All points are so valid. The fact that you can't go over to anyone to complain if your Korean employer is racist towards you and wants to fire you, blows my mind. I have heard so many stories.
It’s ridiculous. South Korea doesn’t even have discrimination laws so the person is just stuck dealing with their employer. I knew one girl who went above her direct boss. 2 months later she quit and is now working at a different school. Thank you so much for watching me subscribe if you can.
South korea doesnt have a racism problem like america. Its more about class or color than race. I wish my black americans would stand up for real racism that is present against asians in the west particularly america and not just their own.
@@davidpark2509Color and race are the same thing. And why should black Americans stand up for you in our country while you openly discriminate against us in yours? Tell Koreans to take a stand against the racism they participate in.
@lumedeon8471 you can't be serious. So do you see asians folks beating you people up? When do you see asians hurting blacks in the US? Blacks have been looking down on asians since the days they migrated to the US. Look who attacked asian American seniors during the pandemic. They were mostly blacks. If asians go to Africa, we would be killed and get fed to the lions. 😂😂😂
i really loved watching this video and the last, very informative. could you do one about these types of problems and dynamics in like the work place specifically?
I agree that in the black community all over the world we a thought to respect your older. I know in the Caribbean u would get a beating for disrespecting the elders when we was kid . I am so happy that u took the time to put an end to the excuses that is used by Korean to be racist. By saying oh Korea is a homogenous society when the internet is available all over the world they just want to be able to discriminate without consequences.but we a not buying what they are selling. They know that all black doesn’t living in Africa we from all over the world.
Oh they know all black people don’t live in Africa. I sometimes think they say it to get under a persons skin. Most of them, if you call them Chinese or Japanese, they feel insulted. I just wished respect can be given on both sides. Stop “selective listening” to what is being said on the news. In 2024 we all know how bias ALL news stations are but some people continue to perpetuate false narratives.
@derringtravel3278 majority of koreans are not racist but they strictly adjere to their culture their eay of doing things. If you want respect and support from koreans then you should lead by example to stand up for and be united as a fellow minority w/ koreans and asians in general to fight back against racism in america using your platform. When the korean/asian community see this they will be very moved and you will begin to see the change you would like. Too many ppl expect and onlu care about what concerns them but could care less about the matters that other communities face. This isnt the same case for asians as blacks in america bc asians are even lower on the totem pole culturally in tge west as they have little to no voices or media representation as blacks do to have such influence to create change.
@@davidpark2509If Koreans don’t see that 80% of black Americans are middle class and higher socioeconomically, according to the U.S. Census, they’re not going to see us standing up for them in fighting racism. Moreover, I’d hate for them to see us fighting for them and have them just see us being dangerous, loud gangsters.
True that we are taught to respect our elders. Also true that sometimes you do have to push back and let people know their rude behavior/comments are not OK.
So many people romanticize East Asian countries. I remember when a black men said he “felt like a free man in Korea” in an interview on living there. Like what????
I don’t think there is anything wrong with a fetish. It’s how a person goes about it. Trying to indulge in a fetish and using derogatory terms towards that person is not the right and very disrespectful. No one is excluded from this. African Americans, Asians, white, Spanish etc.
the "What" I scrumpt when you said people ask if we have "dark nipples" or not is WILD! I've always wanted to visit and live in Korea but not really having that much of a support system to ride for me when some koreans are racist towards us has stopped me for a while. But I just told my family that people lack critical thinking skills that you go based on media to base your assumptions about people YOU'VE NEVER MET when you finally meet them in person.Ya'll are adults now!! I don't think all koreans are the same and etc even when I watch their media 🤣🤣🤣
"Hurt people, hurt people." Glad you protect your boundaries and have a healthy sense of self. Our experiences are strikingly similar. I'd like to reach out... do you have an email address or active IG?
It’s interesting how some Koreans get upset when some foreigners come to Korea and think everything is supposed to be like the K-dramas but then some of them turn around and believe Hollywood movies and think all black people are poor and gangsters. Like make it make sense. There something called the internet and it’s 2024. No excuses.
