You Need To Listen To This Korean War Veteran’s Incredible Story | STAY CURIOUS #20

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • We all should honor Mr. Yoo’s legacy by doing everything we can to make sure that we don’t see another Korean War in our lifetime. On our community app, MOGAO, we have intellectually-curious members from all over the world who are passionate about preserving history and solving the biggest social challenges of our time. If you want to be a part of a positive and meaningful online community for change, then download MOGAO here:
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  • @AsianBoss
    @AsianBoss  4 года назад +462

    We all should honor Mr. Yoo’s legacy by doing everything we can to make sure that we don’t see another Korean War in our lifetime. On our community app, MOGAO, we have intellectually-curious members from all over the world who are passionate about preserving history and solving the biggest social challenges of our time. If you want to be a part of a positive and meaningful online community for change, then download MOGAO here:
    
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    • @kpoppingcom
      @kpoppingcom 4 года назад +8

      You are a credit to humanity by bringing these stories to light! Also kids: give up your damn seat for a 80+ year old!

    • @kean6577
      @kean6577 4 года назад +1

      @Lu Up Are there a lot of pro-northists in South Korea?

    • @monsterrr1999
      @monsterrr1999 4 года назад +1

      Turkish soldiers also helped fought a Korean war. Check out Ayla film, it's based on a true story. and there are also documentary about it on youtube called "Ayla, My Korean Daughter(Kore Ayla)" PLEASE make a video about Turkish soldiers in Korean war too.

    • @lolok7553
      @lolok7553 4 года назад

      Next time could you make
      "How Indonesian think about Soviet union" cus most Indonesian doesn't know anything about Communism and think that an Evil thing

    • @bariforever3611
      @bariforever3611 4 года назад

      日本も東京出身と大阪出身がお互いに争っていますが?

  • @jorgeluis2247
    @jorgeluis2247 4 года назад +741

    You can feel the passion from every word he says... He really makes history come to life !!

    • @shanesliver4603
      @shanesliver4603 4 года назад +2

      YEAH I felt that way

    • @pavlosta7173
      @pavlosta7173 4 года назад +8

      @Lan Di Next war coming up: USA VS CHINA

    • @pavlosta7173
      @pavlosta7173 4 года назад

      @Jason Lee NATO VS CHINA

    • @bipedalbob
      @bipedalbob 4 года назад +7

      @@pavlosta7173 I guess all these people learned nothing from rhis man,
      To bad.

    • @jutea9858
      @jutea9858 4 года назад

      @Jason Lee I think during the Korean War it was the world VS China.

  • @elliott8338
    @elliott8338 4 года назад +388

    holy, this man survived a bullet ricocheting through his body into his heart now thats a good story to tell

    • @discopanzer1009
      @discopanzer1009 4 года назад +4

      My grandfather is a Korean war veteran and he is 90 years old. He is almost 91 years old

  • @KSizbored4life
    @KSizbored4life 4 года назад +443

    Mr. Yoo is so animated when he talks, he's such a good storyteller. Mr. Yoo, please be my grandpa

    • @jumpvelocity3953
      @jumpvelocity3953 4 года назад +2

      KSizbored4life that’s how all of my relatives that are 60 or older talk

    • @mattuk56
      @mattuk56 3 года назад +2

      Your Grandpa is Hulk Hogan.

  • @Hellfish-gs5ch
    @Hellfish-gs5ch 4 года назад +445

    They should make a movie about this guy's story

    • @user-sx5kx3pq2i
      @user-sx5kx3pq2i 4 года назад +22

      the number of times that he was one of the only few survivors is crazy, the chances

    • @KnDtn
      @KnDtn 4 года назад +5

      Hellfish 1010, they had a movie about the fight on that mountain

    • @Amir-yz9mx
      @Amir-yz9mx 4 года назад +7

      @@KnDtn the title was 'Frontline' ?

    • @Drunken_lab
      @Drunken_lab 4 года назад +5

      @@Amir-yz9mx yes, that movie right. 고지전 Go-ji-jeon (2011) (The Front Line)

    • @Neubiez
      @Neubiez 4 года назад +4

      There is a korean drama in the early 2010s about the Korean War, it is quite interesting and could be given a chance. I think it is called Road No. 1

  • @jamjamfernandez5213
    @jamjamfernandez5213 3 года назад +23

    Salute to all war veteran including my country philippines, they help the south korea in yultong war a big salute 🇵🇭 🇰🇷

    • @xohyuu
      @xohyuu Год назад

      Many 南韓[ROK] people may know the devotion of the Philippines. CheersTT | Пeрeмога Үкраїнi!

  • @ambersickels1566
    @ambersickels1566 4 года назад +198

    My grandfather fought in the Korean war at outpost Harry. He was a lieutenant officer. He was awarded two bronze stars and many other medals. He passed away a few months ago. The stories that he shared about his time in the war I will never forget.

    • @drmovie.official
      @drmovie.official 4 года назад +14

      many thanks for his heroic service. truly appreciated.

    • @hellogreetingspeacefultidi6498
      @hellogreetingspeacefultidi6498 4 года назад +5

      G-d Bless those who gave their lives so the Truth of Yesu/Jesus could be spread. G-d Bless USA and Korea and all their military families for being the top missionary senders to the world because of those who fought for His Truth and Freedom.

