I am an American who came to Seoul, Korea 17 years ago, intending to stay for just a year or two. However, I liked it so much that I ended up living here for 17 years. I have no plans to return to the States.
Unlike other foreigners, your interest in learning and enjoying the Korean language is likely to make your experience in Korea more enjoyable. Foreigners who do not learn Korean and show no interest in Korean culture tend to focus only on Korea's flaws, dismiss Korean culture, and, in severe cases, even disrespect Koreans. These people often find it difficult to live in Korea, struggle to make friends with Koreans, and eventually leave Korea, they believe it is Korea's fault for them to leave. I think your mindset is very mature :)
Everyone can have an opinion and when you like a country so much you can criticise it too. It is from their 애정 toward that country. You would complain about the country you like so much if you live there long enough. 잘 품어주려는 생각보다는 한국에 대한 비판 일절 허용하지 않고 싫으면 돌아가라는 식의 그런 가르치려는 댓글 솔직히 진짜 몰상식해 보임.
Last March-May I have lived in Korea and attended korean language school (lvl1). They were the best 3 months of my life (I'm 24 now), but had to go back to my home country unfortunaly due to lack of money and other commitments. But definitely coming back in a year or 2 for lvl2 (and 3 hopefully)!
thats so great! I really stand by language schools, and I always suggest it to people looking into taking it seriously. it’s a ton of fun and great experience, but it definitely is an investment, I hope you make your way back soon! :-)
I've been living in America currently servring the U.S army and planning to go back to Korea after discharge. i'm sure America is great cuntry but some people is not fit in here even a american. we just born like that. i've come to realize that i'm well-suited for life in Asia. hope you are always happy in Korea.
I completely get where you're coming from! This video spoke to me and made me realize that there's better opportunities for myself outside of my hometown and the states
it’s truly all about prospective! it takes a lot of time and work to be able to make the move, trust me I know, but when you find yourself in the position of happiness in the future, it will all seem so worth it. I wish you the best :-)
@@marlonaleister Definitely! I think for now I'll focus on savings and possibly getting my masters. It'll definitely be worth it in the long run, and thank you for the best wishes!!
How courageous you are to move to Korea and how wonderful that you love living there! I am a Korean and moved to the US from Korea in 2002 and am still living here. As some people mentioned below, the most important thing is to find where you fit the best. Some people never leave where they were born and grew up and if it works out for them, It's great and some brave souls like yourself move so far to have a better life..I think it takes guts, trust, and deep thought process etc.. I am also so moved that you are able to admit the fact that you didn't deeply bond with your parents. I think accepting that truth must be so liberating for you and your truthful insight will lead you to a more authentic-burden free life..Congratulations!!!
Same, though. I came to Busan in 2013 and have been here ever since. I have a child now, which makes me sometimes think living back home in Minnesota would be nice. However, Korean health care, safety, convenience, and cost of living are much better than in the U.S., especially with a child. Don't get me wrong, Korea has its cons and difficulties, but if you learn the language and culture things will start opening up.
Hi, I also didn’t have close relationship with my parents. They pushed me away with their emotional abuse, criticism, belittling. Moving here to Korea was quite easy and finally I am at peace.
@@dripxenseixensei3822 in general, yes, it is safe. People leave their phones on the tables in the restaurants or walk with open bags. However, sometimes (once a week, I use public transportation everyday) I can see mentally disabled people who make noise and scare others. Also, sometimes Koreans say something inappropriate in Korean (thinking that we foreigners cant understand). Like today in front elevator couple with a baby, the woman said in Korean to her husband “don’t you think that youngsters should use escalators?” I didn’t want to talk back. But the escalator was out of order.
@@orshepeic thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate that. I know some people or haters tend to spread misinformation, so I wanted to hear from your perspective since you said that you are finally at peace. I also want peace. I don’t have a close or great relationship with my family. Many times, they made me feel worthless, not acknowledging the positive aspects of my personality, my acts of kindness and so on. Their mindset is very different from mine which makes us incompatible and makes me want to get away from them and move to a country that aligns with me. So South Korea is my dream country - the culture and people matches my personality, therefore I would be happy, comfortable and at peace living there. I’m happy for you 🤗, and I’m excited to be at peace when I move to South Korea.
@@dripxenseixensei3822 Korean here, don't want to be mean to you but don't expect too much before coming to Korea. Korea is a country like any other country in the world. Not perfect, not a paradise. Specifically life in Seoul is far from 'dream' and 'peace' thing to be honest. But I wish you all the best in the future.
You were prolly Korean in your recent paast life and felt displaced in America and felt home here ~ whatever it is as long as you are happy and dping well and at peace all the kudos to you!. I immigrated to America from Korea at age 11 and came back at 32 for my husband's job and never went back except for annual visit. I love America but I love living in Korea as there is this sense of coziness and safety here for me.
