I love living in Korea and would like to attend big events like protests in Korea, even if it's just to support friends. However, after doing a little research, I learned why the Korean government forbids foreigners from attending political rallies. What do you all think? Korean Constitution: elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1 Korea Times Article: www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/113_219302.html
시위대에 모여있는 사람들의 구성을 잘 살펴보세요. 현재 광화문에 모여 시위하는 사람들은 태극기와 성조기를 흔들고 있을겁니다. 대부분이 노인이고 이들을 이용하는 극우 교회가 선동하고 있습니다. 이들을 보수 우파라고들 부르지만 그냥 극우라고 보면 됩니다. 이들 중 일부는 돈을 받고 동원되는 노인들도 있습니다. 노인세대들은 한국전쟁의 트라우마로 공산주의나 북한간첩이 한국내에 광범위하게 존재하고 있다고 믿고 있으며 현 정부는 이들의 지지를 얻기 위해 그들을 선동하고 있습니다. 그래서 국회가 간첩과 반 국가 세력의 소굴이라며 비상계엄을 선포하고 이들을 소탕한다며 군대를 투입했습니다. 여의도에는 다양한 연령대의 사람들이 현 정부의 계엄선포를 반대하고 미친 대통령의 탄핵을 요구하는 정상적인 시민들이라고 보면 됩니다. 국민에게 총을 들이대고 죽이려 하는 것에 대해 좌파와 우파 나누지 않고 비판하는것이 당연한 것 아닙니까?
The Korean constitution guarantees rights to 국민. Are 국민 people who live here or does that only include people who were born here with Korean ancestry? It's hard to say. I don't think immigration was considered at the time the constitution was written. Maybe I'm wrong. I'd like to know more for sure.
You can obtain press pass and attend the political protest events even if you're a foreigner. But I don't know how accessible it is for youtube journalists.
Only people who are given citizenship have the right to vote... including those of forgien orgin. But the main reason why we discourage forgieners us because we dont want foregin influence, especially after Japan occupation that ended in 1945...but also becuase of N.K. Another reason for it is becuasr it could cause international problem. Lastly, its not a good thing for the gov to reveil foul incidents that happen. In 5.18 incident at Gwangju, Korea, it was the foregin reporter who uncovered the massacre of civilians who participated in protests by the military. He risked even his life to uncover it. Theres a movie bout it called [A Taxi driver /택시 운전사] (smuggled him out of Gwangju) And the first president declaired martial law twice, massacred civilians, and got impeached after tring to run for his third term.
In light of lots of "commenting troopers" from the CCP and Jeollado on this posting, you need to be "wise enough" not to be brainwashed by them. ^^ Please keep doing your own research, and just wait for the time being. During the upcoming months, you'll see the most impressive political drama of the century that happens in S. Korea and changes the world politics profoundly. lol
Thank you so much, but I have to get much better at my decision-making process:( I'm trying my best, though I fall short more often than not:( Thank you always for the kind words!!!♡♡♡
There are RUclips videos of Chinese international students participating in the protest. There are Chinese students on stage making speeches against the president of KOREA. And there was a vlog of a Chinese woman who flew to Korea to participate in the protest. I mean.. They blend in perfectly, especially if they spoke Korean. (RUclips erased my last comment.) 😂 I always wonder what would happen if Koreans were caught protesting in one of anti state protests in China. It seems like there is no active law to punish Chinese from intervening Korean politics, which I find very problematic. (Hope this comment doesn't get erased this time.)
Wow...I didn't know that. From a personal standpoint, I find it strange when foreigners protest in political rallies of a foreign country. I don't understand the point, though there may be one. In my opinion, which doesn't count for much, it is how subterfuge happens. I'm happy this comment remained!
I have seen several articles about Chinese participation in political activities in democratic countries. It seems that they are even supporting the creation of Chinese politicians. In Australia, a book titled "Silent Invasion" was published a few years ago to warn about the current situation. There are now over 2 million Chinese in Korea, and Koreans do not seem to be concerned about it. There will eventually be Chinese politicians.
Korean history is very complexity. it’s over 3000 years long. It is impossible to to read the all Korean history.. but if you want to understand Korean politics and culture 0:300:30 read the Morden Korean history from 1910 to present. It all happened during this time
In light of lots of "commenting troopers" from the CCP and Jeollado on this posting, you need to be "wise enough" not to be brainwashed by them. ^^ Please keep doing your own research, and just wait for the time being. During the upcoming months, you'll see the most impressive political drama of the century that happens in S. Korea and changes the world politics profoundly.
Way to thread that needle! Very diplomatic and neutral way to highlight the issues without getting involved. Yet, as a photographer, it would be amazing to get up close but I totally get it...
Don’t push the martial law issue into a political dichotomy. South Korea’s democracy has a bloody history. And the families of the young people who died fighting for democracy are still alive. So, if you’re not familiar with Korean politics, I hope you’ll be careful with your words. A madman declared martial law, but once again, politicians who have shed blood for the citizens and democracy prevented it. Except for the 11% of slaves who praise dictatorship, everyone-especially the overwhelming majority of citizens and young people-stood against martial law and wanted to bring down this regime. I hope you don’t make the mistake of applying the political issues of your country’s left and right directly to another nation. Every country has its own unique political situation and sentiment. As a foreigner, your job is simply to observe, experience, and feel. Don’t misunderstand the issue of those crazy old men who praise martial law as a left-right dichotomy.
@@himy2h Then just live like a slave, obediently submitting to the martial law of a deranged, alcoholic pig. If a soldier points a gun at your head, comply quietly and go on living. If you don’t feel anger toward this martial law, you have no right to be outraged by any political issue in the future. Live obediently to power, like a slave.
@@himy2h Then just live like a slave, obediently submitting to the martial law of a deranged, alcoholic pig. If a soldier points a gun at your head, comply quietly and go on living. If you don’t feel anger toward this martial law, you have no right to be outraged by any political issue in the future. Live obediently to power, like a slave.
Roughly 90% of Korean supports the impeachment, while 10% doesn't. The people belong to the 10% gather at Gwanghwamun. They're politically right, more precisely far right. Their demographic traits include (1) Old people generally over 60 who suffer from trauma the Korean war left. To them, McCarthyism works great, and (2) Young and old people who have affiliation with the American style evangelical church that often have combative far-right ideology. The main leader of the protest in the 10% side is a pastor, Jeon. As the US helped South Korea during the Korean war, and the evangelical church is from the US, to them, the US flag is a must symbolic item to have. If you come across a group of protestors holding the US flags, then they're far-righted ones.
@@francoismarc3 this is absolutely not factual. there are larger number of people gathered at Gwanghwamun which you may have seen already. What you are claiming here is what the liberal media wants you to believe. I myself know various group of people who support the conservative party. Yes there are large organizing groups associated with churches but not everyone is Christian. Same as the U.S. republican party being supported by churches. There is nothing wrong with this. There are growing number of 20s and 30s turning away from the liberal and choosing the conservative party. They are mainly disappointed of the left party's failed economic reform & foreign affair. Now about the US flag. It's a symbolism expressing our tie with the U.S. as our ally. It also highlights what the conservatives stand against. Judge for yourself. This is what the left opposition party wrote on the 1st impeachment motion- "In addition, under the name of so-called value diplomacy, it(Yoon's gov.) ignores geopolitical balance, antagonizes North Korea, China, and Russia, insists on a strange Japan-centered foreign policy, and by carrying out policies such as appointing people with ties to Japan to key government positions, causing a crisis, national security and the duty to protect the people have been abandoned." American experts said this was very disturbing.
@@francoismarc3 As i said they are known to receive money in exchange for protests. The Con-artist pastor Lee Kwanghoon who leads the paid protesters is famous and there're videos proving how much money they receive to attend protests.
Bro I think no matter if you are left or right on the political spectrum, what this president just did was not thought out at all and just plain stupid.
@@newj2435 There's always new information to discover about something. Often, people think they know exactly why something is or happened, but it can be a completely different thing. Deep research needs to be made. This is an epistemologocial event, in my opinion.
Oh yes! Living in a foreign country, if there's ever any doubt about what I can or can not do when it comes to political or cultural events, research is critical! Can save jail time! Lol
Hey francois 👋always fun to watch your video! I think rather than involving in politics, it's great chance to learn modern korean history since this event is connected to past incidents. I recommend you to watch a movie 12:12 the day it's about korean democracy
The values of the so called Korean 'left' and 'right' are quite different from the values of the US 'left' and 'right', and most countries are like that the more different the culture is. I think its best for you to understand that these Korean parties are best understood not based on this arbitrary 'left right' name. For example the Korean 'right' looks down on Korean heritage whilst the 'left' admires and upholds it. this is quite the opposite of the 'left right' setting of the US. And whilst the US left has this weird atheist agenda, the Korean left does not.
@ Korean ‘right’ tend to be state-nationalists and tend to be proud of modern South Korea only, but they do look down on traditional Korean heritage. The Korean left tend to be ethnocentrist rather than nationalist and uphold/ admire traditional Korean culture across the histories. Also due to this reason they have a friendly approach to North Korea as they are Korean too, whilst the right focuses on perpetually being at war with them.
Hi Francois, It's great to hear from an American expat how things are living in Korea as a foreigner. I want to thank you for acknowledging that news channels are extremely biased (well both in America and Korea). I think it's rather tragic that in Korea, the only American news channel people watch is CNN. I've lived in England for half of my life and after realising I could never live without my family, I've returned to Korea. If there's one thing I'm really concerned about and equally appalled by, it would be the average people's political ignorance. Since when has politics become idolising a single person? If you support a particular person (or particular law proposed by that person) from a particular party does that automatically make you an extreme leftist or an extreme rightist? Very few seem to have a logical viewpoint but they are always the loudest. In my opinion, both sides have the right to protest and as such both can have logical reasons why the current president should or should not be impeached. There are problems so deep within the labour? Democratic party (I'm not entirely sure what the two main parties are actually called in the US) and the Conservative party has it's own share of problems as well. What I'm trying to say is that simply shouting democracy! democracy! can't really solve a single problem but most people don't seem to realise that. It's a pity really, and I really do hope things will improve from here on. P.S I've read that some foreigners think that the singing, dancing and waving heart-shaped thundersticks in protests is "creative, new and peaceful". Well, the peaceful part is correct and while I appreciate a somewhat positive opinion on the current political chaos in Korea, I can't help but feel it's completely ridiculous. K-pop is K-pop and politics is politics. Those who go out on the streets excited to be singing and dancing along as soon as their favourite singer/celebrity expresses an opinion don't really seem sincere at all in actually caring for this country's future.
