Being a Single Mother in Korea | THE VOICELESS #31
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Thank you so much for covering this Asian Boss. I admire Miss Moon Jung's courage, and my family and I will donate. Single Mother's are Queens and deserve the utmost respect.
Edit: It's so disheartening to know that single mother's are discriminated against. They have sacrificed so much to raise their children.
@@thatstuff3288 I'm sorry if my comment came across that way. What I wanted to convey was that a woman who does the job of both parents should not be discriminated against as Moon Jung has. Rather they deserve our respect and help. They are acting as both parents, and I wanted to acknowledge their strength. She is a Queen in that regard. Also, I agree with you, it shouldn't be glorified. Children need both parents, but sometimes it doesn't work out that way.
Joseph Rogers the guy above is a troll. His statement is totally false.
@@Name-jw4sj The single motherhood rate has increased to well over 70% in black American communities and as a result the kids have no fathers to teach wrong from right and they turn to the streets. To deny these facts is the true trolling.
Most single moms aren't doing it by choice. From this case, for example, she left because of an abusive partner. She left to protect herself and by extension her child. Attacking the victim shouldn't even be considered in this context. She shouldn't have to face discrimination because of circumstances she has no control over. And empathy is all anybody needs to see past this prejudice against single moms like her.
It’s so sad she gets discriminated against for being a single mother! She is working hard and doing her best and she loves her kid!
It's pretty difficult in Korea to be a single mother but it's a number of factors...
I'm curious to know what type of girl she was from 18 - 23...
@@benjamincho4819 Who cares what type of girl she was at that age. Nothing wrong with being a single parent.
Doubly discriminated because her child isn't "normal" 😡
I'm just so glad she took herself and her son out of an abusive situation 🙌That tells me everything I need to know about how strong and determined she is~
@Brian Abisdid bruh u also shat on the single father on this channel. i bet ur mom hoped for her period but got u instead
Honestly I have to give props to Asian Boss. It couldn’t have been easy finding a single mom to contact and willing to be interviewed publicly. What non-Koreans won’t comprehend is that single moms ( or teen moms) are treated like pariahs. Not only do they face societal prejudice and degradation but even their parents face scrutiny for raising a daughter with a child out of wedlock (bad parenting, etc). On the scale of societal shame that they face, it’s the absolute worst - it’s actually exponentially worse than an affair.
Affairs are totally normal in Korea, too. You would get more judgment for divorcing a cheating spouse than cheating yourself. I know of many couples who are divorced in every way except on paper.
She really doesn't seem like she has any pride left, everything is for her son. She has no where to turn and maybe, just maybe, she can raise awareness of the issues and make a better life for her son. I hope she can.
I get shade from my daughter's teacher because her mother (me) is not Korean. She is bilingual and a bit slow in language (totally normal). I get told at least twice a week to work on her Korean, most of what I say is Korean but she picks up English words more easily 🤷♀️ She is 2! I can only imagine the comments this poor mom gets.
Korea! That’s totally screwed up. Right the wrong, Korea!
@@UnicornsPoopRainbows and also the level they think about affair is if you already had sex with other (not your spouse), which means texting, sexting, phonesex whatsoever are excluded from the term of affair (:
As a foreigner mom in Korea, I think we also have responsibility to teach English to our kids properly, cause when they're getting older, somehow the community is more appreciating/welcoming a mix-married kid who's able to speak English properly/fluently.. IMHO
Very similar to Vietnam situation. If a girl got pregnant while going to school/ university, she will be discriminated and heavily judged as well.
I think it's in most cultures like that outside of the western culture
If you have baby before marriage in most most African countries
You will either get kicked out by your parents or in most cases
You will be seen as the shame of the family and everyone in your neigherberhood would know and Condamn you for that
In the middle east its a bit harder
You will be in the best case scenario shut down by all your family members or stay with your abuser or in the worst case end up death
In Europe you would get support from you family and you will be okay
There will always be man who wants to furfill that role as a father
When her son grows up, he will be very proud of having such a great mother like her. ;)
Amen
@Anddres Torres why would he become a criminal? what kind of logic is this?
@Anddres Torres why you sad such a rude thing like that?
@Anddres Torres It really isn't, America has more criminals in general because it's a shitty country . I have a hard time believing you are even an adult let alone a police officer . I really hope you aren't honestly.
@Chill Out come on america isn't the whole world u guys have too many problematic people in our country the kids raised by single moms grow up wonderfully !
sad that she is still calling those who left her when she was in need “friends and family”
ar. carole I know.. I would’ve said “I don’t have friends or family anymore.. I don’t have anyone.”
You are only hearing one side of the story.
