Safety in Korea vs America. Who wins?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 เม.ย. 2024
- Safety in Korea vs America. Who wins?
I recently had a phone call with my aunt concerning her wanting me to return America. Her reasons were ethically motivated, believing I would be safer in America as a Black man than here in South Korea. I calmly explained to her the differences in culture of America versus Korea and how I am infinitely more safe in Korea than I am living in the States. When it comes to safety, especially as a Black man, there is no comparison; Korea wins hands down.
As a Black man living in South Korea, I have felt some mild discrimination, but none to the effect as what I would feel in America. I think African-Americans and Black people would feel very comfortable here in Korea, as long as you are on your best behavior and not bringing you with you. Korea has a lot of safety measures and protocols that make life here pleasant and safer than in America. Of course there are some incidents, but compared to America, those incidents are not as heavy, within the realm of safety that is. Travel, live, and explore South Korea and always feel safe wherever you go, especially as a Black person.
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What do you think about safety in America? I'm giving my personal opinion of why I think living in Korea is safer than America, especially as an African American.
흑인이 있는 곳에 안전은 없어
한국은 흑인을 차별하지않습니다
다만 자신과 다르기때문에 신기해할뿐
한국의 안전은 24시간 어딜가든 걱정이 없죠 많은 cctv와 경찰 중요한건 총이없죠 다들 저와같진 않지만
흑인이라고 무시하거나 차별은 없습니다
In Korea, crime is so uncommon that even minor incidents are newsworthy. While living in the United States, I noticed that the news often reported on shootings and fatalities. In contrast, Korean news typically covers traffic accidents or instances where politicians have misrepresented their family backgrounds. lol This reflects the nation's low crime rate.
A characteristic of Koreans is that they include small incidents or shortcomings of Korea in movies or dramas to inform the world. Because of this, foreigners often misunderstand and think that there is a lot of bullying among students, many gangs, or a high crime rate in Korea. This misconception arises because films are repeatedly made about the few crimes that do happen in Korea.
There are few East Asian countries where movies or dramas criticize the government and mock the president. This level of freedom and low crime rate is what sets Korea apart.
우린 주변에 있는 외국인이 어느 나라 사람이고 피부색 어떻든 종교가 뭐든 관심이 없다.
다만 댁을 포함한 모든 외국인이 어떠한 공경에 처했을 때 대화가 어렵더라도 도우려 할 것이다.
그냥 영어가 서툴거나 자연스럽지 못하니까 쉽게 다가가기 어려울 뿐.
걱정 마시라.
동의합니다 ~ 그런데 "공경"(×) 아니고 '곤경(○)'입니다.
인종에 대한 두려움보다는 영어에 대한 두려움이 큰거야....흑인,백인 상관없이 한국말을 할줄알거나 아니면 내가 영어를 잘한다면 차별따윈 없다고 말하고싶다.
Thanks for your comment!!:)
바로 그거임.
한국인들이 얼마나 유색인종들 - 흑인, 동남아인, 인도인 - 을 무시하고 차별하는데 뭔 개소리 하시는지? 장담하는데 아시아에서 인종차별 제일 심한 나라가 한국임. 한국의 가장 큰 문제는 지들이 뭔 잘못을 하고 있는지 전혀 모른다는점.
@@user-zd3lj5gl9f 33333 완전 동의함. 차별이라기보다는 영어때문에 피하는게 맞음
@@watchvideo4640너 누구냐? 한국을 1도 모르네?
Im a white Caucasian from New Zealand who has moved to Korea, its difficult to comprehend how safe it is and how nice the people are. Occasionally i will get stared at in public, just because im different to the norm, but thats the worst i have experienced in three years. ive never seen a crime or anything close to one. Occasionally you will witness a screaming argument.. but thats the culture. Safest place in the world i have ever been.. even at 2am.
The old grumpy
Korean men tend to scream a lot
it has nothing to do with the racism to stare an expats like it does in western country. it's like "curiosity", not to intend to bother you. it's like seeing a Celebrity, "Wow, it's unbelievable to see a foreigner." Or cuz you're so gorgeous. Just a culture difference. but there so many bad guys, and there so many good guy like your country.
It’s not the culture, but some people do that.
@@jiminswriter4209 it’s a habit in Asia
......and you're from new zealand... incredible.
Thank you for being honest about Korea and the United States. I have heard many comments from Black people who say that Koreans are racist against Black people. These comments are always from people who have never been to Korea. You seem like a great person and remind me of a good friend of mine.
As a Korean American, I know how safe Korea is and how respectful and kind the people are. In the United States, it is quite the opposite, especially with the rampant crime and racism. I remember during COVID-19, so many Asians were being physically attacked. It angered me so much that I began to despise America. I have been to Korea multiple times, and my future plan is to move my family there.
Hey, thank you for stopping by to comment! I've also heard and witnessed some racism here in Korea, but in all honesty, I don't know if I could call it racism because Korea is still a very closed society, and encountering foreigners can be a tenuous challenge for folks who haven't experienced foreigners or cultures. Not everyone will like you, and that's okay. Thanks, I'm still learning and growing every day:) Yes, Korea is so safe compared to the United States. Moving your family here would be a great idea as you would very, very minimally have to worry about your safety:)
@@francoismarc3 yeah.. it's more ignorant about foreigners in South Korea than being racist toward them
@mirayoon1992 Agreed!!! Fear and/or uncertainty have debilitating effects.