Koreans have been using pop songs as protest songs since the 80s, just to let you know 😅It's nothing new. In the 80s, they used Apartment by Yoon Sooil (which Rose recently made a cover of).
Wow, what a well-balanced missive! There was so much in this message, so thank you for taking the time to type it. I was happy to have your viewpoint on the situation. I learned a lot!
@MariaPhillipa >>>Those who go out on the streets excited to be singing and dancing along as soon as their favourite singer /celebrity expresses an opinion don't really seem sincere at all in actually caring for this country's future.??????
I’ve been living in Korea for the last 22 years. Although I understand your fear of demonstrating due to the article of law supposedly forbidding foreigners to take part in “political activities”, I have been myself the past two saturdays to Yeouido to demonstrate with the Korean people against Yoon’s coup. This law has never been applied (as far as I know) and is there to frighten us, foreigners. I also demonstrated against Park Geun Hey and Lee Myung Bak. I also took part in demonstrations against the Russian war of agression against Ukraine, with Ukrainians and with Russians. Not once have the police bothered anybody. Even more than this, during the demonstrations against the Russian war in Ukraine, the police was informed beforehand, and they were helping the organizers to have a peaceful demonstration. They were very kind and never showed any intention of cancelling the demonstrations. On the contrary. Basically, this is to say that, as far as my experience goes, there was never any problem demonstrating as a foreigner in Seoul the last 22 years. I should add, though, that most of my foreign friends do not participate in demonstrations because of this fear you are talking about.
In this regard, I think it is better to err on the side of caution, especially while living abroad. I don't want to interrupt a law as "I think". That could be detrimental for my health, at least for me. But thanks for this wealth of information:)
Thank you for your attempt to understand voices from the both sides. Overall, it's sad to say this, but Korea's democracy is flawed at best. People here do not tolerate diversity of thought here and very hot tempered. For the specifics of this incident, while I do not think the martial law was a right thing to do, my concern is that people are turning a blind eye to the atrocities the supermajority opposition party have done since the general election. Before patting yourself in the back purporting as the guardians of democracy, one should be worried when a political party wields its power through endless impeachment and unbased attempts for a special DA. This incident should be an opportunity to fix and improve our democratic system, not just a mere redemption for some political factions. Sadly, it seems to be working into the latter
국민을 위해 정치를 하는 진짜 정치인은 극소수죠. 어느 나라든 마찬가지죠. 한국이 다른게 있다면 정치인들이 문제를 만들면 국민들이 해결한다는 거죠. 97년 imf 터지고 나서 국민들이 금 모으기 운동을 했으니까요. 찾아보시면 놀라실거에요. 이번에도 국격을 떨어뜨리는 일들이 벌어졌고 한국의 이미지,대외 신용도,주식,환율 다 쭉쭉 떨어졌죠. 그걸 드라마틱하게 반전 시킨게 평화 시위였죠. 마치 콘서트 같다는 외신 반응들이 많았죠. 정치는 착한 사람을 뽑는게 아니라 나쁜 놈들중에 그나마 덜 나쁜 놈 뽑는거죠. 어느 나라든 마찬가지죠. 추운 날 고생하셨습니다.
@@francoismarc3 Don't be taken in by the Korean comments here. Leftists just call the right a lot far right Opponents of impeachment are worried that the next president is obviously very friendly to China and North Korea, which is going to put an end to U.S.-Japan relations
Yup its insane that the US allows outside countries to dictate its politics... But as we live in a larger more connected world there will be influence, but to allow physical protesters from other countries is insane.
it is not insane at all if you live in the country. On the contrary, it's actually pretty rational to participate in demonstrations against an attempted coup when you live and work in this country, you pay taxes, etc. What is insane about it? Explain to me why, for example, I should not be allowed to demonstrate in the country I have been living for the last 22 years? Curious to hear any argument about this "insane" thing you're referring to.
Nice video Francois! During my year in Korea (2018), I "spectated", not "attended", several protests in central Seoul, mostly around City Hall and Seoul Station. It was interesting to chat with some of the people there. Many agreed to answer my questions while I filmed. But one lady saw that I had both a South Korean and North Korean flag on my backpack (the latter was a souvenir from our trip to DPRK) and she proceeded to start loudly scolding me. I got out of there quick!
Hahahaha, I think you can get away with something like that because you are ethnically Korean (look the part). I would have definitely been chased out of there hahaha. But yeah, those situations can be dangerous! We never know if our clothes, appearance, and/or presence there could cause some disruption. It's better to just stay away! Thanks for this good comment, bro!!
The protests held at Gwanghwamun and the political party supporting it are groups that defend dictators in Korea and label politicians who dedicated themselves to democratization as communists. They also take a pro-Japanese stance on the lingering issues related to Japanese colonialism (such as forced laborers and comfort women issues). Therefore, it is not appropriate to call them conservatives. This negates Korea's national identity and history. The protests held in Yeouido and its participants, on the other hand, can be considered moderately right-leaning. South Korea does not have any left-wing political parties. I have lived in the United States for nearly 20 years and have a keen interest in political situations in both the U.S. and Europe. I hope my perspective is helpful to you.
Francois, your name is same as my supervisor's in America where I'm living. I'm Korean. Firstly I don't mind listening to your posting favorably. One important thing I have to tell you about Korean history of politics, there were always resident north Korean spies everywhere no matter and whatever social status of societies. They are living together and penetrated into every different levels of Korean lives. They directly get orders from Kimjeongeun what to do in details and make it happen here. They make political movements and mold opinions and drive the directions of political trends, sometimes within universities as a student and a professor or any type of high level professionals probably even become politicians. Or just become the regular laborers of the big companies and influence the complainers there to join them etc. So their ultimate goal is overthrow of South Korean government by stirrups and causing conflicts within. (Command from Kimjeongeun was actually accomplished at that point). They want to take over the country with communism and military force in the end. Their activities are always influncing both sides of opinions. The Kwangwhamun side people are very sensitive and aware of these spies activities, so go extremely try to block their existence. ( a lot of them out of generations who experienced Korean war too I think) President Yoon's direction meets them. There are cons and pros at sticking to this idea with President Yoon ONLY. No matter what he does he can rationalize himself with that idea to his followers. His side of people hang onto him like he himself is their last resort. They do not trust anybody else unless they show them this political base. This is extreme and definite political direction against North Korea. Because they think this is the most important principal they have to be founded on. They can miss a lot of other aspects of political needs and negligence because such a viewpoints apply to everything they see and experience it can make them blinded. The other side Yeouido crowds are caring about all the other aspects of lives and politics, so they found numerous voids of this regime in their every day lives. Still the other side people insist President Yoon was right on the martial law and everything else because of hidden spies. So they almost lost all their common discernments by focusing on North Korean spies only and deny and fight against most of the people's criticism on President Yoon.
But North Korea is not even a threat to being with. What's the point of making a whole world view around it? Better to be more defensive about massive amounts of Chinese spies that actually exist rather than thinking of supposed N Korean spies that do literally no harm even of they exist.
Hello. In Yeo-ui-do, 1 million ordinary Korean citizens protested to impeach the president to protect democracy. But in Gwang-hwa-mun, as you saw, a very small number of far-right people protested in favor of martial law. Have a nice day.
@@himy2h Whole martial law declaration was live-streamed worldwide. What have you watched? She is on the point and I'd assume 90 % of Korean population would agree. I have a question for you. Was martial law declaration was constitutional and legal?
I had been both places and saw and heard how protesters were behave, both were so aggressive attitude on other opinion don't say you were calm and gentle to your oppoents or other people who didn't approve on your opinion 😂
Thank you so much for watching! There are bad things that happen in every country, but I feel as if they are domestic issues. I'm not sure if I should spread the word internationally about those things. I do want my channel to stay on the positive side while delivering accurate information. I'll consider your words:)
Half Korean babies are so cute...I used to want one lol, Korean men told me Korean women are expensive and spend too much money this makes them want to date outside their race
@francoismarc3 korea had freedom of speech for news media so this apply to their foreigners news channels. U surprise how many mainstream media in korea still livin strong while in the west they fading away
마음으로 응원해주시는것만해도 감사합니다. 시위에 참여하시면 안됩니다. 저의 생각도 그렇습니다. 많은 얘기를 해드리고 싶지만, 그럴수 없는 한국상황의 입장 이해해주세요. 이번 시위는 간단한 정치적인 것이 아닌, 나라의 운명(전쟁)이 달려있던 큰 문제일수도 있었던, 중대한 일이기 때문입니다. 개인적으로, 작은문제를 큰문제로 확대해석한다고 생각하실수도 있는데, 저의 생각은 그렇습니다.
저는 당신이 시위에 참여하지 않은것은 현명한 선택이였다고 말하고 싶습니다. 다만 시위에 참여(깃발을들고 의견을 피력하는것) 말고 학자로서 가까이에서 관찰하는것은 걱정하지 않아도 된다고 말씀드리고 싶습니다. 마치 기자처럼!! 가까이에서 느끼고 사진찍고 인터뷰하는것은 얼마든지 괜찮았을텐데 그 점이 좀 아쉽네요~ 학자로서 명분을 가지고 그정도의 용기는 내보셔도 좋았을걸 아쉽습니다. ㅎㅎㅎㅎ. 당신의 선택을 존중하면서~~
말씀이 맞습니다만 한국에서 사는 외국인들은 (저는 외국인입니다) 핑계로 법을 이야기를 한가고 생강합니다. 제 외국인 친구들도 다 그래요. 그리고 여기 유튜버는 학자가 아니라고 생각합니다. 저는 시위에 참가하면서 외국인들이 시위에 참가하지 않다는 겟에 대해서 아주 아쉽다고 생각합니다... 하지만 이 법이 없어질 때까지 그럴 것 같습니다. 문제 복작하지만 한국에서 살면서 시위에 참가하는 것에 아주 중요하다고 생각해요.