I feel exactly the same about my family, so for me it wouldn't be a problem to move to other country, the problem is to get a visa and a job! Thanks for ur video❤
Wow our stories are so similar! I came to Korea when I was 22 and it's been almost 7 years now. Never want to go back to the US since it just feels like home here now~ I look forward to watching more of your content 😊
thank you so much :-) at the time it didn’t feel like hard work, especially without any goal in mind, but now years later, I was reeeeally pushing my teen/early twenties self lol I hope you are well and doing whats best for you, too!
South Korea's merits are like this when Americans want to stay in this nation. Cheaper and reliable medical costs, also cheaper living costs and college tuition, cheaper and trustable public transportation service, and public safety level. That's all and no more or less, to be honest. But an American dude told me like that. "Man, that's what I needed, so I must stay here". LOL
It is very interesting for me to watch this video clip, because I am Korean who has been living in Seoul for 35 years and now very sick of it and are trying to find a living abroad to America where I've thought my dream country. My language might let me in a difficulty the hope but I keep studying English for my dreaming come true one day. Very happy to see that you love Korea so much and hope you continue to enjoy Korea life :)
비슷한 성향을 가진 친절한 친구들을 사귀세요. 자연스럽게 동호회 활동을 하며 만남을 갖으면 좋습니다. ( 동네에 보통있는 배드민턴, 등산, 자전거, 교회 등등... 한국에는 아파트 커뮤니티나 동네모임이 존재합니다. ) 한국생활에 많은 도움을 받으실겁니다. 사기꾼을 조심하세요. 이사가거나 집을 구매할때는 친구들과 상의하고 최소한 3군데의 부동산 사장님께 여쭤보세요. 계약할때도 여러번 물어보세요. 사기꾼이 많지는 않지만 분명 있습니다.
I love your mindset so much, I want to live in Korea too so I typically watch videos like this so I can prepare myself. I always hear such negative things from people who live there but I love that you are so honest and positive about your experience. This gives me a lot more encouragement, which I appreciate so much. I can't wait to watch more of your content, and I hope your channel will grow even more.
Thank you for sharing this experience! Can you do a video talking about a reasonable amount of money to save to make the jump? What your experience was, how much you saved etc. Thanks again for this content
will definitely look into that kind of topic goin forward! there seems to be a lot of people interested in making the move, but don’t know how or where to start, so definitely something I’ve thought of in the past hahah
thanks a lot for this video , i needed a lot . and will help me to get more information like that since yeah other channels focus as you explained the point of view changes quite a bit . I must be honest i have been struggling by learning the language by myself being so far away and just internet well is kind of difficult if you can pay for an online teacher . hope i get more money and be able to travel as you did . you are motivating me so much to make that goal a real one. hope you have a great week ahead (my English is not perfect since i'm also learning it , pardon any mistakes )
한국에서 행복을 찾으셨다니 참 다행입니다. 그렇지만 나이에 따라, 상황에 따라 그런 것은 달라질 수 있습니다. 당신의 고향인 미국은 훌륭한 나라이며 언제든지 돌아갈 수 있습니다. 한국에서 행복한 삶을 찾으신 것을 축하드립니다. 하지만 당신의 고향인 미국을 잊지 마십시오. 행복하세요.
When you're a white, young, good-looking person from a first world country, why wouldn't you want to live in Korea? the only things I could think of is probably not being able to build a retirement nest egg or develop a strong resume due to less career options for immigrants, and the fact that your family and friends are in the States. There's a reason most Americans living in Korea eventually return in typically 3-5 years.
Well. I could say that I'm experiencing the same thing that you did in the past. I'm just tired of waking up in the same place, same street, same country, you know. Hopefully in 3 - 4 years I can eventually move out... To South Korea specifically lol, I've had interest in Asian countries for maybe 1 - 2 years now. But yeah, I'll focus on finishing university, once I graduate I'll try to apply for a job in South Korea and see how that goes.
As a Korean that loves Texas and would love to move and live there but can't, I find this video funny. I wish we could change nationalities like and Airbnb, life would be so much easier.
I really loved your videos. I’m learning GERMAN and URDU.. I HAVE ASPERGERS SYNDROME Marlon. I’m natirally from GERMANY, MY ORIGNAL NAME IS HANSEATIC DAVID STONBRIDGE. MY mum from Manchester and my dad from Rhyl. I changed my name and love it here. You are so special in doing what you are doing keep it up Marlon. I love you, Stuart x
I like the culture of Korea and went once for 2 weeks. I don't have any interest to live in Korea. The cost of living and wages if you need a job is too high. I might take another vacation in the future but I don't put it on my list for future retirement. I am down to 3 countries for retirement Philippine's, Vietnam, and Thailand. I am taking a 90 day tour with 1 month in each country to make my final decision in the fall.
