I do agree with most of what this lady was saying on the video...many Americans think that The U.S. is the number one or that sort of mentality, but Korea does many things better than The U.S. or any others.
I think if a person is well rounded culturally they'd notice there are a lot of things other cultures do better than the US. Don't even have to go looking too far. Canada
It's really unfortunate that many Americans don't know/care of other cultures..and act or thinking as they know. One of the most sad thing is many Americans believe American culture is one of the best..??
Rudy Z. Have to remember the US is a very young country that also accomplished a lot in a very short time frame. It's like a relatively new sports team that won the first two years. Fans will chant "we're #1". Unfortunately we've faltered significantly since then. Don't get me wrong, there are also a lot of things the US does better than other countries as well
First: 0:26 Health care Second: 1:12 Public transportation Third 2:07 Skin care/ make up Fourth 3:38 Korean free samples Fifth 4:31 Korea's drinking culture
If I could add one more thing to your list, it would be the delivery. In Korea, people deliver almost anything 5x faster than the US. They even deliver all kinds of food (even Micky D's!!) as late as 11pm or something. Those motorcyclist friggin fly through all that traffic jam to get your food on time lol
Oh wow... I'm English and I had no idea how different America was from us until you made all these differences between America and Korea, and from what you said, we're more like Korea in some ways.
The thing that I loved the most, I was there from Aug 1982 Jan 1984, and came back for a two week vacation in the spring of 1990, the thing I totally loved was the show of respect for people over 60. Respect for pregnant women. I once saw a 20ish girl carry a man's groceries three blocks because he was using a walker. Never have seen anything close in America.
US Healthcare system sux. took my 2 yr old to ER for a high fever. he was checked for 5 minutes and discharged after some ice packs were placed on him to reduce the fever. Guess how much the bill was, which by the way is just as absurd-you get like 4 separate bills, one for the ER dr., another for the facility, antother for the diagnostics/lab work, another one for i dont even know what dept, the bill was $1700.00. I sh8t you not. and trust me this is common practice and pricing.
grokker99 The sad thing is it's not even "efficient" like many right wingers claim. Hell, some countries with free healthcare spend less tax dollars than the US does (per person) on it's non-free system anyway. There's loads of things that can be done to improve healthcare, but aren't. For example: - Many countries have a controlled monopoly on buying medicine. For example here in NZ Pharmac is able to use its monopoly powers to negotiate much lower prices on non branded medicine. - Early prevention helps a lot. GP visits in NZ can cost $20 depending on where you go. - Bills in the US are artificially inflated due to the way insurance/governments give money to hospitals. So when you don't have either you end up with a bill 10-20x what the hospital expects to get. For example, I got bad food poisoning and needed an operation. We have private insurance but went to public hospital because I was very sick (free public healthcare is actually better in NZ than private in terms of healthcare). Operation and a month in hospital on IV nutrients came in at $0. They even gave us a single room. Follow up operation, 3 days in hospital, was done in private (for flexibility), but still only cost
You did not mention about the food in Korea. I lost about 25 pounds in Korea after I lived in Korea for 7.5 years. McDonald's and Pizza Hut kills. Of course, pizza in the US tastes better than pizza in Korea, but I can survive without American pizza and hamburgers if I can lose about 25 pounds in 7.5 years. Overall, the food in Korea tastes better and healthier. Right now, I live in Irvine, CA. I never ate at McDonald's and Pizza Hut anymore. When I do eat at other fast food restaurants in the US, I ate at Blaze Pizza, Inn-Out Burger, and Chick-fil-a. I try to eat what my wife decides to cook for me, and my wife tries to cook mainly Korean food. By the way, moderator, I hope I can not encouraging you to lose weight. There is nothing wrong with your weight. I am just saying that I am thankful that I lost the weight in Korea. However, I need to make a note that I never drank any alcohol when I was in Korea or in the US. Maybe, the alcohol nullify anyone's attempt to lose weight in Korea.
I really dont like the comments about the drinking, but its otherwise good and informative video. The drinking problem in korea is serious and lifestyle threatening in many cases. It borderlines on alcoholism too often and It more serious than people are making it. but the rest of the video is good.
you forgot to mention super fast internet and free wifi everywhere! And you can order food anytime of the day delivered - including McDonald for those fast food junkies.. gee I can go on but I'll leave it here...
Hmm. Have you been to New York? I've been to Seoul - I agree, it's Super clean, the metro system is squeaky tight, and everything is super "cute" *& colorful. But after a coupla months, I had enough of the "hello kitty" phase, and missed NY more than anything. Although I hear cosmetic surgery in Korea is KING (especially asian features). Oh, and the men are adorable! ;) PS: Healthcare in the States? What Healthcare?!
No,Osiris, the city of Seoul is NOT "superclean". There are some really dirty,unsanitary places in Seoul. What do you think they use to fertilize their crops?
delivery culture!! im a student in NY. Yes, NY has a great delivery culture, too. like seamless .. or whatever. however, they don't usually deliver food after midnight.. :,( but in Korea, i can order food,especially korean fried chicken and beer, after midnight! XD i usually study and work all night so i really miss delivery food in late night lol.. oh! and 24hours cafe is almost everywhere in Korea XD
In America everything is so expensive because it has too many trial lawyers some even these people as an ambulance chasers like John Edwards he makes his fortune by suing other people or business.