    • @petercho8120
      @petercho8120 4 года назад +1

      well rip your grandpa

    • @tulayamalavenapi4028
      @tulayamalavenapi4028 3 года назад

      Was he Ronald Rosser?
      I just got to know this medal hero, but he passed in Aug 2020

    • @chanalex8358
      @chanalex8358 2 года назад

      you can share his story

  • @nishustash
    @nishustash 4 года назад +113

    I wonder how his child and grandchild always heard this story from him. Must be Thrilling! I can feel this because my late grandfather is so passionate about his knowledge and always chatty to me since I was only 4 years old!

    • @KyleHong
      @KyleHong 4 года назад +2

      My grandfather wasn't like that. He usually kept it to himself. All I see are medals of his service in the military.

  • @MonumentToSin
    @MonumentToSin 4 года назад +370

    Oh hey, I didn't realize there were so few surviving veterans left. My grandpa and granduncle were both there, fighting for the American army, and they're relatively healthy for their age. I never think of them as a "disappearing" generation.
    I spent a year working in Incheon last year and I showed them pictures of it when I got home. My grandpa and granduncle were like, "Oh hey, we've been there! Except the North Koreans were shooting at us when we arrived haha!"

    • @peters4115
      @peters4115 4 года назад +31

      Considering there was 900k+ South Korean casualties/wounded compared to 36k American casualties/wounded, there was a lot less veterans that survived. And that’s not even considering S.K. was pretty poor in the aftermath of the war, and many of the best soldiers from that era went on to fight in Vietnam for the U.S. as mercenaries. I’m afraid not many young men from that generation were gonna get a chance to die from old age.

    • @MonumentToSin
      @MonumentToSin 4 года назад +14

      @@peters4115 Yeah, my grandfather is too stubborn to die lol. He actually fought in Vietnam as well, did three tours there and retired from the army. Doesn't talk about it tho. But I'm sure he has some crazy stories.

    • @djonfonsteen6331
      @djonfonsteen6331 4 года назад +3

      He said 90 thousand still alive, thats amazing to me🤔❤

    • @djonfonsteen6331
      @djonfonsteen6331 4 года назад +1

      Herd immunity in the West will, unfortunately, finish them off. This isnt the thanks they deserve. ❤🌍 hope they stay safe. Please sit, Listen to the stories and never forget. This economy needs to change. 🌍🇺🇸❤🇰🇷🇬🇧❤

    • @chaeju106
      @chaeju106 4 года назад +2

      Thank you and your grandpa very much for the service!!!! :)

  • @user-sm5zl9br5m
    @user-sm5zl9br5m 4 года назад +87

    Why the Dislikes? Pay this hero some respect!
    My grandpa passed away last year and survived wars as well. He never spoke much about wars, but when I asked, I could see in his eyes, that he suffered a lot.
    Rest In Peace grandpa.. and Rest In Peace for all of those wo defended this awesome country.

    • @chiyoko4244
      @chiyoko4244 4 года назад +9

      The dislikes are from Kim Jong-un.

    • @djonfonsteen6331
      @djonfonsteen6331 4 года назад +1

      Indeed. Well said. Bless all those who fought and paid the ultimate price. RIP. One day, war Will be a thing of the past.. ❤🌍🇰🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸✊

    • @1ekaejr1
      @1ekaejr1 4 года назад

      Prolly some Chinese people disliked this =)

    • @petercho8120
      @petercho8120 4 года назад

      @@1ekaejr1 or japanese people :D

    • @petercho8120
      @petercho8120 4 года назад

      @@1ekaejr1 btw im not chinese hope u know that

  • @ralphboyer2538
    @ralphboyer2538 4 года назад +195

    The last shot of his face at the end made me cry. As a Vietnam Veteran, I recognized the look in his eyes. Be well Brother!

    • @bluewater3216
      @bluewater3216 4 года назад +23

      I give you many respect sir. Many Korean soldiers fought in Vietnam too alongside US even though sadly S.Vietnam lost the war.... I hope S.Korea-US alliance will stay strong.

    • @ralphboyer2538
      @ralphboyer2538 4 года назад +22

      @@bluewater3216 Thank you! The Korean soldiers who fought in Vietnam were good soldiers! Yes, I consider S.Korea one of our best allies. Thanks, again!

    • @ralphboyer2538
      @ralphboyer2538 4 года назад +8

      @@user-cv5hq8nn6d Thank you!

    • @mixedup5858
      @mixedup5858 4 года назад

      @Chí Phèo nguyễn relax mate, ASEAN must be neutral
      Even Trump mocking Parasite as Oscar winner

    • @flakeyfilms5792
      @flakeyfilms5792 4 года назад +1

      @Chí Phèo nguyễn You don't know what veterans did at Vietnam. You can't assume any of that, though some may have done some. Every war has innocent people being killed, rape, etc etc not just Vietnam. You realize soldiers fighting in Vietnam can go crazy because of fear and anxiety, and they need escape. People were also drafted into the war.

  • @willfields80
    @willfields80 4 года назад +98

    Thank you Sir for your service. My father, who just passed away October 2019, served in the Korean war. He was 88 at the time of passing. People often say here in America, that the Korean war, is the forgotten war. It is one I will try to keep the memory alive, for my father and the other soldiers that have passed away. Please live a long and healthy life.

    • @xohyuu
      @xohyuu Год назад

      am grateful for fighting for the poorest country where had any hope. | Пусть наш Бог хранит Үкраїну.

