She’ll have a blast here! Hope she makes it over :)

Thats awesome

got so much worse in LA. i am trying to move abroad also if it doesn't get better kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5iCqdKgqq-UiXk.html homelessness in LA. i am from NY. i thought NY homelessness was really bad, until i visited LA..... its really soul crushing to see soooooooo many ppl on street living like that. miles and miles of them feel helpless. what is going on??? and last 10 yrs...the street got a lot more dangerous. i can not raise my kids here. i just cant live in fear like this. but of course, a lot of ppl are trying to make the situation better. so please pray for us.

@@soyou4217 You're not kidding it's gotten really bad all over the United states lately. Crime surge. I would love to live in South Korea. I'm from ny too. But now with how strict everything is with this demon virus. Everything has gotten sooo strict. Especially in korea. They say soon a fully vaccination card won't be enough to go there. Which is crazy. I mean it literally would take 2 days or a whole day to get there. So if you take a covid test before you leave I don't know if it would be even valid to them.

Don't ever do that to your daughter please. Watch Dylan froscot he made so good videos about reality in korea a while ago.

I'm fortunate that I've never really needed any medical care other than a trip to to doctor for a cold once or twice a year, but it's always been a super easy and cheap experience :)

first of all..Korean doctors are so professional. and fast. just walk in and u will see a doctor within 30 min. also directly see orthopedic doctor.

I have to agree with this.. Diagnosis is super fast, doctors are super competent you don't have to wait 3-4 months just to see a specialist. On a consumer level, everything is just super convenient and good in Korea. People and companies really have to provide top-notch service because of how saturated the country is. But that also makes working in S. Korea so cut-throat.

Yup most Korean Expats would do check ups there it’s very all in one checkup unlike 🇺🇸 and dental 🦷 is cheap thanks too universal healthcare

Well then... welcome to Korea :) I do like it here, especially during this whole covid mess. Feel much safer here than back in Canada

@@DanDoesKorea10 years??? Damm bro lol

10 years so I suspect your fluent in Korean but by the pronunciation I am second guessing

@@casadechris923 oof

@@DanDoesKorea Torontonian here, i wish i can take my whole family to korea... it's a mess right here in Ontario with constant record breaking outbreak....

감사합니다! I have had a great time living and exploring Korea. Looking forward to some warmer weather to get out and explore more :)

There's tons of positives about living in Korea. There are a few negatives, but they are manageable. What negatives have you heard? I'm curious :)

@@DanDoesKorea I heard that there's a big issue with racism and peer pressure. Peer pressure in situations like your friends straight up telling you to drink alcohol because everyone else does too

@@itsliv7852 That peer pressure to drink really only applies to Koreans. I've never seen or heard anything like that being a problem for foreigners. As for racism, it's not a big problem. There are people who are not friendly to foreigners, but overwhelmingly, Koreans are very welcoming.

@@DanDoesKorea I don't believe South Korea is a bad country and I still want to go despite all the negative opinions. Thank you for your insight, stay healthy☺️☺️

Then why do other youtubers like olivka lee says sk sucks as a place to live? Very pressurizing ?

Thanks! Cheers!

Thanks! Are you in Korea now? China was an option when I was looking for places to teach, but I really did not want to live there. Korea has worked out well. And you almost got my name right, hahaha

@@DanDoesKorea Yeah sorry, I have so many Dave's in my head. Your name is Dan Currently now I am in Victoria. I flew back Halloween 2020. Im quite the person with alot of stories. I will maybe return teaching in September/October. In 2016 ,I went to visit my Korean friend and his wife that i not seen since when I lived in Shanghai in 2006. They opened a restaurant in Weihai, Shandong. When I went there in 2016 I was stunned by the number of Korean descendants living in Shandong. Apparently during the 1950s war, many Koreans fled to Shandong province to becoming Chinese citezens and learned mandarin well. Koreans are such nice people. I lived in China for years, the best places I lived were Shanghai and Suzhou. Good memories in the past, the best times i had living in China were from 2005-2011. Chinas heavy over development is what can kill alot of great cities. I have a few friends who lived in Seoul also and have their Korean wives They never meet such difficulties. I know my father spoken before I took the flight to china first time. If China doesn't work out than go to Korea. Korean woman are the ones to die for. Currently things are so tight home because of covid and miss alot of places to hangout. It doesn't surprise me but glad to be home. Someone told me Tim Hortons has arrived in Seoul, is that true ?