Well okay. I have to admit that Korea's medical cost os very cheap. It just costs about 3 dollars if you catch a flu. But I have to tell something about cosmetics. There are various types but nobody use them all!!! Maybe few celebrities?? We usually use 3 to 5steps like oil toner lotion and cream. And some old women apply an ice cream.
The drinking culture in Korea reminds me of one in Quebec, Canada. In the rest of Canada, you have to go to the beer store to get your alcohol, but in Quebec you can get it anywhere and people are a lot more open about the subject.
i went two times to korea and i love almost everytihng about them korean food, music, movies, tv drama, tv shows, creams and staff, naturals, language and the cherry blossoms.
Health care was the single greatest shock for me. I've had some minor surgeries from injuries and they cost maybe $20. It freaked me out when I saw the bill. Most regular follow ups or visits are maybe $5-15 as well. Didn't know ambulances were free! Crazy. The subways are also much cleaner than our metros in general. Partially because they are newer, but still maintained better. Great video.
I agree with you, Chelsea. And I'm very impressed by the articulation in your presentation and observation. I am proud to have an intelligent thinker like you live in Korea with us^^
About free samples, yes you'll always get free samples. No exceptions! But its price probably is included in the receipt. I noticed that the same product in korea and canada was more expensive in korea. Perhaps, samples, or taxes paid during shipping , I think.
I am asian though i watched some Korean variety shows called "Hello Counselor" (on KBS World), There are several cases where black american students or african students who are studying university courses in Korea..talking about the racism they faced in Korea, like ppl avoiding them on buses and subways, and not wanting to sit next to them and such.. of course there are some who will make friends with them, i think its still a problem that wont be easily overcome for years to come.
It can also go down to the family situation. My cousin and I both scored in the top 50 of our graduating classes. My mother had serious medical problems at the time so I had to forego college, join the military, and go straight to work so that I could help out. My cousin's in the same boat & had to raise her younger siblings. I'm doing school slowly now & helping support my brother so hopefully he'll have a better shot. Just saying there are a lot of factors aside form just laziness.
the skincare thing is true... i always wear those essence masks in addition to face scrubs and serums a couple of times a week... and that is just because i watch those Korean beauty shows... where they say it's a MUST... and I have to say, omg, it has so improved my skin just watching a couple of those episodes and taking their tips! I also use cc creams, for that 'natural makeup' look and I notice that America is selling a lot of BB & CC creams these days too!
I like that you brought up the point about drinking early but around the parents. I'm Korean and my pops didn't care if I drank before I turned 21. Heck, he wanted to me to drink before 21. But, initially with only him. He wanted me to learn responsible drinking. Learn responsible habits so it'll stay with you when you get older.
In Pennsylvania you can only buy liquor from a state store, that is, owned and operated by the PA government. Beer is a little better, but it has to be a beer store. In the last few months, select grocery stores can carry a limited selection of beer and wine, but it's locked down like cigarettes are, and you pay for it separately. I remember stopping in Ohio to pee at a gas station, and they had 40oz, 6 packs, basically like a Quickie store in the drink section. It was awesome!
I ended up in a Korean hospital in 2009 for an infection. Yes, I had to share the room with 5 other guys (similar to triage), but the care was was just as good as it would have been in the U.S. I was in the hospital for 11 days as it was a very serious infection. It cost me about $1,100 total in American Dollars. Try going to an ANY American hospital for 11 days and spending under $100/day. My medications after I got out were also super cheap (like $5 for a month supply). Koreans don't have a for-profit healthcare system. We need to do the same here in the U.S.
So true. I'm South Korean and i think..this vid is awesome. I live in California at the moment but I REALLY wanna go back to Korea even if i can barely speak Korean for my life.
I've never been to korea but I heard wifi is crazy good there like you can get internet literally everywhere you go and people don't put as much security on their wifis so you can easily leech off them
Yeah, I went to a local restaurant at 5:00 am (hungover, on a weekday!!) with some friends, and there were already some people drinking soju with their meals. Needless to say, we drank a bit as well. Korean drinking culture rocks, even for a light drinker like myself.
It depends, Tokyo has a more efficient and extensive network but sometimes the trains get so crowded you don't have any room to breathe. KTX is good from Busan to Seoul. Hopefully, the US catches up and builds up comparable networks in the future.
Lol, sorry chelsea for posting a comment not even about your vid :'D I wish I could learn those 10 skin care steps, I love korean skincare products so much C: If you made a video just all about that, that would be lovely!
visiting Korea during World cup season is fantastic and unbelievable, almost 7 million Korean people cheer their team outside with gathering in several places. That is an experience only possible in Korea. I will go back to Korea in 2014 for cheering.
I think you right on -- I love Korea -- I've lived here pretty much 10 years -- It's just awesome -- I don't think I'll ever leave -- I like your video and shows --
In Texas you can't buy hard liquor on Sundays from the liquor store because they are closed. Beer and wine can only be bought from the convenience or grocery store after 12pm...shame. Oh, and if you go to a restaurant, you have to wait until 12 or at least have food on the table if it is before 12 :-)
My american boyfriend(who is from Utah) was amazed by our public transportation system. I think it could be better since I live in a super small town in the middle of the woods in Sweden, but it's not just him then.