@@francoismarc3 I heard south Korean natives learned more about foreigners from movies/tv series/music than in person history..
@@mirayoon1992 I would have to agree with this statement for the majority of South Koreans. Media plays a HUGE role in how South Koreans view the world.
한국에서 좋은 기억을 가지고 가길 바랍니다.
Thank you so much!:)
저는 한국사람 이예요. 저도 어릴땐 외국분들이 한국에 있는 경우가 그리 많지 않았어요. 요즘은 산책이나,운동하려고 한강을 많이 가는편인데 외국분들이 치킨이나 맥주를 잔디에 앉아 평화롭게 함께 어울리는걸 보니 참 보기 좋더라구요. 특히 한강 편의점에서 라면도 너무 잘 끓이던걸요~~ㅎㅎㅎ 서울 한강 대교에서 멋진 불빛 분수를 외국분들과 함께 바라보며 행복한 오후가 이젠 즐겁습니다. 한국에 오신 외국분들도 우리나라의 법과 질서만 잘 지켜준다면 언제든 환영입니다~❤😊❤
This was a very endearing comment. Really thank you for this!:)♡♡
You and your friends are always welcome here in Korea.
Thank you kindly:)
Is this a trick question? I'm pretty well travelled and Korea is undoubtedly the safest country in the world. Discrimination in Korea exist, but pretty weak compared to what you see in other countries.
I agree. Korea isn't perfect by any means (no place is) but compared to the US, there is no denying Korea is safe for the general public.
i'm korean, Koreans generally do not have racism against black people. Rather, there is a little fear because it is unfamiliar. And there is a feeling of admiration for the strong physical and sexuality of black people
Thanks for this info!!!
I am Korean and I completely agree.
We koreans call black people "흑형", which means black elder brother with a friendly context.
@@francoismarc3
So we call black people '흑형(black elder brother)'. Of course, I know that many black people take this as a racist expression.
These days, many people try not to use the expression because they know that there is such a misunderstanding. But what is clear is that the expression 'black elder brother' is not an expression that came from a racist perspective.
Of course, I'm not saying that there is no problem, I just hope that there is no unnecessary misunderstanding.
Anyway, I happened to see your channel and it was really new and interesting. I think I will visit it often in the future. It was nice to meet you.
I am so sorry about the racism you dealt with in the US - the cotton picker experience you shared hit me hard. I was born in Korea and immigrated to Canada as a child when it was very wasp. I dealt with racial bullying on a daily basis for years. I used those experiences to make be stronger rather than bitter.
And it is me who is sorry about your racist experiences in Canada. It must have been very scary as a yoi g person...I wonder though...How did those experience make you stronger and not bitter? You must be very resilient!
@@francoismarc3 Thank you so much for your compassion and empathy. I grew up in an upper middle class white neighbourhood (though my family was poor for many years). My whole family dealt with regular racism. I think it was worse for my parents because they did not have the English skills to speak up to white privilege. I don't think today's children of colour realize how lucky they are to have race relations and anti-bullying awareness programs. When it comes to adversity you either 1) become bitter and cynical OR 2) let it make you stronger and develop empathy. I chose number 2, but it took me many years to get there. Now if I see injustice I am not afraid to use my Korean directness to shut people up. Lol.
@@francoismarc3 It sounds weird since I grew up in Canada, but I also take the racial bullying as part of "han". My family is very grateful to live in the beautiful country of Canada :).
As a South Korean. We have studied English so much in school . For Korean English conversation is remind English Test is school. So that's why some Korean afraid talk with foreigner. It s a little bit scary making mistake when speak English.
Hey! I heard that before. Koreans want to be absolutely perfect before they speak English or other languages. I'm starting to see that more and more hahaha. Thanks for this comment!!:)
I lived in Detroit for 14 years and I fibd comparing Korea to US in safety appalling.. So much so, I subscribe!
Hey, thanks for the support and watch yourself out there in Detroit! I've heard stories...
Since you make a good impression, I think you will be welcomed wherever you travel in Korea. 😊
Thank you so much for the comment. I'm trying my best to be accepted well in Korea:)
What a good man , we all need to learn.
Wow, thanks for the compliment! I'm trying my best:)
I’m so glad you are having a great experience in S. Korea. Thank you so much for talking positively about your life there.
Hey there! I really love my life, and it gets better every day! No complaints at all as this country has given me so much. Thanks for stopping by and commenting:)
I really enjoyed watching your video. Have a great time while in Korea.
Hey, thanks so much! I'll continue to enjoy as much as I can:)
Your smile is so beautiful, I hope you are happy.
Wow....thank you so much for this compliment:)
Your personality shines in your video. So lucky for Korea to have you there. Wish you the best.