  • @tattii4u
    @tattii4u 4 года назад +338

    Im sorry but having the notion of war or not.. YOU ALWAYS GIVE YOUR SEAT TO ELDERS.

    • @LowFrequency
      @LowFrequency 4 года назад +4

      no, we here always let the elders sit, even if they're not veterans

    • @stanloonayouidiots6987
      @stanloonayouidiots6987 4 года назад +3

      L Quenxy that’s what they were saying

    • @SeanRabbittChannel
      @SeanRabbittChannel 4 года назад +13

      I have seen it first hand, no one gets up....in the US i have a car but when im in korea or japan for work I always take the train and I always get up to let them sit...and I notice not many youth do...

    • @woozywitanuzi6208
      @woozywitanuzi6208 4 года назад +5

      It's a fading tradition in Australia. My mum raised me to give my seat not only to elderly but to almost every woman who's older than me. None of my friends do it though

    • @Alternatives_Universum
      @Alternatives_Universum 4 года назад +6

      @@woozywitanuzi6208 It´s not about women or man. Just about age. When someone is old it´s harder to stay balanced so people should give seat to old women AND men.

  • @KimchiK1NG
    @KimchiK1NG 4 года назад +381

    I'm a bit pissed that nobody offered him a seat on the bus. What the hell?

    • @leexingha
      @leexingha 4 года назад +18

      this is a common sight in any public transportation

    • @KimchiK1NG
      @KimchiK1NG 4 года назад +6

      @@leexingha that is sad.

    • @leexingha
      @leexingha 4 года назад +7

      @@KimchiK1NG don't worry. ur among of these people who don't offer seat to elderly, women, pregnant & disabled. don't get it on me, ok?

    • @MV-ol6bq
      @MV-ol6bq 4 года назад

      Same

    • @stellalee8065
      @stellalee8065 4 года назад +4

      domlee590 what do you mean?.. The Korean War started 70years ago. It’s pretty recent

  • @earthshuman3864
    @earthshuman3864 4 года назад +101

    It's feel amazing when you read something in history and get a chance to meet a person who were there that time

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 4 года назад +7

      I agree. Although it seems like the higher-ups used him as a sacrifice to defend that hill. I'm surprised he didn't mention the Americans.

    • @earthshuman3864
      @earthshuman3864 4 года назад +1

      @Che Burns it's okay and thanks for correcting my sentence

    • @usbagels
      @usbagels 4 года назад +5

      @@aus-li It was about taking the highest hills, and more land to give more negotiating powers at the Panmunjom. There is a good movie on it called "The Front Line", if you're willing to watch a Korean made movie with subs.

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 4 года назад +4

      usbagels I’ve heard of that movie. It was still a brave fight to defend those hills, and it reminds me of Hamburger Hill. Still, the lack of communication seemed pathetic.

    • @djonfonsteen6331
      @djonfonsteen6331 4 года назад +2

      True. But we ALL owe them much, much more than this nightmare!! Address the economy and remove a very risky future 🌍❤🇬🇧🇰🇷🇺🇸

  •  4 года назад +81

    Wow this realllly didn’t feel like 27 minutes at all! So much passion in this sharing! Thank you ❤️

  • @maraeacookson1573
    @maraeacookson1573 4 года назад +56

    My own father fought in the Korean War, from New Zealand called the Kayforce Contingent under the UN. Dad would never talk about the war when I'd ask him other than saying, "war is not a subject one can talk about". However he would talk about the beauty he saw in the land, the rivers, the mountain, the culture which is understandable he would mention these things, especially when our own fabric of life is very much woven with the threads of culture, indigeneity, land, rivers, mountains and the people. Thank you Asian Boss for the privilege and honour of Mr Yoo's legacy being shared with us to learn from.

    • @ianjohnson1249
      @ianjohnson1249 3 года назад +1

      That sounds completely understandable. As much as it is important to educate the new generation, I can see how anyone who had to watch their friends die in front of them would never want to revisit this period of their life let alone tell their children those stories of horror. It's still our responsibility to learn and research I suppose.

  • @unknowndeoxys00
    @unknowndeoxys00 4 года назад +53

    Thanks Asian Boss for getting the opportunity to find this man. This is a video I've been looking forward to seeing for a while! 😄

  • @tyrranicalt-rad6164
    @tyrranicalt-rad6164 4 года назад +353

    My oldest uncle served in the Korean war in the US army. He never talked about it much, except he just said it was cold as hell there, and the Chinese would often attack in these massive waves which was frightening.

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 4 года назад +35

      Yep, they came out of nowhere and in crazy numbers. The Chinese were really scary during that war, and showed the power of communism when it comes to warfare.

    • @Cliffracer46
      @Cliffracer46 4 года назад +12

      The same happened to my great grandfather who served on the eastern front during ww2, he told my grandfather that the Russians attacked without an end.

    • @PinkbellyKingdom
      @PinkbellyKingdom 4 года назад +6

      @Dark PePe why fight for China on Korean lands??!??!

    • @lilarodrigues2698
      @lilarodrigues2698 4 года назад +35

      @Dark PePe Own country? They were fighting for the North. China was not under attack. If China never helped Korea would be unified and North wouldn't be like it is now.

    • @quasar7055
      @quasar7055 4 года назад +38

      Dalila Rodrigues China and USSR must make sure their border is not threatened by US. That‘s why USSR and China decided to interfere. Don't be naive.