I used to live in South Carolina and it was forbidden to sell/buy alcohol on Sunday. But the last time I lived there was 10 years ago. It may have changed since then, but I doubt it.
Wow.. I'm a SKorean and I think there're some misunderstandings about Korean health care. It's a great system when you need minor treatments. However if you have serious illness like cancer or stroke, it will cost a bomb even with the NHIC. It covers about 70~80% of total medical expense. So if you get a cancer surgery in a university hospital you'll have to pay about $4k~$20k(original cost- $12k~50k) therefore you still need an additional private health insurance to cover all illness($20/month)
As an aside, did anyone tell you that you are very pretty? I agree with you about all the few things that you said about Korea doing these things better than the USA. The Koreans actually do have good skin in general, and I would attribute it to their good skincare habits such as wearing moisturizer(even guys do it), sleeping without any makeup on, and also wearing sunscreen and even BB/CC cream in the day anywhere you go.
Fyi in Texas it's only the liquor stores that aren't open on Sundays. Beer and wine can be purchased at the grocery stores. Though something might've changed since I moved early last year. :)
Generally speaking, alcohol consumption is prohibited on most public places, except where and when it's specifically allowed. Even on private premises, you might need a liquor license if it's big enough. My friend bought an old church, and converted to a loft house. Cops busted him for serving liquor without license during house warming party, because the place have capacity for 500 people even though there were less than 50 people.
Here in Brazil the drinking culture is pretty open as well...You can buy anything you want whenever you want and drink it wherever you want(minus the going to work drunk part, cause then you'd be fired lol) but what I find most amusing in Korea is that they have TONS of drinking games...It's like, I have never seen it anywhere else, whereas the US or any other country have about one or two different games with lots of variations, Korea has tons of creative and fun way to drink.
I agree!! I'm a normal 13 year old Indian girl who lives in the UK I've always loved Korea and Japan and I would like to go there sometime in the future.... but I've been concerned because all Korean's are pale or really pale so If I go to Korea.... Will they stare at me? Will I stand out a lot? That's the only thing that's putting me off Korea and mostly the reason why I want to be a little lighter....
It's worth noting that public transportation isn't all about size/density. Russia has pretty good public transportation, despite being the biggest country in the world and relatively poor. China is huge, but also quite dense, and is a PT leader. Even small cities (
The healthcare is great in Korea! I must agree! I used to go to the doctor for every little think in Korea just because I knew it was cheap haha...I love "service"
Yup, my brother recently went to the ER without health insurance. Ambulance bill was $1000 and the ER visit was around $5000. Close to 10% of his yearly income on this. Obamacare is also not the solution as it hurts small business owners (myself). I have to pay an extra $1000 a month so I meet 75% employee quota that are insured, that's hurting my pocket a lot. However, I agree in terms of complex diseases such as cancer, America has the best hospitals for that.
Teenageers need the most products. I'm American and white, but I've found that my skin greatly improved upon adoption of a Korean-style skincare regimen. The most important thing is quality of product though. Avoid American brands and try to get as many Korean, Japanese, and French products as possible.
There tends to be restrictions depending on the area and city or whatever, from what I've gathered. In England it's similar, in my town you can't drink on the beach or in really public areas too much. Usually they let you get away with it if you're not making trouble or if there aren't people around though, depending if the cop's an asshole or not. America's a bit more strict from what I've heard though.
"Korea is much better about having makeup and skin care". Anyone who knows about "skin care" in South Korea would say its out of control. But if she is happy then I am happy.
Public transportation where I live in the US isn't terrible. When you described the card for public transportation...we have that. We were actually inspired by Hong Kong and Korea to start doing that regional pass card.
Just yesterday, I was prescribed an increase in medication. I was told I would owe $500 for the difference. Fight was on. My PT/OT/ST is limited. I am just now able to do it--I start Monday. The cap is less than $2000/year. My dental? If something is wrong, "pull it". I was told it would be best if I just let them pull all my teeth and go into dentures.
I'm a Korean and I think that I can be a witness of the matter. Simply, Chelsea is right. Ambulance in Korea is free servce by Goverment and you can call them whenever wherever you need helps like 911 in US. Once again, 119 service in Korea include fire engine, ambulance, rescues are all FREE service. I'm now living in Australia and I miss that system desperately!!!
I have to say Chelsea I love that you and I are on the same page with this video. This video is the most epic video that I have so far seen on UA-cam. So definitely a like. Hope all is well there. :)
I spent a week in a Korean hospital. I will say hands down, their care for me was great, but the stay in my room was horrendous. I am a Soldier, and was unable to converse with the Korean Nurses. They were very shy and I couldn't get my point across to them for my needs. Other than that, agreed. Medical care was exceptional compared to the American doctors who have their hand out first, rather than taking care of your needs.
German health insurance is the best. you are forced to have a insurance (very good and needed in my opinion) but they cover all cost doesnt matter what illness you have. My mother had breast cancer and she havent pay a penny for treatment.
Everything you said is true and accurate. You may like that drinking culture, but all the problems secondary to uncontrolled drinking must not be overlooked. Drinking does no one any good, don't you think? Life is really better without the alcohol. Anyway, thanks for loving my country. I used to live in Baton Rouge, btw.
The academic competition in Korea does not even compare to that in America. True, competition is fierce in America when it comes to the Ivy's (believe me, I applied to some of them), but it's not as compact and "crowded" competition as in Korea.