Thank you so much!!:) Wishing you the best as well:)
RIGHT ON BROTHER, KEEP SPREADING THE GOOD VALUES AND THE TRUTH,,, THE WORLD NEEDS MORE OF IT! NO COUNTRY IS PERFECT BUT THEIR IS SOMETHING ABOUT KOREA THAT I LOVE.
Aye, thanks for the support! Korea is special...it hooked me hard and it's difficult to leave. There's a huge place in my heart for Korea♡♡♡
Safest place ever! Safest country ive been or lived in. Been in South Korea 10 months , moving from Georgia. Living outside Macon was crazy. I wouldnt even want to travel at night. Forget about stopping at a gas station. Drive by shootings daily. Living in Korea is totally opposite. Very safe. Women can walk freely at night alone, which you wont see in the US.
Welcome to Korea! And oh, a fellow Georgian! Drive-by shootings in Macon?? Little Macon?? Omg, as a person from Atlanta, we always make fun of Macon as being a small town where nothing happens, so I'm both sad and incredibly shocked to learn this! Glad you weren't harmed
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I was jumped in Atlanta before and often sexually accosted by men, not mention the crazy crime...I'm never going back lol. Korea is like night and day, which makes me really want to protect this place and culture, even though it isn't mine. Thanks so much for adding to the conversation!
In my opinion, Korean civil war (1950~1953) played a huge part establishing 'good image' of Americans regardless of their races amongst South Koreans. We remember white G.I. as well as Black and other G.I.s fought with us against communist invaders. That's probably why even the old generation who tends to behave racist ways in every country is very open and even appreciative of the presence of Americans or other allies in Korea. So the good deeds of American past collectives including that of Black American soldiers could be said to have shaped the way Americans are treated in Korea now. However, memory fades and perception is due to change for better or worse.
If you come to Korea from another country don’t try to impose your values and beliefs on Koreans. Some foreigners especially Americans have a tendency to do this often questioning Korean English skills and acting ratchet. Leave that way of thinking and behavior behind.
I agree. New country means new culture to learn. We shouldn't travel to new places and impose on our culture on others. Great comment!
Great video.
Hey, thanks so much for watching!!
차별하거나 싫다기 보다 언어가 안되니 두려워서 다가가지 못하고 회피하는거 같아요. 저도 영어만 된다면 많은 외국인 친구 사귀고 싶어요~
This makes a lot sense. Thank you!!!
Great vid, I lived right around the corner in Yeongdeungpo. Used to walk on these pressure stones which were amazing
I walk on those things often hahah. I have to tell Koreans sometime to not walk on the stones with their shoes. Some Koreans look at me like "Who does this man think he is??" Hahahah
인종차별은 경험으로 인한 선입견의 축적으로부터 생성되는것이라고 생각합니다.
한국인은 외국인에 대한 많은 경험이 없기 때문에 인종에 대한 차별보다는
낯섬으로 인한 호기심이나 경계심이 더 클것같네요.
Thank you for the good video. I enjoyed watching it very much. It seems that there are many people who can't approach foreigners because of their fear of English 😂
Glad you enjoyed it! I'll keep that in mind when Koreans runs away from me. They don't want to speak English hahah
Francois, you feel treated fine in S. Korea is because you have respect. It's horrible history of any human being went thru as slavery. I believe S. Korean welcomes anyone as long as have a respect.
Thanks for this comment:) I'll do my best to respect everyone wherever I go in this world:)
Similar sentiments about safety in Korea.
Quite safe indeed and very easy to travel to and navigate 👍🏻👍🏻
Agreed! I remember traveling to Japan, and later Taiwan, and found those two countries to be incredibly difficult to travel around solo:( China as well!!
정중하고 조용한 사람이라면 인종이 무슨 상관이겠습니까.
한국인들은 대체적으로 조용한 사람을 좋아하니 너무 발랄하게 행동하지만 않으면 됩니다 😂
물론 친하거나 술자리에선 반대지만요
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ this is a funny and serious comment lol Thanks for making me smile:)
언젠가 다시 또 와서
좋은 추억 만드시기 바랍니다.
Yet all these foreigners, especially international Kpop fans, says Korea is racist but never acknowledge the horrible racism that their countries were and are guilty of, especially the US.
That can be a problem... I do understand your comment.
대부분의 한국인들은 흑인들에 대한 경계심이나 나쁜 이미지가 별로 없습니다. 오히려 백인과 더불어 함께 좋아합니다. 한국에서 활동하는 유명 연예인이나, 유튜버 중에 흑인 친구들이 많습니다.
I think Korea is and has changed a lot! There's not such a big stigma around being Black or hanging out with Black people here. Korean culture is definitely changing!!
대부분이 한국사람이니깐 그런거임. 인종을 떠나서 주류 속의 소수는 경계의 대상이 아님. 그리고 여전히 많은 편견이 존재하는데 단순히 타 인종 인플루언서가 많다고 인종차별이 없다고 주장하기에는....
@@tinyard2024 This is also a goof point!
저는 프랑스 파리에서 7개월간 살았는데 흑인들이 정말 많았어요. 파리는 치한이 별로 안좋아요. 밤에 걸을때면 검고 큰 키에서 나오는 위압감은 덩치가 작은 동양인이라면 좀 피하게 되기 마련이에요. 파리 작은 골목마다 가끔씩 흑인들이 불쑥 불쑥 나오면 놀랄때가 많았어요. 그렇다고 저를 때리거나 돈 뺐것나 하지도 않았는데 처음엔 무섭더라고요.