  • @mae5407
    @mae5407 4 года назад +143

    "We still thought we were close to unifying Korea"
    Please do a series on Korean war veterans, similar to what Memoirs of WWII is doing. There are not that many of them left and it would be great to have records of their stories. :)

    • @andro7862
      @andro7862 4 года назад +9

      That line hurt. I hope at least some of these men will live to see that day.

    • @murasakiyatsu8833
      @murasakiyatsu8833 11 месяцев назад

      If only they realize chinese reinforcement they could anticipated the suprise attack

  • @Emerald--oj4np
    @Emerald--oj4np 4 года назад +31

    As a Korean, Thank you for sharing this interview. Thank you Steve and Asian boss. and I want to give my deep respect to Mr.Yoo.

    • @jairoherrera4040
      @jairoherrera4040 3 года назад

      But we made Kim Il Sung very angry from unifying Korea under his dictatorship's cult of personality.

  • @Kangtaeheee
    @Kangtaeheee 4 года назад +29

    There's only one word I would say, "RESPECT! " For this Korean War veteran and to other heroes. God bless your souls

  • @julianpark93
    @julianpark93 4 года назад +140

    What a great interview. My late grandfather was a captain within the Army Intelligence unit... wonder if they would have met :)

  • @thomasfeissner2312
    @thomasfeissner2312 4 года назад +9

    Very well done. 감사합니다. When I lived in Seoul, it broke my heart that the elderly Koreans did not get the respect they deserved. The sacrifices made by the “old guard” are the foundation for the security and prosperity South Korea enjoys today. Their heroic efforts
    deserve to be remembered.

    • @xohyuu
      @xohyuu Год назад

      Some or many aged males became ultraright. On the other hand, many young people became poor. | Cầu nguyện cho Үкраїна và hòa bình.

  • @KarateSHOES00
    @KarateSHOES00 4 года назад +71

    I appreciate that he told the younger generations to avoid war at all cost, fight for your country if you must, and maintain peace so history does not repeat itself. I thought he was gonna end with some really resentful words, but he truly was impressive throughout this whole interview. I wish him a good and peaceful life for the rest of his life.

  • @abirmotorohead6498
    @abirmotorohead6498 4 года назад +67

    Elders are people who fought for our safety and for us to have this bright future, it is sad to see people being like ooh covid kills only elders as if its an Ok thing (be grateful).

    • @solislh1
      @solislh1 4 года назад +13

      Abir motorohead It’s very sad when I hear young people speak that way. Our elders deserve respect, just because they are older and already lived their lives it doesn’t mean they should die from a disease they didn’t ask for. My grandmother raised me so my mom could work. She gave me love and taught me kindness and hard work. I will never be able to repay her for what she did for me.

    • @permafrost8894
      @permafrost8894 4 года назад +3

      exactly. although I laugh at memes, I cringe a bit at the usage of the word boomer

    • @lalakuma9
      @lalakuma9 4 года назад +2

      But I think the fact that the "Ok boomer" meme disappeared right when covid started spreading is a sign that young people realize that the older people might die and they need proper respect even if we don't always agree with their views.

    • @permafrost8894
      @permafrost8894 4 года назад

      @@Reiska05 you call those people @holes and idiots, not boomers

    • @ayonticabanerjee8326
      @ayonticabanerjee8326 4 года назад

      It's not an ok thing. But by that age they have already lived their lives unlike the children and the young.

  • @RandomThingsByGirls
    @RandomThingsByGirls 4 года назад +38

    my grandpa was too! and he’s still alive to this day

  • @cherrylove1293
    @cherrylove1293 4 года назад +17

    Thank you for all soldiers who faught for our country.

  • @marjoriegillespie3219
    @marjoriegillespie3219 4 года назад +23

    My Harboji is 92 this year, he fought in the war as well. Bless this man 🙏🏻

  • @paintedbird6791
    @paintedbird6791 4 года назад +27

    My uncle fought in the Korean war and he has a reserved spot in Korean national cemetery. The stories he told were very overwhelming.

    • @xohyuu
      @xohyuu Год назад

      Cheers for fighting for 南韓[ROK]. | Миру мир!

  • @shuriken2505
    @shuriken2505 4 года назад +97

    title: Meet One Of The Last Surviving Korean War Veterans
    Mr. Yoo: "There are about 90,000 Korean War veterans still alive."

    • @azwarmuharram2399
      @azwarmuharram2399 4 года назад +14

      Well it said one of not the only one.

    • @gracerose7314
      @gracerose7314 4 года назад +17

      He is one the few Korean war veterans that can be interviewed however, they said this early on into the interview

    • @o4_
      @o4_ 4 года назад

      I mean, the title is not wrong.

    • @justarandomsovietofficerwi2023
      @justarandomsovietofficerwi2023 4 года назад

      Most are Americans, I think?

    • @AsianWave1020
      @AsianWave1020 3 года назад +2

      Quick wiki search turns up that 1,780,000 total served (All UN forces). Doing the math that would mean he’s part of 5%.
      Even if you adjust for ROK alone, 602,902, (probably not even counting “student soldiers”), that leaves him as part at 15% that are survivors.
      I’d agree he’s one of the last surviving veterans.

  • @theajane6444
    @theajane6444 4 года назад +20

    Mr. Yoo: Thank you (and all veterans) for your service to your country. Not everyone has forgotten.