And my 2.5 year old baby girl left crayson marks on the step to the exam bed, and on the wall in the room. They said they cannot remove the marks on the wall so I want me to find another doctor without ever asking me if I want to pay the damages. I called two clinics and one said, they don't accept new paints, the other said, they don't take people without a social security number. Wow, what a great health care system!
When I went down south to the states, i was mind blown at the fact Walmart sells alcohol right beside the Kool Aid packs. In Canada, you have to buy booze at the liquor store which is operated by the government. thanks for the video!
continued 3. Public transportation - While London has extensive tube lines and bus networks across the city, they are very expensive and often vandalised by teens (I wonder why I don't see public property vandalism in Korea) 4. Food - English food sucks. I don't mean the home meals but rather restaurant foods. In London it's expensive and often crappy (when I returned to UK for a holiday, I could no longer enjoy fish&chips) 5. Healthcare - NHS is great but Korea has far less waiting time :)
Chelsea! I saw that you have a Wordpress. You should update it more often, it's easier than making videos and I would love to hear more about your experiences in Korea. Just followed you!
I also wanted to say I don't hate ALL American music. I just try to stay away from music with bad content. I listen to country and rock (especially Alternative and Christian rock).
In spite of the “drinking culture” in Korea as it is, I was amazed at how little alcohol has caused havoc in Korean society. I would characterize their drinking problems mainly as nuisance rather than social problem. Certainly, alcoholism & drug addictions are far less social problem in Korea than in America. It could be genetic predisposition why Americans are more susceptible to alcohol- or drug-dependency.
Some words; I've been teaching myself Korean for the passed 2 years but I don't have that much free time to study. I know it sounds really cheesy to those fluent in Korean, but that's only some songs and some things are lost in translation. I guarantee everyone can find at least one kpop song they like.
Chelsea.. I'm Korean male. You are 100% correct about Korea. Korea have more freedom to enjoy your life and better health care too, Take care Chelsea and have fun in Korea.
She's so beautiful. She turns heads in America. I can't imagine what she does to farm boys in Pusan. Koreans think she's the most beautiful person in the room, no matter where she goes, unless she's in the room with a real super knockout korean girl...and even then, they will prefer her Arian traits.
That's really sad. And so many people still smoke there, too. :( Like, one Korean guy I know actually looks forward to smoking legally and I just want to cry. ;;
Fell down and thought I tore my meniscus ligament in my knee. Went to a knee specialist at a great hospital. Had an x-ray and a consultation (about whether or not I needed surgery). Turned out I was fine, just needed to lay off jogging. All in all cost $5. I Shit you not.
I am from ny and the subway system there is huge one of the biggest in the world. the bus system you do not have to wait long some buses may be bootleg/freelancer/entrepreneurs but you don't have to wait.
I think that Asians like pale skin so much because having pale skin in the older times represented wealth. Like since you were wealthy, you wouldn't work or go out whereas if you weren't wealthy, you'd have to go out and do stuff outside. But of course times are changing though too. I'm naturally very pale but I play tons of sports and get tan very easily.
My dad is a doctor and he's not like that, I swear. He acknowledges his faults and is open-minded, like you said you're teaching your resident doctors to be. He's been a doctor for years and he still spends much of his free time studying to improve. I've met several of his co-worers however, and I definitely agree with you that many doctors can be very egotistical.
Wow my gosh~ Is it really true in some states in USA you can't buy alcohol at certain time and days? Here in Australia, we have some of the liquor stores open 24/7. Also, here, we have a government system here called "Medicare", where you only pay 1.5% (as long as you earn over $413.50 per year) of your taxable income and this helps you with almost all health services. Most doctors, all public hospitals etc will "bulk bill", where medicare covers all appointments.
I do agree with most of what this lady was saying on the video...many Americans think that The U.S. is the number one or that sort of mentality, but Korea does many things better than The U.S. or any others.
I'm korean. But I like America and american :-)
I think if a person is well rounded culturally they'd notice there are a lot of things other cultures do better than the US. Don't even have to go looking too far. Canada
It's really unfortunate that many Americans don't know/care of other cultures..and act or thinking as they know. One of the most sad thing is many Americans believe American culture is one of the best..??
Rudy Z. Have to remember the US is a very young country that also accomplished a lot in a very short time frame. It's like a relatively new sports team that won the first two years. Fans will chant "we're #1". Unfortunately we've faltered significantly since then. Don't get me wrong, there are also a lot of things the US does better than other countries as well
ohdaUtube as an American myself, I do agree to certain extent, but Americans need to appreciate/respect other cultures as well.
First: 0:26 Health care
Second: 1:12 Public transportation
Third 2:07 Skin care/ make up
Fourth 3:38 Korean free samples
Fifth 4:31 Korea's drinking culture
Korea is just awesome.
If I could add one more thing to your list, it would be the delivery. In Korea, people deliver almost anything 5x faster than the US. They even deliver all kinds of food (even Micky D's!!) as late as 11pm or something. Those motorcyclist friggin fly through all that traffic jam to get your food on time lol
Omg, yes! The food deliveries!
Oh wow... I'm English and I had no idea how different America was from us until you made all these differences between America and Korea, and from what you said, we're more like Korea in some ways.