Fast food places has started deliveries also in Victoria and Vancouver. I haven't ordered anything yet.

First of all, Tim Hortons in Seoul? I have to check that out!! Very interesting! Did you teach the whole time you were in China? I always thought there was just too much BS for foreigners to deal with in China. In Korea, foreigners (at least from the west) get a pretty good deal.

I thought a while ago that since covid hit, more places would start doing deliveries. Did that start before or after Covid hit Canada?

Yes, much cheaper than I was paying even in a smaller city in Canada. It makes it hard to want to move back home haha

Well I won't complain about that! Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy and get something out of it :)

Thanks so much!!

@@DanDoesKorea I know my comment is kinda long and kinda old but that’s not the whole point I wanna ask what’s your take on South Korea?

I’m glad it helped. There is nothing to worry about in Korea. Very safe and lots of fun.

I've heard that things in certain areas of the states is getting a little tense. Glad I'm over here during this whole Covid mess.

Thanks so much! I wouldn't mind seeing some drone footage of the old house in Nobel. I could even use it in a video at some point. And yes! The food here is good! My students keep on requesting food or "mukbang" videos, so I'll likely do a food related one in the near future. Thanks for watching!

We haven’t forgotten that video Dan, just waiting for the leaves to reach peak colour. May talk with your Dad and try doing it this week, weather permitting. We’re just going to watch your latest video now..

Hey^^ thanks for watching. yes, restaurant culture is amazing there. There are places for food trucks in Seoul I'm sure, but not too many where I was living. As for the fashion, that is not my area of expertise haha. I'm a jeans and black tshirt kinda guy. Cheers!

@@DanDoesKorea I believe there has been an effort to cut down on the food trucks. In the early 2000s, there were lots of unregistered trucks setting up shop and there were also some health concerns. They are, however, fantastic...dumplings, odeng, chicken on skewers, etc.

I’ve never been to Manitoba, but I am aware of the harsh winters there. The past few years in korea it really hasn’t gotten too cold, and I haven’t spent anytime in Canada during winter for at least 4 years. I’d love just a week of Ontario cold weather haha

The I guess you are made of sterner stuff than I! Found Korean winters to be brutal. Then again it was a truly insane -50 at times here in WPG this winter and that made me wish I was back in Seoul in winter time.

Yup and then cellphone plans are the most overpriced, not worth it at all in the world. We pay our healthcare in high taxes in Canada only to receive subpar, meh quality healthcare. Waiting times for appointments are hell on earth. Surely it’s only slightly better to live in Canada than Korea. But barely, maybe due to no hierarchy, pressure to do plastic surgery and slower life maybe. But our nightlife sucks, same issues with housing and jobs and everything is so expensive but doesn’t even match the wage.

Hi! I do miss walking around Toronto in the summer

@@DanDoesKorea yes but it is now... pandemic so I really hope that this summer brings me that opportunity to walk outside in downtown Toronto! Love you loft apartment btw. Wish Toronto housing was that affordable enough.

Haha, that's one of the reasons I'm scared of moving back to Canada. My standard of living would have to go down a bit. I know how expensive housing is there ;)

What kind of place are you living? And where? I imagine in Seoul it’s a bit higher.

I paid 154000 this month

I used to pay that when I lived in a villa. But now in my officetel it’s about double.

Wong?

Ya man, I’ve bought it there! But I think it was about $10, I get it at the convenience store here for about $1.30

And thanks!!

Hey, Thanks ^^ It's been so long since I had to find a job that I have no advice other than to search around for online recruiting agencies and read some reviews. And also, do some thinking about whether you want public school, or a private academy. With a master's you might be eligible for international school teaching as well which can be a pretty sweet gig. Cheers!

Have a safe trip here! And an early... Welcome back to you!! haha

@@DanDoesKorea Thanks then! Haha hope u stay safe!

Hey neighbor! If you see a foreigner with a big beard on a loud motorcycle riding around, wave at me :D

감사합니다 ^^

I remember I took a screen shot of the gps when I was there. It's not on my phone, but somewhere on my computer. Look me up on my instagram and send me a message. I'll search my computer for the screenshot. I know it was in gangwando. I spend the afternoon there in my camping chair on the river reading a book.

hmmmm... I really don't know much about work opportunity outside the English teaching world. There are foreigners working here in big international companies, but I really don't know much about it. You could always look into teaching. Sorry I couldn't be of much more help :(

I don’t actually miss Timmies, but I do miss Swiss chalet and wendy’s.... A LOT haha. You are from Korea?