As a Black American, I know not to listen to the internet, TV, and the media. I would never place those stereotypes on anyone. What's funny is most Koreans know about the stereotypes that TV and the media apply to them, and they don't like it. However, they will turn around and do it to another group. I find it hypocritical and ironic. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy living in South Korea, but my interactions with the people (foreign and local) have mostly been negative. Before the year ends, I would really love to get a panel of people together and make a video so everyone can discuss their experiences.
It's interesting to hear your perspective. I think there may be some misunderstandings on both sides, but it's important to understand why people might hold certain perspectives. For example, what if the man who looked you up and down on the train had an issue with overseas military bases, and thought you were some off-duty military personnel? Just a theory! I've been fortunate in that I only ever had two bad experiences with Koreans seeming to have xenophobia, and ironically one of those cases involved a worker at an immigration center in a provincial town. I just try to be patient in such situations, as changing someone else's mindset isn't going to happen instantly.
Could I ask you smthg unrelated? You say ax or axed instead of ask or asked? Am I right? Is this a thing in the US? It's just my stupid curiosity and you aren't obliged to answer. Anyway, your video is very good.
In old days southern english used aks and in the north part they used the actual form of "ask". Now, make the link-slave masters and people who were around them by force.
Haha it’s okay. It’s more than likely my accent. “Asked” sounds axed and “ask” sounds like ax. Depending on where you are from in American you will hear it said differently. Thank you so much for watching my video. Please subscribe if you can
I had to pause to scream laugh my butt off at the 03:55 minute mark. That was a beautiful response. Legendary! I respect it a 100% because he really shouldn’t have said that! Wow some Koreans are over there using derogatory words in the bedroom without consent? But then again, these people probably don’t even know what consent is. That’s something schools and the media should teach them. I agree with everything you said though. Bts went to America to talk about stopping Asian hate and passing the law but they haven’t said a word to protect foreigners in their own country. I don’t care if they donated to blm. They should be at the blue house too stirring ish up sticking up for foreigners. I get they were invited to speak but still, it’s very ironic that Koreans can get so butthurt is they experience racism in America but then will be racist to others when they return to their country. It’s because they feel safe to do so since there’s no law against it.
Hahahah I had to check that man. I like to take the high road but sometimes I will drive through hell. It’s funny because I didn’t share the story of a KT I worked with, told me she had an experience where she experienced racism in California. She was called Chinese and derogatory terms were used against her by a white person. However, “SOME” Koreans will do the same thing to black people in Korea. They will do it unprovoked. I don’t believe all Koreans are racist, but I don’t see any change within their community. When it comes to Asian hate, huh, that’s derived from white supremacy, but is advertised as blacks hating Asian. Tuh!!
Pt2 Eg, what about Korean- Americans like me who were born in U.S., I don't understand Korean and went to Korea for the first time and am not of that culture, don't make huge inaccurate broadbrush statements
This is exactly what and how I felt after coming back from living in europe for months in my life. Black people are all over the world. Every society in the west tend to be cautious in racism against blacks. But the group who always call me(asian) a ching cheng Chong in a random street had been blacks. More than any other races. As a korean, I agree that many of us are racist against black. I don't deny it. But you should know it, racism here comes from ignorance to black, but racism against asian in the west comes from the superiority that black is better than Asian. That's why they are aggressive to asian. Such as assaulting, mocking them loud in street. Nobody in the west mind of racism against asian.
What's the difference between Koreans and Japanese people? Obviously they are different ethnicities. Black Americans and Africans are different ethnicities. If you don't know then you can ask.