I want Korea Gvnt make more ease the law for people who want to live in Korea longer. These kind of people especially like you make society more diversify and Korea really need to change that form. If someone who have legal passport, visa and no criminal records then why dont let them have more free chances and make them relax? Really needs to change !
Yes, Korea makes it very difficult, many procedures and steps to start a business and try to immigrate here without a job arranged..I agree they shouldn’t let people flood in like other countries but make it easier for people who genuinely want to live and add to society in a constructive way.
How did you pay for living expenses while in language school especially since you kept extending the enrollment? How much did you save?Do you have a video where you detail the numbers?
I think many are leaving US due to the politics and direction of the country. I left my country to live in US and never regretted it. Having said that this country has changed and not for the better. I was told in the last 3 years 1.5 million people have left the US pewr year due to excessive costs. Glad you are happy.
I came across your video because I am planning on moving to either Japan or Korea and in all honesty everything you have said hit me like a flashback because I no longer have anything and all I have are my two kids and I want a better life for them as well for myself. What advice can you give me as a single mother trying to move to South Korea?
Im 38 years old, and I wish I would of move to another country to study. Since age 19 I have deducated my life to work but I feel like I didnt enjoy life doing the things I liked.
You must have saved a lot of money to be able to move to Korea... because taking Korean language classes and the cost of living there can't be said to be cheap.
Hello Marlon, Do you have plans to get Korean citizenship? If I want to get citizenship, how does it compare to Western nations such as New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Netherlands etc?
I’ve made some videos in the past of how I learned Korean, but the best language schools in my opinion are from the universities - songang and yonsei’s language programs are ones I would recommend looking into :D
It’s crazy how many Americans are going to Korea (and other countries) and never plan on looking back, while there are Koreans that are tired of Korea and wants to/lives in the US.
Last year for the 1st time, Kor-population increased little bit suddenly, ending the long down trending curve, because of dramatic increases of foreigners. And the infusion of foreigners from all over the world, will be more increasing for sure by the popularity of K- cultures. So Korea will make easy many laws relating with foreigners but it will take a little bit a time. But Foreign population will be a part of Korea sooner or later. It’s inevitable. I’m a Korean.
Just subscribed! Can’t wait for more vlogs! I really enjoyed Korea! I can’t wait to go back! Honestly if I had to pick I would live in Tokyo over Seoul but that’s just me! I love both cities! Can’t wait to see your journey!
I'm quite the opposite, I'm living in Korea right now but I want to move to the U.S so bad lol. really interesting viewpoint edit: also this filming location looks soooo much like the middle of the apartment block near me
I came here Korea with Tourist visa for 3 month and studied language. I think Korea and Europe have visa agreement for 3 months. I have a college degree. It depands on what you are doing here.
honestly, japan just was a dream I had with little knowledge of how I would make it a reality. the idea of moving to korea was once I was already an adult with (almost) a degree and some savings - I would still love to visit japan someday, haven’t yet even though I’m just an hour flight away hahaha
@@speakupyt4900 Well, I am Korean and Japan being Japan is also not that bad! Analogue culture itself has good side too. I respect their decision and I love my country's efficiency at the same time 👍🏻
but the japanese are more polite in general and all their cities have great infrastructure unlike korea where everywhere else except seoul is back in the 80s.
@@user-hs1dd4tc7t omg this person says the same fake shit as netouyo about Korea's infrastructure 🤣🤣🤣 Bro live the real life. You can think whatever you want about politeness because it's a subjective thing, but I don't understand why you're distorting something so objective.
You sound like that former youtuber named Chelsea Speak who went to Korea and didn’t want to leave, but eventually left after 8-9 yrs. She realized it wasn’t the place to reside long term.
한국어가 어려운게 언어를 2개씩 배워야한다는점이다. 침략당한역사가 많아서 순우리말과 한자어 동시에 2개를 알아야한다. 우리말과 일본관련 어휘도 항상2개씩 존재한다. 하나둘셋만알아도 될것을 구지 일이삼사를 알아야된다. 이미 생활언어에 너무 뿌리깊게 얽히고 박혀있어 언어정화가 될수도없고 뽑아낼수도없다. 그래서 배우는데 오래걸리고 어렵다.