I subscribe to your channel for the fun of seeing the daily life of a foreigner living in Korea. It looks like you visited Gwanghwamun and were exposed to some die-hard conservatives. I don't know why they are trying so hard to explain their arguments to you, just ignore them. In Korea, it's hard to talk about politics even among friends if you have different political views. It's due to the modern history of Koreans. You just have to think what you feel. ^^
당신은 파도가 어떻케 일어나는지 아세여? 그건 항상 조류(온도)에 움직이는 바다가 항상 대기(온도)에 움직이는 바람에 의해 마찰을 일으켜 파도를 만듭니다,,, 때론 불안하고 위험해보여여^^ 하지만 수미터만 내려가고 올라가보면 고요하져 .. 근데 고요함이 움직이면 어마한 해일이 일고 상공의태풍은 모든것을 다 바꾸져,,, 한국에선 이걸 "민심"이라 일컬져.. 좌우정치세력은 자기들이 세상을 바꾸는줄 알고 언제나 파랑(파도)을 일으키져.... 좌우가 40%라면 60%는 관망자인게 한국인거 같습니다.. 잘못아는게 40%가 움직여 천지개벽을 일으키는게 아니라 60%가 움직여 세상이 바뀌는걸 모른다는거져,,, 특히 정치에 목매인 좌우?(좌우에 목매인 정치?)는 ,,, 지나가던 우매한 한국시민이 60년 가까이 한국 살면서 느낀걸 다른나라분에게 몇자 적어봤습니다^^한국에서 평화롭고 즐거운 시간 보내며 지내시길^^
Whoa, the protest had been progressed in the Gwang hwa-mun(광화문) area was, the one of ultra-rightwing's...lol I mean, the old folks around there were, pro-authoritarians... 😅😅😅😅😅😅 Oh, you told it later😅😅😅
@@francoismarc3 Yes they're the right side of Korean politics , also fake-conservative party because they're a pro-Japan. They are all mostly elderly and they do not represent the 90% of Koreans who support democracy and want Korea to go back to the 1960s under a dictator like Yoon Seok-yeol.
Another angle, you wouldn’t want to give the opposition any justification to say outsiders are driving the protest vs Korean citizens which could have diminished the calls for impeachment. We can support from a distance. Long live the Republic of Korea. 🙏🏽💯🇰🇷
@@tonyamade901 if you are a foreigner with a permanent residency permit living in Korea, you should take part in demonstrations against dictatorship. It’s not a matter of choice.
I recommend you watching movies like ”국제시장“ ”남산의 부장들“ ”서울의 봄“ ”1987“. It might helps you to understand the context of recent korean politics and culture. And also super fun to watch. But you gotta aware of that some fictions included in the movies.
@@francoismarc3 first of all, Korean Left-wing party is definitely differ from western-left-wing pt . nobody could explain which party is better choice, but left-wing always has made conflicts in alliance, among US, Japan and Korea. I saw some of Korean left-supporters recommends you to watch some historic dramas like 'taxi', but suck kind of drama contains completely distorted and biased information historically, you might know of it, cause many other countries also have similar issues too. Even martial law happens last week was same, BBC didn't say of the reason why president Yoon had to announce martial law, and it just interviewed only left-side politician, Lee jaeMyeong[이재명] who has many criminal records and also has other very serious unsolved crimes(sending money to NorthKorea & 6 dead people who were related to his crimes and ETC), if they don't comprehend Korean political circumstance clearly then they had to interview both-sides.
@bonktonkhonkwonk6783 I agree with this. The Australian media and the British media are the same. But what I want to tell you is that "over 70%" of Koreans are anti-China. The stupid 30% are not pro-China either. China helped the Korean leftist rigged election and the media that took money from China are brainwashing Koreans. If Koreans find out about this, will they call for the impeachment of President Yoon? Many Korean knows that many Chinese students participated in the impeachment protests. The world has already tilted to the left, but I believe that if we resist, it will tilt to the right again. Support Gwanghwamun with the American flag.
@@bonktonkhonkwonk6783 You're totally right. Those Korean movies and dramas are heavily edited and distorted to suit the tastes of Korean leftists. For example, films related to May 18, including "Taxi Driver," often depict peaceful citizens being sacrificed by evil soldiers. However, in reality, the rioters attacked the police first, resulting in four deaths and five serious injuries. Additionally, they robbed munitions factories and armories throughout the Jeollanam-do region, arming themselves to a level comparable to that of soldiers. They even tried to cause chaos by installing dozens of tons of dynamite at the Jeonnam Provincial Office. Yet, the movies never mention these facts.
The history of Korean politics: an ongoing tug-of-war between vested interests, including pro-Japanese remnants, and the common citizens continues to shape the nation's history. Modern Korean history has a history of Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945), the Korean Civil War (1950-1953), military regime (1948-1990s), and the adoption of democracy (early 90s). The core keywords of the powers that seized power since the military regime were "security" and "economy". Since the war was fought on the mainland, security from communism was very important, and since the entire country was in ruins after the war, there were people who starved to death, so economic activities to eat and live immediately were important. However, there was also the shadow of dictatorship behind it. Power and vested interests naturally began to emerge around the dictator. Those who pro-Japanese activities during the Japanese colonial period and their descendants, as well as the groups that gained power, continued to use the keyword “security” as a premise, claiming that “North Korea is our enemy,” and using the people’s fear to acquire national projects and the corresponding funds, thereby increasing their wealth. In Korea, military service is mandatory for all men, and military culture is the root of Korean corporate culture. Since modern history began with colonization and war, military culture was the best way to lay the foundation of the nation. In the wasteland and fields, cooperation is more important than freedom, and the power of the organization is greater than that of the individual. That was how Korea was able to achieve rapid economic growth. For example, as a parent raising a child, you make your child study by punishing him every day. However, a human being does not grow just by being given certain “abilities.” Emotionally, they are developmentally delayed, but their bodies are like those of grown ups. That has been the state of Korea up to now. If we go back to the military regime, people diligently sacrificed their individual personalities to rebuild the land and build buildings to get the country running again. Gradually, universities were established, and the intelligence of intellectuals who had accumulated knowledge naturally raised questions: "Is this society fair?" It was a time of great bloodshed, including the democratic movement of college students and citizens in some regions (e.g., Gwangju, Jeolla Province) against the government. The movie A Taxi Driver (2017) reflects that time. After a long struggle, the government that had been controlled by the existing pro-Japanese/dictatorship/vested interests was finally elected in 1998 as the president of a party that was actually pursuing full-fledged democracy, a party that stood on the side of the common people rather than the vested interests (now called the left side, but it's technically not, it's more of conservative party than liberal), and held power until 2008. (FYI, one of these presidents was sentenced to death before he got elected. The military government framed him for planning the democratization movement. Thankfully, however, a large-scale ‘Kim Dae-jung rescue movement’ took place in the international community. He was the first one who got the Nobel Peace Prize in S.Korea.) However, the vested interests of the past, the former ruling party, who still want more in terms of economic growth, grew even bigger (pro-Japanese + prosecutors + military + media) and viciously attacked the leaders and associates of the democratic government. You can't even imagine. There were a lot of suicides, which seemed somewhat homicide. Even the former president. The Republic of Korea, with its low democratic maturity, eventually gave power back to the vested interests. (2008-2016) However, perhaps because the people have matured, they did not tolerate the state affairs of Park (the daughter of the former military dictator), who was elected simply because she represents the vested interests, and they corrected it. What is interesting is that if you have watched even one debate or move before the presidential election, you would know that this incompetent person is at a level where she cannot even serve as a public official, let alone the president. However, there still existed an ignorant fandom in Korea. If you have read the book What's the Matter with Kansas?, you may understand it easily. Moreover, during this period (2008-2013), an online comment-part-time job organization was created, and it began to intrude and mess the entire society by inciting public opinion for the benefit of the vested interests. It formed a combination of a corrupt government, corrupt media, and corrupt commenters. After the impeachment anyways, the Democratic Party got a president again, but the wheels of corrupt media and public opinion incitement set by the vested interests continued to roll on their own, and in the process, they created an even bigger ignorant organization. (Extreme right-wing RUclipsrs and the elderly who subscribe to their channels, believers/followers of heretical religions, corrupt Protestant pastors and their believers) The result was, of course, Yoon Seok-yeol. At this time, the corrupt media's methods become even more sophisticated and vicious. Since they can't win with promises and visions (after all, the reason they do politics is for their own benefit), they attack their opponents with all kinds of negativity (somehow finding tiny mistakes with the opposing candidate and camp, exaggerating them, manipulating them, and inciting them). It's like when a bully randomly starts calling you 'Booger Boy' for no reason, and suddenly, that nickname sticks. Before you know it, you're 'Booger Boy' for the rest of your school life. Foolish and non judgmental people also believe without question the fake facts that RUclipsrs criticize the opposing party in a shallow and sensational way, because it suits their tastes. They are the people who are out in Gwanghwamun now. They still shout "security." However, to the current MZ generation, the majority who were at Yeouido, those interest groups that are ruining the country are a greater threat than North Korea because we know there's no war unless you start first, and we know that S.Korea's military power is top 5 in the world. If they receive a salary with the people's taxes, shouldn't they work for the people? The current young generation doesn't tolerate it as much as they know. The right-side in South Korea is not "conservative". It is just an interest group. Have you seen the news about the impeachment vote? They are selfish, selfish people who refuse to vote as a group for fear of losing their benefits. They don't represent their own constituency. They say, "We will not hand this country to the opposing team's candidate." This country is theirs in their logic. Wrong. This country belongs to all the people. The true conservative in South Korea is the current Democratic Party. There is no proper left side in South Korea actually. Only when the current Democratic Party can settle and play the role of a conservative like the Republican Party in the US, can a progressive force like the Democratic Party in the US emerge. The person who was impeached this time listened to the words of a shaman and practiced strange superstitions. The person who was impeached before that also practiced shamanism. Even now, 20-30% of people serve these people as leaders. Corrupt politicians who don't care about the people and only think about their own needs, the rotten media who blind people, prosecutors who abuse their power and send innocent people to their deaths, unfair judiciary, and the ignorant following of heretical Protestant believers have made Korea so sick. As a Korean living in the United States, I came to understand why Americans' highest value is freedom. Democracy has not yet been firmly established in Korea. Perhaps it is because the system was first introduced formally to match the rapid economic growth. Growing pains are necessary for growth. Thank you for sharing the vivid situation of Korea currently suffering from growing pains and for your attention/curiosity.