@@Geniuscat44Please look up the meaning of ETHNICITY. Not only are Africans and black Americans different ethnicities, we are from different parts of the world, lifestyles, culture, languages ect
Notify all foreigners reading this comment. This kind of idea will never help you or Korea. In the past Korean government accepted some Korean-speaking Chinese citizens as a solution to boost the population but now a generation later it has found that such a policy has not worked. Also Korea does not grant any foreigners who haven't served for korean's mandatory military service equal rights as its own. Foreigners like you who consider a country's demographic group parts as "clearly the wrong group" will flee to their home countries without fighting North Korea if the Second Korean War breaks out. We call it as "Parasite". If you have values that you can't openly talk about in public, you'd better correct them early.
@@판탈라사 what values. People move to Korea out of love and interest in the Korean society as a whole. To be met w blatant ignorance. It should be discussed. People build their lives there. There is no use discussing this hypothetical war. We need to fix and resolve and adress the ignorance. And then if this war occurs then loyalty will be given and shown. Please don't be dense: the people that went back must have also dealt w this ignorance. And worldwide citizens flee when war occurs.
@@Maderlololohio Public security and infrastructure are not free of charge. These factors cannot be covered by "love and interest." Tax, labor, and sacrifice are the factors. Ps; ALL KOREAN MEN serve in the military and are called to the front line in times of war. They are on standby 24 hours a day.
@@판탈라사 ways will be found. Taxes are paid by the foreigners working there. In that sense they also contribute. So that is ok. Regarding the forces seems that if Korea establishes reserves and ads those willing to it that could be an option. There must be ways to bring the people together that way
@@Maderlololohio If only paying taxes to the government could protect our borders, every Korean would pay twice, three times, ten times the amount of taxes. If paying taxes alone contributes to national defense, it is already being paid by Korean and foreign women. A war is fought among people after all. North Korea would rather use biochemical weapons than total war or nuclear weapons to absorb the South's infrastructure and industrial base. (Using white phosphorus, poison gas, napalm, etc). Paying taxes for defense is not enough. You should also pay your life. The reserve funds, advertisements you mentioned seem to mean recruitment. Establishment of a recruitment system requires U.S. military-level defense spending, high-tech, and social treatment. There is no realistic condition for Korean soldiers.
Another really interesting vid, wish this content had been available 10yrs ago when I first started getting into K culture. I allowed myself to be put off of exploring it further by the attitudes towards BIPOC, and took a break that ended about 2 months ago. It's bad enough dealing with micro-aggressions in your home country, let alone going somewhere you dream of visiting and receiving that treatment so brazenly. It's giving crab bucket/sch bully vibes. Scared of being linked with the "underdog" so a lot of them convince themselves that they truly are better than others and act out negatively. Change can be excruitiatingly slow, and a lot of people need to continue working on themselves and their views on the people they share this planet with for positive effect. - In terms of fetishes, consent is key. Our fantasies are our own and if the intent is to share that with somebody then there should be enthusiastic and informed consent imo. Racial fetishization is a line I won't cross, and can't help but side eye those who enjoy it (bc where is that actually coming from within you to want to be degraded or degrade others like that?) - Thankyou for teaching me/us a new phrase. Currently repeating it and asking various objects around my room where they are from so that it sticks 😂 (Hope all of that made sense, have a lot of thoughts but tried- and failed- to keep it short-ish).
Hahaha no problem. Don’t let these experiences keep you from the country, learning more about k pop, or learning the language. There are Koreans I’ve had positive experiences around. It just sucks that the negative weighs as much as the positive. Thanks to the relationship I’ve built and my new job, I’ll be in Korea for a while. Thank you so much for watching. If you could subscribe, I would greatly appreciate it.
@@derringtravel I subbed after the Philippines vid 😉💖 And no worries on me avoiding Korea, I'm currently studying the language again (just a textbook and online resources atm, not very good yet!), and saving up for a trip for '25. Despite the negatives I can clearly see the positives too and it's a beautiful and interesting country. The cuisine is one of my fav things, even though my best-loved dishes cause me pain- looking at you jjamppong and teokkbokki🌶😭😭. Just like anywhere, you have your good and your bad eggs. The bad can create such a stink it's hard to perceive the good sometimes but it's still there. Thankyou for speaking up about your experiences, it's appreciated!