@@temujinkhan6326 yeah and the other side left a raped woman alone
@@temujinkhan6326 yeah ofcourse. We're listening to the side that is raising the child. I'm sure the other side had "valid reasons " other than being a poorly brought up human being who rapes and leaves his child alone not to mention the physical abuse and denied being a father inspite of having the option to go for a paternity test if in doubt.
Sure "the otherside ".
Trying the not all men tradition here??
Well real men don't actually have to justify and use that line .
Only trolls and bigots do however
Wow this Korean woman seems like a strong, hopeful and brave person. Hope all the best to her and her son, hopefully he can get better with his current condition.
Also kudos to her for leaving her abusive ex partner..
Javelin Melody its not its like 750 $ something like that ...for sure will help to her ♡
Daniel Lee absolutely agree...so many ppl thinks korea is wonderland...but the reality is different...
I feel like being a single mother in Korea is really uncommon. I know a lot about race that isn't politically correct and socially acceptable because I follow or am subscribed to alternative right or alt-right accounts. Before even watching the entire TH-cam video, I want to marry her. I love white people, and I love Asian people. I'm not white or Asian.
She really did her research on getting her son diagnosed
@s H she *openly* faces the consequences of her action, because she realizes it is not easy to go through life in her society. MORON!!!!
The kid must really appreciate her when he grows up
He wont,she will be his slave forever,mom I want this,mom I want that.....sure son
All kids are appreciative of their parents when they grow up.
@@Name-jw4sj he has autism. i don't think that he will be able to see that. but that doesn't mean that he doesn't love her mum
there are alot of different spectrums of autism. My cousin has autism, when she was a baby we were scared she will grow to be dependent of us as an adult. Years have passed and she is understanding of our emotions and so loving and appreciative. So I dont agree with your statement.
@@sweetpotatoesyum that's thanks to her parents. it depends a lot of how they raise their children with some spectrum of autism. i know people that don't let their kids do the smallest things that even they are able to do alone without any help!. i think that they should raise them for being able in the future to be independent.
Why discriminate against someone who is working hard to keep herself and her child alive all on her own? Someone who is trying her best? It blows my mind how biased people can be.
HO MY GOD! That’s my question! There are a few comments saying “she shouldn’t have opened her legs in the first place” and “she’s 100% to blame for getting pregnant”. It angers me because it takes two people for a child to be conceived.
熊sunny exactly!
@@sunny-ld2ug Not to mention she was raped. She didn't open her legs. You can't prevent getting pregnant if you're defiled
Who discriminate they are cheap, always depends on another. They can't see another hiw they are great.
TheTechie Korea is more developed than most countries but that doesn’t stop old cultures and traditions
This story truely breaks my heart :(
My biological mom (korean) found out she was pregnant at 18 years old. She only met my father once and she was not in any relationship. She could expect no financial support from her (our) family and therefor set me up for adoption. I am now 18 years old and have grown up in Norway. Im hoping to meet my mom next year. I respect her decision and im not mad at her for it, but my whole life has felt out of balance and I wish that I got to grow up with my biological parents in my birthcountry.
Best luck to you, your family and your biological mother (family).
Hope you to be able to meet her even in this chaotic-pandemic time. I pray for your happiness, even without proper biological parents (and ofc not all of them are good) I believe "family" is people who can you call as "home" even without blood ties, but your heart matters the most. Have a nice day!
@TheTechie Lucky to live in Norway? Maybe the difference between Norway and Sweden is huge, but in Sweden there are so many depressed people. During late fall, early spring and winter we never get to see the sun. People here are very lonely and you will be get judged if you are trying to talk to someone. If you cry in public people will just watching you with judgemental eyes. The family bond is usually not good in many families (of course there are some good ones, but there are a lot of neglect in many). Old people are put in homes where no family visits them and when becoming young adult, many barely speak to their family.
Most people i know in Sweden wants to move away from here, and many wants to move to Korea (some has already moved to Korea, Japan and other European countries and they are happy that they did).
But maybe Norway is better of than Sweden. The only thing that makes Sweden good in my opinion is the clean water and that the government takes human right seriously, and most people are pro gay marriages, abortions, etc. The vegan society and environmental movement are also pretty big which is nice, but otherwise it's a pretty depressive country to live in, and that is no wonder with the lack of D-vitamin. I would honestly rather live in Korea if they had more vegetarian food and if my fiancé didn't have a job that required him to live in Sweden.
I know you are trying to be positive, but if he didn't want to live in Norway, I would be weird to hear "you already made it". Asians faces a lot of discrimination and racism (in least in Sweden), and that might be something that makes the living experience worse in these countries.
