Poverty in South Korea (Those Left Behind)

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  • @seren930
    @seren930 7 років тому +8410

    i'm a high school student in SOUTH KOREA. my dream is to become a social welfare worker. i will do my best for those underpriviled people.

    • @amelbecheker216
      @amelbecheker216 7 років тому +89

      바나나바바나나 Fighting 💪💕

    • @seren930
      @seren930 7 років тому +40

      Amel Becheker thankyou ❤

    • @rendel6824
      @rendel6824 7 років тому +31

      Fighting !

    • @matanai8883
      @matanai8883 6 років тому +59

      I hope your dream come true. If you dream come true please tell your sns instagram :) you may be my inspiration

    • @anjefelowareees3040
      @anjefelowareees3040 6 років тому +30

      Bless your kindred heart dear and may that kindness irradiate to the people you'll be with..

  • @arasfair
    @arasfair 5 років тому +6244

    I wish more people would see this, korea really isnt all about kpop and kdrama's and fantasy. We have our problems....
    ps. thank you for the likes. and yes, i do live here in south korea

    • @not.ordinary
      @not.ordinary 5 років тому +35

      Agreed!!

    • @pa474
      @pa474 5 років тому +220

      Poverty is everywhere. Nevertheless, it still is unfortunate to see this

    • @priyatailoring
      @priyatailoring 5 років тому +111

      I'm also agree with this every country have problems plz don't think South Korea only have k-drama and K-pop style lifestyle there is more than that don't look at the cute and fantasy sides only 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭

    • @allengina1091
      @allengina1091 5 років тому +3

      Https. Gacha right hahaha

    • @deemedlight3647
      @deemedlight3647 5 років тому +73

      @@priyatailoring yeah and even kpop has a problem ever heard of the slave contract?

  • @quinn9409
    @quinn9409 4 роки тому +1599

    I am 21 years old and i cant sleep without seeing my mom...

    • @mariachristinacandelario9306
      @mariachristinacandelario9306 4 роки тому +28

      I feel you, im in the same age

    • @theresatyoh1340
      @theresatyoh1340 4 роки тому +21

      I want to adopt u!

    • @Carlo-qj5jl
      @Carlo-qj5jl 4 роки тому +2

      Whoa

    • @ggdd8666
      @ggdd8666 4 роки тому +13

      M 29 n am away from my mom but i cant sleep without talking to her...

    • @quinn9409
      @quinn9409 4 роки тому +18

      @@ggdd8666 😥..mm man....i am mama boy😂...i always want to be with my mom,....

  • @poisonappple6225
    @poisonappple6225 4 роки тому +1601

    I never heard of poverty in South Korea! Now that's what media lacks these days !!

    • @jyotiyadav7337
      @jyotiyadav7337 4 роки тому +163

      😂😂😂 this is what when u r obsessed with kdrama and kpop 😂😂😂😂😂😂 thinking reality is same as what they show u

    • @lankonthungezung9360
      @lankonthungezung9360 4 роки тому +5

      What the unnecessary Man 😂

    • @priyaraizada5236
      @priyaraizada5236 4 роки тому +48

      Yeah it's heartbreaking. leaving ur parents behind is not the way to success

    • @DobbynciCode
      @DobbynciCode 4 роки тому +19

      Tf is wrong with these people. Korea is a developing country like in the Philippines. They just know how to harness their resources.

    • @tamy9429
      @tamy9429 4 роки тому +18

      @@DobbynciCode like in the Philippines??? hahaha.

  • @hillaryc2033
    @hillaryc2033 4 роки тому +3233

    I live in USA, we have homeless people begging for money in almost every intersection. My point is that poverty is in every country.

    • @christinefernandez3403
      @christinefernandez3403 4 роки тому +151

      I agree. It just have different degree of what or how "poverty" is defined in a particular country.