The thing that I loved the most, I was there from Aug 1982 Jan 1984, and came back for a two week vacation in the spring of 1990, the thing I totally loved was the show of respect for people over 60. Respect for pregnant women. I once saw a 20ish girl carry a man's groceries three blocks because he was using a walker. Never have seen anything close in America.
How about their crazy fast internet and having no cellphone disconnections in subways?
1. Cleaner fast food joints + better service
2. Fast Delivery Service, food, packages, anything.
3. Parks are open to the public 24/7
I was ready to get angry at you when I saw this topic... but you are so right!
The health care cost is probably because there are not a ton of people abusing the system.
US Healthcare system sux. took my 2 yr old to ER for a high fever. he was checked for 5 minutes and discharged after some ice packs were placed on him to reduce the fever. Guess how much the bill was, which by the way is just as absurd-you get like 4 separate bills, one for the ER dr., another for the facility, antother for the diagnostics/lab work, another one for i dont even know what dept, the bill was $1700.00. I sh8t you not. and trust me this is common practice and pricing.
Don't forget the Dr. to read the diagnostics/lab work which is not the same as the ER Dr.
grokker99 The sad thing is it's not even "efficient" like many right wingers claim.
Hell, some countries with free healthcare spend less tax dollars than the US does (per person) on it's non-free system anyway. There's loads of things that can be done to improve healthcare, but aren't. For example:
- Many countries have a controlled monopoly on buying medicine. For example here in NZ Pharmac is able to use its monopoly powers to negotiate much lower prices on non branded medicine.
- Early prevention helps a lot. GP visits in NZ can cost $20 depending on where you go.
- Bills in the US are artificially inflated due to the way insurance/governments give money to hospitals. So when you don't have either you end up with a bill 10-20x what the hospital expects to get.
For example, I got bad food poisoning and needed an operation. We have private insurance but went to public hospital because I was very sick (free public healthcare is actually better in NZ than private in terms of healthcare). Operation and a month in hospital on IV nutrients came in at $0. They even gave us a single room. Follow up operation, 3 days in hospital, was done in private (for flexibility), but still only cost
grokker99 hell...
How are you going to forget about no tipping and free delivery on everything
You did not mention about the food in Korea. I lost about 25 pounds in Korea after I lived in Korea for 7.5 years. McDonald's and Pizza Hut kills. Of course, pizza in the US tastes better than pizza in Korea, but I can survive without American pizza and hamburgers if I can lose about 25 pounds in 7.5 years. Overall, the food in Korea tastes better and healthier. Right now, I live in Irvine, CA. I never ate at McDonald's and Pizza Hut anymore. When I do eat at other fast food restaurants in the US, I ate at Blaze Pizza, Inn-Out Burger, and Chick-fil-a. I try to eat what my wife decides to cook for me, and my wife tries to cook mainly Korean food. By the way, moderator, I hope I can not encouraging you to lose weight. There is nothing wrong with your weight. I am just saying that I am thankful that I lost the weight in Korea. However, I need to make a note that I never drank any alcohol when I was in Korea or in the US. Maybe, the alcohol nullify anyone's attempt to lose weight in Korea.
yes !!! I m Korean American a.Yes! Korean healthcare is much much much BETTER tnen America!!!!
Absolutely loved this video!!! South Korea is an amazing place compared to the United States in every way!!!! :) GREAT GREAT VIDEO!!!!
I really dont like the comments about the drinking, but its otherwise good and informative video. The drinking problem in korea is serious and lifestyle threatening in many cases. It borderlines on alcoholism too often and It more serious than people are making it. but the rest of the video is good.
I agree with you. how she explained drinking sounded horrible and made me frown. There needs to be moderation when it comes to drinking.
6. Wi-Fi Everywhere & Amazingly Fast Internet
really? omg the internet here in the UK messes up so bad haha.
My check-ups were only like 10,000-18,000 without insurance. Loved it. My medicine was usual 6,000-15,000.
you forgot to mention super fast internet and free wifi everywhere! And you can order food anytime of the day delivered - including McDonald for those fast food junkies.. gee I can go on but I'll leave it here...
+Elizabeth McBeth I love that so much.
omg that is amazing.
Hmm. Have you been to New York? I've been to Seoul - I agree, it's Super clean, the metro system is squeaky tight, and everything is super "cute" *& colorful. But after a coupla months, I had enough of the "hello kitty" phase, and missed NY more than anything. Although I hear cosmetic surgery in Korea is KING (especially asian features). Oh, and the men are adorable! ;)
PS: Healthcare in the States? What Healthcare?!
No,Osiris, the city of Seoul is NOT "superclean". There are some really dirty,unsanitary places in Seoul. What do you think they use to fertilize their crops?
Dave Stang anything compared to NYC....I remembered it pretty decent. but I can see what you're sayin'. Thanks :)
Dave Stang NYC is a dump.
osiris Blanche Any city would be clean compared to NYC, except maybe Bejing and Mexico City.
delivery culture!! im a student in NY. Yes, NY has a great delivery culture, too. like seamless .. or whatever. however, they don't usually deliver food after midnight.. :,( but in Korea, i can order food,especially korean fried chicken and beer, after midnight! XD i usually study and work all night so i really miss delivery food in late night lol.. oh! and 24hours cafe is almost everywhere in Korea XD
you forgot the no tax and no tip at restaurants. !!!! :)
I love the way you talk. :) This is my first time seeing you, and you aren't annoying, and you speak clearly, and I think you're interesting.