@@DanDoesKorea sorry, here's the clarification; Yes I am, lived there for more than 2 decades whereas was kinda forced to move here due to my interracial marriage(had a hard time staying there in Korea because of that...). Have just subscribed your channel, hope you to upload more about your story in korea e.g. pros vs cons or was there any incident that made you consider "repatriation"?

Sorry to hear about how Korea couldn't handle your marriage. I know Korea has a ways to go in that regard, I like to think they newer generations are more accepting. I actually had a discussion last week with a middle school class on this exact topic, and all of them said they have no issues with intermarriages, so that's hopeful :) I do hope you are enjoying your life in Canada though. I will return to Canada one day. Being away from family, especially since the parents are getting older, is becoming more difficult. I'm still not sure when that day will be or what I will do for work when I do return. Lots of things to consider before I make the big move back home. But one day...

@@DanDoesKorea thanks for sharing your story; 1. wherever you go, your non asian looking is still noticeable regardless. might have some difficulties getting used to this sorta unawkward situation where you want to be treated fairly as well as equally though, I do clearly understand this part given the fact korea is not multicultural nor DO koreans want "Diversity". Hopefully the younger generations in korea are getting more unbiased to how you look like. 2. The only thing I miss a lot is food there, especially korean B.B.Q., can't beat it :))) 3. it was a pretty productive conversation with you, learned some out of your comments, should buy you a beer if Canadian Armed Forces stationed me there :D 4. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Au revoir

I always bring back a few bottles of soju on my trips to Canada. My parents still have one in their fridge from 3 years ago. I'll save on for you on the next trip, haha. As for BBQ, it is the best. Unfortunately, I don't go out for BBQ as often as I used to because of the virus. Cheers!

Hey! Are you talking about the Internet prices? I’ve been told by a few people that it’s way cheaper here.

@@DanDoesKorea Yeah, but not just internet. In Australia the cost of living is very high. Say if you want to rent your looking at $700 easily per week. In terms of purchasing a home you can spend over $500,000 AUD very easily. Obviosuly prices vary by state & area. Also petrol is quite expensive. I spent over $40 in fuel yesterday and my fuel tank wasn't even empty! In terms of food prices, they're rather similar to Canada. But Australia is just an expensive country to live in, in general.

Yeah, I'm glad I live in Korea for this reason. Did you say $700 a week??? my advice about petrol is to get a vehicle with 2 wheels, haha. I'm sure in Australia you get fruit cheaper than here, right?

@@DanDoesKorea $700 is in the city (3 bed apartment), Sydney can go up to $800 per week easily, Melbourne and Brisbane are cheaper. The price can range from $395-$600 depending on the quality of the home. Brisbane is the cheaper out of the two. I don't know Korea's price of fruits, but in Australia Pink Ladys apples are about $1.30 each or $6.50 for 1kg at Woolworths (we mainly have Woolworths, Aldi and Coles as supermarkets). Anything imported is expensive, like grapes cost $8-$10 depending on the variety. I will say you can get things cheaper at Aldi, but the fruit isn't as good as Coles or Woolworths. Is that much the same with fruit in Korea?

@@morgan5471 It looks like fruits are more expensive in Korea. "1kg of apples in Korea costs about 6.69 USD (7,941 won)" I am not familiar with AUD btw.

Teaching is a lot of fun, but only if you enjoy the company of kids, haha. That's a must. As for my first day, it was 10 and half years ago, so memory is a little foggy. I was nervous, but didn't really need to be. There was a lot to take in with how the schools system worked, but it didn't take long to get the hang of it.

Thanks :) the recruiting company I used no longer exists. But there are a ton of other recruiters out there. Just be sure to do your research and look at some reviews. Just like any industry, there are good and bad options out there. Thanks for watching :) let me know if you have any other questions

Personally, I used Korvia. They were really professional and really helped me find a school that I felt was a good match for me. I went on about six interviews until I finally said yes. They set up EVERYTHING (except cell phone and bank--that's done in person) for me before I got there. Even when my visa issuance number was taking longer than usual, they went to the immigration office themselves to see what was going on. Overall, I highly recommend them.