@@marlonaleister 맞아요. 그래서 한국인들이 영어배우는것도 아주 힘들죠. 시간이 많이 걸려요. 영어권 국민들이 배우기 어려운 등급이 있는데 언제나 최난이도 언어가 한국어,일본어같은 다른문법으로 실타래가 너무 꼬아져 버린 언어권 언어들이에요. 문명의 발달로 이렇게 가까워졌지만 역사라는 시간과 공간의 거리가 너무 야속하네요
Marlon, 안녕히 계세요. 당신의 영상이 정말 좋아요. 정말 잘 지내고 있어요. 맨체스터로 이사할지, 독일을 진심으로 사랑할지 결정할 수가 없어요. 아침 6시에 일어나서 독일 커피 한 잔을 마셨어요. 우유도 설탕도 안 넣고, 뒤에 숲이 있는 사촌 집에서 사는 게 정말 그리워요. Canal Street에서 6년 동안 런던에서 살면서 Amy Winehouse가 당신을 지나가며 무료 노래나 반곡을 부르는 걸 보고 그리워요. 아, 저는 3년 동안 Thespiam으로 무대에 서서 새벽 4시까지 대본을 썼어요. 옷차림도 좋아했고, 다른 사람이 되는 것도 좋아했어요. Marlo, 안녕히 계세요. 진심으로 사랑해요. 웨일스 북부의 Rhyl에 사는 Stuart. 언젠가 만날 수 있기를 바라요. 아주
I am an American who came to Seoul, Korea 17 years ago, intending to stay for just a year or two. However, I liked it so much that I ended up living here for 17 years.
I have no plans to return to the States.
I moved to America from Korea when I was 5. American is my home but Korea is beautiful. I love visiting.
What do u do in Korea tho?
@@llollapalooza II work at an IT company marketing. Speaking Korean, even if not fluently, opens up many opportunities.
@@grow1820 많은 외국인들이 한국어도 할 줄 모르면서 취업 힘들다
임금적다는 소리를 하죠 근데 현실은 아시아에서 한국에 가장 임금이 높습니다
Wow I’m the exact opposite 😂 I’m curious what made you like the country so much!
Unlike other foreigners, your interest in learning and enjoying the Korean language is likely to make your experience in Korea more enjoyable.
Foreigners who do not learn Korean and show no interest in Korean culture tend to focus only on Korea's flaws, dismiss Korean culture, and, in severe cases, even disrespect Koreans.
These people often find it difficult to live in Korea, struggle to make friends with Koreans, and eventually leave Korea, they believe it is Korea's fault for them to leave.
I think your mindset is very mature :)
wow, you actually understand!!!
Those who have no real interest in Korean culture would’ve never really moved there in the first place.
Everyone can have an opinion and when you like a country so much you can criticise it too. It is from their 애정 toward that country. You would complain about the country you like so much if you live there long enough. 잘 품어주려는 생각보다는 한국에 대한 비판 일절 허용하지 않고 싫으면 돌아가라는 식의 그런 가르치려는 댓글 솔직히 진짜 몰상식해 보임.
@@ReadyOrNot_HereICome 품긴 뭘 품어 미친련아
@@ReadyOrNot_HereICome 공권력 공공재 당연하게 생각하는 외국인도 꽤 많습니다. ㅋㅋ 내 친구 와이프 미국인인데 한국어 배울 생각 없다함 ㅎ. 한국에서 살고 결혼했는데 ㅋㅋ 남편 회식가니까 한국 문화 이해안간다면서 못가게하고.. 스트레스 받아하더라
세상의 정답은 없습니다. 한국인들도 한국이 싫거나 지쳐서 미국이나 호주 캐나다 가서 오히려 거기가 훨씬 좋고 만족하며 사시는분들도 많아요.
그저 자기가 지금 행복하면 그걸로 되는겁니다. 자신을 소중히 생각하는게 제일 중요한거같아요
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Agree with u
I moved from Australia to Spain when I was 22. Have never looked back…..and I am now 54.
사람마다 성격이 다르듯 자기에게 맞는 나라가 있음
군대도 안가고 치안도 안정적이고 인종차별 당할 확률도 없는 미국국적이니깐 그럭저럭 살만할듯...
한국에서 만족하고 계셔서 참 다행이고 한국인으로서 응원합니다. 하고 싶은 거 모두 하시면서 건강하고 행복하게 사시길 바랍니다. 한국에서 결혼도 하시구요. 사랑하고 응원할게요.
Last March-May I have lived in Korea and attended korean language school (lvl1). They were the best 3 months of my life (I'm 24 now), but had to go back to my home country unfortunaly due to lack of money and other commitments. But definitely coming back in a year or 2 for lvl2 (and 3 hopefully)!
thats so great! I really stand by language schools, and I always suggest it to people looking into taking it seriously. it’s a ton of fun and great experience, but it definitely is an investment, I hope you make your way back soon! :-)
Hope things work out for you.
I've been living in America currently servring the U.S army and planning to go back to Korea after discharge. i'm sure America is great cuntry but some people is not fit in here even a american. we just born like that. i've come to realize that i'm well-suited for life in Asia. hope you are always happy in Korea.
That's why America has people like trump 😂😂😂
You can still live and be happy in America, you just gotta be rich. In most foreign countries that’s not the case.
새로운 곳에서 도전을 하는 용기가 너무 멋져보입니다👏👏 한국에서 좋은 일들만 가득하시길 바래요😊
I completely get where you're coming from! This video spoke to me and made me realize that there's better opportunities for myself outside of my hometown and the states
it’s truly all about prospective! it takes a lot of time and work to be able to make the move, trust me I know, but when you find yourself in the position of happiness in the future, it will all seem so worth it. I wish you the best :-)
@@marlonaleister Definitely! I think for now I'll focus on savings and possibly getting my masters. It'll definitely be worth it in the long run, and thank you for the best wishes!!