그거말고는 저는 흑인에대한 좋고 나쁜 그런 감정은 없고 아직 잘 모르는 문화라고 생각해요. 흑인이든 아프리카 문화든 한국인들이 아직 익숙치가 않아서 그래요.
한국의 유명 연예인과 유튜버 중에 흑인들이 많다고요?? 대단한 착각!, 극소수지 뭔 말도 안 되는 말씀을ㅎㅎ
솔직히 한국인들이 딱히 경계심을 갖지 않는 것은 외국인들이 경계 될(직업군 위협 및 범죄 성향을 띨)만큼 숫자가 많지는 않기 때문인 게 현실적인 팩트임.
아무튼, 국뽕에 빠져 근거 없는 왜곡된 얘기들 하지 맙시다.
I remember i watched not long ago on the Korean news how a swat team broke in an apartment like on a narco movies, breaking windows, rope, doors, etc to catch a karen that was stealing packages from their neighbours 😂. That's how safe korea is.
It's certainly funny because it's the premise of Americans isolated in the Pacific and Atlantic, but it's fun. You succeeded~
Hey, what do you mean by funny? I want to understand your comment well:)
안전하다고 말하면서 왜이리 숨어서 영상을 찍어요 😂😂😂
해치지 않아요. 거리로 나와서 뭐가 보이고 어떤지를 알려 주세요. 전 한국인이지만 외국에 있어 이런 영상으로 힐링을 한답니다 😂
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Koreans don't like when I take a video in public because they don't want their faces in the video, so I have yo be very careful:) I am happy you liked the video though!!!:)
Ah, Francois, when I expressed to my ex (who’s from Ethiopia and who is probably my best friend) the idea that’s crossed my mind of moving to Korea, he told me that I needed to stay in the U.S. to fight for his daughters. It’s an argument that gets to me, because I worry about his daughters and about his beautiful teenage nephews. What a sad state of affairs to feel safer in another country than in the country where you were born…. What a sad state of affairs that the country that my ex chose to come to seeking asylum is a place where he has to be extra careful and where he has to worry about his kids. I could go on and on about this, but enough for now. So glad you found SK (and Mongolia)!
Hey Shosh!
Wow, what a story...I'm sad to hear about your existence family situation:( Are you still in America now? Has his family problems been resolved? May I ask, why did you express to your ex that you two should move to Korea? Your story is so interesting! And thanks so much for the comment!:)
I feel you. I felt 1000 times safer walking alone day and night in South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong then i ever will in the US.
My sentiments exactly. I've traveled to all the places you listed and felt so free and fun walking around at night. I loved that I didn't constantly have to look over my back just walking to convenience store. Come on US, do better! Thanks for stopping by:)
I live in a rural area, not Seoul, but I remember seeing black people probably once (when I was in middle school).
I'm surprised that there are people with black skin so I kept looking at it.
It's not racism, it's just that I was surprised that the black people I saw in movies existed.
It is really rare for Koreans to meet black people while living in Korea.(Except Seoul)
흑인들도 좋은 사람 나쁜 사람 있는 거고 한국인들도 좋은 사람 나쁜 사람있는 거겠지요, 백인도 마찬가지고..Francois 님은 좋은 사람 같습니다
I agree 100 percent!!
I like talking to me In English, It's good because I can learn English. But Most Koreans are shy about approaching someone first. Although there is almost no racism in Korea, Koreans like people regardless of whether they are black or American. They especially like Americans. Aren't they our allies?
Hey, thanks for this insight!! I really appreciate it!:)
It s different kind of discrimination - It's more like .. "I've never seen your kind of human in my life"kind of discrimination 😂
Loooooooool which is kind of endearing in a way lol
93년 미국에서 잠시 살 때 미국은 도로 넓고 풍경 아름답고 공기 맑고 물가 싸고 모든 게 다 마음에 들었는데,
사람이 무서운 것, 총, 인종차별 이었음.
Woah...thank you for sharing this with me:)
[Announcement a Korean word]
A Korean word,
'Ni-Ga(=Nuh-Ga)' = You (are, do, did...)
This issue was happened several years ago in a Korean bus between a Korean old man and a black man talk fight conflict along the misunderstanding.
I should also teach this to my Korean students so they will understand why misunderstandings could happen.
Great video! Here in the US (especially in San Francisco and NYC) people are now emboldened to straight up walk into a store and fill entire bags of stuff off the shelf and just walk out. They are "allowed" to steal up to $1000 without being charged I think before police can get involved. Staff are legally not allowed to intervene. It has gotten so bad stores are now putting everyday goods like shampoos and even milk behind locked glass and you have to get an employee to unlock the cabinet for you. Can you imagine having to do that for multiple items?
If I may be bold to add something to the last thing you said about coming to Korea. One of the reasons why I think Francois is successful there is because he knows how to be respectful in Korea and understands not turn it into the place that he left. I am not trying to start an argument.