Here are serious issues in this country that not only affect foreigners but the ppl in it. The internet Korean weebs THEN LEAVE! STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW THEYRE RACIST! THATS EVERYWHERE STOP TALKING ABOUT THE ISSUES AND LEAVE. Like girl… calm down
@@TheOtherSideOfAlice whats wrong with them sharing their experiences? Why tell them to leave? As you said racism is everywhere. They will just go somewhere else and post express themselves on their channel. This video was not to drag or talk about anyone. I was proposing a solution to bring people together.
I hate when ppl say all Asians looks alike. YALL DO. Just like how all Hispanics look alike. Just like how black ppl look alike. Just like how white ppl look alike.THATS NOT BAD.
Nah, calling bullshit. Cause it is I’m sorry. We all can tell when someone is Asian or middle eastern or black. And to say you don’t see that is a lie. They know a foreigner when they see one, except maybe if they’re Asian. Because they have similar characteristics. I’ve never seen anyone mistake a black person and be like oh wow You look Asian. No. We all have physical characteristics That show where we are from. That’s not shameful it’s how it is. And it doesn’t just apply to Asian ppl
Could you do a street interview video where you ask some people in a place like hongdae over their thoughts on dating latino guys? If they’d like to learn Spanish and if the guy can speak some korean already
My people, go where you are loved. Stop wasting your money, time and talents on countries that don't appreciate you or want you there. There is a solution.
@@derringtravel Crazy to me the amount of black RUclipsrs talking about how difficult it is for them to live, work and date in South Korea, Japan and whatever else. Why do you need to be loved and accepted by people who don't anyway? This need for approval is what we can control, not how they feel.
@@shiriyakanaka honestly, I don’t understand it either. I live in this country for RUclips and one other person. At this point, I’m not looking for fried s in South Korea. I have zero interest. I’m super close to monetizing. If I could find a job where I could work online, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
@@derringtravel We are on the same page. Without revealing too much, my company operates in Korea. I am there at least 4 months every year. I keep my mind on my money. Snatch that bag bring it back to New York, not trying to fuck with someone who doesn't fuck with me. Hand me your cash.
@@derringtravel Get your money King. Adding a subscribe to help with your monetization. My previous response was deleted cause I had a swear word in there: I come to Korea at least 4 months out of the year, snatch that bag and bring it back to New York and Africa. I will hit you up next summer if you are still there.
True that we are taught to respect our elders. Also true that sometimes you do have to push back and let people know their rude behavior/comments are not OK.
All points are so valid. The fact that you can't go over to anyone to complain if your Korean employer is racist towards you and wants to fire you, blows my mind. I have heard so many stories.
It’s ridiculous. South Korea doesn’t even have discrimination laws so the person is just stuck dealing with their employer. I knew one girl who went above her direct boss. 2 months later she quit and is now working at a different school.
Thank you so much for watching me subscribe if you can.
@@derringtravel Done! Keep it up.Your conversation style is very engaging and you kept me hooked till the end!
South korea doesnt have a racism problem like america. Its more about class or color than race. I wish my black americans would stand up for real racism that is present against asians in the west particularly america and not just their own.
@@davidpark2509Color and race are the same thing. And why should black Americans stand up for you in our country while you openly discriminate against us in yours? Tell Koreans to take a stand against the racism they participate in.
@lumedeon8471 you can't be serious. So do you see asians folks beating you people up? When do you see asians hurting blacks in the US? Blacks have been looking down on asians since the days they migrated to the US. Look who attacked asian American seniors during the pandemic. They were mostly blacks. If asians go to Africa, we would be killed and get fed to the lions. 😂😂😂
It’s weird to see adults admitting to believing everything they see on TV like gullible children.
i really loved watching this video and the last, very informative. could you do one about these types of problems and dynamics in like the work place specifically?