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How courageous you are to move to Korea and how wonderful that you love living there! I am a Korean and moved to the US from Korea in 2002 and am still living here. As some people mentioned below, the most important thing is to find where you fit the best. Some people never leave where they were born and grew up and if it works out for them, It's great and some brave souls like yourself move so far to have a better life..I think it takes guts, trust, and deep thought process etc..
I am also so moved that you are able to admit the fact that you didn't deeply bond with your parents. I think accepting that truth must be so liberating for you and your truthful insight will lead you to a more authentic-burden free life..Congratulations!!!
Same, though. I came to Busan in 2013 and have been here ever since. I have a child now, which makes me sometimes think living back home in Minnesota would be nice. However, Korean health care, safety, convenience, and cost of living are much better than in the U.S., especially with a child. Don't get me wrong, Korea has its cons and difficulties, but if you learn the language and culture things will start opening up.
I believe that because you have a strong personal philosophy, you can achieve your dreams anywhere.
Hi, I also didn’t have close relationship with my parents. They pushed me away with their emotional abuse, criticism, belittling. Moving here to Korea was quite easy and finally I am at peace.
I’m happy for you. How’s your experience so far? Is South Korea really safe?
@@dripxenseixensei3822 in general, yes, it is safe. People leave their phones on the tables in the restaurants or walk with open bags. However, sometimes (once a week, I use public transportation everyday) I can see mentally disabled people who make noise and scare others. Also, sometimes Koreans say something inappropriate in Korean (thinking that we foreigners cant understand). Like today in front elevator couple with a baby, the woman said in Korean to her husband “don’t you think that youngsters should use escalators?” I didn’t want to talk back. But the escalator was out of order.
@@orshepeic thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate that. I know some people or haters tend to spread misinformation, so I wanted to hear from your perspective since you said that you are finally at peace. I also want peace. I don’t have a close or great relationship with my family. Many times, they made me feel worthless, not acknowledging the positive aspects of my personality, my acts of kindness and so on. Their mindset is very different from mine which makes us incompatible and makes me want to get away from them and move to a country that aligns with me. So South Korea is my dream country - the culture and people matches my personality, therefore I would be happy, comfortable and at peace living there. I’m happy for you 🤗, and I’m excited to be at peace when I move to South Korea.
@@dripxenseixensei3822 Korean here, don't want to be mean to you but don't expect too much before coming to Korea. Korea is a country like any other country in the world. Not perfect, not a paradise. Specifically life in Seoul is far from 'dream' and 'peace' thing to be honest. But I wish you all the best in the future.
You were prolly Korean in your recent paast life and felt displaced in America and felt home here ~ whatever it is as long as you are happy and dping well and at peace all the kudos to you!. I immigrated to America from Korea at age 11 and came back at 32 for my husband's job and never went back except for annual visit. I love America but I love living in Korea as there is this sense of coziness and safety here for me.
I'm hoping I feel this way too. Moving there at the end of the year and don't see myself coming back to the states if it goes well.
한국에서 건강과 행복 가득한 삶을 응원드려요🎉
I feel exactly the same about my family, so for me it wouldn't be a problem to move to other country, the problem is to get a visa and a job! Thanks for ur video❤
Wow our stories are so similar! I came to Korea when I was 22 and it's been almost 7 years now. Never want to go back to the US since it just feels like home here now~ I look forward to watching more of your content 😊
Perfect choice 👍
For your hard work, you deserve to be happy ❤ I'm happy for you too. 😊
thank you so much :-) at the time it didn’t feel like hard work, especially without any goal in mind, but now years later, I was reeeeally pushing my teen/early twenties self lol I hope you are well and doing whats best for you, too!
@@marlonaleister 군대같은거네요. 그때는 개고생인데, 그걸 모르고 하는것. 나이먹고 하면 힘들죠. 변화를 싫어하게 되어서요
멋진 독립적인 청년 이시네요. 당신의 한국에서의 삶을 응원합니다❤
South Korea's merits are like this when Americans want to stay in this nation. Cheaper and reliable medical costs, also cheaper living costs and college tuition, cheaper and trustable public transportation service, and public safety level. That's all and no more or less, to be honest. But an American dude told me like that. "Man, that's what I needed, so I must stay here". LOL
Food is way better
이분은 어딜 가더라도 적응해서 잘 사실 분인듯...
한국에서 항상 건강하시고 축복가득 하시길요. 🍀
It is very interesting for me to watch this video clip, because I am Korean who has been living in Seoul for 35 years and now very sick of it and are trying to find a living abroad to America where I've thought my dream country. My language might let me in a difficulty the hope but I keep studying English for my dreaming come true one day. Very happy to see that you love Korea so much and hope you continue to enjoy Korea life :)
WELCOME to COREA !
