Like i understand there will be jobs that will discriminate cuz you’re a foreigner but if u don’t know the language most jobs outside of English teaching won’t hire cuz u can’t speak the language u need to community in

Spot on. Most of the jobs in the USA have native level fluency in either spanish or english as a requirement to even be considered for an interview. It's hilarious that people expect to go to another country, not speak the native language, and be able to function in that place as a citizen.

I think as a foreign Woman it is easy to find a rich man

@ostsau12 Only good looking ones.

​@@peterk6431 Actually, almost all good looking foreigners just end up with just middle-class guys. Even if you are pretty, you still have no high-value networks in Korean society to have access to rich guys and rich guys who have loads of pretty Korean girls chasing them, have no need to approach any foreigners.

They can learn the language , but ultimately there will always be a glass ceiling as a foreigner, and even if they marry a Korean and naturalize, as someone who is not ethnically Korean. Ultimately, if career is the top priority, they are better off pursuing it in their own countries, where they have a higher ceiling and just treat Korea as a fun vacation.

Here's the passage corrected for natural English with some additional pointers: Having worked with many foreigners in Korea, let me tell you: learning the language is key. Here's why: I've seen foreigners who've lived here for over 7 years yet struggle to speak more than a few basic phrases. This often limits their career growth - they stay in the same position without promotions. On the other hand, those who become fluent tend to see much faster career advancement. Sure, it can be comfortable to stay in a stable job for a while. But there's always room for self-development! In Korea especially, education plays a big role. The difference a Master's degree can make compared to a Bachelor's is significant, even more than you might expect. And a Ph.D.? Recruiters will be chasing after you. Learning the language goes beyond just work. Employers and neighbors will appreciate the effort, and it will open doors socially. Here are some additional tips: Branch out and connect with Koreans. Don't just stick to your expat circle. Locals can be a great support system, especially if you encounter any issues. Building relationships can dispel stereotypes some might have about foreigners who "cause trouble." Skip the clubs. It's a common misconception that you'll find good connections there. Even Koreans who frequent clubs often face a negative stigma (Jukdoli/juksooni). A good reputation is important for professional and personal success. Consider living outside Seoul. There may be more opportunities and less outward prejudice in other parts of Korea. While people might stare out of curiosity (especially if they haven't met many foreigners), a simple greeting in Korean can break the ice. Housing costs are also significantly lower outside the capital, allowing you to save money and enjoy a different pace of life. Remember, a little effort goes a long way! Pointers: Removed unnecessary emphasis on the speaker being Korean. Used a more natural tone and sentence structure. Replaced "multitude" with "many" for better flow. Clarified the concept of Jukdoli/juksooni. Added a concluding sentence for impact. 다음은 자연스러운 영어로 수정된 글과 몇 가지 추가적인 지침입니다: 더 자연스러운 톤과 문장 구조를 사용했습니다. "multitude"를 "many"로 바꿔서 더 자연스러운 흐름을 만들었습니다. Jukdoli/juksooni의 개념을 명확히 설명했습니다. Negative stigma : 사회적으로 부정적인 태도나 생각을 의미하는 사람이나 사람들의 집단에 대한 부정적인 태도입니다. 한국에서 많은 외국인들과 함께 일해본 경험으로 말씀드립니다. 언어 학습은 꼭 필요하다는 것을 알려드리겠습니다. 그 이유는 다음과 같습니다. 7년 이상 여기에서 생활한 외국인들 중에는 몇 가지 기본적인 문구를 넘어서 말하기 어려워하는 사람들을 많이 보았습니다. 이는 종종 그들의 직장 승진을 제한합니다. 반면에 유창하게 구사하는 사람들은 직업적으로 훨씬 빠른 성장을 경험하는 경향이 있습니다. 안정된 직장에 잠시 머물기는 편안할 수 있습니다. 하지만 자기 계발을 위한 여유 공간은 항상 있습니다! 특히 한국에서는 교육이 큰 역할을 합니다. 학사 학위와 석사 학위의 차이는 기대 이상으로 큽니다. 박사 학위를 취득하면 인재영입 담당자들이 여러분을 찾아갈 것입니다. 언어 학습은 직장에만 국한되지 않습니다. 고용주와 이웃들은 여러분의 노력을 칭찬하고, 사회적으로도 문을 열어줄 것입니다. 추가적인 팁을 알려드리겠습니다: 한국인들과 교류하고 관계를 형성하세요. 외국인 사회에만 머무르지 말고 현지인들과 연결되는 것이 좋습니다. 특히 문제가 발생할 경우 현지인들은 큰 지원 체계가 될 수 있습니다. 관계 구축은 외국인들에 대한 "문제를 일으키는 사람"에 대한 편견을 없애는 데 도움이 됩니다. 클럽에 가지 않는 것이 좋습니다. 거기에서 좋은 인맥을 만날 수 있다는 것은 흔한 오해입니다. 실제로 클럽을 자주 가는 한국인들도 부정적인 인식을 받을 수 있습니다 (죽돌이/죽순이). 좋은 평판은 직업적인 성공과 개인적인 성공에 중요합니다. 서울 외부에서 생활을 고려해보세요. 다른 지역에서는 더 많은 기회와 편견이 적을 수 있습니다. 사람들이 호기심으로 바라보는 경우도 있을 수 있지만 (특히 외국인을 많이 본 적이 없는 경우), 한국어로 간단한 인사를 건네는 것으로 어색한 분위기를 벗어날 수 있습니다. (Break the ice 얼음을 깰 수 있다는 뜻 아님). 수도권 외부에서는 주거 비용이 훨씬 낮아지므로 돈을 절약하고 지루하지 않은 삶의 변화를 즐길 수 있습니다.(pace of life) 기억하세요, 작은 노력이 큰 영향을 미칩니다!