"The law should be updated to grant the right to freedom of speech and the right to engage in social movements and political activities to foreigners."
@@francoismarc3 It's because we live here and decisions that are made in the realm of politics affect foreigners directly. Seems like pretty simple logic. In a democracy-like scenario, those who are affected by decisions get to take part in making those decisions.
@@sm33f3r I totally agree. The existing law is here to frighten foreigners (Westerners here, because how do you know if someone is a foreigner if he/she is Asian?) to prevent them from demonstrating. But, as a matter of fact, many foreigners already take part in demonstrations and are never having to pay any negative consequences. I say that from experience over the last 20 years and more demonstrating about many different things in Korea as a Westerner. If you live in a country for many years, it is a civic duty to get involved, regardless of a law that has never been applied.
@@sm33f3r I know from experience that you can take part in demonstrations. I did it (and do it) many times for many reasons over the years. This law has never been applies (as far as I know) and is just used to prevent foreigners from demonstrating. Like a scarecrow.
normal?As a matter of fact they're (far left)supporting friendly north korea & China. and also Anti-America prsident Yoon is fighting for communist forces in Korea you called NORMAL?
Reason for declaring martial law based on interviews with the shaman whom the impeached president believes in and follows, and on officially shared information and articles: The shaman Cheongong said that Yoon Seok-yeol could receive the Nobel Peace Prize only if North and South Korea are unified in 2025. Accordingly, Yoon planned a war with North Korea, and martial law was the starting point. Their plan was as follows: Declaration of martial law -> assassination squads disguised as North Korean soldiers kill US soldiers -> US bombs North Korea -> war -> unification by force -> Nobel Peace Prize
Marc, I recommend that you do not participate in large-scale demonstrations;; If you barge in by mistake, you could end up in a very difficult situation, so please keep that in mind. Since this is a protest site full of Koreans' discontent, you should be careful because you may occasionally see people engaging in illegal activities.
This is very sound advice. I didn't think there would be Koreans engaged in illegal activities. Imagine if I went there, as you said, I could be mistaken for doing those activities be the Korean authorities. You gave great advice.
@@francoismarc3 This impeachment protest was an official, healthy protest, so there was no illegality, but I think they would have listened to music that included legendary Korean classics. marc
@@parkhwabong1 There was absolutely not problem whatsoever during the peaceful demonstrations in Yeouido. And there is zero risk even to foreigners (like me). The police see you and they really don't care. As long as your behavior is ok.
The reason Yoon Seok-yeol implemented martial law this time is as follows. 1. His approval rating was too low (around 10 percent). 2. Since the president was a former prosecutor, his political base was prosecutors. The opposing party drastically reduced the special activity budget (a budget that can be used without any permission) of prosecutors, who were his political base. 3. His wife was continuously suspected of corruption. 4. He was continuously being shackled by election-related suspicions and various corruption suspicions related to a person called Myeong Tae-gyun, who was related to the president. These suspicions were quite consistent, so many media outlets were publishing many articles about him. For these reasons, Yoon Seok-yeol was in a crisis, and the only way to overcome it was through military force. Funny enough, he is trying to justify this horrible act with the ridiculous excuse that martial law was simply to obtain evidence from the National Election Commission, citing the failure of martial law. For your information, the National Election Commission would have accepted all the search and seizure if he had raised suspicions according to the proper procedure. The National Intelligence Service has already provided the National Election Commission with their administrator ID for security reasons, and they have already accepted the audit due to hiring issues. The excuses that the president is making are ridiculous and false, and the four reasons mentioned above can be seen as the reasons why he implemented martial law.
Hi. I'm writing in English for the first time after translating from Korean. The comments here are biased and distorted. The rally opposing the impeachment in Gwanghwamun is the right wing that supports and cheers for the president's strong Korea-US-Japan alliance. The first thing you should do is find out why martial law was imposed. Find the full text of the president's speech. And I oppose foreigners' participation in political rallies according to Korean law. 😊 Naturalization recommendation ㅋㅋㅋ Please refer to Fox News🙏 (9 minutes) ruclips.net/video/1ajnmmdlN_s/видео.html Thank you for the great video 😘
@@이뿜-n9k I know more than you think. I've been living here for the last 22 years. Your comment is just plain racist. I guess your position is that all Koreans know more than me about politics because they have Korean blood? Please enlighten me with your divine thoughts. I just repeat what I've just written :just stop spreading misinformation. Yoon has an approval rating of only 11%, why do you think it is so?
미국이 어떤 나라와 동맹을 맺을때 가장 기본적인 조건으로 삼는 것은 자유민주주의 국가이며 법치주의 국가여야 한다는 것임. 그런데 자유민주주의 국가인 대한민국을 규정하는 헌법을 어기며 군대를 동원해 반대파를 체포하고 언론검열과 통제의 독재를 시도한 자를 옹호하며 그 독재를 위한 계엄에 동조하는 내란행위를 하면서 성조기를 흔드는 어처구니 없는 모순을 이해해야죠. 성조기를 흔든다고 해서 그것이 곧 미국의 가치에 따른 행위라고 할 수 없죠.
I love living in Korea and would like to attend big events like protests in Korea, even if it's just to support friends. However, after doing a little research, I learned why the Korean government forbids foreigners from attending political rallies. What do you all think?
Korean Constitution: elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?lang=ENG&hseq=1
Korea Times Article: www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/12/113_219302.html
시위대에 모여있는 사람들의 구성을 잘 살펴보세요.
현재 광화문에 모여 시위하는 사람들은 태극기와 성조기를 흔들고 있을겁니다. 대부분이 노인이고 이들을 이용하는 극우 교회가 선동하고 있습니다. 이들을 보수 우파라고들 부르지만 그냥 극우라고 보면 됩니다.
이들 중 일부는 돈을 받고 동원되는 노인들도 있습니다. 노인세대들은 한국전쟁의 트라우마로 공산주의나 북한간첩이 한국내에 광범위하게 존재하고 있다고 믿고 있으며 현 정부는 이들의 지지를 얻기 위해 그들을 선동하고 있습니다. 그래서 국회가 간첩과 반 국가 세력의 소굴이라며 비상계엄을 선포하고 이들을 소탕한다며 군대를 투입했습니다.
여의도에는 다양한 연령대의 사람들이 현 정부의 계엄선포를 반대하고 미친 대통령의 탄핵을 요구하는 정상적인 시민들이라고 보면 됩니다.
국민에게 총을 들이대고 죽이려 하는 것에 대해 좌파와 우파 나누지 않고 비판하는것이 당연한 것 아닙니까?
The Korean constitution guarantees rights to 국민. Are 국민 people who live here or does that only include people who were born here with Korean ancestry? It's hard to say. I don't think immigration was considered at the time the constitution was written. Maybe I'm wrong. I'd like to know more for sure.
You can obtain press pass and attend the political protest events even if you're a foreigner. But I don't know how accessible it is for youtube journalists.
Only people who are given citizenship have the right to vote... including those of forgien orgin.
But the main reason why we discourage forgieners us because we dont want foregin influence, especially after Japan occupation that ended in 1945...but also becuase of N.K.
Another reason for it is becuasr it could cause international problem.
Lastly, its not a good thing for the gov to reveil foul incidents that happen.
In 5.18 incident at Gwangju, Korea, it was the foregin reporter who uncovered the massacre of civilians who participated in protests by the military.
He risked even his life to uncover it. Theres a movie bout it called [A Taxi driver /택시 운전사] (smuggled him out of Gwangju)
And the first president declaired martial law twice, massacred civilians, and got impeached after tring to run for his third term.
In light of lots of "commenting troopers" from the CCP and Jeollado on this posting, you need to be "wise enough" not to be brainwashed by them. ^^ Please keep doing your own research, and just wait for the time being. During the upcoming months, you'll see the most impressive political drama of the century that happens in S. Korea and changes the world politics profoundly. lol
You make wiser decisions Francois. SK is fortunate to have expats like you..
And so are we
Thank you so much, but I have to get much better at my decision-making process:( I'm trying my best, though I fall short more often than not:( Thank you always for the kind words!!!♡♡♡
I’m watching from far away . Thank you for speaking this topic
Thank you so much for watching from far away!!!
There are RUclips videos of Chinese international students participating in the protest. There are Chinese students on stage making speeches against the president of KOREA. And there was a vlog of a Chinese woman who flew to Korea to participate in the protest. I mean.. They blend in perfectly, especially if they spoke Korean. (RUclips erased my last comment.) 😂 I always wonder what would happen if Koreans were caught protesting in one of anti state protests in China. It seems like there is no active law to punish Chinese from intervening Korean politics, which I find very problematic. (Hope this comment doesn't get erased this time.)
Wow...I didn't know that. From a personal standpoint, I find it strange when foreigners protest in political rallies of a foreign country. I don't understand the point, though there may be one. In my opinion, which doesn't count for much, it is how subterfuge happens. I'm happy this comment remained!
I have seen several articles about Chinese participation in political activities in democratic countries. It seems that they are even supporting the creation of Chinese politicians. In Australia, a book titled "Silent Invasion" was published a few years ago to warn about the current situation. There are now over 2 million Chinese in Korea, and Koreans do not seem to be concerned about it. There will eventually be Chinese politicians.
I love all your videos Francois and I am watching from LA!