@Mas2 Salleh I'm not really saying that South Korea is great. I'm saying that he doesn't have to be thankful for living in Norway unless he really likes it there. Everyone is different in different situations. Some would prefer Norway, some would prefer South Korea. I'm mainly giving general reasons to why someone might not like to live in Norway, because I really don't enjoy Sweden.
Is Thailand that great? I thought it was like the Philippines, and my experience in the Philippines is just as bad as in Sweden, but they have different pros and cons.
@Mas2 Salleh Interesting, because from they Thai I know says that Thailand isn't that great. Singapore is richer I know, my father lived there for a while and he can't stop talking about how much greater he thinks Singapore is than Sweden.
Bless this mother, she has gone through so much. But she continues to raise a beautiful child independently.
s H you’re a fool.
s H And he could’ve used a condom. It takes two people to create a child.
@s H That is so true.
s H
You shouldn't judge anyone without knowing their true story❤️
s H BIG SHOCKER!!! In case you didn’t understand it from the video she was raped
Asian boss, we need to open another fundraising event.
Yes, I would donate to that
For what?
Yes I agree. If not to her directly then to the association that helps the single moms in Korea
There is a link in the description, all proceeds go to Moon Jung!
@@ruliak the description says part of the proceeds will go to Moon Jung, not all. So there will be more single mothers benefitting from it which is great.
As a single mother with a Korean daughter, I can understand her struggles completely. When the organization lady said you don't need to struggle alone, I broke.
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Where is the father?!! Dont you have a law where the father is forced to send money to raise the baby?!!! Thats ridicules!!!
@@yamazaki9366 I didn't speak Korean so I shied away from going to a lawyer in Korea when I was there. I tried to apply here in the states but they don't have any jurisdiction for Korea. I was so overwhelmed too at the time that I didn't pursue anything. Father sends messages here and there and helps pay for my trip to take her but I would much rather have that emotional support. Last I heard he's with a Korean girl. Thank you for your supportive words
Jann hope you and your daughter find the happiness and love you both deserve ❤︎
Jann hope you are doing fine now. You are a strong lady.if you need a friend to talk to you may definitely contact me. May you be blessed with more peace and love.Take care
I’m a single mom from Canada with a son who’s 3 going 4 years old with an autism. I felt her every single word, it hit me deep within my soul. I’m just crying like non stop. 😭😭😭
It will all be okay one day...Please be strong..sending you lot of love and prayers❤
Hope for good 🤞🤞🤞🤞.lots of love and support from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳. Hoping good things makes ur surroundings positive🙂😇😇. Be happy...
I hope you’re doing okay sweetie !
Wheres the dad
She is very brave for sharing her story! I have great respect for single parents. For most of my childhood into early teens, my mom, a Korean immigrant who moved to Queens New York, raised me on her own, and words cannot begin to describe my gratitude. I can spend the rest of my life trying to pay her back, but it wouldn't compare to all she has done for me.
@@JD-kp6pt My mother is Korean and she kept her maiden name. I have my father's last name. I am mixed.
@@JD-kp6pt Yes. My mother's maiden name is Lim. She met my father in Flushing Queens. But they separated when I was still a baby, and he never paid child support. I may have my father's name, but it is my mother who raised me.
Joseph Rogers I don’t mean to jump in, but you’re blessed to have an amazing mother who loves you very much. And I’m so happy to hear that you love her very much. ☺️ you two must have gone through a lot.
@@JennyHernandez0600 Thank you so much for your kind words Jenny. My mother went through a lot trying to raise me on her own, and I am so grateful for all she has done. I would do anything for her.
Love to you brother. Please send my love as well to your wonderful Mom. Well wishes to you both
As a Korean adoptee, who has been reunited with my birth mother, this story cuts very close to the bone for me. I’m familiar with KUMFA and the incredible work they do. I really hope this one of so many stories about single mothers in Korea inspires more people to help KUMFA in any way they can. Thank you Asian Boss for covering this topic, and I hope to see more stories and updates!
Were are the laws made by goverment to support those woman.. the organisation is beautiful dont get me wrong but laws wouöd be more effektive
I'm just seeing this video for the first time after having seen the videos about being a single father. There is a STARK difference in the types of comments the men received over this woman. To hear that this woman was abused and raped...and people still want to sit on their horse and speak ill of her? If a woman leaves a man with their child people hate her. If she's trying to raise a child alone people hate her. A lot of these comments are just vile.
how about you say that in the SINGLE FATHER video wan your Iq must be very high Zulol
And now there is a growing no marriage movement among women in Korea
I will never understand people that discrimate single mothers. They are the brave ones that stayed and are working very hard to raise their kids. I feel so sorry for this woman... She suffered a lot growing up without a mother and then being abused by her husband. She has a very tough life.
It goes against the social norms. If you don’t fit into this category then you will be discriminated.