  • @jacobkim7953
    @jacobkim7953 4 года назад +56

    When Mr. Yoo said no one even gives their seat to him on public transportation, that got me tilted. So many desensitized young 싸가지's out there man. 유 선생님, 건강하시고 오래 오래 행복하게 사세요!

    • @simsgazytech2013
      @simsgazytech2013 4 года назад +8

      I guess this happened from country with aging society. I have visited japan dan korea many times . Honestly I ( and some people ) used to scold anyone who doesn't give their seat ( train and buses ) to elderly/ handicapped person/ pregnant/ woman with child in Jakarta, while i was visiting South Korea and Japan i was shocked when people don't gave their seat to these people. mostly who gave their seat are foreigners.
      There were many times an elderly gave their seat to pregnant woman, because too many elderly on the train so there was no seat to give anymore. I hope this is just my experience.

    • @user-zv7dv9wv5q
      @user-zv7dv9wv5q 4 года назад

      It is a shame. But to be honest I did so as well when I went in public transport after work and whole day on my feet.

  • @R-U-1004
    @R-U-1004 4 года назад +9

    I'm from Indonesia. Here, we don't learn much about Korean War in school. But as a nation that went through many wars to become independent, I can say that I understand the pain left by wars. The regular peoples sometimes doesn't even know the reason, and just desparately trying to survive.
    Thank you for sharing this story. I hope Mr. Yoo stop feeling sorry for surviving, instead, he should living his life to the fullest, for his fellow soldiers that passed away's part too.

  • @paullee4321
    @paullee4321 4 года назад +11

    감사합니다. 덕분에 제가 있을 수 있었어요. 민주주의를 위해 싸워주셔서 감사합니다 참전용사님.

  • @jbk19xx57
    @jbk19xx57 4 года назад +11

    I Salute this man.

  • @esterchoi1056
    @esterchoi1056 4 года назад +6

    Thank you for interviewing Korean War Veteran survivor. He is a hero! If it wasn't for his bravery, South Korea may not have existed as of now. I give a lot of respect for all the soldiers who sacrificed and fought for freedom. Thank you to all soldiers!

  • @PrinceChaloner
    @PrinceChaloner 4 года назад +34

    He's a Korean War Hero. It's people like him there's a Republic of Korea today...

  • @joecanis484
    @joecanis484 4 года назад +5

    What a heroic man and such a fine example for today's youth. For all that he has experienced, I only hope that I look as healthy as he does if I am lucky enough to live that long. Democracy owes him a debit of gratitude.

  • @Trilogy528Airsoft
    @Trilogy528Airsoft 4 года назад +67

    My grandpa was 7 years old when the Korean War had started. He was living in Seoul at the time

    • @youngkim0000
      @youngkim0000 4 года назад

      my grandad was 8 living in seoul

  • @MissesWitch
    @MissesWitch 4 года назад +13

    This guy is so passionate and energetic I can see the images clearly as he describes them! He speaks about it like it was yesterday!

  • @hillaryplatt8235
    @hillaryplatt8235 4 года назад +11

    My grandfather fought in WWII, the Korean war, and Vietnam. He passed away in 2006. He would tell us stories about WWII and Nam but he never said much about Korea. Ever since I was a kid I've been looking for interviews like this to more fully expand my understanding of what my Grandfather went through and why he wouldn't talk about it. I cannot express my gratitude to this man and those like him all over the world who put their lives on the line in a very real way in order to assure a better quality of life for their posterity. And there are some like my grandpa who risk their life to give a country on the other side of the world where he has no ties, a chance to live freely. I could never do what they have done, and some still do. Thank you!

    • @Alex-lg6nz
      @Alex-lg6nz Год назад

      1) USA was involved for its own selfish interests.
      2) Freedom had nothing to do with it. If it did, US would not have installed a puppet regime.

  • @Kevhoe
    @Kevhoe 4 года назад +13

    I teared up at the end. Our generation is so selfish, everyone always looking out for themselves. At least that’s how I feel as an American.

  • @squishymochi3615
    @squishymochi3615 4 года назад +26

    I love Stephen! He is very smart and professional! Thanks Asian boss for important information!👍💖💖

  • @savannahwillliams9693
    @savannahwillliams9693 4 года назад +10

    My great uncle is one of the American GIs that served in the Korean War, still living. 💕

  • @esperancehan
    @esperancehan 4 года назад +8

    My grandpa is a surviving korean war veteran. Its heartbreaking to see how few of them are left

  • @precytocal8081
    @precytocal8081 3 года назад +2

    Filipino's also fought for the democracy of Korean country during that time.but the generation today didn't know that story.

  • @amirahlokman1496
    @amirahlokman1496 4 года назад +21

    Thank you to Asian Boss for giving us this kind of exposure. Keep making great content!

  • @tmcd6902
    @tmcd6902 4 года назад +12

    This was truly a fascinating story. I could listen to Mr. Yoos stories all day.

  • @domlee5902
    @domlee5902 4 года назад +20

    It’s very sad he isn’t offered seats on public transport or shown the respect he deserves. It’s very unfortunate, but it’s probably because of the fact that the war is not in the recent memory of the modern Korean population. His sacrifice has become abstract and foreign, but this interview helps to negate that somewhat.

    • @sizzling1453
      @sizzling1453 Год назад

      the ironic thing is that it's the modern Korean people who are benefiting from his sacrifice but how much thought do they give to veterans like him? They seem so preoccupied with peering into their smartphones and playing online games and focusing on superficial things like K-pop.