    • @chitralekhakalita6111
      @chitralekhakalita6111 4 роки тому +107

      Homeless and poverty are from different worlds , here in India! It has the worst per capita amongst G20 & the general scenario of poverty is no different from the most underdeveloped countries of Africa. India's richest man , world's 10th richest, Ambani's house is in front of a slum 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @snow8617
      @snow8617 4 роки тому

      Agreed with this

    • @hellospontos
      @hellospontos 4 роки тому +45

      I don't think that's a reasonable comparison. In USA, you even pay for the ambulance, have no health insurance not to mention social insurance. But South Korea has a decent insurance policy for the general employee population, they don't have to pay for an IV even if you're just hangover and not actually seriously ill. The thing the government did I think, is that because the elderly population is from the war era and did not really help increase the GDP ("only" founded the country, what a shame), so they are seen as they did not contributed to their futures. Because the fact is, South Korea values large sums of money way too much. USA, on the other hand is mpre concerned about keeping from the public and investing into government operations.

    • @Pajas15
      @Pajas15 4 роки тому +6

      Not in Singapore

  • @ChristianMessagesAndTopics
    @ChristianMessagesAndTopics 5 років тому +4055

    SHAME on the children who abandon their elderly parents. What goes around will come around.

    • @mountainfreedom9000
      @mountainfreedom9000 5 років тому +86

      What if they had no children ? and their family are all deceased.

    • @양수빈-r1v
      @양수빈-r1v 5 років тому +242

      korea has law children have to look after parents monthly 251.61 dollar or children is poor then government give 251.61 dollar to them. so they abandon their children. or they were bad parent so children refuse to cover them by court order. many of them are child abuser because old time it allow in social but law change . and educated children became adult knowing what is child abuser.

    • @carojames6776
      @carojames6776 5 років тому +11

      @Clayton Warner what a terrible state of affairs

    • @SuperGraficas
      @SuperGraficas 5 років тому +125

      SHAME in the government who doesnt take care of people who already spent their life contributing to society.

    • @tommy07robs
      @tommy07robs 4 роки тому +36

      lol that you seem to think most people take care of their elders. That's why America came up with Social Security

  • @claryjace6166
    @claryjace6166 5 років тому +2992

    Poverty is every where
    But im thankful even im not rich
    Im still living simple free happy life
    Love fr. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

    • @TnxPh
      @TnxPh 5 років тому

      Bawba

    • @jhonkevinriva4742
      @jhonkevinriva4742 5 років тому +6

      clary jace same jusko swerte ko sa pinas

    • @elisadizon7988
      @elisadizon7988 5 років тому +41

      i agree with you ( Lag ) 100%
      Dito sa America 🇺🇸 grabe din ang poverty ! Sa Pinas meron din pero when it comes to a family matter ...solid pa rin ang family !
      Yan nag comment ( Veronica ) about the poverty ng South Korea may pagka bias ! Masyado mong binabagsak ang pagka pillipino mo kaya di lalo aangat ang Pilipinas sa isang katulad mo!
      Hello from Las Vegas !

    • @gordonlaroza5318
      @gordonlaroza5318 5 років тому +6

      @LaG walang utang na loob sa magulang....not all

    • @jungsky5469
      @jungsky5469 5 років тому +22

      @Veronica grabeh ka! isa kang Filipino pero pinagtatanggol mo pa yung mga Koreano na hindi mo naman kalahi! Napanood mo ba ng mabuti yung video? Kaya maraming mga matatanda ang nagsusuicide sa Korea dahil yung mga anak nila pinababayaan sila dahil lumaki na yung mga ulo (selfish). *Korea is one of the Top Highest Suicide rate in the world* .
      Kaya maraming Koreans gusto mag stay sa bansa natin eh kasi boring doon.

  • @looker483
    @looker483 4 роки тому +488

    It's too hard to be homeless in colder countries.
    Poverty is everywhere in reality

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano 4 роки тому +5

      These poor Koreans are the same Koreans who go to Philippines, where they can live like Kings.

    • @looker483
      @looker483 4 роки тому +4

      I don't think so. ☺️

    • @nadonado648
      @nadonado648 3 роки тому +1

      @@eduardochavacano How come? prejudice is probably be your thing 🙄

    • @ysaeuxo
      @ysaeuxo 3 роки тому

      @@eduardochavacano tanga

    • @bloemkoolendestreetgang450
      @bloemkoolendestreetgang450 4 місяці тому

      Its very rare to see a homeless person in my country in western europe

  • @yawarrehman7139
    @yawarrehman7139 6 років тому +404

    I lived in korea for 5 years. I have seen elderly people working on streets, collecting disposible items, etc for living and also elderly people living with their childern and grand childern. My house owner was abt 60 year old and he lived with his childern and grand childern. But he used to do all work on his own. I mean literally all work like cleaning of building, waste management, fixing of lights, etc. I remember when me and my wife had a baby he gave us gifts. He really represented korean rich culture to us. I really appreciated that old, kind, generous, hardworking old man.