@@jesskhan09 then social norms need to change
@@Jenskieez You think being a single mother should be a social norm?
@@yonce2347 i don't think he/she ment it that way
@@maryvampiregirl666 It was a pretty clear statement to me. I don't know how else that could be interpreted.
This makes me so sad bcs i have a single mom but im glad shes managing by herself
Sad? You have a mom! Some ppl don't have that.....I DONT HAVE THAT😥.....go hug your mom right now!!!!
Peyton Bell no sad bcs she said she gets discriminated against im thankful for my mom lol
@@toshi8569 he's an idiot
@Roxas did you bump your head?....like recently???
@@toshi8569 wish I could like your comment 99 more times
The entire time the feeling I get is that she'll break up crying.
Especially when she's talking about the abuse.
She also seems exhausted. In all honesty, I wish the very best for her.
she needs a therapy because of abuse. It doesn't go without cure.
Oh, God. Never go back to him. A man like that will never change, he will only get worse.
and meaner
The fact he abused her during the pregnancy hurts my heart
She is such a good mom to her son
Hope she is doing well
Being a single parent must be so difficult. Especially when you're struggling financially and can't send your child to daycare. You can't divide adequate time both to working and on taking care of your child.
This is why I support ab0rti0n
Being a parent is difficult and being a single parent is even more difficult. This is why I am scared to have a child.
@@Name-jw4sj how about instead of supporting that support adoption.
@hh hi, I know that children get hurt and neglected but I also know way more success stories than stories about neglect and I know that that doesn't mean that it doesn't happen but wouldn't you rather life come into this world and make a better place for others than for you to get rid of it because your scared of what will happen to YOU.
@Big Tuna
We already have around 100 million children up for adoption at any given time. What will 100 million more accomplish since we don't adopt even this?
She escaped an abusive relationship and is a hardworking single mother. She and her son deserve everything
I'm not a single mom. But my mom was. She did an incredible job. This mom is really brave and strong. I send you all the blessings...
you will be thankful of her
*She looks so young and the horrible things she went through breaks my heart. It angers me hearing the abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. I pray the best for her and her son.* 🙏
@jay MGTOW bro
I swear asian boss is doing so much for this people and for all of us. Being a single parent is shame and kinda tabu in korea and they outshine all this people with hardship and golden heart. Thank you for showing real stories of these braveheart people❤
Yes, it's amazing job. I could not believe that they actually talk with single dads too and did not preface every single comment with "women have it worse"
@@jaimeduncan6167 yes! That is such a proffesionalism💜
I wish people in Korea talked more about and acknowledged how strong single mothers are. It's not as taboo in America, unless you got pregnant as a teen.
@@somebodypiano6191 even teen pregnancy is not taboo here in America anymore. My gosh, there is a whole reality tv series that’s been on for years. They make it seem glamorous.
The founder was so kind to give her that gift at the end. Thank you for actually doing something to help the subjects of your stories.
Can’t we start a go fund me for this woman?
Loz no
@@mori8477 and why not?
Pooja Barathithasan This is why kids in America are always getting pregnant, cause they know people will support them in Korea they don’t support single mothers which is probably why there are not a lot of them so really America is the stupid one here, don’t spread it to Korea
@@mori8477 u are heartless.
@@frankh.5378 That's how the world works. Teenagers, don't take pregnancy seriously in other countries because they *know* they'll get support either way and good support at that. In Korea, the numbers of teen pregnancies and single mothers are low because of the little support. It's just how it is. To be fair, I agree. I don't think teenagers deserve the amounts of support that they receive in places like America. Though, I do think that this *adult* woman deserves some support. However, on the other hand, she seems to be really independent and determined to make it through on her own.
It's really great that Asian Boss gifts the people who are willing to go on camera and share their stories. It's a big thing to share your life and your vulnerability to the world.
It is not the normal thing Asian Boss does this was an exception.
I am so glad to hear that she made the right decision for herself and her child. Abuse is not something to keep enduring. I like how she said she grabbed a few clothes and her diaper bag and ran away from him. Even if it was a difficult decision it was the best decision.
I know its not a lot of money. But I know she will spend it wisely for her sons groceries needs and other important neccessary needs.
Thank you Asian Boss for helping everyone out there. I know her story is one of many more to be shared. Thanks for sharing!!!!
s H Here’s what you need to know. For some people, they can be with someone sweet at first and later on, the bf/gf/husband/wife could start showing their abusive side as they become more comfortable. By that point, it’s attachment to the bf/gf/husband/wife and there’s also the victim who believes that their loved one will change. You can’t see who’s abusive on the outside and they can also act to hide that they abuse their partners. It’s hard to leave an abusive relationship because of the emotional connection the couple has/maybe they grew up like so and don’t know the difference of what’s normal/what’s not normal.
