EXTREMELY interesting, I don't know how much you have to "prep" for that, checking rates and so on, but I would love to see more stuff like this! Thank you for the video 🙂
As a fan of Korean web comics, we all are very aware of the dangers of crossing the street... Especially when something good is happening, a truck usually lands someone in the hospital. So I was wondering what the real life situation is to inspire that in stories.
Wow, I have seen the umbrellas before, but never realised that it is actually to help for the waiting pedestrains. Ps! I was also super surprised seeing people pushing strollers, I was expecting to see a sweet sleeping baby... but to my suprise... it's a dog baby 😅. Sincerely, I like that children are taught to lift their arm while crossing.
It's a great idea for kids, kinda want to try it here in US. I always tell the little kiddos I watch to be very careful in parking lots and streets cuz they are so short the drivers can't see them that well and aren't looking for them
Thanks for the explanation during my last visit to a South Korea I keep pressing the buzzer on the pole thinking it was a similar concept to the UK where it triggers the traffic light to stop for a pedestrian to cross. Now I know for next time. The fatality rate is horrifyingly high, hope all the prompts they’ve installed help to change that and drivers also become a little more cautious.
Fun fact, here in USA anyway, the crosswalk buttons don't actually do anything, except make the time you have to cross a little longer... Doesn't make the light change any earlier. It's mostly a placebo to give us a feeling of control. Same with the elevator close buttons, only work in emergency situations with ppl who have the special key.
@@origamikiddo2625 yes they do? you press it so the cars can stop some roads near me never stop unless someone presses the button and i live in the USA
The biggest mindset difference, having been a driver for most of my adult life in the US, is that Korean drivers seem to think that they have the right of way over pedestrians (and cyclists). I've have personally seen angry drivers angry about pedestrians walking too slow crossing the crosswalk, when they had the green light and right of way to cross 😯 I don't know why they think this but as you may know in the US, pedestrians always have the right of way, regardless of traffic signals and signs, whether you're jaywalking or using the crosswalk, and all drivers must be always be careful of this because if you hit a pedestrian, it's gonna be, most likely, be your fault. So if you're crossing the street in Korea, please keep this in mind and be careful of drivers, and especially those pesky and dangerous delivery motorcycles!
Although it is the custom that pedestrians always have the right of way here in the US, I can tell you from experience that it is NOT safe to walk in cities. Cars hate stopping for pedestrians when they are making a right turn, so always be super careful when crossing in those turn areas! I have also been hit by a truck when riding a bike across the crosswalk, despite the driver looking directly at me. He was making a right turn and waited for a car to pass, but didn't bother making sure I wasn't in front of him before driving off.. (I'm fine).
Lived in S. Korea durning the 1990's when many people were first getting access to owing a car. Experience wise, they were teenage drivers. Having a car showed a high status and granted some anonymity, so they could "break the rules." In my opinion Unlike the UK and US, where it was several years that the richest persons owned cars, and everyone knew who was driving that car , they had to share the road with horses and a certain decorum was expected from car drivers. Koreans are much more polite drivers now than 25 years ago.
Great video. I was living in Taiwan and some cities started experimenting with the led lights embedded in the street for walking and not walking. I am betting they copied it from Korea. 😮
Great video. The subway exits are numbered and there is usually a map of the station to navigate. I love it! I have been asking SL, Stockholm's metro to number the exits and get station maps for 13 years. No changes yet. How about doing a video on the second hand markets in the Shil Dong area? They are so much fun, like a museum of the 20th&21st century with price tags.
In India there is no concept of crosswalk. U just cross the street wherever and whenever there are not many cars coming. it takes a lot of skill and experience to not die
what i learned about being a pedestrian in south korea is: don't look at other people while walking. look 'through them' as though you're looking at something in the distance. it's surprising how no one ever bumped into me after i learned to do this. be aware of everything around you while walking using your peripheral vision. while crossing a street that might not have a 'good' crosswalk where traffic might be moving through as you walk, don't look at the vehicles. they are looking at you and will stop or at least change their speed to avoid you. if you look at them, you're expected to keep out of their path of travel (give them the right of way). as crazy as traffic might seem to a westerner there, there are simple rules that work very well. walk with someone who knows these rules for a few days and you'll never have any issues. koreans in general are very nice and will assist you if you ask politely. (a kindness will almost always be paid back double by koreans. while there you should try to do this too.)