비슷한 성향을 가진 친절한 친구들을 사귀세요. 자연스럽게 동호회 활동을 하며 만남을 갖으면 좋습니다. ( 동네에 보통있는 배드민턴, 등산, 자전거, 교회 등등... 한국에는 아파트 커뮤니티나 동네모임이 존재합니다. ) 한국생활에 많은 도움을 받으실겁니다. 사기꾼을 조심하세요. 이사가거나 집을 구매할때는 친구들과 상의하고 최소한 3군데의 부동산 사장님께 여쭤보세요. 계약할때도 여러번 물어보세요. 사기꾼이 많지는 않지만 분명 있습니다.
I love your mindset so much, I want to live in Korea too so I typically watch videos like this so I can prepare myself. I always hear such negative things from people who live there but I love that you are so honest and positive about your experience. This gives me a lot more encouragement, which I appreciate so much. I can't wait to watch more of your content, and I hope your channel will grow even more.
잘 오셨어요! 환영합니다~
Thank you for sharing this experience! Can you do a video talking about a reasonable amount of money to save to make the jump? What your experience was, how much you saved etc.
Thanks again for this content
will definitely look into that kind of topic goin forward! there seems to be a lot of people interested in making the move, but don’t know how or where to start, so definitely something I’ve thought of in the past hahah
thanks a lot for this video , i needed a lot . and will help me to get more information like that since yeah other channels focus as you explained the point of view changes quite a bit . I must be honest i have been struggling by learning the language by myself being so far away and just internet well is kind of difficult if you can pay for an online teacher . hope i get more money and be able to travel as you did . you are motivating me so much to make that goal a real one. hope you have a great week ahead (my English is not perfect since i'm also learning it , pardon any mistakes )
your english is great! I really appreciate you watching, and I hope the best for future language learning :-)
Aww 4 years, I remember way back when I was only 4 years in. This is endearing. Happy you are enjoying yourself here.
Thanks for sharing your story! I hope you have the greatest time of your life here :)
Cheers Marlon! Thank you for your love towards Korea. I am living in Canada now and missing my hometown so so much.
한국에서 행복을 찾으셨다니 참 다행입니다. 그렇지만 나이에 따라, 상황에 따라 그런 것은 달라질 수 있습니다. 당신의 고향인 미국은 훌륭한 나라이며 언제든지 돌아갈 수 있습니다. 한국에서 행복한 삶을 찾으신 것을 축하드립니다. 하지만 당신의 고향인 미국을 잊지 마십시오. 행복하세요.
It's very impressive that you moved to Korea from Texas
Even you didn't know about Korean culture, K-pop.
really cool story.
When you're a white, young, good-looking person from a first world country, why wouldn't you want to live in Korea?
the only things I could think of is probably not being able to build a retirement nest egg or develop a strong resume due to less career options for immigrants, and the fact that your family and friends are in the States. There's a reason most Americans living in Korea eventually return in typically 3-5 years.
Wow, from a small town in TX to the big cities worldwide, you are following your dreams🎉🎉🎉
Any oversea people who wants to live in Korea, they must learn Korean ! As people who goes to USA must speak English !
Ill be there next year. I plan on staying long term.
(If it feels right, which I think it will)
Hi from Washington DC 👋
hi from korea!! :-)
Well. I could say that I'm experiencing the same thing that you did in the past. I'm just tired of waking up in the same place, same street, same country, you know. Hopefully in 3 - 4 years I can eventually move out... To South Korea specifically lol, I've had interest in Asian countries for maybe 1 - 2 years now. But yeah, I'll focus on finishing university, once I graduate I'll try to apply for a job in South Korea and see how that goes.
I hope things work out for you !
He is right.. when you go to Korea you dont want to go home.. its a beautiful country
Thank you...But fruits and vegetables are too expensive here in Korea.
Omg.. you are having a hard time to pay fruits and vegetables in Korea? What kind of life are you living? lol.
probably the same life as the rest of the country, where an apple costs an arm and a strawberry costs a leg.
that is so ture i hate it as a korean too
As a Korean that loves Texas and would love to move and live there but can't, I find this video funny. I wish we could change nationalities like and Airbnb, life would be so much easier.
I really loved your videos. I’m learning GERMAN and URDU.. I HAVE ASPERGERS SYNDROME Marlon. I’m natirally from GERMANY, MY ORIGNAL NAME IS HANSEATIC DAVID STONBRIDGE. MY mum from Manchester and my dad from Rhyl. I changed my name and love it here. You are so special in doing what you are doing keep it up Marlon. I love you, Stuart x
Hope your future journey full of luck in Korea😊
Welcome on board, comrade
언제나 감사합니다
I like the culture of Korea and went once for 2 weeks. I don't have any interest to live in Korea. The cost of living and wages if you need a job is too high. I might take another vacation in the future but I don't put it on my list for future retirement. I am down to 3 countries for retirement Philippine's, Vietnam, and Thailand. I am taking a 90 day tour with 1 month in each country to make my final decision in the fall.