Francois, I am glad you have made a home in Korea. I truly believe you help make it a better place. 😊
BTW- shame on that man @13:34 for spitting😆
Hey!! Firstly, you didn't say anything to argue about!:)
I've heard once on a video that in one state, people are allowed to steal up to a certain amount before police are involved, but I wasn't sure. It sounded preposterous... but you have verified this is reality, so I'm actually stunned.
There is a saying "wherever you go, there you are." I think it means that however you behave at home is how you will behave wherever you travel. I hope I have brought good behavioral patterns and habits from home to Korea:)
Thanks for giving the info in a constructive and positive way! I'll track down that guy and tell him not spit where others are walking! Hahaha thanks my friend!!!
i don't feel safe skipping at nights in america, and i'm 40+ male.
Hahahahahaha Funny comment, but damn. We are the same on this...
They are not discriminating or scared. Its just that they cant speak english and they're shy about it.
I got it. Thanks for sharing!:)
한국에서 제일 심한 차별은 인종차별이 아니라 외모차별이다
한편으로는 그게 별로일수있음.
인종상관없이 객관적으로 "외모가 뛰어난 사람" 은 피부색 출신에 신경 안쓴다고 말하고 싶은거겠지만.
평범하거나 못생긴사람이 면전에 대놓고 무례함이나 상처를 받을필요없죠.
No matter where we are in the world it’s all about each person‘s personality and outlook on their life. I don’t believe it’s necessarily people are personally being racist towards one different from the other.
I can definitely see constructive and positive reasoning in your comment. Thank you for this!
Most Koreans treat foreigners not based on their skin color but their behavior. Show them smile and behave normally then no problem. But you know Koreans prefer good looking and pretty faces discriminately and obsessively.
For most Koreans, I think so. Thanks!!
Interesting
I think so!!:)
Foreigners say that Korea is safe because of CCTV. Then do Paris or the United States not have any CCTV? Korea is only the 50th country to have a CCTV. It is because of national character and education. I can't understand foreigners who think it is natural to steal and hurt people. It is hard to understand foreigners who think it is amazing to walk alone on the night streets. As a Korean, I am just afraid to travel abroad. Why is it natural to take other people's things in public??
Agrees.I think it is most definitely because of natural culture and education, but also because of the mono-ethnic classification of Korea. I think all three of these concepts have something to do with the safety here in Korea. Paris is definitely NOT safe and America is a shit show...I'm actually scared to travel back to the US because I'm afraid a random accident may happen... CCTV has nothing to do with it. London has tons of CCTV and their crime us bad too. Thank you for this constructive comment adding to the topic:)
It's crazy to imagine how that would affect your psyche, feeling safe in general out in public, that even a little girl would skip down a street at night. That's how it should be... I imagine it's a top down problem/solution. I'm not sure how America could course correct but if I were you, I'd feel the same!
I stared after her in disbelief haha. This little girl must not know what time it is! But I was the one who was mistaken. Never thought there would be another world like this. I'm not exactly sure how the US could course correct either or if it's even possible at this point with such a huge population where every ethnic group has different cultures and values. No idea what to do, but I know one thing, I Korea is at least doing this safety thing right:)
For animals, discrimination has been advantageous for survival for a long time, so I think discrimination is an instinct as living creatures.
Racism is only one part of many forms of discrimination.
Therefore, until people become friends and can trust each other, everyone must learn to control themselves through education or information about the other person in order to avoid discrimination.
In other words, unless there is a country that has figured out how to reduce illiteracy to zero, those who claim that there is no racial discrimination are not true.
As a Korean, I acknowledge that a lot of discrimination exists in Korea as well.
But some things are misunderstood.
Behaviors such as staring at foreigners or trying to turn around when a foreigner approaches are more likely not motivated by hatred in Korea.
Excluding the main areas of Seoul, Korea is still one of the countries that is not used to foreigners. In particular, the older the age group, the more likely it is that they will not have frequent contact with foreigners.
That's why staring is not an expression of disgust, but is often just out of curiosity.
For example, in the United States, if a Korean walks in a black or white area that is not a tourist destination and does not have Asians living, it can be inferred that everyone will stare. It is similar.
And compared to other countries, Koreans have a stronger perception of having to answer foreigners in English. Because we learn English as our main subject in school, we tend to feel embarrassed about not being good at English.
Therefore, people who are not confident in speaking English fluently often avoid foreigners when they approach them because they feel pressured to have a conversation in English.
If you observe, you will see that these two things are common to foreigners of all nationalities, regardless of race.
In Korea, there is more discrimination against poverty, good looks and style than racism. This is often mistaken for racism, but it is a little different.
Because this discrimination applies to rich and poor countries, it is often mistaken for racial discrimination.
Even if the person is from a poor country, if the person is good-looking and has good style, they are often treated well.
On the other hand, even if a person is from a rich country, if he or she is ugly or has poor style, Koreans may respond in a bad manner.
Of course, this is discrimination that applies equally to Koreans.
This type of discrimination is a more serious problem in Korea than racial discrimination.
yes, korea is safe. But as an immigrant, it is not easy to become part of the society as an immigrant. I am a Swede who lived and worked there 10 years ago as my wife is from Seoul.
