks like a younger version of Ben Affleck!

[@DanDoesKorea]

Wow! I'll take it :) haha

[@la381]

Great video! Re: racism. Name a country where racism doesn't exist.

[@benkim2016]

True. Although Brazil and some of the S American countries except Argentina!!!!

[@haneeoh4271]

Let's get married.

[@DanDoesKorea]

Haha, that's my first marriage proposal!!! ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@bobbylee8907]

at least he pronounced soju right! lol

[@DanDoesKorea]

소주 and 맥주 are a regular part of my vocabulary :)

[@bobbylee8907]

@@DanDoesKorea i hear you brother!

[@Nick-sl2wp]

Can an american move there and get a blue collar job in manufacturing?

[@DanDoesKorea]

I've never heard of it happening, but i guess it could be possible. I know that a lot of factory jobs are filled by migrant workers from South East Asia. The pay is quite low compared to the US, but higher than in the Philippines, Vietnam, or Thailand, so you'd have to be prepared for that. I really don't know details about this though.

[@Nick-sl2wp]

@@DanDoesKorea ok thanks

[@김쁘숑]

맛난건좋은데 다이어트의 적이라는

[@nathanlutz4144]

Racism is important to some extent for a country to somehow maintain their culture ,and requiring zero racism and always loving a foreigner too naive coz ppl have the right to dislike other.

[@thomaschoe446]

I'm Korean and some Koreans get on my nerves..😉

[@OumyNeferti]

I must admit i couldn't help laughing when he said he experienced racism. Rather funny coming from a white man🙂

[@gigicreater]

16:44 산에 고추가루를 뿌린 것 같에 ㅋㅋ

[@user-os5pr5ns9y]

People are kind because of his look HE GETS RESPECT AS HE SPEAKS ENGLISH KOREANS DONT KNOW MUCH ANOUT REAL ENGLISH SPEAKING HUMALES THEY ARE VERY SNEAKY AND EMPTY INSIDE Theres nothing in canada I lived there literally there was nothing

[@m3lodic.33]

That’s a fact with Canada. There’s barely anything here. And extremely overpriced.

[@seasurf5801]

lol wtf I think I just watched you on a KZbin channel called asian boss

[@DanDoesKorea]

It definitely wasn’t me, but I’d like to see it haha

[@moefinesse9878]

why is this guy driving a van in Korea when he doesn't have a family? Also, you stayed in Korea cause of your students? Sounds like an answer you would provide during an interview. umm

[@DanDoesKorea]

When shopping for a vehicle I wanted something that I could take groups of people on road trips. A van was the perfect choice. And the job is what's kept me here so long. I have a great time at work.

[@maria-mx7er]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 티비에서 장작타는냄새 안나세요?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@brucehur2051]

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[@yunalee13]

The fact that Sth Korea is cheaper than US doesn't mean that it's a good place to live objectively! 😂😂😂 Probably you should visit n live a little to other countries as well before you say seriously why a country is better than others in living. Actually, after all it depends on what you are looking for in life. Saying about BBQ restaurants, wifi and kpop it's not a serious reason 😂 What about housing???? Is it nice living in a tiny house n pay a dozen? What about the environment??? What about the working hours??? What about making family: public schools for kids?? What about for fresh food??? Anyway. Quality is important in every aspect of life. Usually Americans find Korea good. Probably because they've never been in Europe, such as Italy or Spain. Americans n many others think that having fun is drinking, so a place where alcohol is cheap looks like paradise. 😂

[@DanDoesKorea]

First of all, I'm not American, and I've never lived in America. I've been an expat for 12 years and looked into living in other countries other than Korea. What keeps me here is... the housing. I love my apartment which is paid for by my employment. I'm single, so no need to worry about family, yet. Korea is ideal for a single person. Living expenses, especially auto insurance, is ridiculously cheap compared to North America. When it comes to food, Korea is hard to beat. Fruit is expensive yes, but better than Japan, but still a minor consideration in looking for a good place to live. I've spent time in Europe and loved it, but Korea is affordable, and a good stepping stone for other places to visit. The video was about why I like living in South Korea, not about why Korea is the best place to live.

[@benkim2016]

Groceries are about 30 percent more expensive than those in the USA. However, restaurants are about 50 percent or more cheaper in Korea!!

[@anonymousanonymous-wc4wx]

Lol...maybe just a shave

[@logandavis954]

How’s the stripclubs over there ? Asking for a friend

[@redhidinghood9337]

I heard there aren't any in korea its a completely foreign concept to koreans.

[@mkim4091]

Sure your asking for a friend.

[@m3lodic.33]

Illegal in Korea. If it exists, it’s all illegal prostitution.