In America everything is so expensive because it has too many trial lawyers some even these people as an ambulance chasers like John Edwards he makes his fortune by suing other people or business.
Well okay. I have to admit that Korea's medical cost os very cheap. It just costs about 3 dollars if you catch a flu. But I have to tell something about cosmetics. There are various types but nobody use them all!!! Maybe few celebrities?? We usually use 3 to 5steps like oil toner lotion and cream. And some old women apply an ice cream.
The drinking culture in Korea reminds me of one in Quebec, Canada. In the rest of Canada, you have to go to the beer store to get your alcohol, but in Quebec you can get it anywhere and people are a lot more open about the subject.
i went two times to korea and i love almost everytihng about them korean food, music, movies, tv drama, tv shows, creams and staff, naturals, language and the cherry blossoms.
Health care was the single greatest shock for me. I've had some minor surgeries from injuries and they cost maybe $20. It freaked me out when I saw the bill. Most regular follow ups or visits are maybe $5-15 as well. Didn't know ambulances were free! Crazy. The subways are also much cleaner than our metros in general. Partially because they are newer, but still maintained better. Great video.
I agree with you, Chelsea. And I'm very impressed by the articulation in your presentation and observation. I am proud to have an intelligent thinker like you live in Korea with us^^
About free samples, yes you'll always get free samples. No exceptions! But its price probably is included in the receipt. I noticed that the same product in korea and canada was more expensive in korea. Perhaps, samples, or taxes paid during shipping , I think.
I am asian though i watched some Korean variety shows called "Hello Counselor" (on KBS World), There are several cases where black american students or african students who are studying university courses in Korea..talking about the racism they faced in Korea, like ppl avoiding them on buses and subways, and not wanting to sit next to them and such.. of course there are some who will make friends with them, i think its still a problem that wont be easily overcome for years to come.
It can also go down to the family situation. My cousin and I both scored in the top 50 of our graduating classes. My mother had serious medical problems at the time so I had to forego college, join the military, and go straight to work so that I could help out. My cousin's in the same boat & had to raise her younger siblings. I'm doing school slowly now & helping support my brother so hopefully he'll have a better shot. Just saying there are a lot of factors aside form just laziness.
the skincare thing is true... i always wear those essence masks in addition to face scrubs and serums a couple of times a week... and that is just because i watch those Korean beauty shows... where they say it's a MUST... and I have to say, omg, it has so improved my skin just watching a couple of those episodes and taking their tips!
I also use cc creams, for that 'natural makeup' look and I notice that America is selling a lot of BB & CC creams these days too!
Ick! I can't believe drunk people go to work. At least there's plenty of public transportation to keep them from driving drunk.
WebVMan I don't think most people drive drunk in Korea.
I like that you brought up the point about drinking early but around the parents. I'm Korean and my pops didn't care if I drank before I turned 21. Heck, he wanted to me to drink before 21. But, initially with only him. He wanted me to learn responsible drinking. Learn responsible habits so it'll stay with you when you get older.
In Pennsylvania you can only buy liquor from a state store, that is, owned and operated by the PA government. Beer is a little better, but it has to be a beer store.
In the last few months, select grocery stores can carry a limited selection of beer and wine, but it's locked down like cigarettes are, and you pay for it separately. I remember stopping in Ohio to pee at a gas station, and they had 40oz, 6 packs, basically like a Quickie store in the drink section. It was awesome!
I ended up in a Korean hospital in 2009 for an infection. Yes, I had to share the room with 5 other guys (similar to triage), but the care was was just as good as it would have been in the U.S. I was in the hospital for 11 days as it was a very serious infection. It cost me about $1,100 total in American Dollars. Try going to an ANY American hospital for 11 days and spending under $100/day. My medications after I got out were also super cheap (like $5 for a month supply). Koreans don't have a for-profit healthcare system. We need to do the same here in the U.S.
So true. I'm South Korean and i think..this vid is awesome. I live in California at the moment but I REALLY wanna go back to Korea even if i can barely speak Korean for my life.
I only see free samples in the US in pretty much grocery stores. The other stores, not so much.
I've never been to korea but I heard wifi is crazy good there like you can get internet literally everywhere you go and people don't put as much security on their wifis so you can easily leech off them
All shops are open till 10~11pm.
Thats incredibly awesome thing in korea!
Yeah, I went to a local restaurant at 5:00 am (hungover, on a weekday!!) with some friends, and there were already some people drinking soju with their meals. Needless to say, we drank a bit as well.
Korean drinking culture rocks, even for a light drinker like myself.
It depends, Tokyo has a more efficient and extensive network but sometimes the trains get so crowded you don't have any room to breathe. KTX is good from Busan to Seoul.
Hopefully, the US catches up and builds up comparable networks in the future.
Lol, sorry chelsea for posting a comment not even about your vid :'D I wish I could learn those 10 skin care steps, I love korean skincare products so much C: If you made a video just all about that, that would be lovely!
Thank you! Seeing videos like this boosts my motivation to go there!
visiting Korea during World cup season is fantastic and unbelievable, almost 7 million Korean people cheer their team outside with gathering in several places. That is an experience only possible in Korea. I will go back to Korea in 2014 for cheering.