Check out Malaysia. imo that is the best option in SEA. Very underrated.
I want Korea Gvnt make more ease the law for people who want to live in Korea longer.
These kind of people especially like you make society more diversify and Korea really need to change that form.
If someone who have legal passport, visa and no criminal records then why dont let them have more free chances and make them relax?
Really needs to change !
Yes, Korea makes it very difficult, many procedures and steps to start a business and try to immigrate here without a job arranged..I agree they shouldn’t let people flood in like other countries but make it easier for people who genuinely want to live and add to society in a constructive way.
한국이 유럽처럼 망하길 바라는 것임?
절대 장기 체류가 쉬우면 안된다.
지금 영국에 벌어지는 일을 재대로 보면 이런 말 못하지....
@@Erica-gb2zsThere are different kinds of immigrants 🤦🏻
@@Biboom940그 다양한 종류의 이민자 중 나쁜 사람들이 섞여있다면 사회가 빨리 붕괴될 수 있기에, 이민이나 거주에 대한 기준은 엄격해야 한다고 생각합니다. 전 새벽 2시에 산책 나가는 걸 좋아하거든요. ☺️
How did you pay for living expenses while in language school especially since you kept extending the enrollment? How much did you save?Do you have a video where you detail the numbers?
I think many are leaving US due to the politics and direction of the country. I left my country to live in US and never regretted it. Having said that this country has changed and not for the better. I was told in the last 3 years 1.5 million people have left the US pewr year due to excessive costs. Glad you are happy.
I want to move to korea but i need to study first. So i have a 5 year plan right now.
와우 대단하다. 대단한 용기를 가지셨군
I came across your video because I am planning on moving to either Japan or Korea and in all honesty everything you have said hit me like a flashback because I no longer have anything and all I have are my two kids and I want a better life for them as well for myself. What advice can you give me as a single mother trying to move to South Korea?
Im 38 years old, and I wish I would of move to another country to study. Since age 19 I have deducated my life to work but I feel like I didnt enjoy life doing the things I liked.
You must have saved a lot of money to be able to move to Korea... because taking Korean language classes and the cost of living there can't be said to be cheap.
Hello Marlon, Do you have plans to get Korean citizenship?
If I want to get citizenship, how does it compare to Western nations such as New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Netherlands etc?
Can you tell me about the language school? What are the good language schools for me to learn about? Thank you.
I’ve made some videos in the past of how I learned Korean, but the best language schools in my opinion are from the universities - songang and yonsei’s language programs are ones I would recommend looking into :D
It’s crazy how many Americans are going to Korea (and other countries) and never plan on looking back, while there are Koreans that are tired of Korea and wants to/lives in the US.
Make your dream i cheer up you !!
Happy for you. What kind of visa do you have? How did you get it?
Was wondering that myself
Last year for the 1st time, Kor-population increased little bit suddenly, ending the long down trending curve, because of dramatic increases of foreigners. And the infusion of foreigners from all over the world, will be more increasing for sure by the popularity of K- cultures. So Korea will make easy many laws relating with foreigners but it will take a little bit a time. But Foreign population will be a part of Korea sooner or later. It’s inevitable. I’m a Korean.
Foreigners will make Korea more diversed and open minded with global influences which are all so positive
So you moved to Korea before graduating college? How do you find jobs/get visas without a university degree?
Glad you found a place to call home. What's your immigration status?
Have you visited Busan..??
😊😊😊❤
Just subscribed! Can’t wait for more vlogs! I really enjoyed Korea! I can’t wait to go back! Honestly if I had to pick I would live in Tokyo over Seoul but that’s just me! I love both cities! Can’t wait to see your journey!
thank you tons! I’m hopin to plan a japan/tokyo trip sometime soooon, so maybe a video will be out in the future :-)
@@marlonaleister can’t wait for that content!
I'm quite the opposite, I'm living in Korea right now but I want to move to the U.S so bad lol. really interesting viewpoint
edit: also this filming location looks soooo much like the middle of the apartment block near me
How often do you go to US?
Was it hard with the Visa and working there?
Me moving from korea to the USA🫡
How do you get a Visa? Do you need a college degree? I'm European.
I came here Korea with Tourist visa for 3 month and studied language. I think Korea and Europe have visa agreement for 3 months. I have a college degree. It depands on what you are doing here.