14:25 "You don't need to become famous. Or become wealthy or extremely successful. Just please stay healthy. And just like you are now, I hope you grow up to be a person with a bright smile that can light up a room." She's very, very strong to share her story.
I’m a single mother before, my man accept me despite of being a single a mom, i was judged by my in laws and his relatives. Actually all the people who knows me. It’s really hard to live with judgemental people. They act like it’s a burden raising your own child. It’s okay us moms are stronger than ever. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”
That's right. You and the other single mothers are the ones who deserve feminism.
One year after watching Asian Boss from the very first time, I am really glad that the channel is following the path of humanity and compassion. From small interviews to giving lots of help to people, I salute you, Asian Boss
She's so soft-spoken and beautiful, and super kind too
Until the camera goes off
This man is bloody embarrassment of a human. I hope he realises what he’s done and asks her for forgiveness and spends the rest of his life regretting it bro wtf.
This Type probably never will. Putting hope in that maybe is in vain...
He won't and she should never let him contact her or her son, even to apologize.
@JitzyJT Sure she does, if he's toxic to him.
@JitzyJT What exactly is the point on being cold and clinical about this rather than sympathetic to the plight of single mothers? You act like someone who had a nerve struck.
Aw I’m so glad Asian boss actually helps these people they interview
She'll be taking care of two children if she didn't leave her ex. Good for her to leave her abusive ex-partner!
Addressing a abuser as a man child is not appropriate . He is just a man with Male ego
@@shibainu12317 Most man-children are abusive tough. They expect the woman to be their slave.
Actually what I wanted to say is one should avoid using word like child ... with these abuser .. but I also used the same
@@shibainu12317 They don't behave like adults that deal with their anger normally, instead they take advantage and abuse their partners, without contributing anything beneficial to the relationship.
I love the fact that the mother doesn't harshly force her son to be the best in education or in any other aspect. She wants him to be healthy and hearing that makes my heart so warm.
I find that not all Asian moms have type.A perfection personality or make the kids learn a lot. This mom is ok with him having autism and learn on his own pace
@@jackiewong5108 You are abs right! I am not going to disagree! However, asians aren't really open to most disabilities because they think everyone is born perfect. I used to know Asian kids who struggled with disabilities and their parents would not take care of them such as give them the medical attention they need. I was just happy that she was really open-minded about this situation.
Truth be told, she can't ever pay his tuition. So she doesn't have expectations.
No real man will leave a woman alone like this when she gets pregnant with him. I feel for her so much it must be so hard. Specially in a more conservative country like korea. Keep strong mama. :(
She is a kind, loving, strong and a good mom. A perfect mom.
Dang, it's still the 1960s in Korea in a lot of ways.
Good for them I am packing
It is very sad. Everyone deserves love and respect, no matter who they are or what they have done (as long as those actions haven't harmed anyone really). People are becoming more compassionate and caring worldwide and videos like these help people wake up. I'm so glad.
@@barbievale How do you know this video is all truth and not fabricated? What if a dear loved one of yours was in the position of the fathers? Would you not want to hear his side? Maybe it did not happen. Maybe it did.
@@kevingonzalez3673 So dear loving daddy totally wants to pay child support but this mother is not accepting it and choses to live in hardship? It's a good thing to be critical of the internet, but a good portion of common sense is advisable. He may or may not be the man she describes, but at the end of the day he would have to pay for the kid's upbringing, which clearly doesn't happen.
Nothing wrong with that .
Dear Lord please give this woman the strength to move on without the father of her child. God bless❤️
Having a Korean mother who raised both me and my brother in Korea alone, I can imagine what's shes going through. I was pretty young at the time. But as I got older, I realized how much my mother worked to give us a wonderful life. I guess she worked so hard I never really understood the situation she was in.
God. gotta message my mom and tell her I love her.
I’m glad the stigma of being a single mom in Korea is finally being lifted!! There is no greater love than a mom’s for their child and I can see how much she loves her son. I hope these organizations continue to help these women in Korea. God bless!❤️
She reminds me of the Netflix serie “when the camellia blooms”
That woman faced also a lot of discrimination because she’s a single mom.
glad i have watched it too!! i really cried and laugh with it!!!
23chow 😭😭❤️❤️
Yeah
I watched it too!!
Thank you Stephen for helping her out..
It was really heartbreaking when she said she had no money to buy him snacks and she had to put back all the snacks... May God remove all pain from your life and you may live with your son happily
The strength of a mother. A pure, genuine love of a mother.
When she did the message to her son and said that he didn’t need to be rich or famous just be healthy and bright as you are now! I broke! I want the same thing for my babies. 💛
People should really mind their own business if they aren't going to help but just discriminate. People don't know what others are going through.