Hey!! This comment is so interesting! Which part of Korean society did you have difficulty assimilating into? I'm actually doing a video about Korean society for foreigners, so I'm very interested in your response:)
it was hard to be accepted by my wife's Korean family. It is difficult to make contact with Koreans in general even if you can speak a little Korean. without my wife I wouldn't have been able to live in South Korea as you don't know how everything works in South Korea. if you move to Sweden, everyone can speak English as a second language and authorities can explain how everything works for you in English.
@@Borgen1988so why didn’t you learn to be fluent in Korean if you lived there for 10 years and married to a Korean? Koreans would accept you far more if you did.
@@JohnLee-db9zt
I wrote that I lived in South Korea 10 years ago. I haven't lived there in 10 years. I have lived there for about a little over 1 year. I know a little Korean, but am far from fluent.
It can't be a match if it's about safety
10000 Agreed
How about getting your aunt to visit you in Korea? It seems she misses you.
That is a very goof idea. Unfortunately, she's older now and the plane ride is just too long for her. We discussed this very topic this morning during our weekly call and she expressed that 13 or 14 hours is too long for her, especially after recovering from cancer:( Thanks for the wonderful idea:)
@@francoismarc3 That is totally understandable. These days long flights are challenging for most people regardless of age or health status. But if it were possible for your aunt to come, you would certainly make sure she was well taken care of.
@@chaisepomme4070 Most definitely. She already knows if she came here, she would want for nothing. That's my love!!
If you can visit Bucheon in Kyounggi-do, we can grab a coffee one day. It's on me.
Are you still in Korea?
Wow, thank you! I work in Bucheon:) I'm on vacation traveling right now, but when I come back to Korea, sure! A coffee sounds nice!
@@francoismarc3 I heard that you are in somewhere Asia out of Korea, so I thought I was too late.
Anyhow, It's a good news.
We can have a coffee chat some other time. ^^
@@joeyyun1996 I'm just on vacation. I'll be back in a bit:)
@@francoismarc3 Sure, you mentioned that. Have fun during your vacation!
True enough Francois
Thanks, Eric! It's been a while. How have you been??
국적상관없이. 너무 다른 언어, 외모로 인한 공포 경계심도 영향이 크다고 생각합니다. 안전하다고 느끼면 마음의 문을 여는거구요
(일부는 이미 외국인들의 슬럼화 범죄등 망가져있는부분도 있어서 더 그런거같아요. 개인적으로)
혹시. 피부때문이라고 오해하실까봐..말씀드리는거지만 피부상관없이. 외부인이라면.. 지나가는 백인 남성 또한 경계를 많이합니다. 제 주변사람들은요.
좋은 기억만 남았으면 좋겠습니다.
If you're Black you need to be here in Korea. Japan works too. Police won't kill you here.
That's the main goal!!
The biggest difference between US and Korea is that when the economic times are bad, Americans look for scapegoats to blame, namely minorities and immigrants. In Korea when times are bad, they blame themselves and just work harder.
Interesting perspective! Thank you for your contribution to the content!:)
In Korea, when you register your birth, you are given a social security number. When you become an adult, you register your fingerprints.
If you have a criminal record, your fingerprints are subject to management.
If you commit a sex crime, dna will also be subject to management.
Even if there is a small theft of about $10, if you report 112 reports, a scientific investigation team will be dispatched to investigate through cctv.
At almost all intersections, there is a government-managed cctv. If the police work hard, they can arrest almost all criminals.
However, there is only a shortage of manpower.
In Korea, 99 percent of murders are arrested. Cases with high social attention, such as Convenience store robbery and an adult kidnapping, are often arrested within 24 hours.
Thank you for all this information!!!!!
I'm from California and yes, the united states is extremely dangerous filled with robbery and murder. Thankfully, I have never experienced it myself though. I wish the states are as clean and safe as south korea. South Korea is safe because it's a homogeneous country with only koearns. Diversity leads to many complicated problems, unfortunately.
I felt the same way in Japan. When I was stationed in Yokosuka I felt a lot safer in Japan. I was never discriminated against or I never cared to notice it. I could venture out late at night walking in a residential area and not be stopped by someone asking me what I am doing here when heading to the MMA gym in Minato. Never got into a fight at a club or a bar or never even seen one. I come back to Florida and was going to go to a club with a friend Friday. I decided not to go and found out on Monday a guy brought a gun to the club and shot the bouncer there. Also, not to forget the Pulse shooting in Orlando. Places I usually go to due to luck I was never involved in any of the shootings or robberies that would put me in danger. Never had to worry about it in Japan.
The only times i ever saw a bar fight in Korea, it was US soldiers vs Nigerians.
It's safe bc there's mainly only korean peaople in Korea. But it's creepyi in area where you have a lot of foreigners.
Yea Korea it feels relieved to enjoy normal walk outside that i couldnt in US. But there are always few who are crazy enough to kidnap kid or rob a convenient store. So plz be aware!