Thanks from🇰🇷
? You never say how you gave up on Japan vs Korea.
honestly, japan just was a dream I had with little knowledge of how I would make it a reality. the idea of moving to korea was once I was already an adult with (almost) a degree and some savings - I would still love to visit japan someday, haven’t yet even though I’m just an hour flight away hahaha
@@speakupyt4900 Well, I am Korean and Japan being Japan is also not that bad! Analogue culture itself has good side too. I respect their decision and I love my country's efficiency at the same time 👍🏻
@@speakupyt4900하 ㅋㅋㅋ 한국 장점을 칭찬하기 위해 일본응 모욕할 필요는 없다 ㅇㅋ?
but the japanese are more polite in general and all their cities have great infrastructure unlike korea where everywhere else except seoul is back in the 80s.
@@user-hs1dd4tc7t omg this person says the same fake shit as netouyo about Korea's infrastructure 🤣🤣🤣 Bro live the real life. You can think whatever you want about politeness because it's a subjective thing, but I don't understand why you're distorting something so objective.
ok. Here is my thumbs up and subscribe.
Merci
신기하네요. 저는 어릴때부터 미국에 환상을 가졌고, 엄마가 자주 때릴때마다..미국이었으면 경찰이 엄마 잡아간대..이렇게 말하면 더 맞고 그랬는데..물론 요즘은 한국도 그렇게 되기는했지만. 저는 80년생입니다. 45 in Korean way, 44 your way
@user-su1dy4si1h 엄마랑 안보고 삽니다 ㅎ
I am a Korean living in 충청 province. Hey, please live here if you like it! Korea welcomes people like you who like it here and ready to work honestly.
한국은 이것저것 규제, 단속, 금지 사항이 너무 많아서 답답하지 않나요.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😊
ik whats for u back in america. rent 😭 nah wouldnt go back either
You sound like that former youtuber named Chelsea Speak who went to Korea and didn’t want to leave, but eventually left after 8-9 yrs. She realized it wasn’t the place to reside long term.
You will eventually return to the states. People will long for their homeland unless you lived a military life.
There are millions of people around the world who move to another country for good.
@@Biboom940 yes, but most Americans return home to America.
한국어가 어려운게 언어를 2개씩 배워야한다는점이다. 침략당한역사가 많아서 순우리말과 한자어 동시에 2개를 알아야한다. 우리말과 일본관련 어휘도 항상2개씩 존재한다. 하나둘셋만알아도 될것을 구지 일이삼사를 알아야된다. 이미 생활언어에 너무 뿌리깊게 얽히고 박혀있어 언어정화가 될수도없고 뽑아낼수도없다. 그래서 배우는데 오래걸리고 어렵다.
처음에는 이것도 어려웠는데 저한테 더 어려웠던 것은 문법이었어요 ㅋㅋ 한국말 하고 영어 문법은 아주 다르기 때문에 저 분만 아니라 대부분 영어 하는 외국인들도 이 문제로 어려움을 겪는다는 것을 얘기 많이 하더라고요
@@marlonaleister 맞아요. 그래서 한국인들이 영어배우는것도 아주 힘들죠. 시간이 많이 걸려요. 영어권 국민들이 배우기 어려운 등급이 있는데 언제나 최난이도 언어가 한국어,일본어같은 다른문법으로 실타래가 너무 꼬아져 버린 언어권 언어들이에요. 문명의 발달로 이렇게 가까워졌지만 역사라는 시간과 공간의 거리가 너무 야속하네요
Marlon, 안녕히 계세요. 당신의 영상이 정말 좋아요. 정말 잘 지내고 있어요. 맨체스터로 이사할지, 독일을 진심으로 사랑할지 결정할 수가 없어요. 아침 6시에 일어나서 독일 커피 한 잔을 마셨어요. 우유도 설탕도 안 넣고, 뒤에 숲이 있는 사촌 집에서 사는 게 정말 그리워요. Canal Street에서 6년 동안 런던에서 살면서 Amy Winehouse가 당신을 지나가며 무료 노래나 반곡을 부르는 걸 보고 그리워요. 아, 저는 3년 동안 Thespiam으로 무대에 서서 새벽 4시까지 대본을 썼어요. 옷차림도 좋아했고, 다른 사람이 되는 것도 좋아했어요. Marlo, 안녕히 계세요. 진심으로 사랑해요. 웨일스 북부의 Rhyl에 사는 Stuart. 언젠가 만날 수 있기를 바라요. 아주
Love you Marlon, keep those video’s coming on UA-cam. You are who you are. Love you mate x❤️
that means a ton :-) I’m doing my best to show honesty and reality here, and I hope that comes across. thank you for always watching!
@@marlonaleister ❤️❤️❤️
@@marlonaleisterplease I would like to come visit! Can we exchange contacts?
What do you do in Korea? Nothing????
He said in other video he has a teaching job and now other job for entertainment business as well.
Why prof. David has stayed in Korea for 40years.
watch?v=8C6k_at9UNQ
You know little about Korea. This is so naive or you are saying this for views. You won’t be 20 forever.
You are not a god. You even don't know your future life
@@wakwak-je1ru I’m no god. But I know enough.