Its the culture,they look down on you if you arent a good citizens seem like,no one is perfect,they must not know that,maybe they just live in a bubble?
@@iamid94 honestly, South Korea is a really judgemental place, but I know theirs good people there.
@@chickennoodlesoup9303 even her family disowned her so they don't look bad. so shameful. she was running from abuse you morons. their cultures values are primitive. i want to scold them and send this to her family. while they are comfortable, their daughter is suffering for really nothing
@@coffeepandacat Reading your comment again, I misread it, I'm sorry, but yes Korea needs to build their ways better than just disowning someone just so you won't "look bad" when really, you look extremely horrible doing such a thing. People baffle me.
@s H You sound very slow, no offense. I'm just giving my own opinion.
I don't understand why they discriminate because she's single parent raising her child it's just so sad to me so judgemental
Have you been to Korea? They are so racist and superficial.
yeah in korea its just that way... 🤷 huge judmental towards single mothers/ parents not just from older generation but generally speaking...
hayward022 how dare u. Korea is perfect. Korea is soo cool btw kpop koreabooooooo bts bts bts ahhhhhh
Lol they called that blank pink member a racial slur cause she's from Thailand. If a kpop star is a prime target for their bigotry and hatred then single moms are easy marks
@@hayward022 they just talk, at least they don't stop people of other races for looking suspicious. And don't arrest them for eating on the train station.
SK can be horribly patriarchal and misogynistic.
Such a strong woman , I’m proud of her for getting out of that abuse relationship and giving a better life to her son
Screw those that discriminate, your wonderfully made. Ms. Jung
Being a single parent anywhere is really tough.
Agree
It is, but at least in some countries there is not as much discrimination. It's sad. Why is it so important to some people if there are single parent families? I don't understand.
I was once a single parent, it was rough. My mother, sisters and brothers were very supportive. It takes a village to raise a child. My daughter has gone to college for her Batchelor, Master and Ph.D. Now looking back despite of criticisms and shunning from older adults, I have no regrets. I can certainly relate to that lady's story. We all do our very best in the interest of our children. KUDOS mother!
@@brendagordon4571 I commend you, your daughter, and the people that helped you. Sometimes we go down a different path then what we planned but we still end up where we want and should be.
Being a single parent in India is not tough. People here are so nice .thats why i love my country
Where's her ex at? I just wanna talk.
Don't forget to bring your "conversational aid" aka a bat
He is trying to get the right to ser his kid in family court
@@kevingonzalez3673 you sound like you support and accept abusive men... Frankly, if he abused her while she was pregnant, he should only be allowed short supervised visits with the child. God only knows what he'd do to them otherwise...
Kevin Gonzalez Rot in hell.
@@trishanadalling807 With all due respect, how do you know her story is 100 percent honest? What is it is fiction? We take het side because she put it out there. Again we side agaist a man without hearing his defense. Maybe he is this abusive man and should be in counseling. He needs to pay child support and get supervised visits to learn a better way to be with his child.
The fact that she went through so much and has so many hardships getting by, she still works hard and never even considered abandoning or putting her son for adoption. She is truly an amazing mother, best wishes to her and her son!
The end is sooo heartwarming, omg, I'm crying! Thanks to Asian Boss Team for the help you provided to her and for covering her story!
I respect her so much and everyone that goes through similar things like this
I went through this too
She's basically telling my story 😭 but thank goodness I have a good job and a very tiny yet loyal support group. Without my job , there's no way I can survive and be able to save up for our future. And without my family I'd have no one to watch over my kid and he's also autistic. Sending hugs and light from US!
♡ stay strong
Thanks u guys 😊
Why is discrimination against a Single Mother even a thing in Korea, I hope she gets through the hard times.
Oh my god I can't imagine all she has endured and she is so young. I hope she and her son have the best life.
This was very touching. I really do like that Asian Boss interviews everyone and really does show how life is for everyone. This is the news that I like to watch.
I am really proud of Ms.Jung and I pray that her situation would improve. I can see that she really loves her son. You are a really strong person Ms.Jung. You are really really strong. Keep it up and don't lose hope. Cheers to the family of two!!!! May you two grow strong and keep smiling!!!!
She an amazing mother. I hope her son grows up knowing how wonderful his mother is.
she said she is 27 years old, korean age, thats mean she prolly only 26 years old international age, she is only 2 years older than me but the hardships is so prominent on her face, my heart goes for you, you are a warrior, a survivor bless you
im crying, she is so strong and have to be that strong for her son. so touching. may god bless this mom and her son
I just don’t understand how any guy could abuse their girlfriend or wife
As a woman, I don't understand this sort of stories, and how come some women even if they are abused at first date, they still end up single moms with the abuser. To be very honest. :)
@@lalluqa6036 she mentioned that she wasn't raised by her own mother. Considering her parents aren't even helping at all suggests that she wasn't very much loved by her parents either. If her parents don't first show her what love is, then what will?