I find especially in Korea . Take humans safety seriously. Ie: sub way stations . Train pulls up . Doors open up on the train . Then the deck door open for passengers get on and off . Where in North America the train deck is open . Kid could fall off the deck
The percentages actually says nothing about the difference between the countries without also mentioning the total traffic fatalities per capita. From the numbers I could find it is 11 per 100000 in the US and 5.5 in KR, meaning the likelihood of getting killed as a pedestrian is about the same at 2 per 100000 in both countries.
Apart from the “aggressive korean drivers”, maybe it would be necessary to clarify the percentage of pedestrians walking the streets in the USA (scarce) and in Korea ((crowded)🙄
To be fair, you shot this video from Songpa Gu, which is probably one of the worst areas in Seoul when it comes to excessively wide roads and having way too many cars. Also, it's a shame that parts of Seoul place the responsibility on pedestrians not to get hit, as opposed to cars not to hit people. I live in Songpa Gu now, but in my old district (Seodaemun), it was MUCH more pedestrian friendly, and walking around felt much safer. The key is to have narrow roads with vehicles moving at slow speeds, and to get rid of cars whenever possible. Unfortunately, the Southeast part of Seoul is very bad about this, and accommodates cars WAYYYYY to much compared to the north western half.
it's not that bad. safety is important for those huge blocks to cross. there are hardly any overpass for pedestrians to walk, but there are underground by subways stations as mentioned in Victor's comment. 🙂
@@Heightren ….des ofc always 4 elevators on every corner on every intersection. Also love the cars turning right on red. Korea just the best and safest 😂 korea is 0 pedestrian friendly
There's also waayyyyyyy more pedestrians in korea. considering the use of public transport, there's way more poeple walking around on sidewalks and crossing streets at any given time than in the US
EXTREMELY interesting, I don't know how much you have to "prep" for that, checking rates and so on, but I would love to see more stuff like this! Thank you for the video 🙂
As a fan of Korean web comics, we all are very aware of the dangers of crossing the street... Especially when something good is happening, a truck usually lands someone in the hospital. So I was wondering what the real life situation is to inspire that in stories.
Wow, I have seen the umbrellas before, but never realised that it is actually to help for the waiting pedestrains.
Ps! I was also super surprised seeing people pushing strollers, I was expecting to see a sweet sleeping baby... but to my suprise... it's a dog baby 😅. Sincerely, I like that children are taught to lift their arm while crossing.
*pedestrians
It's a great idea for kids, kinda want to try it here in US. I always tell the little kiddos I watch to be very careful in parking lots and streets cuz they are so short the drivers can't see them that well and aren't looking for them
Thanks for the explanation during my last visit to a South Korea I keep pressing the buzzer on the pole thinking it was a similar concept to the UK where it triggers the traffic light to stop for a pedestrian to cross. Now I know for next time. The fatality rate is horrifyingly high, hope all the prompts they’ve installed help to change that and drivers also become a little more cautious.
Fun fact, here in USA anyway, the crosswalk buttons don't actually do anything, except make the time you have to cross a little longer... Doesn't make the light change any earlier. It's mostly a placebo to give us a feeling of control. Same with the elevator close buttons, only work in emergency situations with ppl who have the special key.
@@origamikiddo2625 yes they do? you press it so the cars can stop some roads near me never stop unless someone presses the button and i live in the USA
The biggest mindset difference, having been a driver for most of my adult life in the US, is that Korean drivers seem to think that they have the right of way over pedestrians (and cyclists). I've have personally seen angry drivers angry about pedestrians walking too slow crossing the crosswalk, when they had the green light and right of way to cross 😯
I don't know why they think this but as you may know in the US, pedestrians always have the right of way, regardless of traffic signals and signs, whether you're jaywalking or using the crosswalk, and all drivers must be always be careful of this because if you hit a pedestrian, it's gonna be, most likely, be your fault.
So if you're crossing the street in Korea, please keep this in mind and be careful of drivers, and especially those pesky and dangerous delivery motorcycles!
Although it is the custom that pedestrians always have the right of way here in the US, I can tell you from experience that it is NOT safe to walk in cities. Cars hate stopping for pedestrians when they are making a right turn, so always be super careful when crossing in those turn areas!
I have also been hit by a truck when riding a bike across the crosswalk, despite the driver looking directly at me. He was making a right turn and waited for a car to pass, but didn't bother making sure I wasn't in front of him before driving off.. (I'm fine).