I think you right on -- I love Korea -- I've lived here pretty much 10 years -- It's just awesome -- I don't think I'll ever leave -- I like your video and shows --
In Texas you can't buy hard liquor on Sundays from the liquor store because they are closed. Beer and wine can only be bought from the convenience or grocery store after 12pm...shame. Oh, and if you go to a restaurant, you have to wait until 12 or at least have food on the table if it is before 12 :-)
My american boyfriend(who is from Utah) was amazed by our public transportation system. I think it could be better since I live in a super small town in the middle of the woods in Sweden, but it's not just him then.
I used to live in South Carolina and it was forbidden to sell/buy alcohol on Sunday. But the last time I lived there was 10 years ago. It may have changed since then, but I doubt it.
Wow.. I'm a SKorean and I think there're some misunderstandings about Korean health care. It's a great system when you need minor treatments. However if you have serious illness like cancer or stroke, it will cost a bomb even with the NHIC. It covers about 70~80% of total medical expense. So if you get a cancer surgery in a university hospital you'll have to pay about $4k~$20k(original cost- $12k~50k) therefore you still need an additional private health insurance to cover all illness($20/month)
As an aside, did anyone tell you that you are very pretty? I agree with you about all the few things that you said about Korea doing these things better than the USA. The Koreans actually do have good skin in general, and I would attribute it to their good skincare habits such as wearing moisturizer(even guys do it), sleeping without any makeup on, and also wearing sunscreen and even BB/CC cream in the day anywhere you go.
Fyi in Texas it's only the liquor stores that aren't open on Sundays. Beer and wine can be purchased at the grocery stores. Though something might've changed since I moved early last year. :)
2:50; wrong its a consequence of genetics.
Generally speaking, alcohol consumption is prohibited on most public places, except where and when it's specifically allowed. Even on private premises, you might need a liquor license if it's big enough. My friend bought an old church, and converted to a loft house. Cops busted him for serving liquor without license during house warming party, because the place have capacity for 500 people even though there were less than 50 people.
Here in Brazil the drinking culture is pretty open as well...You can buy anything you want whenever you want and drink it wherever you want(minus the going to work drunk part, cause then you'd be fired lol) but what I find most amusing in Korea is that they have TONS of drinking games...It's like, I have never seen it anywhere else, whereas the US or any other country have about one or two different games with lots of variations, Korea has tons of creative and fun way to drink.
I agree!! I'm a normal 13 year old Indian girl who lives in the UK
I've always loved Korea and Japan and I would like to go there sometime in the future.... but I've been concerned because all Korean's are pale or really pale so If I go to Korea.... Will they stare at me? Will I stand out a lot? That's the only thing that's putting me off Korea and mostly the reason why I want to be a little lighter....
Based on what you have said about drinking in Korea, I would be curious to know what the rate of alcoholism is there.
Korea are best 3
the worst beer i had was in america. and im canadian. american beer taste like water and alcohol.
I tried it all- and Korean skincare system & products are the Best!
It's worth noting that public transportation isn't all about size/density.
Russia has pretty good public transportation, despite being the biggest country in the world and relatively poor. China is huge, but also quite dense, and is a PT leader. Even small cities (
The healthcare is great in Korea! I must agree! I used to go to the doctor for every little think in Korea just because I knew it was cheap haha...I love "service"
Yup, my brother recently went to the ER without health insurance. Ambulance bill was $1000 and the ER visit was around $5000. Close to 10% of his yearly income on this. Obamacare is also not the solution as it hurts small business owners (myself). I have to pay an extra $1000 a month so I meet 75% employee quota that are insured, that's hurting my pocket a lot. However, I agree in terms of complex diseases such as cancer, America has the best hospitals for that.
I always agree with Chelsea coz she likes Asians.
Teenageers need the most products. I'm American and white, but I've found that my skin greatly improved upon adoption of a Korean-style skincare regimen. The most important thing is quality of product though. Avoid American brands and try to get as many Korean, Japanese, and French products as possible.
There tends to be restrictions depending on the area and city or whatever, from what I've gathered. In England it's similar, in my town you can't drink on the beach or in really public areas too much. Usually they let you get away with it if you're not making trouble or if there aren't people around though, depending if the cop's an asshole or not. America's a bit more strict from what I've heard though.
"Korea is much better about having makeup and skin care". Anyone who knows about "skin care" in South Korea would say its out of control. But if she is happy then I am happy.
Public transportation where I live in the US isn't terrible. When you described the card for public transportation...we have that. We were actually inspired by Hong Kong and Korea to start doing that regional pass card.
Just yesterday, I was prescribed an increase in medication. I was told I would owe $500 for the difference. Fight was on. My PT/OT/ST is limited. I am just now able to do it--I start Monday. The cap is less than $2000/year. My dental? If something is wrong, "pull it". I was told it would be best if I just let them pull all my teeth and go into dentures.
I'm a Korean and I think that I can be a witness of the matter.
Simply, Chelsea is right.
Ambulance in Korea is free servce by Goverment and you can call them whenever wherever you need helps like 911 in US.
Once again, 119 service in Korea include fire engine, ambulance, rescues are all FREE service.
I'm now living in Australia and I miss that system desperately!!!
I have to say Chelsea I love that you and I are on the same page with this video. This video is the most epic video that I have so far seen on UA-cam. So definitely a like. Hope all is well there. :)
Damn. You're beautiful. You must be right about the whole skin thing in korea cuz your skin is absolutely gorgeous.