I agree that in the black community all over the world we a thought to respect your older. I know in the Caribbean u would get a beating for disrespecting the elders when we was kid . I am so happy that u took the time to put an end to the excuses that is used by Korean to be racist. By saying oh Korea is a homogenous society when the internet is available all over the world they just want to be able to discriminate without consequences.but we a not buying what they are selling. They know that all black doesn’t living in Africa we from all over the world.
Oh they know all black people don’t live in Africa. I sometimes think they say it to get under a persons skin. Most of them, if you call them Chinese or Japanese, they feel insulted. I just wished respect can be given on both sides. Stop “selective listening” to what is being said on the news. In 2024 we all know how bias ALL news stations are but some people continue to perpetuate false narratives.
@derringtravel3278 majority of koreans are not racist but they strictly adjere to their culture their eay of doing things. If you want respect and support from koreans then you should lead by example to stand up for and be united as a fellow minority w/ koreans and asians in general to fight back against racism in america using your platform. When the korean/asian community see this they will be very moved and you will begin to see the change you would like. Too many ppl expect and onlu care about what concerns them but could care less about the matters that other communities face. This isnt the same case for asians as blacks in america bc asians are even lower on the totem pole culturally in tge west as they have little to no voices or media representation as blacks do to have such influence to create change.
@@davidpark2509If Koreans don’t see that 80% of black Americans are middle class and higher socioeconomically, according to the U.S. Census, they’re not going to see us standing up for them in fighting racism. Moreover, I’d hate for them to see us fighting for them and have them just see us being dangerous, loud gangsters.
싫으면 떠나라. 우리나라를 바꾸려고 하지 말거라
If you’re going to reply do it in English.
True that we are taught to respect our elders. Also true that sometimes you do have to push back and let people know their rude behavior/comments are not OK.
So many people romanticize East Asian countries. I remember when a black men said he “felt like a free man in Korea” in an interview on living there. Like what????
I don’t think there is anything wrong with a fetish. It’s how a person goes about it. Trying to indulge in a fetish and using derogatory terms towards that person is not the right and very disrespectful. No one is excluded from this. African Americans, Asians, white, Spanish etc.
Is that bc the danger quotient he may have felt in the west was relatively absent in Korea, one of the safest countries in the world?
Is that bc the danger quotient he may have felt in the west was relatively absent in Korea, one of the safest countries in the world?
Is that bc the danger quotient he may have felt in the west was relatively absent in Korea, one of the safest countries in the world?
@@derringtravelA PREFERENCE is not a fetish.
Wishing you love and happiness on your journeys in Korea and everywhere else!! Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much. It’s hard living in other countries, but the good has out weighs the bad.
the "What" I scrumpt when you said people ask if we have "dark nipples" or not is WILD! I've always wanted to visit and live in Korea but not really having that much of a support system to ride for me when some koreans are racist towards us has stopped me for a while. But I just told my family that people lack critical thinking skills that you go based on media to base your assumptions about people YOU'VE NEVER MET when you finally meet them in person.Ya'll are adults now!! I don't think all koreans are the same and etc even when I watch their media 🤣🤣🤣
"Hurt people, hurt people." Glad you protect your boundaries and have a healthy sense of self. Our experiences are strikingly similar. I'd like to reach out... do you have an email address or active IG?
Yes. My instagram is thederringtraveler
@@derringtravel done! :)
It’s interesting how some Koreans get upset when some foreigners come to Korea and think everything is supposed to be like the K-dramas but then some of them turn around and believe Hollywood movies and think all black people are poor and gangsters. Like make it make sense. There something called the internet and it’s 2024. No excuses.
As a Black American, I know not to listen to the internet, TV, and the media. I would never place those stereotypes on anyone. What's funny is most Koreans know about the stereotypes that TV and the media apply to them, and they don't like it. However, they will turn around and do it to another group. I find it hypocritical and ironic. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy living in South Korea, but my interactions with the people (foreign and local) have mostly been negative. Before the year ends, I would really love to get a panel of people together and make a video so everyone can discuss their experiences.
bro i love ur vid haha , its like im sitting and having an actual conversation with you , do more videos bro i love them
Thank you so much. I’m thinking about different video topics to talk. More talking videos coming this summer.