Hey, Mina!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting me from so far away! It's means so much to me, really:)
left or right, this is what democracy look like, a lot of different voices, what we should keep is dignity allowing different voices without violence.
You did your research 🧐 I always rely on expert advice and glad the Lawyer was helpful for you. Also what hike.
I did my best! I didn't want to end up in jail lol And right, the hike was crazy good!
Korean history is very complexity. it’s over 3000 years long. It is impossible to to read the all Korean history.. but if you want to understand Korean politics and culture 0:30 0:30 read the Morden Korean history from 1910 to present. It all happened during this time
Wow...I have a lot of studying to do! Hahaha
In light of lots of "commenting troopers" from the CCP and Jeollado on this posting, you need to be "wise enough" not to be brainwashed by them. ^^ Please keep doing your own research, and just wait for the time being. During the upcoming months, you'll see the most impressive political drama of the century that happens in S. Korea and changes the world politics profoundly.
cry about it 🤡🤡🤡
@RevolutionarySocialEcology21 우리나라 친중세력이 너무많이 침투해있어요
@@준윤튜브get mad
NPC ㅎㅇ@@준윤튜브
맞는말입니다
Way to thread that needle! Very diplomatic and neutral way to highlight the issues without getting involved.
Yet, as a photographer, it would be amazing to get up close but I totally get it...
Participating VS happening to be there for recording or even passing by are two different things.
Sometimes it’s best if we do not attend but observe only.
Agreed. I passed by the protest and took photos from far away. It's better not to get involved.
@@francoismarc3 you might have lived in korea for 10years but you do not really care about korea.
@@alohaflyboy2928 너희들을 지지해야 관심이 있는거니?
@@alohaflyboy2928 that's the excuse from the CCP agents living in S Korea? lol
You're a real gentleman!
Don’t push the martial law issue into a political dichotomy. South Korea’s democracy has a bloody history. And the families of the young people who died fighting for democracy are still alive. So, if you’re not familiar with Korean politics, I hope you’ll be careful with your words. A madman declared martial law, but once again, politicians who have shed blood for the citizens and democracy prevented it. Except for the 11% of slaves who praise dictatorship, everyone-especially the overwhelming majority of citizens and young people-stood against martial law and wanted to bring down this regime. I hope you don’t make the mistake of applying the political issues of your country’s left and right directly to another nation. Every country has its own unique political situation and sentiment. As a foreigner, your job is simply to observe, experience, and feel. Don’t misunderstand the issue of those crazy old men who praise martial law as a left-right dichotomy.
Thank you for your valued input!!
I'm also Korean, but your comments are using extreme expressions, and you so furious. You are a dichotomy person.
@@himy2h Then just live like a slave, obediently submitting to the martial law of a deranged, alcoholic pig. If a soldier points a gun at your head, comply quietly and go on living. If you don’t feel anger toward this martial law, you have no right to be outraged by any political issue in the future. Live obediently to power, like a slave.
@@himy2h Then just live like a slave, obediently submitting to the martial law of a deranged, alcoholic pig. If a soldier points a gun at your head, comply quietly and go on living. If you don’t feel anger toward this martial law, you have no right to be outraged by any political issue in the future. Live obediently to power, like a slave.
왜 광화문에 나가서 저러고있는지 알려고 하지도 않고 다 늙은이라고 치부해버리는건 무슨상식인지?
Wow 😯
I didn’t know that you could not attend the political events. Thanks for letting us know. 👍🏼
A lot of foreigners attend it, its just a random law that's there that's never enforced.
Roughly 90% of Korean supports the impeachment, while 10% doesn't. The people belong to the 10% gather at Gwanghwamun. They're politically right, more precisely far right. Their demographic traits include (1) Old people generally over 60 who suffer from trauma the Korean war left. To them, McCarthyism works great, and (2) Young and old people who have affiliation with the American style evangelical church that often have combative far-right ideology. The main leader of the protest in the 10% side is a pastor, Jeon. As the US helped South Korea during the Korean war, and the evangelical church is from the US, to them, the US flag is a must symbolic item to have. If you come across a group of protestors holding the US flags, then they're far-righted ones.
Thank you for adding this information!
How can people who were selling out the country to Japan, including the president, be far right? They don't deserve to be called far right.
@@francoismarc3 this is absolutely not factual. there are larger number of people gathered at Gwanghwamun which you may have seen already. What you are claiming here is what the liberal media wants you to believe. I myself know various group of people who support the conservative party. Yes there are large organizing groups associated with churches but not everyone is Christian. Same as the U.S. republican party being supported by churches. There is nothing wrong with this. There are growing number of 20s and 30s turning away from the liberal and choosing the conservative party. They are mainly disappointed of the left party's failed economic reform & foreign affair.
Now about the US flag. It's a symbolism expressing our tie with the U.S. as our ally. It also highlights what the conservatives stand against. Judge for yourself. This is what the left opposition party wrote on the 1st impeachment motion- "In addition, under the name of so-called value diplomacy, it(Yoon's gov.) ignores geopolitical balance, antagonizes North Korea, China, and Russia, insists on a strange Japan-centered foreign policy, and by carrying out policies such as appointing people with ties to Japan to key government positions, causing a crisis, national security and the duty to protect the people have been abandoned." American experts said this was very disturbing.
False. It's more like 60/40. You must watch JTBC and MBC lol
@@francoismarc3 As i said they are known to receive money in exchange for protests.
The Con-artist pastor Lee Kwanghoon who leads the paid protesters is famous and
there're videos proving how much money they receive to attend protests.
Bro I think no matter if you are left or right on the political spectrum, what this president just did was not thought out at all and just plain stupid.
As a korean and a lawyer in both kr and us, i agree. He crossed the line
I'm not sure what the reasons were, but it was definitely an intriguing event.
@@francoismarc3still u r not sure about it is kind of disappointing
@@newj2435 There's always new information to discover about something. Often, people think they know exactly why something is or happened, but it can be a completely different thing. Deep research needs to be made. This is an epistemologocial event, in my opinion.
Not many people seem to understand... that, Yoon did what he could do within his power to bring out the truth and to warn people.
You did your research 🧐 I always rely on expert advice and glad the Lawyer was helpful for you.
Oh yes! Living in a foreign country, if there's ever any doubt about what I can or can not do when it comes to political or cultural events, research is critical! Can save jail time! Lol
Yoon Suk yeol(South Korea) VS Lee Jae myung Kim Jong Un(North Korea)
Correction : Yoon Suck Yeol (Japan) vs Lee Jae Myung (South Korea)
Hey francois 👋always fun to watch your video! I think rather than involving in politics, it's great chance to learn modern korean history since this event is connected to past incidents.
I recommend you to watch a movie 12:12 the day
it's about korean democracy
Hey there! Thanks so much for watching and supporting me! I'm going to look up this movie! I love period pieces about politics!
The values of the so called Korean 'left' and 'right' are quite different from the values of the US 'left' and 'right', and most countries are like that the more different the culture is. I think its best for you to understand that these Korean parties are best understood not based on this arbitrary 'left right' name. For example the Korean 'right' looks down on Korean heritage whilst the 'left' admires and upholds it. this is quite the opposite of the 'left right' setting of the US. And whilst the US left has this weird atheist agenda, the Korean left does not.
Thank you for your adding your opinion!!!
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Korean ‘right’ tend to be state-nationalists and tend to be proud of modern South Korea only, but they do look down on traditional Korean heritage. The Korean left tend to be ethnocentrist rather than nationalist and uphold/ admire traditional Korean culture across the histories. Also due to this reason they have a friendly approach to North Korea as they are Korean too, whilst the right focuses on perpetually being at war with them.
Hi Francois,
It's great to hear from an American expat how things are living in Korea as a foreigner. I want to thank you for acknowledging that news channels are extremely biased (well both in America and Korea). I think it's rather tragic that in Korea, the only American news channel people watch is CNN.
I've lived in England for half of my life and after realising I could never live without my family, I've returned to Korea. If there's one thing I'm really concerned about and equally appalled by, it would be the average people's political ignorance. Since when has politics become idolising a single person? If you support a particular person (or particular law proposed by that person) from a particular party does that automatically make you an extreme leftist or an extreme rightist? Very few seem to have a logical viewpoint but they are always the loudest. In my opinion, both sides have the right to protest and as such both can have logical reasons why the current president should or should not be impeached. There are problems so deep within the labour? Democratic party (I'm not entirely sure what the two main parties are actually called in the US) and the Conservative party has it's own share of problems as well. What I'm trying to say is that simply shouting democracy! democracy! can't really solve a single problem but most people don't seem to realise that. It's a pity really, and I really do hope things will improve from here on.
P.S I've read that some foreigners think that the singing, dancing and waving heart-shaped thundersticks in protests is "creative, new and peaceful". Well, the peaceful part is correct and while I appreciate a somewhat positive opinion on the current political chaos in Korea, I can't help but feel it's completely ridiculous. K-pop is K-pop and politics is politics. Those who go out on the streets excited to be singing and dancing along as soon as their favourite singer/celebrity expresses an opinion don't really seem sincere at all in actually caring for this country's future.
명석한 판단이네요
윤석열지지자네. 떡하니 채널에 윤석열 구독하면서 국민들이 목소리 내는 것이 우습다? 성조기를 흔들며 계엄령을 동조하며 사이비목사의 엉뚱한 소리에나 흔들리는 그시절 독재에 쩌든 그분들이 더 우습네요.
Koreans have been using pop songs as protest songs since the 80s, just to let you know 😅It's nothing new. In the 80s, they used Apartment by Yoon Sooil (which Rose recently made a cover of).
Wow, what a well-balanced missive! There was so much in this message, so thank you for taking the time to type it. I was happy to have your viewpoint on the situation. I learned a lot!
@MariaPhillipa >>>Those who go out on the streets excited to be singing and dancing along as soon as their favourite singer
/celebrity expresses an opinion don't really seem sincere at all in actually caring for this country's future.??????
💜추우신데 고생이 많으세여.한국은 뭐든지 해내는 나라입니다.🤭그래서 문제가 생기면 걱정안합니다.