it may be surprising, but many people do not want to be promoted, because it imposes unnecessary obligations. not to mention the fact that many people want to be able to quit their jobs at any time, so it makes no sense to move up the career ladder

@@user-bz1zn3ds3j People not wanting to work for a promotion ,is not the same as people not wanting a promotion. And that is an important distinction to make, a lot of people don't wanna put the effort to make more money , doesn't mean they don't want the money. So if you mean a lot of people will straight up reject the opportunity to make more money when it's handed to them on a silver platter, that's where you're very wrong. You are only right if you mean most people are too lazy to work for the promotion.

@@Cxs1a3 No, it's not about laziness, but more responsibility, which may not be worth a pay raise. Therefore, many people will refuse.

Really!

So universal

Very real, especially nowadays where most people have that mindset.

Most foreigners in Korea have those kind of victim mindsets and blame the locals.

​@kfx3907 Yeah it's hard to get out of that mindset esp. if you browse social media all day

@grow1820 Many Koreans who complain don't realise that other countries are actually worse. They only think it's so much better elsewhere because of what the media tells them.

Many thanks ❤❤

I'm Persian/Canadian, living in Canada for 25 years and thinking about moving to the US. Care to explain why you chose to leave the US and live in Asian countries for such a long time?

@@idapk2910 The United States is a very good country. However, Korea is safer, more developed, and living here is more convenient. Moreover, people are kinder and friendlier. In many ways, I feel that Korea is a better place to live than the United States. I can enjoy life more here.

@@idapk2910 US is violent and dangerous. Do not move there. There are mass shootings every day. Every single day. This is not an exaggeration. You can google it.

​@@ori5581노노. 중국에서 살라고ㅜ하면 쉽게 사시겟어요? 아. 물론 중국인과 한국인은 성향이 비슷해서 그나마 일본보단 쉬울듯

@@ori5581 우리의 형제 조선족(만주족)들이 중국대륙을 먹고 청나라를 세운 것이라 많이 비슷하죠

​​@@FunkyXtreme조선족이 무슨 만주족이냐ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 만주족은 여진애들이고 조선족은 일제가 점령한 만주로 이주해 살던 조선인들인데 환빠새끼 납셨네

@@dalechoi778어허 환단고기에 의하면 미국 원주민도 동이족입니다?!

Exactly! Koreans/JP don’t make being racist their whole personality and life mission as in the States

I'm black. I live in the U.S. and I have never been attacked by the KKK or Neo-Nazis.

Exactly. Glad to see a fair comment. Many americans spread a lot of "out of context" accusations with lack of transparency.

Racism is on a different level in America. You can even compare.

@@kimckawa you should look up "zaitokukai". In JP, some do make it their whole personality and life mission.