    • @chinmayeesahoo4547
      @chinmayeesahoo4547 4 роки тому +2

      Please sir tell me how Indian study in mba at korea which university Is best for study and their price

    • @lilacandme8234
      @lilacandme8234 4 роки тому +10

      When we visited south korea, an old man was giving away free candies at the train station..

    • @jugg9140
      @jugg9140 7 днів тому

      is that all he gave your wife? i'm sure she get more than that lol

  • @kajalgupta8432
    @kajalgupta8432 4 роки тому +466

    I can't even imagine my life without my family , especially my mumma and my sister . They are the root of my life 🥺

    • @livingroomtv8243
      @livingroomtv8243 4 роки тому +5

      At least you have a family.

    • @kajalgupta8432
      @kajalgupta8432 4 роки тому +16

      @@livingroomtv8243 u don't have one ? :(

    • @livingroomtv8243
      @livingroomtv8243 4 роки тому +7

      @@kajalgupta8432 I don't :(

    • @kajalgupta8432
      @kajalgupta8432 4 роки тому +17

      @@livingroomtv8243 no worry sis , 1 day u will have a big family to accompany u , till then ur frnds are there to make u feel warmth and care of a family :)

    • @livingroomtv8243
      @livingroomtv8243 4 роки тому +7

      @@kajalgupta8432 tbh, I have a so called family but they disowned me and doesn't consider me as a family member now.

  • @jennyreyes3533
    @jennyreyes3533 7 років тому +2170

    This is the opposite of the Philippines, no matter how poor some families are, they still value the elders and respect them

    • @angelicaalmoradie3649
      @angelicaalmoradie3649 7 років тому +15

      Jenny reyes korek!

    • @thistlejoelullaby3869
      @thistlejoelullaby3869 7 років тому +139

      Philippines is a heaven for elderly people.

    • @guesswho944
      @guesswho944 7 років тому +7

      so true

    • @fattymoko
      @fattymoko 7 років тому +43

      Smokey Mountain and pagpag. No there are elderly that are still taking care of entire families.

    • @limuelrayos2418
      @limuelrayos2418 7 років тому +31

      JL January yes but some. It means that mostly they took care of their parents coz thats already part of r culture. And of course they are still some cases but its like 1% only. Others were left behind because there children died or something happen. Un like other countries like korea that mostly of them.

  • @yngldj1728
    @yngldj1728 4 роки тому +835

    In small tribe here in Philippines "tausug tribes" when our parents gets old its the time to pay their strives and sacrifices for us,so we take care of them for the rest of their lives.. love and be kind to your parents even others😉

    • @rickwilson2589
      @rickwilson2589 4 роки тому +21

      Because the Philippines is a poor country so people can do that. South Korea is a rich and fast paced country. Society changed. Most people are focused on gaining wealth for themselves rather than wasting time helping their parents or the elderly. Once the Philippines becomes a rich country, this same situation in South Korea will happen there

    • @okishira927
      @okishira927 4 роки тому +39

      @@rickwilson2589 where is the moral values

    • @makky6239
      @makky6239 4 роки тому

      We have this in a little tribe with 200 millions people here in South America.

    • @thinethine1043
      @thinethine1043 4 роки тому +101

      @@rickwilson2589 its not about how rich or poor the country is. its about the values and how they were taught. how dare u say that taking care of the elderly is a waste of time? maybe you are lack of love and care from your parents to say that huh.

    • @denggayrose9182
      @denggayrose9182 4 роки тому +105

      @@rickwilson2589 in the Philippines, no matter how rich or poor you are if you have respect to your parents and you values them you will take care of them. it's not about the money, it's giving them back the effort they've done for us in our younger years. I have so many relatives who are rich but took care of their parents. rather than sending them in nursing homes. for me taking care of our parents is not wasting time. it's just paying them back the care they've done for us.