한국에서 비상계엄 법령은 (전시상태/나라가 혼란을 야기할때)만 써야하는 군통수권자의 권한이므로, 개인적으로 남발하면 안되는 아주 위험한 법령입니다.
I’ve been living in Korea for the last 22 years.
Although I understand your fear of demonstrating due to the article of law supposedly forbidding foreigners to take part in “political activities”, I have been myself the past two saturdays to Yeouido to demonstrate with the Korean people against Yoon’s coup.
This law has never been applied (as far as I know) and is there to frighten us, foreigners.
I also demonstrated against Park Geun Hey and Lee Myung Bak.
I also took part in demonstrations against the Russian war of agression against Ukraine, with Ukrainians and with Russians.
Not once have the police bothered anybody.
Even more than this, during the demonstrations against the Russian war in Ukraine, the police was informed beforehand, and they were helping the organizers to have a peaceful demonstration. They were very kind and never showed any intention of cancelling the demonstrations. On the contrary.
Basically, this is to say that, as far as my experience goes, there was never any problem demonstrating as a foreigner in Seoul the last 22 years.
I should add, though, that most of my foreign friends do not participate in demonstrations because of this fear you are talking about.
In this regard, I think it is better to err on the side of caution, especially while living abroad. I don't want to interrupt a law as "I think". That could be detrimental for my health, at least for me. But thanks for this wealth of information:)
@ I just wanted to share some info on this subject. I respect everyone’s opinion about this, as it is a sensitive issue.
Thank you for your attempt to understand voices from the both sides.
Overall, it's sad to say this, but Korea's democracy is flawed at best. People here do not tolerate diversity of thought here and very hot tempered.
For the specifics of this incident, while I do not think the martial law was a right thing to do, my concern is that people are turning a blind eye to the atrocities the supermajority opposition party have done since the general election.
Before patting yourself in the back purporting as the guardians of democracy, one should be worried when a political party wields its power through endless impeachment and unbased attempts for a special DA.
This incident should be an opportunity to fix and improve our democratic system, not just a mere redemption for some political factions. Sadly, it seems to be working into the latter
국민을 위해 정치를 하는 진짜 정치인은 극소수죠. 어느 나라든 마찬가지죠.
한국이 다른게 있다면
정치인들이 문제를 만들면
국민들이 해결한다는 거죠.
97년 imf 터지고 나서
국민들이 금 모으기 운동을 했으니까요.
찾아보시면 놀라실거에요.
이번에도 국격을 떨어뜨리는 일들이
벌어졌고 한국의 이미지,대외 신용도,주식,환율 다 쭉쭉 떨어졌죠.
그걸 드라마틱하게 반전 시킨게
평화 시위였죠. 마치 콘서트 같다는 외신 반응들이 많았죠.
정치는 착한 사람을 뽑는게 아니라
나쁜 놈들중에 그나마 덜 나쁜 놈 뽑는거죠. 어느 나라든 마찬가지죠.
추운 날 고생하셨습니다.
Thank you for adding your valued input!!:)
Can I give u some info on Korean politics and the current situation through the insta dm by any chance if u been wondering?
Sure, why not? Information is greatly needed:)
@@francoismarc3 Don't be taken in by the Korean comments here. Leftists just call the right a lot far right
Opponents of impeachment are worried that the next president is obviously very friendly to China and North Korea, which is going to put an end to U.S.-Japan relations
@@francoismarc3 Stay away from anyone support crazy Yoon and a fake Korean-consevative party.
Yup its insane that the US allows outside countries to dictate its politics... But as we live in a larger more connected world there will be influence, but to allow physical protesters from other countries is insane.
It's insane that American politicians are beholden to AIPAC the powerful Israeli lobby while being infuriated by Russian meddling
Free speech? Democracy?
it is not insane at all if you live in the country. On the contrary, it's actually pretty rational to participate in demonstrations against an attempted coup when you live and work in this country, you pay taxes, etc.
What is insane about it? Explain to me why, for example, I should not be allowed to demonstrate in the country I have been living for the last 22 years?
Curious to hear any argument about this "insane" thing you're referring to.
Nice video Francois! During my year in Korea (2018), I "spectated", not "attended", several protests in central Seoul, mostly around City Hall and Seoul Station. It was interesting to chat with some of the people there. Many agreed to answer my questions while I filmed. But one lady saw that I had both a South Korean and North Korean flag on my backpack (the latter was a souvenir from our trip to DPRK) and she proceeded to start loudly scolding me. I got out of there quick!
Hahahaha, I think you can get away with something like that because you are ethnically Korean (look the part). I would have definitely been chased out of there hahaha. But yeah, those situations can be dangerous! We never know if our clothes, appearance, and/or presence there could cause some disruption. It's better to just stay away! Thanks for this good comment, bro!!
The protests held at Gwanghwamun and the political party supporting it are groups that defend dictators in Korea and label politicians who dedicated themselves to democratization as communists. They also take a pro-Japanese stance on the lingering issues related to Japanese colonialism (such as forced laborers and comfort women issues). Therefore, it is not appropriate to call them conservatives. This negates Korea's national identity and history.
The protests held in Yeouido and its participants, on the other hand, can be considered moderately right-leaning. South Korea does not have any left-wing political parties. I have lived in the United States for nearly 20 years and have a keen interest in political situations in both the U.S. and Europe. I hope my perspective is helpful to you.
한국 영화.
5.18 광주에 관한, '택시운전사' 추천.
댓글 아래 댓글에서, 누가 추천을 했던데, 적극적으로 추천합니다.
You have no choice. You are subject to age restriction to go to the right. 😂
Francois, your name is same as my supervisor's in America where I'm living.
I'm Korean. Firstly I don't mind listening to your posting favorably. One important thing I have to tell you about Korean history of politics, there were always resident north Korean spies everywhere no matter and whatever social status of societies. They are living together and penetrated into every different levels of Korean lives. They directly get orders from Kimjeongeun what to do in details and make it happen here. They make political movements and mold opinions and drive the directions of political trends, sometimes within universities as a student and a professor or any type of high level professionals probably even become politicians. Or just become the regular laborers of the big companies and influence the complainers there to join them etc.
So their ultimate goal is overthrow of South Korean government by stirrups and causing conflicts within. (Command from Kimjeongeun was actually accomplished at that point). They want to take over the country with communism and military force in the end. Their activities are always influncing both sides of opinions. The Kwangwhamun side people are very sensitive and aware of these spies activities, so go extremely try to block their existence. ( a lot of them out of generations who experienced Korean war too I think) President Yoon's direction meets them. There are cons and pros at sticking to this idea with President Yoon ONLY. No matter what he does he can rationalize himself with that idea to his followers. His side of people hang onto him like he himself is their last resort. They do not trust anybody else unless they show them this political base. This is extreme and definite political direction against North Korea. Because they think this is the most important principal they have to be founded on. They can miss a lot of other aspects of political needs and negligence because such a viewpoints apply to everything they see and experience it can make them blinded.
The other side Yeouido crowds are caring about all the other aspects of lives and politics, so they found numerous voids of this regime in their every day lives. Still the other side people insist President Yoon was right on the martial law and everything else because of hidden spies. So they almost lost all their common discernments by focusing on North Korean spies only and deny and fight against most of the people's criticism on President Yoon.
LMAO !!! Another Yoon Seok-yeol dictator worshiper with North Korean spy conspiracy!
But North Korea is not even a threat to being with. What's the point of making a whole world view around it? Better to be more defensive about massive amounts of Chinese spies that actually exist rather than thinking of supposed N Korean spies that do literally no harm even of they exist.
Hello.
In Yeo-ui-do, 1 million ordinary Korean citizens protested to impeach the president to protect democracy.
But in Gwang-hwa-mun, as you saw, a very small number of far-right people protested in favor of martial law.
Have a nice day.
They are more like Christian Nationalist far right. Also collaborators of dictators and Japanese occupation.
Thank you for the clarification!:)
보미님 당신이 주장하는 숫자에대한 정확한근거가있나요?
@@himy2h Whole martial law declaration was live-streamed worldwide. What have you watched? She is on the point and I'd assume 90 % of Korean population would agree. I have a question for you. Was martial law declaration was constitutional and legal?
I had been both places and saw and heard how protesters were behave, both were so aggressive attitude on other opinion don't say you were calm and gentle to your oppoents or other people who didn't approve on your opinion 😂
영상 잘 보고 있습니다. 한국을 마냥 좋아만 하지 마시고 안 좋은 면도 영상에 담아주세요. 그것은 모두가 알아야 할 사항입니다
Thank you so much for watching! There are bad things that happen in every country, but I feel as if they are domestic issues. I'm not sure if I should spread the word internationally about those things. I do want my channel to stay on the positive side while delivering accurate information. I'll consider your words:)
Half Korean babies are so cute...I used to want one lol, Korean men told me Korean women are expensive and spend too much money this makes them want to date outside their race
ruclips.net/video/gvcZ79Mla8A/видео.htmlsi=KDXDREhnMvc0-HpY 노년내과 의사의 분석 영상입니다. 일편 도움이 될 것 같습니다.
4:50 well seems to look at you U don't need edu any more hehe Endless interest will lead you down the path of learning.
I like this comment!!!
U can only participating an interview in protest only if you work as journalist from big channek
Thanks for letting me know. Other RUclipsrs wanted to interview me at protests, but I didn't think it would be a good idea...
@francoismarc3 korea had freedom of speech for news media so this apply to their foreigners news channels. U surprise how many mainstream media in korea still livin strong while in the west they fading away
마음으로 응원해주시는것만해도 감사합니다.
시위에 참여하시면 안됩니다. 저의 생각도 그렇습니다.
많은 얘기를 해드리고 싶지만, 그럴수 없는 한국상황의 입장 이해해주세요.
이번 시위는 간단한 정치적인 것이 아닌, 나라의 운명(전쟁)이 달려있던 큰 문제일수도 있었던, 중대한 일이기 때문입니다.
개인적으로, 작은문제를 큰문제로 확대해석한다고 생각하실수도 있는데, 저의 생각은 그렇습니다.