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 2 года назад +3

    What a lively 87 year old!
    His grandchildren must love him very much. My Pop Pop always told great stories about WW2 lots of funny ones and how he got wounded. When I was old enough I was told of the true horror he experienced. These men deserve peace and prosperity after living through such times. Hats off to all our veterans young and old .

  • @jigmelamo7112
    @jigmelamo7112 4 года назад +6

    even after going through such a catastrophic period, he is very cheerful. huge respect

  • @jacklebeau6621
    @jacklebeau6621 4 года назад +5

    Long life to this freedom fighter, great respect from France.

  • @GitHubStiizz
    @GitHubStiizz 4 года назад +3

    Respect to that man and the many soldiers that lost their lives defending their country against invaders. *Truly a under appreciated generation*

  • @americasfavoritebrazilian2399
    @americasfavoritebrazilian2399 2 года назад +1

    Amazing interview. I only got to hear old stories from American vet's. They have freedom. He should be proud It was worth it all🙏🇰🇷

  • @adianezavein1721
    @adianezavein1721 2 года назад +1

    Salute to all Veterans, Koreans together with Puerto Ricans, Turkish & Filipino Soldiers who fought to save yopur Country from Communist China & North Korea. Let's all now have Peace & hold on to it .

  • @tashieschimchim6791
    @tashieschimchim6791 4 года назад +4

    It's wonderful to see him so animated and full of life. Thank you for sharing your story Mr. YOO

  • @prudencesadie9
    @prudencesadie9 4 года назад +19

    I lived in S. Korea and Japan for a very long time. I became close to an 86 year old Japanese man who still tells me stories of WW2. I hope Mr. Yoo can do some more public speaking about his journey through the Korean War. I miss Korea!

    • @quasar7055
      @quasar7055 4 года назад +1

      Prudence Christine What stories can be told by Japanese soldier? About how they killed Chinese citizens cruelly and raped Chinese women?

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 4 года назад

      I'm curious as to what he said as well?

    • @leexingha
      @leexingha 4 года назад

      @@quasar7055 its the very least a japanese would tell

    • @cali4tune
      @cali4tune 4 года назад +3

      I understand that a lot of people have trouble letting go of the pain inflicted on them and their families by the Japanese in WW2. Please do consider that Japan also paid a heavy price for what they did. Also that the people of Japan didn't have much communication with people outside of Japan and only knew what they were taught... and what they were taught was very wrong indeed but the common person couldn't have known or stopped it.

    • @usbagels
      @usbagels 4 года назад

      @@cali4tune Sadly that still goes on today. Their government holds their media tightly, and most citizens don't care too much. Half and half for me. Can't quite blame the people, because their higher up's manipulation, but at the same time they still haven't - even refuse to come to terms. Can't blame the others for the hate

  • @blee5008
    @blee5008 2 года назад +2

    "even if i have my korean war veteran hat on, no one cares, even if i'm on the subway or bus, no one will give their seat to me"
    that was heartbreaking to hear. even without the veteran hat, shouldn't people have at least given their seat up to an elderly person?

  • @sohniehill200
    @sohniehill200 3 года назад +4

    The North Korean government accuses the South Koreans of starting the war, but North Korea was responsible.
    Thank you for doing this wonderful interview. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇰🇷

  • @pepesapam4359
    @pepesapam4359 4 года назад +5

    This is such a great story and listening/learning history from a living legend in on different level. I truly respect his passion and courage. His words 'there should be no wars', is something we need to be reminded of. And of course, I felt like I was watching a movie with all the details due to his great storytelling capability.

  • @Dstergurl09
    @Dstergurl09 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing this. I've studied a lot about it. My grandfather and his brother were Marines in the Korean War. My grandfather wouldnt talk about it. He served in WW2 and talked his little brother into serving. My great uncle died in the 1st night of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, and my grandfather felt guilty after watching him die at 18. My grandfather passed in January 2015 never comfortable sharing with me his experiences.

    • @xohyuu
      @xohyuu Год назад +1

      i cannot help expressing gratitude. They were very young. Thanks to the sacrifices, 南韓[ROK] became liberal. | Cầu nguyện cho Үкраїна và hòa bình.

  • @celsag100
    @celsag100 4 года назад +3

    He's a great storyteller. I was glued to my seat. I'm sorry he went through all of it, but glad he is alive to tell his story.

  • @woozywitanuzi6208
    @woozywitanuzi6208 4 года назад +9

    우리는 다시 똑같이 할 것입니다
    호주의 사랑 🇰🇷🇦🇺♥️
    hangugeo fighting !
    We will do the same again..
    Love from Australia

  • @sammylove7751
    @sammylove7751 4 года назад +4

    Make a movie on this and make him as a hero...😍😍
    I can feel each and every detail he told in the interview...😍🤗😇
    Salute Sir....For the bravery You have shown...🤗😇

  • @candycanemissy4416
    @candycanemissy4416 4 года назад +4

    He's 87 years old but he can remember every single pieces of memory of the korean war. While me, 25 years but I can't remember if I close the fridge properly last night…what a amazing guy

    • @TheVillon77
      @TheVillon77 4 года назад +3

      Don't feel bad. I bet that if a Chinese soldier had shot at you while you were trying to close it, you would remember it vividly too.