@@mero2627 and these people often didnt recieve the love because they were raised by single mothers in the first place
@@foxholeantman6223 she just said she wasn't raised by her mother though. I don't know if she has a dad and step mum. But single dads ain't better either.
@@lalluqa6036 Even physical abusers tend to be _extremely_ successful manipulators. If you're young, inexperienced, dependent, and lack an alternative support system, it's a recipe for disaster. Plus, it was that first date which got her pregnant so even if she wanted to leave him after several weeks, as soon as she found out that would be like a bombshell. I'm sure she felt an overwhelming obligation at that point to try and stay together for the sake of their child, coming up with all kinds of excuses and rationalizations and failed strategies around his behavior because she was just so desperate to make it work.
Also factor in that education about abuse is not as widespread in a society like Korea because talking about it, sometimes even acknowledging it, is still quite taboo. Rather than be believed, supported, and offered any actual potential resources for escaping their situation, it's more likely that the victims will just be judged harshly and unfairly, treated dismissively by those around them, or perhaps even ostracized.
Divorce, pregnancy outside of marriage, and single parent households are fairly common now in places like the US but still extremely rare in places like Korea. In situations of domestic violence or psychological torment, it's basically having to make a choice whether to keep being abused in your relationship or to start facing a different sort of abuse from your other family, your community, and society at large.
Rather than just relying on your perspective as a woman, tragic stories like this can be understood by looking at them and those telling them first and foremost as a human being within a deeply flawed world.
I remember leaving a comment suggesting talking about single parenting in Korea a while back. I’m glad this topic is finally getting touched upon. This woman is very strong !
What you’ve been through, and what you are doing now, proves how strong and capable you are! 🤍You got this🤍 To all the single mamas out there, don’t forget to love yourselves and be proud of what you’ve accomplished on your own!
Brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for not just bringing awareness to the struggles single moms face but also helping her. I am a single mom myself and even though I have the support of my family it is still VERY HARD. It's taxing emotionally, physically, finacially and there are so many times where you feel like you aren't doing it right. So when someone comes out and helps you even in a small way it is HUGE! Hugs to all the single mamas out there and especially this young woman.
This is one of your videos that strike my heart..
1. For being single mother and 2. For having a child that has autism spectrum disorder..
It is really hard to be single parent and gets even harder when your child have disability..
I just got lucky that my family migrated to Canada before I give birth, the father of my daughter just stop communucating with me after I gave birth.. And 8 years after he still haven't seen his child..
I am fortunate to have my family (specially my Mother) to help me watch for my daughter, I work full time and provide for them my Mom stays with my daughter pretty much 24/7..
The support from the government also helps a loooot!.. My daughter has allowance every month and we have an amazing social worker to help me out find therapy, activities and even financial support for my daughter..
Don't give up Miss Kang Moon Jung and continue fighting for your son!.. everything will be worth it in the end!..
Bless all the staff of Asian Boss for helping out Miss Moon financially and sharing her story to the world..
💕🇨🇦🇵🇭
Asian Boss could mention in the video that there is a website for donation in the description, since just few people read it. I bet it would help a lot more ❤️
Although you’re going through hard times as a single mother, staying with him would have been worse. You made the right decision.
6:28 Her son distracted me😂 look at that cute hairstyle😂
He is super cute
Appreciation to every wonderful mother or the people who care for us like a real mother would!
My mom is a single mother and she has always been the most wonderful woman!
Thanks mom! I know it has been tough sometimes but you always treated me with love, kindness and support!
I love you
naachi Tell her in person bro , writing it here does nothing
@@hellcat3586 how do you know that I don't tell her in person "bro"?
naachi seems you got offended
Panda Ramen again how do you know that? I just think there is no reason to post such a meaningless comment when people want to spread positivity.
naachi okay cool, I’m not being “negative” by saying to tell her in person.
I'm 25 years and I'm single mother. Indeed is so hard, but we can't tolerate any kind of abuse, physical, emotional etc. I have no words to express my admiration to this wonderful woman, you are amazing! 👏🏻
Yeah, keeping one's legs closed is harder than raising a child for the next 18 years, huh?
@@shneershiishonest Stfu. You don't know her story, do you?
@@rilshandraa Whatever makes you feel better, hon.
@@LLAWLlET Well that's a very convincing argument you have there; I don't know what else to say!
shneershiishonest stfu, who are you to judge her? Mind your own business. Is your life that boring and are you so lonely and unhappy with yourself you have to judge others?
