Exploring the Hidden Side of Korea’s First “New Town” 🇰🇷 Random Subway Trip #11

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Exploring the Hidden Side of Korea’s First “New Town” 🇰🇷 Random Subway Trip #11

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Lost Then Found

Күн бұрын

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@daniels.2720 2 ай бұрын

As a 60yo. > a lot of "Seniors" are just young people in disguise. Haha ! Be Well you both !

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

This is such a great comment @daniels.2720 and I feel that a lot too! Hope you are healthy and happy!

@northice 2 ай бұрын

It was fun watchiing you interact with the locals. Good reminder that most people are genuinely nice if you give them a chance.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching @northice! Totally agree that there are a lot of amazing people out there!

@jhchooo 2 ай бұрын

Matt - you should get a job doing English subtitles for Korean TV shows and movies - your translation is spot on.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @jhchooo! It's not too bad translating from Korean to English, but so hard to do it the other way around! Haha

@misscaroline542 2 ай бұрын

Awww, I loved the random conversations on the trail. So wholesome! ☺️ Thank you for another Seoul adventure. I hope you have a lovely week! Take care! 🌸🌞🍀

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

@misscaroline542 thanks so much for watching and for all of the kind words as always! Hope you have a really great week filled with peace and happiness! Best regards! 😊

@heysang 2 ай бұрын

True Korean spirit and hospitality, thanks!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Wow @heysang thank you so much for your generousity and support to us! The kindness of the Korean people is the reason I've decided to spend the rest of my life here, and I'm so lucky to have found such a beautiful and amazing place. Yujin and I will use your donation as motivation to work hard and keep creating videos, and we'll add your name to the end of the videos as a little way of saying thanks. Hope you are healthy and happy, and have an amazing week!

@ICDeadPeeps 2 ай бұрын

It's so sad seeing some of these old structures and neighborhoods being replaced with bland, copy & paste apartment high rises. I feel like some of Korea's character, culture and history will be forgotten once they're gone, especially along with the old folks who used to work and reside in them. That being said, it was pretty cool to tag along and listen in to your conversations with them. BTW, that abandoned market would make a good backdrop for a horror movie or a Silent Hill type of video game 😆 Thanks for another great video!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

It's definitely unfortunate to see @ICDeadPeeps. Hoping that it doesn't all go away, as they are great places to visit just to feel a sense of where Korea came from and also the community vibe that they bring. Also agree with you that the market would be a great backdrop for a horror game! Thanks a lot for watching!

@janemaskell613 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. That was amazing. Us older folks tend to live on our own, so to talk is what we do.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much @janemaskell613! Really appreciate the kind words! A lot of people from my generation and younger have become to rely a lot on technology, and forgot how to socialize with each other, so we have a lot to learn from the older generation for sure! Really fortunate to spend time with the elderly whenever possible. Hope you are healthy and happy!

@donnahollman4259 2 ай бұрын

Such a heart warming video❤️ Dad and I feel like we are right there with you two and the beautiful Korean people ❤️ Thank you for giving kindness, smiles and understanding to us all❤️

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mom! ❤️ Happy that we could share some great people with everyone!

@fernandomlema 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely adventure. I am going to Seoul in november hopefully and i am taking notes from you a lot, so... thank you for all your content.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words @fernandomlema! Hope you have an amazing trip to Seoul in November!

@carriegray4093 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love the new series of going to “new” places! I wish I could come to Korea. So I watch closely to see all that you show! Places, people, food. I love hearing Hangul as well. Have been studying for almost 2 years. Keep doing this! 😊

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Hey @carriegray4093 thank you so much for your generousity and support! Really appreciate it! Hope that you can make it to Korea someday, and we'll try our best to keep exploring the beautiful country and share it with everyone too. Also keep up with the Korean studies too! Hope you are healthy and happy, and have an amazing week! 😊