But the flipside of that is you have to give up many freedoms in order to attain that safety, and it's way more than just gun rights. A free society is fundamentally a dangerous one, a safe society is fundamentally an unfree one. Which one is better is subjective.

As long as I can afford stuff and live comfortably I’m fine lol

@Cxs1a3 What freedom are you giving up in Korea for more safety ?

@@peterk6431 Some of the longest working hours in the world, longest studying hours in the world, extremely strict education system, extremely strict druck laws. Furthermore, since the topic is foreigners, you have way less freedom in terms of career options than a local. You can't just decide to do whatever you want, any job you wanna do needs approval from the gov, in terms of getting a visa.

@@Cxs1a3 Why do you need a gun in a society where everyone doesn't have a gun?

감사합니다

외국인들이 많이 가는 맥주집들이 꽤잇어요. 그런곳에 가면 친구들 쉽게 사귈수 잇습니다. 외국인들은 나이를 별로 신경안써서 금방친해집니다. 제가 예전에 갓던곳은 서서 마시는곳이엇는데, 1시간이면 친구 한 10명은 사귀는듯요 ㅎ

꿀팁 ㄱㅅ

Hi,I wanna move to Korea and I'm from Uganda 🇺🇬,can you help me with the invitation?

What is BL?

What is BL ? The BL I know is a word that goes into the gay cartoon category is that right?

@@S-OIL_Korea Maybe it's Boy Love? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Most of what you said is common sense. Forty years ago, most people had never heard of Korea. Popularity attracts people. Korea is very popular now, and as such, people want to visit and experience the country and its culture. But once you experience it, as I have multiple times, you may not want to return to your own country. That's been my experience.

@@tkd3963 I concur with you. However, common sense is not so common these days. I am happy that your multiple visits to Korea were wonderful. Have a great day! 🙂

​@@tkd3963I think it's mostly popular because talking about is trendy in school in most third world countries like me.Most western women who are white still are not attracted to korea.I see like mostly russian Ukrainian Moldova girls going crazy for Korean man and also some black and Latin girls ofc

@JazzLadyGD Yes, you're right. Common sense is gradually eroding 😌.

@Brodragon2225 Yes, exactly. There's still a lot of xenophobia in the West, and in general, Western women tend to prefer macho-type guys: big, muscular, and with facial hair. Also, many Western women haven't been to any Asian countries, so they tend to stereotype Korean men the same way they stereotype most Asian men. And they don't like men who are prettier than they are 😂.

Isn't Finland worse? I heard the lack of sun and horrible weather were why it used to have a high suicide rate.

It's not just the weather. My friend has been living in Sweden for 5 year and she always tells me how racist many of them are and the fact that they're mostly not family oriented and are very fond of drinking and having lots of partners for sex, even the married ones. She says it seems the Swedish people just want to have fun most of the time; which is kind of understanding to me, considering the gloomy weather and the lack of enough sunny days.

@@idapk2910 there is a hookup culture in Sweden but not all Swedish people are like that and as u said nothing wrong with that. Unless you are married and I have no clue about that part cuz never heard anything about as the people I hang around are in loving families. And it’s so sad that your friend had to go through all that horrible racism… I hope everyone with a horrible attitude like that learns to love people regardless because race shouldn’t define worth.

YOU CAN STILL GO

like everyone in this video lol

Lol seriously. Such clowns I’m sorry. They’re automatically coming in with unrealistic expectations

I feel like the safety is the one of the big reasons why people stay. Especially, as you get older. No one wants to get robbed, or worst case, killed over nothing.

Yeah America isnt shallow..lol

>>>Income inequality and high cost of living is also really bad in SK. money, pride can also be toxic???

I am Korean, and there's no need to worry. In Korea, there are many tall white girls, and people have become accustomed to this. It might have been rare to see a foreigner about 10 years ago, but not anymore. Moreover, there are many tall Koreans as well; I am 6 feet 4 inches tall, so being tall is not uncommon.

Try to go to SE Asia or South Asia..you will be stared at every moment

Goodluck on your journey! Stay safe.