Have great time in Korea^^
Hey! Thanks for letting me know! I have heard of some crime here, especially the stabbings last summer, and I'm sorry for that, but I just think it happens so few and far between compared to the United States. But you are correct! We must be diligent and watch ourselves at all times wherever we go! Thank you for this constructive comment:)
당신의 피부색이 문제되지않아요 당신의 선한 마음이 보입니다 당신의 마음의 선한 맘을 알게 된 한국인은 엄청 잘 대해 줄 겁니다 한국인은 사람의 마음을 보려합니다 만나는 모든 사람들을 말이죠 ㅎㅎ
You haven't seen nothing yet, mister! Kids with wealthy parents are so much into drugs, sexual crimes and DUI but they always walk free. Their crimes are never punished.
I'm a Korean-American living in the States for nearly 40 years.
Every day, I feel sort of discrimination by race, coor, language, and culture. I am definitely going back to Korea after retirement.
People in Korea say there are still unfairness, discrimination, and violence in Korea, but they don't know REAL crimes and unfairness. Of course, there are all those dark sides in every society. it's how frequently you face them.
I think Korean are still naive about US. This society is extremely violent, and you could be killed simply by walking on the wrong corner of the street.
Remember, if you're old, rich, and like to bragging about what you owned, I guarantee that you could get KILLED in 6 months.
This is one reason I don't want to return there, even to visit! One can be randomly killed there!! One of my cousins was actually shot dead one month ago...
한국이 더 안전한것 같아요
I think so too. A lot safer than America...
In the US, the most unsafe job is police
I definitely think it can be one of them.
한국인은 외국인을 더 무서워합니다. ^^ 한국에는 국룰(National Rule) 이라는 것이 있어요. 남의 물건 절대 건드지도 않고 남의 공간과 겹치는 것을 미안해 하는 것입니다. 그리고 96~98%에 이른 범죄자 검거율이라 단순 도난을 해도 법적처벌을 받습니다. 단순히 누가 무엇을 훔쳐가도 100% 잡힌다고 생각하면 됩니다. 원래 도난이 거의 없어서 경찰은 도난 사고에 모든 CCTV 영상을 찾아서 범인을 100% 찾아내거든요.
Thank you for letting me know this!:)
@@francoismarc3 5,000만명의 인구수에 비하면 절도 건수가 적은 편이지만 기묘하게도 자전거 도둑은 많이 발생하는 나라입니다. 한국인들도 이해 못하는 현상이에요..😂
언젠가 이동용으로 자전거를 사서 타신다면 잃어버리지 않게 조심하세요~😅
(2023년 뉴스 내용: 경찰청 통계에 따르면, 한국에선 다른 절도에 비해 압도적으로 자전거 절도 사건이 많이 일어난다. 지난 해 한해 동안 빈집털이는 3183건, 상점 절도는 4055건, 소매치기(=pickpockets)는 278건이 벌어진 반면 자전거 절도 사건은 1만 2033건에 달했다.)
I would argue, that walking in East Ukraine is less dangerous, than walking down a street in L.A.
Loooooooool, at this point in time, I wouldn't see why not hahah. I've seen some videos on LA these days...Damn.
@@francoismarc3 Exactly. It looks more like Fallout or a zombie apocalypse, than reality.
Yup. Skid row is on another level 😂
@@JohnLee-db9zt lol I'm sure!
한국에서 흑형(Black Brother)이라는 단어는 극한의 존칭 입니다. 흑인에 대한 동경와 부러움의 단어입니다. 오해가 없길 바랍니다.
Thank you for letting me know this!!:)
There is no comparison.
Agreed
Agreed
AAAMEEERICAAA
Hahahahah America indeed lol
actually i sleep at the park bench because of im so drunk
nothing happen lol
In a homogeneous society, they will see you differently. But do they “look down” on you?? That would be the definition of racism.
I appreciate your contribution to the discussion!!!:)
Finland and Denmark too!
Is it safe there at night as well? Are you living or have lived/visited those countries?
As Korean, America wins because America always win🎉
no.1 safety contury in the world
Definitely at the top of the list!!!
lol...
...............
..... america 🇺🇸
Lol:)
Ahh old american slang cant get rid of the habit… only time but time in america seems to be going in the wrong direction.
Yeah, it's old American slang, but it was very hurtful and made me feel confused when I was younger. Time changes things, but as you say, time may be headed in the wrong direction in the States...:(
납치는 심각한 중범죄인데 왜 범죄를 저지를 생각을 할까요? 한국에서는 범죄를 저지르면 거의 다 검거되니 범죄 저지를 생각을 버리세요.
I like this comment. Thanks for sharing:)
I would say Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Slovenija, Czech Republic, Slowakija, Montenegro, Bosnia, Greece, Albania, Malta and Gozo, Ireland and Iceland are all equally safe for...anyone.
You mentioned almost every country besides my France lol. I'm guessing you've traveled there and seen how France can be close up? Hahahah
From Spain I assure you that there is not much security in this country, especially at night.
@@mgclana oh 😳
Germany???? Sweden??? Spain???? Belgium??? You serious? You definitely have not been to any of the countries you've listed at least in the last few years. No where near as safe as korea. The only 2 places on that list remotely as safe is iceland and finland.