You can use Reach to Teach, thats what I used. Been here going on 5 years. You can also just apply directly with EPIK (English Program in Korea)

Ops, sorry about this! I saw you live elsewhere. Anyway, any advise is more than welcome. Thanks!

Hey :) You are correct that I don't live in Seoul, but I do live close and might have a recommendation for you. I live on the red 'sinbundang' line which runs to Gangnam Station. My station is about a 30 minute subway ride, but Jeongja is closer to Gangnam and a very nice area. Definitely check out Jeongja and the surrounding Bundang area. And you are never far away from a cafe street in and around Seoul or anywhere else in the country, haha. Both Hongdae and Itaewon are a little too much for me. I will visit every once in a while, but there is no way I'd want to live in either of them, haha. Cheers!

@@DanDoesKorea I will definitely check out Jeongja area. Thanks for the quick reply!

ㅋㅋㅋ 맞아요! I do enjoy living in Korea a lot! 내일 제천에 갈 게요 and bring the camera for a new video ^^

@@DanDoesKorea 제천 아래 풍기라는 곳이 있어요 그곳에 한국 최초의 학교 (서수서원) 이 있습니다. 다음에 시간되시면 그곳도 구경해보세요~ 음식으로는 한우가 진짜맛있고(불고기가 쥑입니다) ㅋㅋ 즐거운여행되세요~^^

@@spongebob2507 풍기 살아요 홍보해주셔서 감사합니다 근데 오타가 있네요 서수서원이 아니라 소수서원입니다 꾸벅

Hi :) Interesting question. I've never heard of someone shipping vehicles other than motorcycles here, and that's mostly only US military. I'm not sure about cars, trucks, or jeeps. I have a hunch it would require a bunch of paperwork, hassle, and likely be quite expensive. There are jeeps, and jeep dealers here in Korea though.

Unless you're US military, or a diplomat, it's going to be a big hassle to bring a car into Korea and get it registered. Much better to just buy a used one here.

Ugh. Another reason why I should stay over here, haha.

Parking here takes a little bit of finesse for sure haha

Really? That much?? I guess I’ll be staying over here a bit longer haha. And yes. Internet is super fast over here.

Hey ^^ For sure. Sounds good. When are you returning to Korea?

@@DanDoesKorea hi dan!!thanks for permission. i will go next week~and i think i can make video after settle down in korea. i will let you know before making a video^^

Cool:) add me to Instagram if you have it. We can chat there :) dan_does_korea

And good luck with the move!!

@@DanDoesKorea ok^^thanks dan o ask to follow~!

haha, thanks! i do nothing for skin care. Maybe the camera is kind to my skin. I never thought I had good looking skin haha

Hey! My Instagram is dan_does_korea, but I think you may have already added me :)

My immediate neighborhood has a lot of private fitness studios. The kind where you can only go for personal training. There are two regular gyms. One just across the street. Mine is about a 4 minute walk. LOTS of pilates studios around, but I don't mess with those, haha.

@@DanDoesKorea Further into your video I see you mention gyms. Thank you for responding nonetheless

No problem. Always happy to answer questions when I know the answer :)

hmmmm... that's a tough question, and not really one I'm qualified to answer. I know I live fairly comfortably on a meager English teacher's salary, but I also don't have any dependents. Some parts of the country are much cheaper than others. Housing in Seoul is super expensive, but can be very cheap in the countryside.

There is a largest oversea US military base in Pyeong Taek about 30 miles south of Seoul. There are many US servicemen retirees living in South Korea, however most of them living with Korean spouses. With 100% rated income, you can live comfortably in Korea. Only issue will be your visa statues on how long you can stay in Korea at a time. I encourage you go online, search US military in Korea, will get plenty of contact info online.

Many Korean Americans are moving back to Korea for retirement also. For US citizens, it will be more comfortable and cheaper and there are huge US expat communities beside the US military ones!!

Hi, I knew it was just a matter of time before I got a question like this, haha. Message me on Instagram... Dan Does Korea

Whew! That's not exactly cheap. It'll be tough going back (eventually) to Canada prices

It’s way more than that actually. A lot of things are now over $100 thanks to inflation. Especially if you’re from GTA or Vancouver. Also, cellphone plans are so expensive for what they offer. $50+ for only 4-5 gb of LTE data and Talk&Text, which is overpriced. And the reception isn’t even that superior. So spotty and often cutting off no matter which provider I use.