@eliasorbon450 2 ай бұрын

It's incredibly poignant that you began this video with a Hanji shop, especially given the title's focus on Saemaeul. During my year in Andong, I was deeply struck by this contrast. Visiting a Hanji factory, I learned about Korea's painful journey of development. Hanji and Saemaeul symbolize two opposing visions for Korea: one preserving tradition, the other embracing modernity. The world has yet to fully grasp this painful history, but it will one day. The older generations of Koreans have stories that are nothing short of extraordinary. I once met a woman who witnessed North Koreans crossing the Han River at the onset of the Korean War. She was always eager to share her experiences and was a truly lovely soul. After her husband passed, her health declined, and I saw her less often. Then one day, she visited our group, struggling to walk. She handed me an envelope with money inside, asking me to take everyone out to lunch without her. I never saw her again. She knew it would be her final farewell, and so did I. All I could do was feel fortunate to have experienced her grace. Her kindness and resilience left an indelible mark on me. Every day, the stories of remarkable people in Korea are coming to an end. We can only be grateful for the chance to listen and appreciate everything they've endured to create the comfortable life we enjoy today.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Agree with you here Elias. Also wow that is a really touching experience you had with that woman, and as someone who lives here also not that surprising (which is amazing to be able to say). A lot of the elderly here have hearts of gold and are willing to give anything they can to help others. You met an incredible human-being, and I'm sure you think about her frequently and she impacted your life in many ways. Just reading this is impactful to myself as well. It's pretty amazing how far kindness and love can go in that sense. Totally agree that we need to be very thankful and grateful for what they sacrificed to give everyone such an amazing and peaceful place to live.

@eliasorbon450 2 ай бұрын

@@lostthenfound She was truly an angel who blessed my life, sharing her wisdom and concerns about the development of Korea. She sensed her time was nearing an end, but her words linger. There's a specific charm to Korea, especially in the older stories still ripple through the likes of us younger folk and also from the winding streets of places like Naksan Iwha Village or downtown Andong. I believe many captivating K-Drama narratives are influenced by Korea's era before and during rapid economic development. The older culture exuded warmth and interpersonal connection, which is so beautifully reflected in these stories. As a demographer, I have a theory that the younger generations in Korea may face shorter lifespans than their grandparents. This could be due to rising social isolation, extreme polarization between genders, and a shift away from a healthy, whole foods-based diet. I'm in contact with a professor from Seoul National University who is an expert in Korean demography, and the unfolding story is unique globally. Korea's demographic transition is occurring faster than any other in history, making it a fascinating case study.

@Mudskipper9876 2 ай бұрын

Beautifully expressed, this honor to elders and the history of Korea moved me.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

@eliasorbon450 that's so interesting. Totally agree with you about Korea's older charm, and I think you have so much useful information in your studies that Korea could really benefit from!

@BasicStealthcamping 2 ай бұрын

I actually really loved the segment of the old market, glad you got a chance to explore before its gone forever

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching @BasicStealthcamping! It was a really cool old market to explore for sure! Hoping to see some other similar markets like that in other areas too!

@ssmaman-sx2ft 2 ай бұрын

what a great little adventure - the barefoot path is an excellent idea - thank you for sharing your trip!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much @ssmaman-sx2ft! The barefoot path is really amazing eh!

@youtubeuser5768 2 ай бұрын

Another video another thanks!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Wow @youtubeuser5768 thank you so much for watching and your continued support to Yujin and I! Really appreciate your generousity, and hope you are healthy and have an amazing week filled with peace and happiness!

@howardlee7189 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the show Matt and Yujin. Regards

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Howard! All the best and have a great week!

@barcher 20 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your inspiration! I am making plans for my thirteenth trip to SK in September and you have both been a great inspiration. I really love the idea of picking a random metro stop and then looking around.

@lostthenfound 20 күн бұрын

@barcher thanks so much! Wow 13th time in Korea that's awesome! Definitely give it a go to check out a random spot while you are here as well, as there is usually something fun nearby worth exploring which is super fun! All the best with your trip eh!

@ALEX-cs6vo 2 ай бұрын

quite fascinating! I think the old people have it right... in fact I know they do.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Alex! Totally agree that the older people know what's up! We gotta listen to them for sure!

@user-xh8mg1po6s Ай бұрын

영상 참 좋네요❤

@lostthenfound Ай бұрын

@user-xh8mg1po6s님 시청해 주셔서 감사합니다!

@TJ-bl4cw 2 ай бұрын

So glad I found this channel recently. Enjoying going through the whole catalog. Visited Deungchon-dong today to try 'the burger place with no sign'. Truly one of the best meals I've had in a long time, looked identical to when you visited, I think the owner was even wearing the same outfit! Unfortunately the first place you visited in that video I was unable to find on naver, might've closed down :(. Regardless, can't wait to go back for more simple burgers. You truly don't find places like that often anymore!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice message @TJ-bl4cw! Really glad to hear that the burger place is still around and you tried it out, and it's really good eh! Too bad about the first place too. Korea changes so fast with businesses opening up and closing all the time. All the best!