대댓으로 한번 적었지만, 혹시나 사고가 나거나 어떤 문제가 생기면 외교 관계에 나쁜 영향이 있을까봐 금지하는 것이 아닐까 싶습니다.
저는 당신이 시위에 참여하지 않은것은 현명한 선택이였다고 말하고 싶습니다. 다만 시위에 참여(깃발을들고 의견을 피력하는것) 말고 학자로서 가까이에서 관찰하는것은 걱정하지 않아도 된다고 말씀드리고 싶습니다. 마치 기자처럼!! 가까이에서 느끼고 사진찍고 인터뷰하는것은 얼마든지 괜찮았을텐데 그 점이 좀 아쉽네요~ 학자로서 명분을 가지고 그정도의 용기는 내보셔도 좋았을걸 아쉽습니다. ㅎㅎㅎㅎ. 당신의 선택을 존중하면서~~
말씀이 맞습니다만 한국에서 사는 외국인들은 (저는 외국인입니다) 핑계로 법을 이야기를 한가고 생강합니다. 제 외국인 친구들도 다 그래요. 그리고 여기 유튜버는 학자가 아니라고 생각합니다.
저는 시위에 참가하면서 외국인들이 시위에 참가하지 않다는 겟에 대해서 아주 아쉽다고 생각합니다... 하지만 이 법이 없어질 때까지 그럴 것 같습니다.
문제 복작하지만 한국에서 살면서 시위에 참가하는 것에 아주 중요하다고 생각해요.
I subscribe to your channel for the fun of seeing the daily life of a foreigner living in Korea. It looks like you visited Gwanghwamun and were exposed to some die-hard conservatives. I don't know why they are trying so hard to explain their arguments to you, just ignore them. In Korea, it's hard to talk about politics even among friends if you have different political views. It's due to the modern history of Koreans. You just have to think what you feel. ^^
당신은 파도가 어떻케 일어나는지 아세여? 그건 항상 조류(온도)에 움직이는 바다가 항상 대기(온도)에 움직이는 바람에 의해 마찰을 일으켜 파도를 만듭니다,,, 때론 불안하고 위험해보여여^^
하지만 수미터만 내려가고 올라가보면 고요하져 .. 근데 고요함이 움직이면 어마한 해일이 일고 상공의태풍은 모든것을 다 바꾸져,,, 한국에선 이걸 "민심"이라 일컬져.. 좌우정치세력은 자기들이 세상을 바꾸는줄 알고 언제나 파랑(파도)을 일으키져.... 좌우가 40%라면 60%는 관망자인게 한국인거 같습니다.. 잘못아는게 40%가 움직여 천지개벽을 일으키는게 아니라 60%가 움직여 세상이 바뀌는걸 모른다는거져,,, 특히 정치에 목매인 좌우?(좌우에 목매인 정치?)는 ,,, 지나가던 우매한 한국시민이 60년 가까이 한국 살면서 느낀걸 다른나라분에게 몇자 적어봤습니다^^한국에서 평화롭고 즐거운 시간 보내며 지내시길^^
Whoa, the protest had been progressed in the Gwang hwa-mun(광화문) area was, the one of ultra-rightwing's...lol
I mean, the old folks around there were, pro-authoritarians... 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Oh, you told it later😅😅😅
Oh, so it is true that Gwanhwamun is for the right side of Korean politics?
@@francoismarc3 True😅
To tell the truth, they're not 'common' right side, they're sort of 'ultra' right.
@@francoismarc3 True😅
Wearing military uniform, being guided by some churches which are considered as dismissed ones from common church community.
@@francoismarc3 Yes they're the right side of Korean politics , also fake-conservative party because they're a pro-Japan.
They are all mostly elderly and they do not represent the 90% of Koreans who support democracy and want Korea to go back to the 1960s under a dictator like Yoon Seok-yeol.
Another angle, you wouldn’t want to give the opposition any justification to say outsiders are driving the protest vs Korean citizens which could have diminished the calls for impeachment. We can support from a distance. Long live the Republic of Korea. 🙏🏽💯🇰🇷
@@tonyamade901 if you are a foreigner with a permanent residency permit living in Korea, you should take part in demonstrations against dictatorship. It’s not a matter of choice.
@@tao2bruno259 Against the CCP dictatorship which controls the Opposition of S. Korea? Lol
Francois mate, you got to hurry and become a Korean citizen, so you will be eligible to vote in the next Korea Federal Election. 🗳️
Hahahaha, I have a lot to do to become a citizen lol. But that would be very interesting!!!
I recommend you watching movies like ”국제시장“ ”남산의 부장들“ ”서울의 봄“ ”1987“. It might helps you to understand the context of recent korean politics and culture. And also super fun to watch. But you gotta aware of that some fictions included in the movies.
나도, 추천합니다.
영화. 역사를 좋아하시는 분이라면 엄청 재미를 느낄실거예요. 한국의 역사는 역동적이니까요!
송강호 주연 "택시운전자" 도 꼭 꼭 꼭 꼭 보세요
광화문 wrong side왜냐하면 자신의 의지가 아니라 돈을 받고 나오는 사람이 많아요
여의도 right side진심으로 나라를 걱정하고 분노해서 목소리를 내려고 자발적으로 나오신분들
Ohhh, thank you for sharing!
모두가 욕을하는거 같긴 하지만
나는 대통령의 담화문을 본 뒤 대체로 지지하는 편이다
중국을 사람하면 왼쪽 한국을 사랑하면 오른쪽"태극기"
Thanks for sharing!!!
@@francoismarc3
first of all, Korean Left-wing party is definitely differ from western-left-wing pt .
nobody could explain which party is better choice, but left-wing always has made conflicts in alliance, among US, Japan and Korea.
I saw some of Korean left-supporters recommends you to watch some historic dramas like 'taxi', but suck kind of drama contains completely distorted and biased information historically, you might know of it, cause many other countries also have similar issues too.
Even martial law happens last week was same, BBC didn't say of the reason why president Yoon had to announce martial law, and it just interviewed only left-side politician, Lee jaeMyeong[이재명] who has many criminal records and also has other very serious unsolved crimes(sending money to NorthKorea & 6 dead people who were related to his crimes and ETC), if they don't comprehend Korean political circumstance clearly then they had to interview both-sides.
Dont listen to this comment bruh… 🤦♂️🤦🤦♀️
@bonktonkhonkwonk6783 I agree with this. The Australian media and the British media are the same. But what I want to tell you is that "over 70%" of Koreans are anti-China. The stupid 30% are not pro-China either. China helped the Korean leftist rigged election and the media that took money from China are brainwashing Koreans. If Koreans find out about this, will they call for the impeachment of President Yoon? Many Korean knows that many Chinese students participated in the impeachment protests.
The world has already tilted to the left, but I believe that if we resist, it will tilt to the right again. Support Gwanghwamun with the American flag.
@@bonktonkhonkwonk6783 You're totally right. Those Korean movies and dramas are heavily edited and distorted to suit the tastes of Korean leftists. For example, films related to May 18, including "Taxi Driver," often depict peaceful citizens being sacrificed by evil soldiers. However, in reality, the rioters attacked the police first, resulting in four deaths and five serious injuries. Additionally, they robbed munitions factories and armories throughout the Jeollanam-do region, arming themselves to a level comparable to that of soldiers. They even tried to cause chaos by installing dozens of tons of dynamite at the Jeonnam Provincial Office. Yet, the movies never mention these facts.
The history of Korean politics: an ongoing tug-of-war between vested interests, including pro-Japanese remnants, and the common citizens continues to shape the nation's history.
Modern Korean history has a history of Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945), the Korean Civil War (1950-1953), military regime (1948-1990s), and the adoption of democracy (early 90s). The core keywords of the powers that seized power since the military regime were "security" and "economy". Since the war was fought on the mainland, security from communism was very important, and since the entire country was in ruins after the war, there were people who starved to death, so economic activities to eat and live immediately were important. However, there was also the shadow of dictatorship behind it. Power and vested interests naturally began to emerge around the dictator. Those who pro-Japanese activities during the Japanese colonial period and their descendants, as well as the groups that gained power, continued to use the keyword “security” as a premise, claiming that “North Korea is our enemy,” and using the people’s fear to acquire national projects and the corresponding funds, thereby increasing their wealth. In Korea, military service is mandatory for all men, and military culture is the root of Korean corporate culture. Since modern history began with colonization and war, military culture was the best way to lay the foundation of the nation. In the wasteland and fields, cooperation is more important than freedom, and the power of the organization is greater than that of the individual. That was how Korea was able to achieve rapid economic growth. For example, as a parent raising a child, you make your child study by punishing him every day. However, a human being does not grow just by being given certain “abilities.” Emotionally, they are developmentally delayed, but their bodies are like those of grown ups. That has been the state of Korea up to now.
If we go back to the military regime, people diligently sacrificed their individual personalities to rebuild the land and build buildings to get the country running again. Gradually, universities were established, and the intelligence of intellectuals who had accumulated knowledge naturally raised questions: "Is this society fair?" It was a time of great bloodshed, including the democratic movement of college students and citizens in some regions (e.g., Gwangju, Jeolla Province) against the government. The movie A Taxi Driver (2017) reflects that time. After a long struggle, the government that had been controlled by the existing pro-Japanese/dictatorship/vested interests was finally elected in 1998 as the president of a party that was actually pursuing full-fledged democracy, a party that stood on the side of the common people rather than the vested interests (now called the left side, but it's technically not, it's more of conservative party than liberal), and held power until 2008. (FYI, one of these presidents was sentenced to death before he got elected. The military government framed him for planning the democratization movement. Thankfully, however, a large-scale ‘Kim Dae-jung rescue movement’ took place in the international community. He was the first one who got the Nobel Peace Prize in S.Korea.)
However, the vested interests of the past, the former ruling party, who still want more in terms of economic growth, grew even bigger (pro-Japanese + prosecutors + military + media) and viciously attacked the leaders and associates of the democratic government. You can't even imagine. There were a lot of suicides, which seemed somewhat homicide. Even the former president.