It's interesting to hear your perspective. I think there may be some misunderstandings on both sides, but it's important to understand why people might hold certain perspectives. For example, what if the man who looked you up and down on the train had an issue with overseas military bases, and thought you were some off-duty military personnel? Just a theory! I've been fortunate in that I only ever had two bad experiences with Koreans seeming to have xenophobia, and ironically one of those cases involved a worker at an immigration center in a provincial town. I just try to be patient in such situations, as changing someone else's mindset isn't going to happen instantly.
12:31 "so let's provide a solution to this, it's really simple, we are going to say this: Where are you from?"
Amazing!!!!! 👏👏👏👏 Loved the video!!!!
Old people are the real gangstas😂also respect is a one street road to them.
Could I ask you smthg unrelated?
You say ax or axed instead of ask or asked? Am I right? Is this a thing in the US?
It's just my stupid curiosity and you aren't obliged to answer.
Anyway, your video is very good.
In old days southern english used aks and in the north part they used the actual form of "ask". Now, make the link-slave masters and people who were around them by force.
Haha it’s okay. It’s more than likely my accent. “Asked” sounds axed and “ask” sounds like ax. Depending on where you are from in American you will hear it said differently.
Thank you so much for watching my video. Please subscribe if you can
Mug stare - someone is trying to start something
That basically what a mug is. Im sure it’s called something different in other countries but it’s not a respectable gesture.
I had to pause to scream laugh my butt off at the 03:55 minute mark. That was a beautiful response. Legendary! I respect it a 100% because he really shouldn’t have said that! Wow some Koreans are over there using derogatory words in the bedroom without consent? But then again, these people probably don’t even know what consent is. That’s something schools and the media should teach them. I agree with everything you said though. Bts went to America to talk about stopping Asian hate and passing the law but they haven’t said a word to protect foreigners in their own country. I don’t care if they donated to blm. They should be at the blue house too stirring ish up sticking up for foreigners. I get they were invited to speak but still, it’s very ironic that Koreans can get so butthurt is they experience racism in America but then will be racist to others when they return to their country. It’s because they feel safe to do so since there’s no law against it.
Hahahah I had to check that man. I like to take the high road but sometimes I will drive through hell.
It’s funny because I didn’t share the story of a KT I worked with, told me she had an experience where she experienced racism in California. She was called Chinese and derogatory terms were used against her by a white person. However, “SOME” Koreans will do the same thing to black people in Korea. They will do it unprovoked. I don’t believe all Koreans are racist, but I don’t see any change within their community.
When it comes to Asian hate, huh, that’s derived from white supremacy, but is advertised as blacks hating Asian. Tuh!!
Haven't watched this video yet. Anyway having read your post, my initial reaction: You're conflating Koreans and Korean- Americans.
@@sc33h3o3 nope.
Pt2
Eg, what about Korean- Americans like me who were born in U.S., I don't understand Korean and went to Korea for the first time and am not of that culture, don't make huge inaccurate broadbrush statements
This is exactly what and how I felt after coming back from living in europe for months in my life. Black people are all over the world. Every society in the west tend to be cautious in racism against blacks. But the group who always call me(asian) a ching cheng Chong in a random street had been blacks. More than any other races.
As a korean, I agree that many of us are racist against black. I don't deny it. But you should know it, racism here comes from ignorance to black, but racism against asian in the west comes from the superiority that black is better than Asian. That's why they are aggressive to asian. Such as assaulting, mocking them loud in street. Nobody in the west mind of racism against asian.
Can you tell us the difference between African from black? Us it really offensive to address you as African
What's the difference between Koreans and Japanese people? Obviously they are different ethnicities. Black Americans and Africans are different ethnicities. If you don't know then you can ask.
What the f? They are same ethnicities. Being american is not even a race 💀💀💀
@@Geniuscat44 Black Americans and Africans aren't the same ethnicities. What are you talking about?