Asian Boss is so warm-hearted, that's why i like watching it~~
She's just amazing and so brave! I hope the best for her and her child ❤️
Dammit, who is cutting all these onions?
what onions? dont pop out mistakes that you cant afford.
@@dangda-ww7de it's not like she had a choice people like you are pathetic.
I'll keep these two in my heart. I feel for those out there struggling, and she seems to be really trying her best, which I respect a lot. I hope for only the best for her and her son.
I cried so much. I wish light and joy to this strong woman and her beautiful son. We need to do better by one another.
*if anyone wants to donate, there's a link in the description & pinned comment even if it's just a small amount it'll help*
She’s strong & independent and knows when to leave a toxic relationship to work hard for her child and herself. 강한 엄마!! 나쁜 시간은 영원히 지속되지 않습니다. 화이팅💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻✨✨✨
I cried when I watched Asian Boss' about korean single dad. Now it's about single mom. When she's telling her story and started to cry. My tears are breaks. I wish I could hug her. :'((
Both of single mom and single dad has their own struggle to raised their own beloved child. I hope their little family always stay healthy and the community got enough funds to help them.
Asian Boss, thankyou for helping this single mom. She really needs it.
What an amazing woman. I have a child with autism and I couldn't imagine raising him as a single mother. The cost of behavioral therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy is overwhelming, even with insurance. I know how incredibly difficult this is for her, on top of providing for their home and food. I wonder what services are provided in Korea for children/people on the spectrum. I hope they have the support they need. She is incredibly strong and full of love. May God bless this woman.
Preach this woman! She's a great mother and deserves the world
I have a ton of respect for her! That must have been very difficult to leave, and even more difficult to decide to keep her son knowing he had a disability- it seems disabilities are treated as very big problems and a source of shame in Korea judging by other Asian Boss videos.
Asian Boss is so wonderful to help individuals like this!
I know ,right,everyone should subscribe and get them to 3 mills!
Asian Boss are always supportive to single parents for those who have a hard time raising a child like Moon Jung's son
I was raised by a single mother myself. I remember her working 3 part time jobs so that she can provide us everything we need. Except from me I have also 4 brothers and one of them have also autism. My mom grew up in the orphanage so there were nobody to help us. I remember things were tough, I cried a lot because she was always working and that wasn't enough. We have to give up a lot of stuffs. Even tho I can say I have a wonderful childhood and it's hard to describe how much I love my mom.
Through this message I want to say she's not alone. My mom sends her a lot of love and support. She said it's tough but the child is always worth it and times may change.
Tears come in my eyes.
Emotional, praying for you brave woman from Nepal🙏
Thank you for showcasing KUMFA, they are a great org and the expats here really have helped out here in Daegu. They make it easy for us to help, which is great for both them and us.
what a kind and loving person she is. it means so much that she puts so much of herself into caring for her child and expects nothing of him but to be happy and healthy. im really glad Asian Boss gave her some financial support and i hope she and other single parents in korea can see their treatment and support improve
Such a cute little boy and wonderful mom. I’m glad they are getting some kind of help.
I am so happy and proud witnessing the growth of of Asian Boss, i only started following Asian Boss like a year a ago, back then it was all just about introducing global cultures to the world, but now it starts to grow into a greater way, introducing the lifes of people who are not as fortunate as other people, and help them by giving charity and other things. When i first watched Asian Boss this is just exactly what i had in mind, i was thinking how great would it be if it can grow into a communuty that can help people, and now a year after that is exactly what's happening. Thank you so much Asian Boss, i really appreaciate what u've done to the people you helped and giving us a glimpse of another pov of life, i hope to see more of it. Stay rock!
God bless her she will never regret this decision.
I’m crying. Asian boss is doing what needs to be done in this world 🥰🥰🥰
I believe that she’s truly brave, responsible, strong person. I send her all my blessing.
My heart is crying for her. She went through alot. I wish her and her son all the happiness and a good life from now on. God bless. Fighting
How does someone discriminate against a young woman raising her child and not the man that left
Unless she was raped, she is 100% to blame for getting pregnant.
So says nature.
@@shneershiishonest well she basically was and abused
@@brittybrad 'Basically was' is not rape. It's like saying "I was basically hit by a car!" when you crossed the street and a car drove past a second later.
@@shneershiishonest lol whatever helps you sleep at night
shneershiishonest How is she 100% to blame for getting pregnant and the man that got her pregnant is not? Where’s the logic?
This is so heartbreaking. Thank you for helping her out though.
she’s an incredibly strong woman, people should take note.
I am so inspired by humanity after every episode, and how you (asian boss team) are all making a difference around the world. 감사합니다 그리고 keep up the great work!