The Republic of Korea, with its low democratic maturity, eventually gave power back to the vested interests. (2008-2016)
However, perhaps because the people have matured, they did not tolerate the state affairs of Park (the daughter of the former military dictator), who was elected simply because she represents the vested interests, and they corrected it. What is interesting is that if you have watched even one debate or move before the presidential election, you would know that this incompetent person is at a level where she cannot even serve as a public official, let alone the president. However, there still existed an ignorant fandom in Korea. If you have read the book What's the Matter with Kansas?, you may understand it easily. Moreover, during this period (2008-2013), an online comment-part-time job organization was created, and it began to intrude and mess the entire society by inciting public opinion for the benefit of the vested interests. It formed a combination of a corrupt government, corrupt media, and corrupt commenters.
After the impeachment anyways, the Democratic Party got a president again, but the wheels of corrupt media and public opinion incitement set by the vested interests continued to roll on their own, and in the process, they created an even bigger ignorant organization. (Extreme right-wing RUclipsrs and the elderly who subscribe to their channels, believers/followers of heretical religions, corrupt Protestant pastors and their believers) The result was, of course, Yoon Seok-yeol. At this time, the corrupt media's methods become even more sophisticated and vicious. Since they can't win with promises and visions (after all, the reason they do politics is for their own benefit), they attack their opponents with all kinds of negativity (somehow finding tiny mistakes with the opposing candidate and camp, exaggerating them, manipulating them, and inciting them). It's like when a bully randomly starts calling you 'Booger Boy' for no reason, and suddenly, that nickname sticks. Before you know it, you're 'Booger Boy' for the rest of your school life. Foolish and non judgmental people also believe without question the fake facts that RUclipsrs criticize the opposing party in a shallow and sensational way, because it suits their tastes. They are the people who are out in Gwanghwamun now. They still shout "security." However, to the current MZ generation, the majority who were at Yeouido, those interest groups that are ruining the country are a greater threat than North Korea because we know there's no war unless you start first, and we know that S.Korea's military power is top 5 in the world. If they receive a salary with the people's taxes, shouldn't they work for the people? The current young generation doesn't tolerate it as much as they know.
The right-side in South Korea is not "conservative". It is just an interest group. Have you seen the news about the impeachment vote? They are selfish, selfish people who refuse to vote as a group for fear of losing their benefits. They don't represent their own constituency. They say, "We will not hand this country to the opposing team's candidate." This country is theirs in their logic. Wrong. This country belongs to all the people.
The true conservative in South Korea is the current Democratic Party. There is no proper left side in South Korea actually. Only when the current Democratic Party can settle and play the role of a conservative like the Republican Party in the US, can a progressive force like the Democratic Party in the US emerge.
The person who was impeached this time listened to the words of a shaman and practiced strange superstitions. The person who was impeached before that also practiced shamanism. Even now, 20-30% of people serve these people as leaders. Corrupt politicians who don't care about the people and only think about their own needs, the rotten media who blind people, prosecutors who abuse their power and send innocent people to their deaths, unfair judiciary, and the ignorant following of heretical Protestant believers have made Korea so sick.
As a Korean living in the United States, I came to understand why Americans' highest value is freedom. Democracy has not yet been firmly established in Korea. Perhaps it is because the system was first introduced formally to match the rapid economic growth. Growing pains are necessary for growth. Thank you for sharing the vivid situation of Korea currently suffering from growing pains and for your attention/curiosity.
선거가 투명하지 못한데 무슨민주주의를 말하는건지. 박주현변호사tv 부패 증거 차고넘침.
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"The law should be updated to grant the right to freedom of speech and the right to engage in social movements and political activities to foreigners."
Interesting! Why do you feel as if foreigners should be given the right to protest and engage in social movements here?
@@francoismarc3 It's because we live here and decisions that are made in the realm of politics affect foreigners directly. Seems like pretty simple logic. In a democracy-like scenario, those who are affected by decisions get to take part in making those decisions.
@@sm33f3r I totally agree. The existing law is here to frighten foreigners (Westerners here, because how do you know if someone is a foreigner if he/she is Asian?) to prevent them from demonstrating. But, as a matter of fact, many foreigners already take part in demonstrations and are never having to pay any negative consequences. I say that from experience over the last 20 years and more demonstrating about many different things in Korea as a Westerner.
If you live in a country for many years, it is a civic duty to get involved, regardless of a law that has never been applied.
@@sm33f3r I know from experience that you can take part in demonstrations. I did it (and do it) many times for many reasons over the years. This law has never been applies (as far as I know) and is just used to prevent foreigners from demonstrating. Like a scarecrow.
more like far-right vs normal(centrist liberal~left-wing)
Thanks for contributing your opinion!!
normal?As a matter of fact they're (far left)supporting friendly north korea & China. and also Anti-America
prsident Yoon is fighting for communist forces in Korea you called NORMAL?
It's actually the other way around lmao we don't want no criminal as our president. SK does not need or want NK and CPP supporters.
False. It's the other way around. Supporting and working with spies and CCP is not normal.
@@anthonylim5120 11프로 ㅎㅇ
Reason for declaring martial law based on interviews with the shaman whom the impeached president believes in and follows, and on officially shared information and articles: The shaman Cheongong said that Yoon Seok-yeol could receive the Nobel Peace Prize only if North and South Korea are unified in 2025. Accordingly, Yoon planned a war with North Korea, and martial law was the starting point. Their plan was as follows:
Declaration of martial law -> assassination squads disguised as North Korean soldiers kill US soldiers -> US bombs North Korea -> war -> unification by force -> Nobel Peace Prize
Marc, I recommend that you do not participate in large-scale demonstrations;; If you barge in by mistake, you could end up in a very difficult situation, so please keep that in mind. Since this is a protest site full of Koreans' discontent, you should be careful because you may occasionally see people engaging in illegal activities.
This is very sound advice. I didn't think there would be Koreans engaged in illegal activities. Imagine if I went there, as you said, I could be mistaken for doing those activities be the Korean authorities. You gave great advice.
@@francoismarc3 This impeachment protest was an official, healthy protest, so there was no illegality, but I think they would have listened to music that included legendary Korean classics. marc
@@parkhwabong1 There was absolutely not problem whatsoever during the peaceful demonstrations in Yeouido. And there is zero risk even to foreigners (like me). The police see you and they really don't care. As long as your behavior is ok.
송강호 주연( 택시운전사 )
정우성,황정민 주연으로 나온 (서울의봄)
영화 추천 ! 시간날때 꼭 보세요^^!
What is the name of the movie? Hahaha is it 'Taxi Driver'?
@@francoismarc3
'A Taxi Driver' and '12.12: The Day'
이런시진 찍어 올리지 말아요 기자도아니면서
Thank you for telling me what I can or can not do on my RUclips channel:)
넌 기자도 아니면서 댓글 달지 마라 그럼. 기자만 유투브 하냐? 왜 난리임?
기자도아닌 유투거 이런거 취재하지 마세요 보기싫어요
You have the option of not watching.
우파가 아니라 독제옹호 세력이다.
Left 🎉❤
Thank you for letting us know!:)
The reason Yoon Seok-yeol implemented martial law this time is as follows.
1. His approval rating was too low (around 10 percent).
2. Since the president was a former prosecutor, his political base was prosecutors. The opposing party drastically reduced the special activity budget (a budget that can be used without any permission) of prosecutors, who were his political base.
3. His wife was continuously suspected of corruption.
4. He was continuously being shackled by election-related suspicions and various corruption suspicions related to a person called Myeong Tae-gyun, who was related to the president. These suspicions were quite consistent, so many media outlets were publishing many articles about him.
For these reasons, Yoon Seok-yeol was in a crisis, and the only way to overcome it was through military force.
Funny enough, he is trying to justify this horrible act with the ridiculous excuse that martial law was simply to obtain evidence from the National Election Commission, citing the failure of martial law.
For your information, the National Election Commission would have accepted all the search and seizure if he had raised suspicions according to the proper procedure. The National Intelligence Service has already provided the National Election Commission with their administrator ID for security reasons, and they have already accepted the audit due to hiring issues. The excuses that the president is making are ridiculous and false, and the four reasons mentioned above can be seen as the reasons why he implemented martial law.
No, that’s not true what you realised. It’s a war between Far right vs. normal right.
Hello~~ What did I realize? I don't believe I said there was a war between either side.
Hi. I'm writing in English for the first time after translating from Korean. The comments here are biased and distorted.
The rally opposing the impeachment in Gwanghwamun is the right wing that supports and cheers for the president's strong Korea-US-Japan alliance.
The first thing you should do is find out why martial law was imposed. Find the full text of the president's speech. And I oppose foreigners' participation in political rallies according to Korean law. 😊 Naturalization recommendation ㅋㅋㅋ
Please refer to Fox News🙏 (9 minutes)
ruclips.net/video/1ajnmmdlN_s/видео.html
Thank you for the great video 😘
아제발 여기서 이러지 마세요
@@이뿜-n9k stop spreading misinformation.
@@tao2bruno259 What do foreigners know about Korean politics? Don't make false accusations
@@이뿜-n9k I know more than you think. I've been living here for the last 22 years. Your comment is just plain racist. I guess your position is that all Koreans know more than me about politics because they have Korean blood? Please enlighten me with your divine thoughts.
I just repeat what I've just written :just stop spreading misinformation.
Yoon has an approval rating of only 11%, why do you think it is so?
He crossed the line
성조기가 어느쪽에 들려 있는지 보면 답 나와있음.
미국이 어떤 나라와 동맹을 맺을때 가장 기본적인 조건으로 삼는 것은 자유민주주의 국가이며 법치주의 국가여야 한다는 것임. 그런데 자유민주주의 국가인 대한민국을 규정하는 헌법을 어기며 군대를 동원해 반대파를 체포하고 언론검열과 통제의 독재를 시도한 자를 옹호하며 그 독재를 위한 계엄에 동조하는 내란행위를 하면서 성조기를 흔드는 어처구니 없는 모순을 이해해야죠. 성조기를 흔든다고 해서 그것이 곧 미국의 가치에 따른 행위라고 할 수 없죠.