@@Geniuscat44 They aren't the same ethnicities.
@@Geniuscat44Please look up the meaning of ETHNICITY. Not only are Africans and black Americans different ethnicities, we are from different parts of the world, lifestyles, culture, languages ect
Happy you are enjoying living in Korean. 🎉
Thank you
Lmaoo I’m sorry but “dying soon” is insane 😭😭😭
Hahaha He tried to be smart. I had to show him could be a smart ass too.
'아시안보스'를 시청하는 것부터 편향되고 부정적인 인식이 증폭될 것입니다.
@@sis-l1i 동감이에요. 그런데 아시아 상사를 보기 전에 부정적인 경험을 했어요.
These elderly will have to learn cause its gonna take q lot of foreigners to keep their country running
Notify all foreigners reading this comment.
This kind of idea will never help you or Korea. In the past Korean government accepted some Korean-speaking Chinese citizens as a solution to boost the population but now a generation later it has found that such a policy has not worked. Also Korea does not grant any foreigners who haven't served for korean's mandatory military service equal rights as its own. Foreigners like you who consider a country's demographic group parts as "clearly the wrong group" will flee to their home countries without fighting North Korea if the Second Korean War breaks out. We call it as "Parasite".
If you have values that you can't openly talk about in public, you'd better correct them early.
@@판탈라사 what values. People move to Korea out of love and interest in the Korean society as a whole. To be met w blatant ignorance. It should be discussed. People build their lives there. There is no use discussing this hypothetical war. We need to fix and resolve and adress the ignorance. And then if this war occurs then loyalty will be given and shown. Please don't be dense: the people that went back must have also dealt w this ignorance. And worldwide citizens flee when war occurs.
@@Maderlololohio Public security and infrastructure are not free of charge. These factors cannot be covered by "love and interest." Tax, labor, and sacrifice are the factors.
Ps; ALL KOREAN MEN serve in the military and are called to the front line in times of war. They are on standby 24 hours a day.
@@판탈라사 ways will be found. Taxes are paid by the foreigners working there. In that sense they also contribute. So that is ok. Regarding the forces seems that if Korea establishes reserves and ads those willing to it that could be an option. There must be ways to bring the people together that way
@@Maderlololohio If only paying taxes to the government could protect our borders, every Korean would pay twice, three times, ten times the amount of taxes. If paying taxes alone contributes to national defense, it is already being paid by Korean and foreign women. A war is fought among people after all. North Korea would rather use biochemical weapons than total war or nuclear weapons to absorb the South's infrastructure and industrial base. (Using white phosphorus, poison gas, napalm, etc). Paying taxes for defense is not enough. You should also pay your life. The reserve funds, advertisements you mentioned seem to mean recruitment. Establishment of a recruitment system requires U.S. military-level defense spending, high-tech, and social treatment. There is no realistic condition for Korean soldiers.
Another really interesting vid, wish this content had been available 10yrs ago when I first started getting into K culture. I allowed myself to be put off of exploring it further by the attitudes towards BIPOC, and took a break that ended about 2 months ago. It's bad enough dealing with micro-aggressions in your home country, let alone going somewhere you dream of visiting and receiving that treatment so brazenly. It's giving crab bucket/sch bully vibes. Scared of being linked with the "underdog" so a lot of them convince themselves that they truly are better than others and act out negatively. Change can be excruitiatingly slow, and a lot of people need to continue working on themselves and their views on the people they share this planet with for positive effect.
- In terms of fetishes, consent is key. Our fantasies are our own and if the intent is to share that with somebody then there should be enthusiastic and informed consent imo. Racial fetishization is a line I won't cross, and can't help but side eye those who enjoy it (bc where is that actually coming from within you to want to be degraded or degrade others like that?)
- Thankyou for teaching me/us a new phrase. Currently repeating it and asking various objects around my room where they are from so that it sticks 😂
(Hope all of that made sense, have a lot of thoughts but tried- and failed- to keep it short-ish).