@AncloteLeviathan 2 ай бұрын

Love these mystery adventure videos!💕 Thanks for sharing!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words @AncloteLeviathan! Really appreciate it!

@blackbelt2000 2 ай бұрын

I wish they at least would have some variety in the apartment buildings being built rather than cookie cutter buildings. Its also sad to see those markets are in a state of disrepair but I hope whatever is going to replace it at least attempts to capture the charm areas like that had. From the picture you showed of what was planned to be built, I don't think so. 😥

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you there @blackbelt2000. I think a lot of apartments in Korea are being built to be as profitable as possible right now, so they don't prioritize variety too much. Hope that changes someday!

@craigtrigg834 2 ай бұрын

Have you thought about doing a video showing the hotels, even just the frontage and foyers, locations etc. We are looking on Agoda and the pictures are small, we have Lotte hotel Seoul and Stanford, (which I think is nearby), as choices don’t really understand if the location is good. Have seen your recommendations however they were often hostels, older folks and families probably want something with a bit more comfort. Great channel BTW

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

@craigtrigg834 thanks for watching! The Stanford Hotel in Seoul is a bit out of the way, but the Lotte Hotel Seoul is in the perfect location to get around everywhere (it's in central Seoul), and it's a very nice hotel, so if it's within your budget then it's perfect in my opinion!

@pfever 2 ай бұрын

When you have the luxury of getting into random neighborhoods without the fear of probably getting stabbed 😂

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

@pfever this is definitely something I take for granted after living here for over 10 years. In Korea there aren't any places that are even close to as dangerous as some of the neighbourhoods from back home in North America.

@herahera7340 2 ай бұрын

❤😊

@ytn00b3 2 ай бұрын

Korea's No.1 natural resource is their people and even Kim Gu (former leader of Korea's government in exile during Japanese occupation of Korea) said he want Korea to become beautiful country not powerful and corrupt.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

@ytn00b3 Kim Gu was a legend for sure! Really hope that people like him don't get forgotten when it comes to planning the future of the country.

@_dongwoo_salon2804 2 ай бұрын

헐.... 우리동네네요. 지하상가 상권이 많이 죽어서 좀 썰렁한 편이에요. 수진역에서 신흥역으로 가는길. 신흥역이 그나마 번화가 입니다. 성호시장은 재개발 된다된다.했는데 꽤 오래전부터 얘기가 있었죠. 가게가 텅 비어 있는데 지금은 그 곳에 있던 가게들은 수진역 앞ㅣ.2층 건물에 임시로 이전해서 장사하고 있어요. 영상에서 어두운 시장 골목은 ... 들어가지않죠. 30.40년전에는 장보러 가기도 했었고 떡볶이집. 야끼만두. 꼬마김밥 먹으러가기도 했었어요. 수진역 근처에는 중.고등학교가 많고. 출신 연예인으로는 심은하.이요원. 백아연.이보람 등이 있고요. 수진역 거주지역이라... 재미없었을텐데 영상 재밌게 잘봤어요. 😊

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

@_dongwoo_salon2804님 이야기를 나눠 주셔서 감사합니다! 신흥역쪽으로 아직 안 가봤지만 번화군요. 수진역 근처에 탐험한게 재미있었고 나중에도 다시 갈 만한 곳이에요. @_dongwoo_salon2804님 건강을 챙기시고 즐거운 하루 되세요! ^^

@larrygoldstein718 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for all of your support and generousity @larrygoldstein718! Really appreciate it, and hope you're healthy and have an amazing week filled with peace and happiness! Best regards!

@eprohoda 2 ай бұрын

yeh. unusual ~take care-🙂

@Mudskipper9876 2 ай бұрын

Watching the approaching encroaching march of modern high-rise living is sad. I wonder how Korea will appear if I can get there in 2025. Thank you both for showing us the lost and found spaces.

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

I know what you mean @Mudskipper9876 and I agree with you. I think it's Korea's way of trying to make as much profit as possible at the moment. Luckily there will still be a lot of older places to explore in 2025 though! Thanks so much for watching!

@alterego9873 2 ай бұрын

I really like the way you film your videos! Could you, please, share which camera you use? 😀

@lostthenfound 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice words @alterego9873! In this video it's mostly the DJI Action 4 for the vlogging and exploring shots, and then I used the Panasonic S5II to get the more "cinematic" looking shots.

@alterego9873 2 ай бұрын

@@lostthenfound Thank you for replying! I'm looking forward to more of your videos 😊