I hope you did some research. Google Maps doesn't work in Korea. Get Naver Map or Kakao Map and Kakao T for taxis. If you need help, just ask the locals. Most people will gladly help you, and if some don't, don't be discouraged; they're just shy about speaking to foreigners due to the language barrier. I hope you have a great time in Korea. I sure did in 2023 and will go back next year.

Welcome to Korea ❤ We Koreans wish you happy all the travel time.

After your trip if you like Korea. You can apply as an English teacher. They will pay for rent and you'll get a decent pay enough for you to do some traveling. Quick trips to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

@@peterk6431 I’ve thought about it but you have to have a bachelor’s degree. I only have an associates degree

Yes, please come. Our country is not a shit hole like what others say. Im so tired and exhausted to see foreigners crying whenever they experienced something different from them and calling "that's a racist!" Kind of stuffs. (Especially Americans).

Yeah cost of living in third world countries in Central or South America is cheap although costs are rising. Those countries don't have the infrastructure, efficiency , jobs and have HIGH crime rates. Why do you think there are so many illegal immigrants from latin American countries to US?

You are talking like some American that goes with much money to enjoy the cheaper prices of South America, while SouthAmericans have very little income to even enjoy what you call "cheap". But at the same time it is true that people who say the inequality issues and so on are better in Korea or other countries, are a bit out of reality. I mean, they live as foreigners who don't know what's going on with the society of those countries, so they feel some "fresh air" not because there are not issues in those countries, but because they ignore them.

There is more to just cost. Its the culture and people that goes unmnetioned. You can feel this energy when you get there. You are treated like human beings. Westerners change from being in a much more safe, respectable and understanding environment.

@@mystictraveler8642 But if you can't fluently speak Korean, then you will not survive there. You cannot get employment. It's not like going to some European country like Denmark or Amsterdam, where a lot of people speak English, and you could probably get by. In Korea and Japan, if you can't speak the native country, you do not belong there.

@@peterk6431 I guess you have never lived in any of those countries, I have. Your comment is full of stereotypes.

I agree. There's a glass ceiling for Asians in America, and we also get treated like second-class citizens. Singers like Ailee had to go to Korea to get recognized and become famous. Also Jay Park and John Park wouldn't have gotten the same recognition in America because the American music industry is not very open to Asians.

Visit Japan in the winter time and decide.

Brainwashed lol

@@sara.cbc92 Your comment is false. Many foreigners came to Korea without knowing anything about K-culture and stayed in Korea for the rest of their lives.

니하오

Average salary Korea is $36,000....Philippines is $3,500

대기업에선 한국어를 완벽하게 해야지. 너 한국인 아니지?

Said the same thing 😂😂😂

represent haha

Most are just obsessed with K-pop and kdramas and think they’ll find a rich ceo or kpop idol to marry

@@danix4883no america just sucks and people are leaving

@@danix4883그들이 바보도 아니고 한국에 살아봤는데 모든 남자들이 잘생겼다고 생각할까? 마음에 들지 않았다면 진작 본국으로 돌아갔을거고 좋은점이 있으니 남아 있겠지 붙잡아 두는것도 아니고 한국에 고작 kpop이니 드라마니 이런것밖에 모른다면 말을 하지 마세요 그냥

Not really. I am Korean, are you and I think I know my people better then you. Of course, it was like these 40 or 50 years ago but not today. Yes, there will always be some who want to move to other countries, but it is not as "many" as you think.

I’m wondering the same thing, it seems really difficult as a European despite having a master’s degree. If only I was born a bit further away in the UK, I would just be able to teach English (even though I am already fluent) lol.

우리가 아니고 '너'의 생각이지. 반대하는 사람들도 있으니까

@@lillith66662 ㅍㅍㅍ 영어 조낸못하네 ㄷㅅ나

Yonsei university is pretty popular among foreigners.

We prefer Ukraine over Russia

First, Russians and Ukrainians are one people, there are about 30 million ethnic Ukrainians living in Russia, we understand each other's language and have no differences. Secondly, who is asking you about your preferences? Thirdly, entry for Russians is much easier than for Ukrainians, because Russians do not need a visa. so your words are not true.