Hahaha no problem. Don’t let these experiences keep you from the country, learning more about k pop, or learning the language. There are Koreans I’ve had positive experiences around. It just sucks that the negative weighs as much as the positive. Thanks to the relationship I’ve built and my new job, I’ll be in Korea for a while.
Thank you so much for watching. If you could subscribe, I would greatly appreciate it.
@@derringtravel I subbed after the Philippines vid 😉💖
And no worries on me avoiding Korea, I'm currently studying the language again (just a textbook and online resources atm, not very good yet!), and saving up for a trip for '25. Despite the negatives I can clearly see the positives too and it's a beautiful and interesting country. The cuisine is one of my fav things, even though my best-loved dishes cause me pain- looking at you jjamppong and teokkbokki🌶😭😭.
Just like anywhere, you have your good and your bad eggs. The bad can create such a stink it's hard to perceive the good sometimes but it's still there.
Thankyou for speaking up about your experiences, it's appreciated!
Here are serious issues in this country that not only affect foreigners but the ppl in it. The internet Korean weebs THEN LEAVE! STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW THEYRE RACIST! THATS EVERYWHERE STOP TALKING ABOUT THE ISSUES AND LEAVE.
Like girl… calm down
@@TheOtherSideOfAlice hahah oh you big mad over proposed solutions 😂
I think you read my comment wrong. It was in regards to those RUclipsrs or whatever complaining over ppl sharing their Korean experiences
@@TheOtherSideOfAlice whats wrong with them sharing their experiences? Why tell them to leave? As you said racism is everywhere. They will just go somewhere else and post express themselves on their channel. This video was not to drag or talk about anyone. I was proposing a solution to bring people together.
2:06 No, the only entitled one is YOU.
You’re right!
I hate when ppl say all Asians looks alike. YALL DO. Just like how all Hispanics look alike. Just like how black ppl look alike. Just like how white ppl look alike.THATS NOT BAD.
@@TheOtherSideOfAlice but everyone doesn’t look alike and this is why most people get offended when someone says this.
Nah, calling bullshit. Cause it is I’m sorry. We all can tell when someone is Asian or middle eastern or black. And to say you don’t see that is a lie. They know a foreigner when they see one, except maybe if they’re Asian. Because they have similar characteristics. I’ve never seen anyone mistake a black person and be like oh wow
You look Asian. No. We all have physical characteristics That show where we are from. That’s not shameful it’s how it is. And it doesn’t just apply to Asian ppl
Could you do a street interview video where you ask some people in a place like hongdae over their thoughts on dating latino guys? If they’d like to learn Spanish and if the guy can speak some korean already
Their attitude is everything is on cctv so we can try you and get away with it
My people, go where you are loved. Stop wasting your money, time and talents on countries that don't appreciate you or want you there. There is a solution.
@@shiriyakanaka if only I could add the snapping meme
@@derringtravel Crazy to me the amount of black RUclipsrs talking about how difficult it is for them to live, work and date in South Korea, Japan and whatever else. Why do you need to be loved and accepted by people who don't anyway? This need for approval is what we can control, not how they feel.
@@shiriyakanaka honestly, I don’t understand it either. I live in this country for RUclips and one other person. At this point, I’m not looking for fried s in South Korea. I have zero interest. I’m super close to monetizing. If I could find a job where I could work online, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
@@derringtravel We are on the same page. Without revealing too much, my company operates in Korea. I am there at least 4 months every year. I keep my mind on my money. Snatch that bag bring it back to New York, not trying to fuck with someone who doesn't fuck with me. Hand me your cash.
@@derringtravel Get your money King. Adding a subscribe to help with your monetization. My previous response was deleted cause I had a swear word in there: I come to Korea at least 4 months out of the year, snatch that bag and bring it back to New York and Africa. I will hit you up next summer if you are still there.
Great video sir!
True that we are taught to respect our elders. Also true that sometimes you do have to push back and let people know their rude behavior/comments are not OK.