@@m3lodic.33 im just saying that's what I pay

True. Although Brazil and some of the S American countries except Argentina!!!!

Well you just had to ask on the coldest day of the year here, haha. Last night it got down to -16C which would be 3degrees F for you American folk. However, this year has been colder than the last few.

What do you want to know? I’ll do my best to answer

Yes 11 years. Don’t make a lot of money, but I have fun every day at work. I’ve been working at the same hagwon the entire 11 years

@@DanDoesKorea That’s still really inspiring to hear. I don’t know many people who’ve stayed for that long so it really is inspiring knowing that things can be longterm if I need them to be. Even if you don’t make a lot is it still enough and more for you to get by and splurge considering you’re in Korea? Or do you still have to be mindful like you probably would be if you were back in Canada.

Money goes a lot further for me here in korea than it did in Canada for sure. If I was married with kids, I couldn’t do it. But as a single guy, I’m able to do a lot here with the small income.

@@DanDoesKorea Thanks Dan. You’ve been really helpful. Definitely going to keep in touch with seeing your journey in Korea. Thanks for being so transparent with us and answering questions and replying to comments. I really appreciate it and it’s so helpful.

It’s my pleasure. Starting this channel has really let me connect with all kinds of people from all over. I really enjoy it :) thank you ^^

Hey^^ The air pollution can be bad at certain times of the year, mainly during yellow dust season in the spring. Most of the year, it's not really that bad though.

It is not. Rent is paid for by my employer. I think rent is about 450 000w/month

@@DanDoesKorea alright, thanks very much for the info.

I live in Gwanggyo. About 35 minutes south of seoul by subway. Philippines is on my visit list for the future :)

Ohh i see,,,i want to come back in Korea,but the only way is if someone invited me in there,,i want to work again in there,,,if you want to come here in Philippines,just contact me...nice to meet you my friend!!!

What part of the Philippines do you live? I have a couple Filipino friends here

@@DanDoesKorea Here in Kalinga,,,the place where Wang-od famous tattoo artist,,Tabuk City,Kalinga

Can you invite me to go in there Korea my friend?i want to work again in my old company in Gimpo

Haha, that's my first marriage proposal!!! ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

It's definitely not hard to find other foreigners:) There are facebook groups and foreign hangout restaurants/bars around.

If you hang out at places like Hongdae or Itawon, there are tons of foreigners you can make friends with.

Wow! I'll take it :) haha

When shopping for a vehicle I wanted something that I could take groups of people on road trips. A van was the perfect choice. And the job is what's kept me here so long. I have a great time at work.

소주 and 맥주 are a regular part of my vocabulary :)

@@DanDoesKorea i hear you brother!

I've never heard of it happening, but i guess it could be possible. I know that a lot of factory jobs are filled by migrant workers from South East Asia. The pay is quite low compared to the US, but higher than in the Philippines, Vietnam, or Thailand, so you'd have to be prepared for that. I really don't know details about this though.

@@DanDoesKorea ok thanks

That’s a fact with Canada. There’s barely anything here. And extremely overpriced.

sure, I don't post a lot on there but dan_does_korea is on instagram :)

@@DanDoesKorea ty

It definitely wasn’t me, but I’d like to see it haha

First of all, I'm not American, and I've never lived in America. I've been an expat for 12 years and looked into living in other countries other than Korea. What keeps me here is... the housing. I love my apartment which is paid for by my employment. I'm single, so no need to worry about family, yet. Korea is ideal for a single person. Living expenses, especially auto insurance, is ridiculously cheap compared to North America. When it comes to food, Korea is hard to beat. Fruit is expensive yes, but better than Japan, but still a minor consideration in looking for a good place to live. I've spent time in Europe and loved it, but Korea is affordable, and a good stepping stone for other places to visit. The video was about why I like living in South Korea, not about why Korea is the best place to live.

Groceries are about 30 percent more expensive than those in the USA. However, restaurants are about 50 percent or more cheaper in Korea!!

I heard there aren't any in korea its a completely foreign concept to koreans.

Sure your asking for a friend.

Illegal in Korea. If it exists, it’s all illegal prostitution.