@@user-bz1zn3ds3j We prefer Ukraine over Russia

Since the end of the Cold War, we witnessed people from former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe learning the language, assimilating culturally and integrating socially in Japan. Their understanding of Japanese language and culture is beyond impressive. Frankly, they integrate easier and better than people from other countries. We've seen some Ukrainian refugees without prior language training reaching business-level fluency in just 2 years of living in Japan. If I had to study Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh, or Uzbek...I'm confident I won't be able to replicate what they've accomplished. What is really surprising is that those who've studied Japanese language in universities in former Soviet Union have probably one of the best fluency among all foreign-nationals. They sound crisp, classy and elegant. I've heard before the phonetic overlap between Japanese and Russian/Slavic is the main reason. Or perhaps it's because of their excellent language programs, or that historically people from the Eurasia steppe are naturally good with picking up various languages. But their level of learning culture is really next-level. Just last year, there was a lady from Uzbekistan who was elected as a local politician in the Setagaya-ward of Tokyo. Granted that her husband is a Japanese citizen, and she's lived in Japan for over 15 years, but imagine relocating to a different country as an adult, and later running for political office, and getting elected. The level of adaptation and assimilation is beyond impressive.

@@yo2trader539 It's not so difficult when you live in the country you've been dreaming about for 10 years.

just an alternative lifestyle I guess

It's a tiny minority...most Koreans haven't even heard of it

한국인들도 그런 운동을 하는 사람들과 만나고 싶어 하지 않습니다..

Everyone has their preference but Japanese are super friendly to your face because they practice tatemae. Koreans are more straight forward.

Nice to your face culture...you should hear how they talk behind your back

Hope to see more South East Asian men marry Korean women and have mixed offspring to populate Korea.

Even with all the imperfections, it's still way better than South Asia for them, generally speaking. And it's not cuz it's amazing, it's cuz their own countries are a disaster.

Sufferring and enjoyment are often very subjective and dependent on the individual.

This is a ccp bot on every Korean video

At least they have dreams and passion to pursue them. Unlike you in mom basement passing snarky judgement 😂

For some, Kpop and Kdrama may have kick-started their journey to Korea, which is nothing wrong with that, but then they realize Korea offered so much more.

I like how these comments are just hating on me. What is wrong with it? You know it's the truth. K-pop and K-drama "kickstarting the journey" come on.. really? Be real... Korea is not exactly known for its great living standards. And even if it did "kickstart the journey" they still went there for K-pop and K-drama. But issue is that many of you end up not getting many - if any - friends there. The reason being that you don't care for their culture. You care about K-pop and K-drama which Koreans don't like. Oh well, you'll find out yourself.

I see nonsense and generalising.

Are you from Korea? If so, what is the one thing you'd like foreigners to know? If not, please disregard. I am genuinely curious.

Not your girl.

​@@Lostboyyo ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Women are easily marketed towards and manipulated through media. Women buy more than men that's just a fact.

​@user-dk9xr4ry3wI agree. It's the fans fault to think fiction is real, and take such a big step with that allusion.

Everyone I know moved to Korea because cost of living is manageable, great food, streets are super safe and everything is convenient. No one moves solely for kdramas/kpop/plastic surgery. Get real. Those are just added perks or hobbies.

calm down. you said you don't know much about Korea, but managed to write a long line of nonsense without actually knowing anything about Korea. "those two countries are destroying themselves b/c of selling those shallow things" LOL. There are a lot of Bibles and religious books sold in Korea, so Korea is also selling something "deep". Haha. People do not necessarily have to have a noble reason to visit a foreign country and the destination country doesn't have to be perfect. You can experience good or bad while traveling abroad, and having a bad experience can also help you in your life. The US makes and sells a lot of superficial "shallow" things and is destroying themselves with gun violence, but I still like living in NYC. When I am done with the city, I'm going to move to another country for another experience.

@@Bj32550 Americans always saying "calm down" when someone points out their massive issues 😂

Weeboo

+1, unless you can competently speak Korean there, you're not going to make it. No one is going to give you a job.

@@eekay3646 To be fair, that's like going to America and expecting to get hired without speaking English. If you do that, the fault is on you, not the country.

@@B3nn1b I agree.

Yes American culture is very healthy..lmao

Huh? Why are you talking about US culture suddenly I’m confused

@@mydogisbailey because you're American..or you just like to watch American shows like Ellen

@@slee2695 and you’re obviously Korean 😂😂 no offense bro

@mydogisbailey wow..captain obvious