Lived in S. Korea durning the 1990's when many people were first getting access to owing a car. Experience wise, they were teenage drivers. Having a car showed a high status and granted some anonymity, so they could "break the rules." In my opinion Unlike the UK and US, where it was several years that the richest persons owned cars, and everyone knew who was driving that car , they had to share the road with horses and a certain decorum was expected from car drivers. Koreans are much more polite drivers now than 25 years ago.
you guys should make more long videos instead of shorts because I think is better for you to make money of them and we like long format videos too
OMG I didn't realize that you had a baby under you shirt until the end
Great video. I was living in Taiwan and some cities started experimenting with the led lights embedded in the street for walking and not walking. I am betting they copied it from Korea. 😮
Mostly it's to give a sign to people who are using phone while walking.
Great video. The subway exits are numbered and there is usually a map of the station to navigate. I love it! I have been asking SL, Stockholm's metro to number the exits and get station maps for 13 years. No changes yet.
How about doing a video on the second hand markets in the Shil Dong area? They are so much fun, like a museum of the 20th&21st century with price tags.
no choice. stations like Dongdaemun History has 14 exits...
I'm planning to visit South Korea for the first time and videos like these are extremely helpful and informative!! ❤
That's so awesome! Hope you'll enjoy it (if not already)
My number 1 newly acquired fear ever since I started watching Kdramas!! I'm terrified of crossing the road 😳
In India there is no concept of crosswalk. U just cross the street wherever and whenever there are not many cars coming. it takes a lot of skill and experience to not die
In India people also poop on da beach
0:07 That's why he runs 🏃♂
what i learned about being a pedestrian in south korea is:
don't look at other people while walking. look 'through them' as though you're looking at something in the distance. it's surprising how no one ever bumped into me after i learned to do this.
be aware of everything around you while walking using your peripheral vision.
while crossing a street that might not have a 'good' crosswalk where traffic might be moving through as you walk, don't look at the vehicles. they are looking at you and will stop or at least change their speed to avoid you. if you look at them, you're expected to keep out of their path of travel (give them the right of way).
as crazy as traffic might seem to a westerner there, there are simple rules that work very well. walk with someone who knows these rules for a few days and you'll never have any issues.
koreans in general are very nice and will assist you if you ask politely. (a kindness will almost always be paid back double by koreans. while there you should try to do this too.)
Keep up the great work!
woahhh I love the roads!
Nice informative video for visitors. 👍👍
I find especially in Korea . Take humans safety seriously. Ie: sub way stations . Train pulls up . Doors open up on the train . Then the deck door open for passengers get on and off . Where in North America the train deck is open . Kid could fall off the deck
Love the video thanks you guys
Very knowledgeable. 👍🏻
The percentages actually says nothing about the difference between the countries without also mentioning the total traffic fatalities per capita. From the numbers I could find it is 11 per 100000 in the US and 5.5 in KR, meaning the likelihood of getting killed as a pedestrian is about the same at 2 per 100000 in both countries.
You looks similar to Sarah Jon. Throwing that out there 😅
Lmao Korea has much more common sense in which USA doesn't have
Apart from the “aggressive korean drivers”, maybe it would be necessary to clarify the percentage of pedestrians walking the streets in the USA (scarce) and in Korea ((crowded)🙄
Look both ways when crossing 🤠👌
To be fair, you shot this video from Songpa Gu, which is probably one of the worst areas in Seoul when it comes to excessively wide roads and having way too many cars. Also, it's a shame that parts of Seoul place the responsibility on pedestrians not to get hit, as opposed to cars not to hit people.
I live in Songpa Gu now, but in my old district (Seodaemun), it was MUCH more pedestrian friendly, and walking around felt much safer.
The key is to have narrow roads with vehicles moving at slow speeds, and to get rid of cars whenever possible.
Unfortunately, the Southeast part of Seoul is very bad about this, and accommodates cars WAYYYYY to much compared to the north western half.
China?? Or Japan
As seen in the video sometimes bikes and bicyles run on the pavement in Korea. So be careful
😄 RIght!
"What's the red line on the street?" Well there is a bicycle sign on it... 🤔🚲
Crossing the street in korea sucks so bad. You have to wait 2-3 minutes every time
When I went there, If I was crossing near a subway station, I just went under the road to cross it going up and down the station.
it's not that bad. safety is important for those huge blocks to cross. there are hardly any overpass for pedestrians to walk, but there are underground by subways stations as mentioned in Victor's comment. 🙂
@@Heightren perfect for elderly, ppl on bikes and for ppl with wheelchairs
@@Madrinass there are elevators
@@Heightren ….des ofc always 4 elevators on every corner on every intersection. Also love the cars turning right on red. Korea just the best and safest 😂 korea is 0 pedestrian friendly
There's also waayyyyyyy more pedestrians in korea. considering the use of public transport, there's way more poeple walking around on sidewalks and crossing streets at any given time than in the US