@@natenate88 I live in Germany. What does that say about your hunches?
It's safe here alright!
Do not get led on the wooden path by right wing media. They lie.
적어도 내가 당신을 피한다면 영어에 대한 부담 때문입니다. 수십년을 공부해도 실력이 안 늘어요 😭
I'm so sorry to hear that:( I hope you will not be scared of English or of me!:(
길을 인도가 아닌 중앙선을 걷ㅇㄷ시면 안됩니다,,아무리 차우선이 아닌 사람우선 이지만.....걱정되서 말하는것임.....
What exactly do you mean?
@@francoismarc3 im so sorry . . 다른 영상과 착각했나보내요....죄송합니다...
@@francoismarc3 He said "It can be quite dangerous to walk on the centerline. Drivers must watch out for pedestrians no matter what but I am concerned about your safety.. " I think he's saying that because Korean drivers are not as considerate of pedestrians as American drivers are. Then he said 'I might have confused another video with yours. I'm so sorry.."
You should compare it to Japan, not US. We East Asians are already on other level of safety compare to Europe and America. I think South Korea is still bit more dangerous than Japan but the gap is much closer than 20 years ago.
I never lived in Japan, so that would be a hard comparison ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ but thank you for the comment!:)
South Korean, Japan, Taiwan, etc. are generally safer these days because they don’t have much immigration from “certain” countries like in most western developed countries. All of these riots never happened there. This might due to language barrier, government and homogeneous culture.
Your aunt needs to turn off that damn tv and open her eyes
I think you have to do a part two for clarification. At face value people may take this as an indictment against Brown folks. Without extra context this is victim blaming without explaining how the victim became the victim. Although I agree that Korea is much safer, it’s not just for brown folks but all folks. In fact, the US is the most unsafe place in the world. Safety not solely in the physical sense but emotional and mental.
Yooooo, thanks for the comment! May I ask if you watched the entire video?
@@francoismarc3 of course of course
you're try visit in the Philippines super welcoming and safety not dangerous. so money foreigner like you living in the Philippines
Hey there!! I visited the Philippines in February and I loved it! Filipinos treated me very well and were always so kind! I made a few videos about it:) I think I will visit the Philippines again soon to explore more! It could be a living destination!!
Come again bro 🙂
My Country is very friendly. Take care your Explore bro 😁
Needless to say, It is South Korea
I agree
인종차별은 어느나라든 다있어...그런데 유럽이나 북미,호주등 아시아인을 폭력적으로 차별하지..
한국이 유토피아는 아니지만 살기 좋은 나라인건 맞습니다. 헬조선 아니에요! 스웨국인 꿈 꼭 이루시길요! 화이팅!!❤
You are correct! I believe the only utopia is in our mind:) Sawguk? This is the first time I see this word hahaha. Thanks for the comment!!!:)
As korean person from san Francisco while I have not been to Korea before, I agree that Korea is safer than america but... Korea still doesn't have a lot of equality like America from what I heard/read> Women have been discriminated in workplaces, some of the dance clubs doesn't accept foreigners, the new president is anti feminist, some of the public restrooms have hidden cameras, there are some human trafficking, some restaurants doesn't accept service animals, military doesn't accept trans people, South Korea doesn't support lgbt marriage while they do respect lgbt, there's alot of students suicide in the school system, tattoos is taboo there unless the tattoo artists have medical license☹️ I have mild autism and I'm part of lgbt(bisexual). I wish to go to South Korea though while worried about these things
Hey Mira!
While it's true that South Korea may have problems in the areas you listed above, as I hear rumors about them from my Korean friends, I don't think you need to fear coming to Korea, though I understand your trepidation. LGBT exists here, and from my opinion, they look happy, though may be discriminated against. As I'm a foreigner, I live in a bubble, so I can't give accurate answers to all the tenets you listed concerning Korean society, but I do believe that if you visit here, you will have no troubles or very little:)
@@francoismarc3 👍 I'm still nervous about the issues there
I'm Korean-American, born and raised in SF, and know Korea very well. Korea is THE safest country for women. Korea actually spoils women with all their conveniences and safety. There is also support for LGBT+ and in fact have a pride day parade there. All the issues you claim with service animals and trans people are the same for ANY OTHER country in the world. Tattoos are accepted and normalized in Korea far more than other country in Asia. You have a lot of media biases built-up that you really need to overcome and just see for yourself.
@KKrusher hello! I don't understand this comment. In the video, I did not state anything contrary to points you tabulated. I don't understand what you are saying...
@@francoismarc3 I'm talking to the OP, not you lol
내주변을 봐도 한국 사람은 흑인에대한 편견이 거의 없다고 생각한다~ 단지 피부색에 상관없이 혹시 외국인을 피하는 사람들이 있다면 영어를 유창하게 해야하는 압박감때문에 피하는것이라 확신한다~ 난 어느 나라를 가봐도 우라나라만큼 차별이없고 인권을 중요시하는 나라를 본적이 없다~ 한국 사람들의 본성은 다른 사람을 너무 돕고 싶어하는 마음과 피해를 주고싶지않은 배려가 공존하는 무관심이라고 생각하면 맞을것이다.