  • @xoranaa
    @xoranaa 3 года назад +2

    This makes me miss my late grandfather. He was in the military fighting for our country's independence, but I was too young then & didn't know anything about the war. I remember him telling little bits & pieces about it. I wished I could ask him to tell his story like Mr Yoo did
    Thank you AsianBoss!

  • @leonidoamante1773
    @leonidoamante1773 Год назад +2

    Even though it's late, I salute this veteran for his courage and sacrifices. It's a such nice revelation and remembrance of the Korean War.

  • @edwardkim6071
    @edwardkim6071 4 года назад +3

    his story about visiting the seoul national cemetery and feeling guilty that he was able survive paying his respects to his fellow brothers in arms and how he should've been buried with them too brought a tear to my eye.

  • @hillaryplatt8235
    @hillaryplatt8235 4 года назад +4

    14:00 the fact that at such a young age he would rather die on his feet than live on his knees.... 👏👏👏👏👏 The world needs more people like this.

  • @jehancar9603
    @jehancar9603 Год назад +1

    What a great example of sacrifice for his country. I hope he can take the time to document the various incidents that he experienced during the korean war into a book for younger people to study

  • @hakssaeng6231
    @hakssaeng6231 4 года назад +6

    As soon as he mentioned he was a student soldier, I thought about 71: Into the Fire. That was a sad and tragic event. This man was a boy when he volunteered and almost died fighting for his country. He has my respect. My father also fought in Korea in the U.S. army, but rarely talked about it. The few times he related some things sounded awful. We can only hope that one day Korea will be united again and be at peace.

  • @GabeShootman
    @GabeShootman 2 года назад +1

    Incredible... Thank you for preserving Mr Yoo's legacy.

  • @jin_9707
    @jin_9707 4 года назад +8

    I'm now in the army and left 11 days to serve. I feel so gulity because I didnt think there were human being but I did think like statistics...
    I remind of things that if we got a thing called nation or country there will be someones sacrificed.
    I strongly support and say goverment must do something more and more for those veteran and servant for county.
    Anyways, really thank you for uploading the video and making me inspired.
    Thank you for so much.

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 4 года назад

      How is the experience of doing military service? We don't have do that here in the US.

    • @mixedup5858
      @mixedup5858 4 года назад

      @@aus-li so many kpop idols tell those story

  • @davidg7346
    @davidg7346 4 года назад +2

    Mr. Yoo I give thanks to you for your service from New York USA Thank you for being alive and being able to share your life wartime story. I hope all youth not only in Korea but around the world understands and learns to respect their Veterans for their sacrifice their hardship in a lifetime of physical and psychological effects that lives with them until the day they die. If you see veterans such as Mr.Yoo give them respect talk to them hear their story offer them comfort and respect. Thanks Stephen for reaching out to silent heroes such as Mr.Yoo. Good job keep up the good work.

  • @susanlee101
    @susanlee101 3 года назад +2

    I’m grateful to hear his story. Thank you for sharing.

  • @thibaultbgt7461
    @thibaultbgt7461 4 года назад +2

    What a great man, thank you for the interview !

  • @domlee5902
    @domlee5902 4 года назад +3

    This is an absolutely incredible interview and great insight from this man. What a superb video

  • @hoangkimviet8545
    @hoangkimviet8545 4 года назад +104

    I hope Korea could be united in future :-0

    • @amandamaraes8828
      @amandamaraes8828 4 года назад +14

      Me too. That our world can live without tensions and wars in the future. It would be wonderful if those families that were separated in the past could meet again.

    • @lchang1326
      @lchang1326 4 года назад +5

      Agreed, thank you for bringing this up.

    • @maddiej2165
      @maddiej2165 4 года назад +8

      It was already a big step when they decided to complete as one country in the 2018 Olympics but to actually see them become one country again would be amazing

    • @Emerald--oj4np
      @Emerald--oj4np 4 года назад +6

      Thank you from Korea Republic

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 4 года назад +6

      @@amandamaraes8828 I think it's definitely a possibility. However, at the same time, you also have to be cynical and accept that anything can happen.

  • @ami2u470
    @ami2u470 4 года назад +3

    Love war stories,I remembered my grandfather stories during WW2 when our province was attacked by the Japanese.

  • @johnstie3331
    @johnstie3331 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing this soldiers story from the Korean War. What an honorable man! Blessings to him. Thank you for this video.

  • @humanperson2775
    @humanperson2775 4 года назад +2

    I like how expressive he was when he told the story, it felt like he was super into it and remembering things exactly as they happened 70 years ago

  • @Mademoiselle_Kissie
    @Mademoiselle_Kissie 4 года назад +1

    Wow! This make me think of my grandpa. We are both Mauritian-born Chinese and my grandpa was born in 1925, 25th October. He went to China to study and you think about it, there was war between China and Japan. Grandpa told me at that time, Japan came and threw bombs on his campus. He survived and told how it was at that time. I don't blame grandpa for hating Japaneses and it was great listening to my grandpa. This man melt my heart and may he live a long and healthy life. God bless him

  • @docvideo93
    @docvideo93 4 года назад +4

    I visited the Korean War Memorial last year in DC at the same time as a group of US Korean War vets visited. As the veterans left, a group of East Asian visitors bowed toward the vets as they themselves were about to visit the Memorial. Maybe it was the East Asian tradition of respecting elders or maybe they were Korean, but I felt privileged to witness that exchange.

    • @xohyuu
      @xohyuu Год назад

      Cheers for visiting the MemorialTT | Миру мир!