I spent a week in a Korean hospital. I will say hands down, their care for me was great, but the stay in my room was horrendous. I am a Soldier, and was unable to converse with the Korean Nurses. They were very shy and I couldn't get my point across to them for my needs. Other than that, agreed. Medical care was exceptional compared to the American doctors who have their hand out first, rather than taking care of your needs.
I have to completely agree with most of your list, although I would of had a hard time picking just 5 to be honest.
German health insurance is the best. you are forced to have a insurance (very good and needed in my opinion) but they cover all cost doesnt matter what illness you have. My mother had breast cancer and she havent pay a penny for treatment.
Everything you said is true and accurate. You may like that drinking culture, but all the problems secondary to uncontrolled drinking must not be overlooked. Drinking does no one any good, don't you think? Life is really better without the alcohol. Anyway, thanks for loving my country. I used to live in Baton Rouge, btw.
The academic competition in Korea does not even compare to that in America.
True, competition is fierce in America when it comes to the Ivy's (believe me, I applied to some of them), but it's not as compact and "crowded" competition as in Korea.
And my 2.5 year old baby girl left crayson marks on the step to the exam bed, and on the wall in the room. They said they cannot remove the marks on the wall so I want me to find another doctor without ever asking me if I want to pay the damages. I called two clinics and one said, they don't accept new paints, the other said, they don't take people without a social security number. Wow, what a great health care system!
When I went down south to the states, i was mind blown at the fact Walmart sells alcohol right beside the Kool Aid packs. In Canada, you have to buy booze at the liquor store which is operated by the government. thanks for the video!
You got it right. And the big cities.. the subways! Free and fast wifi on the trains!
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3. Public transportation - While London has extensive tube lines and bus networks across the city, they are very expensive and often vandalised by teens (I wonder why I don't see public property vandalism in Korea)
4. Food - English food sucks. I don't mean the home meals but rather restaurant foods. In London it's expensive and often crappy (when I returned to UK for a holiday, I could no longer enjoy fish&chips)
5. Healthcare - NHS is great but Korea has far less waiting time :)
Chelsea! I saw that you have a Wordpress. You should update it more often, it's easier than making videos and I would love to hear more about your experiences in Korea. Just followed you!
I also wanted to say I don't hate ALL American music. I just try to stay away from music with bad content. I listen to country and rock (especially Alternative and Christian rock).
In spite of the “drinking culture” in Korea as it is, I was amazed at how little alcohol has caused havoc in Korean society. I would characterize their drinking problems mainly as nuisance rather than social problem. Certainly, alcoholism & drug addictions are far less social problem in Korea than in America. It could be genetic predisposition why Americans are more susceptible to alcohol- or drug-dependency.
Some words; I've been teaching myself Korean for the passed 2 years but I don't have that much free time to study. I know it sounds really cheesy to those fluent in Korean, but that's only some songs and some things are lost in translation. I guarantee everyone can find at least one kpop song they like.
Chelsea.. I'm Korean male. You are 100% correct about Korea. Korea have more freedom to enjoy your life and better health care too, Take care Chelsea and have fun in Korea.
She's so beautiful. She turns heads in America. I can't imagine what she does to farm boys in Pusan. Koreans think she's the most beautiful person in the room, no matter where she goes, unless she's in the room with a real super knockout korean girl...and even then, they will prefer her Arian traits.
The reason she said skin care is better is because they actually think about what's going to happen in the long run.
All true! Great honest video.
That's really sad. And so many people still smoke there, too. :( Like, one Korean guy I know actually looks forward to smoking legally and I just want to cry. ;;
Lol! you're so right! Drinking is so much more laid back in Korea. It's so much more fun.
Fell down and thought I tore my meniscus ligament in my knee. Went to a knee specialist at a great hospital. Had an x-ray and a consultation (about whether or not I needed surgery). Turned out I was fine, just needed to lay off jogging. All in all cost $5. I Shit you not.
Not tanning only has partially to do with not aging fast. Most of the difference between skin and appearance between Asians and Whites is in genetics.
I am from ny and the subway system there is huge one of the biggest in the world. the bus system you do not have to wait long some buses may be bootleg/freelancer/entrepreneurs but you don't have to wait.
I think that Asians like pale skin so much because having pale skin in the older times represented wealth. Like since you were wealthy, you wouldn't work or go out whereas if you weren't wealthy, you'd have to go out and do stuff outside. But of course times are changing though too. I'm naturally very pale but I play tons of sports and get tan very easily.
My dad is a doctor and he's not like that, I swear. He acknowledges his faults and is open-minded, like you said you're teaching your resident doctors to be. He's been a doctor for years and he still spends much of his free time studying to improve. I've met several of his co-worers however, and I definitely agree with you that many doctors can be very egotistical.
In New York, you can use the Metrocard to take subways and buses that seem to be on every corner.
Wow my gosh~
Is it really true in some states in USA you can't buy alcohol at certain time and days? Here in Australia, we have some of the liquor stores open 24/7.
Also, here, we have a government system here called "Medicare", where you only pay 1.5% (as long as you earn over $413.50 per year) of your taxable income and this helps you with almost all health services. Most doctors, all public hospitals etc will "bulk bill", where medicare covers all appointments.
Korea is land of skincare and beauty