  • @aritzag246
    @aritzag246 4 года назад +3

    What amazes me the most about Mr. Yoo is that even though he saw and lived many horrors during the war, his spirit did not shattered. It is said that eyes are the windows of your soul....I see peace in his eyes.

  • @thylatrash7668
    @thylatrash7668 4 года назад +3

    It's for videos like this I absolutely adore AsianBoss. I feel like this represents the potential of what the internet could be for us - a place where people from different countries and generations can learn about and also from each other.
    As always, a really insightful video.
    I think it would also be very interesting to hear about the Korean War from the perspective of a Chinese soldier or someone from the "other" side

  • @xxnike0629xx
    @xxnike0629xx 4 года назад +4

    Much respect for Mr. Yoo.
    I can understand why he'd feel so guilty about living when his fellow soliders died.
    Survivor guilt...
    But really to honor them, I think it's important that he lives out his life, teach others about the horros of war, and to promote peace and prevent wars from happening again.
    Younger kids should respect veterans more.
    They need to realize that they're not just 'old people'. They're the ones that risked their lives for the future & our sake.
    Many are physically and or mentally traumatized and have been living with it.

  • @thestrategist5579
    @thestrategist5579 4 года назад +2

    This was a very powerful and emotional short film of an historical event, not just an interview. This man should not feel guilty about not being in a cemetery today. Any selfish and clueless person not giving up his or her seat on a bus or train for this simple man, should feel guilty and pretty pathetic after not fully understanding the history and for taking what one has today so cheaply and for granted. Yes, there's way too much corruption of the heart and soul today by so many people, even the young without knowing . respects, peace

  • @elvenlands
    @elvenlands 4 года назад +17

    "meet one of the last surviving Korean war veterans"
    Veteran: there are 90k of us still alive

    • @alskarmode
      @alskarmode 4 года назад +2

      elvenlands Well, the title isn’t lying. He IS one of the last surviving

    • @elvenlands
      @elvenlands 4 года назад

      @@alskarmode it isn't lying. but it is misleading and overreacted. the video content is amazing and informative though.

    • @elvenlands
      @elvenlands 4 года назад +1

      @@jacklan4103 did you just say 90,000 is not a lot? lmao.

    • @kean6577
      @kean6577 4 года назад +3

      @@elvenlands most of them are not in condition to give a 30 minute interview like this

    • @djonfonsteen6331
      @djonfonsteen6331 4 года назад

      This is whats wrong with the education systems and information in the media... they deserve better.

  • @fioname3495
    @fioname3495 4 года назад +1

    My Dad served in the Korean War. He's still alive but doesn't talk much about the fighting.
    🙏✌🏼❤️

  • @romyqt
    @romyqt 4 года назад +66

    Korea being united again as they were trully are before.
    China: I'm gonna do what's called a pro gamer move.

    • @traveshe1974
      @traveshe1974 4 года назад +2

      you mean S. Korea gave N. Korea "freedom" under the order of US?

    • @romyqt
      @romyqt 4 года назад +5

      Traves He i dont know what you're talking about I'm just memeing here.
      The veteran clearly said from himself just like any other warrior or soldiers in the past has ever done and to fight to what they believes is right and not just being instructed by "leaders"

    • @lchang1326
      @lchang1326 4 года назад +6

      @@romyqt Well don't make memes on these types of videos, this not the place to do so.

    • @Loungesugar
      @Loungesugar 4 года назад +3

      lemme guess ttheres a han in here

    • @YouT00ber
      @YouT00ber 4 года назад +7

      Traves He found the CCP youth party cadet trainee nerd.

  • @andrewwatson9805
    @andrewwatson9805 4 года назад +3

    War, whatever it is, is not glorious. Many brave people died in that war; Mr Yoo did not, but still remembers his comrades who died so many years ago. Wilfred Owen, a poet of the First World War, wrote that one should not tell "To children ardent for some desperate glory,
    / The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori." (...the old lie: it is right and fitting to die for one's country.) Big respect to Mr Yoo: he was not in it for the glory; he was in it to save his country and people.

  • @MV-ol6bq
    @MV-ol6bq 4 года назад +1

    Real Hero and Brave Warrior

  • @crispassos9734
    @crispassos9734 4 года назад +1

    Thank you Mr. Yoo for fighting against evil. We own you our freedom today.

  • @cosygracegames
    @cosygracegames Год назад

    That was the most incredible story, I am so grateful I learned more about this vital history that should never be forgotten, he was only 20 years old and had so much bravery to do all that- as a 21 yr old I am so inspired, thank you.

  • @jap882
    @jap882 Год назад

    raise your flag high PILIPINAS !!!!! hats off to you sir for being brave and stand up for your people...

  • @1k1ngst0n
    @1k1ngst0n Год назад

    thank you for doing this interview and recording history

  • @lakshmisaipriya5672
    @lakshmisaipriya5672 3 года назад

    A great korean soldier☮ advices gives message of World peace for the youth to avoid war We Salute you sir!!!

  • @jimbennett3788
    @jimbennett3788 Год назад

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences Lieutenant Yoo. This is the only first-hand story about the Korean War told by a Korean soldier I have the good fortune to listen to. It is critically important that the younger generations not ignore the events taking place in our world and take an active role in determining the future of their nation and themselves.

  • @Mandy-vd7yu
    @Mandy-vd7yu 4 года назад +1

    His mentality is insane for not having trauma