  • @SeasonswithShriya
    @SeasonswithShriya 4 роки тому +614

    India still has traditional values and family values are alive here seeing this breaks my heart pls don't betray your parents

    • @saloni2244
      @saloni2244 4 роки тому +16

      Even here in India are some ungrateful kids 😔😔 they leave their parents or even if they keep their parents with them they do that for money or fortune or retirement money whatever u can call it. 😔😔😥😣 parents are always most precious not money

    • @中村鶴川
      @中村鶴川 4 роки тому +35

      Family values are there but they are slowly breaking away.

    • @ultrainstinctO7
      @ultrainstinctO7 4 роки тому +47

      @@中村鶴川 well the way the world is heading it's not going to end well. Believe in karma. Children are going to be parents one day so if they are treating their parents badly they will get the same treatment from their kids

    • @MANHWA8211
      @MANHWA8211 4 роки тому +7

      @@ultrainstinctO7 sahi kaha Bhai

    • @josephpereira8424
      @josephpereira8424 4 роки тому +10

      @@中村鶴川 ya the world is becoming greedy day by day. Soon the end of the world

  • @milamila3229
    @milamila3229 7 років тому +765

    I'm from Poland where there is a huge connection between young members of family with the oldest. I can't even imagine to leave my parents or grandparents behind without looking after them. They did soooo much for me.....but still poverty is a problem in every country in the world

    • @aayushprakhar1711
      @aayushprakhar1711 6 років тому +14

      Mila Mila same with Indians.. Bt exceptions are always there.. Few kick out their parents.

    • @aybixxi
      @aybixxi 6 років тому +46

      same in our country Philippines. we can't live without our parents even we are old and have work. instead we earn for ourselves, we give/we support our family/parents or relatives who need financial support.but not only for money, but we, Filipinos are loving,caring, and hospitable,and emotional, that's our culture.

    • @uspsp5003
      @uspsp5003 6 років тому +4

      Search for "South Korea: Suicide nation"

    • @uspsp5003
      @uspsp5003 6 років тому +6

      Search for "Modern slavery of disabled people in South Korea"

    • @mattyghost3409
      @mattyghost3409 6 років тому +1

      Sad

  • @janeoua6439
    @janeoua6439 4 роки тому +130

    Remember this:
    Every countries had slums/poor people.

    • @uchihasasukiya8137
      @uchihasasukiya8137 3 роки тому +2

      Not had, have. Poverty is unfortunately everywhere. The rich just get richer and the poor suffer even more

  • @michuy5300
    @michuy5300 4 роки тому +568

    After I watch this Blog..My heart ache..
    I’m a Filipino, Even we have a government full of Corrupt officials,.We are “RICH in HEART and SOUL” for LOVE and RESPECT for our ELDERLY,.In fact one of our custom is we live with our Lolo and Lola (ELDERLY) and even when we got married we still can live with our Parents..We are like GLUTENOUS RICE,.We stick to each other no matter we have “LOW INCOME” or you are “Rich one”..We have high Respect to our ELDERLY..Whenever our parents get old we take care of them as a way of Gratitude for giving us life and for their sacrifices..

    • @apekshyadhakal3067
      @apekshyadhakal3067 4 роки тому +16

      Nepalese can relate. We have such a corrupt govt. But at least you have development. We are still in past. We just import everything.

    • @baejosh3094
      @baejosh3094 4 роки тому +28

      Same here in Indonesia. Even I live in most populous country and has low gdp and poverty everywhere but Im grateful that I live here in the countrt that respect the elders dearly

    • @jlam5054
      @jlam5054 4 роки тому +10

      unfortunately, that cultural value is actually waning for lots of filipinos... we were getting so influenced by contemporary western idea that we dont owe our parents and all that "me, myself, and I" culture

    • @michuy5300
      @michuy5300 4 роки тому +2

      j lam Maybe you have some family issues..that why you dont feel it..

    • @iheartheenim
      @iheartheenim 4 роки тому +2

      Not everybody.

  • @nelichairi4678
    @nelichairi4678 7 років тому +468

    Korean people not always good, and not always bad, every country have bad and good thing, same with my country.

    • @julian6744
      @julian6744 5 років тому +36

      There is no paradise anywhere in the world.

    • @laxmithakur8057
      @laxmithakur8057 5 років тому +3

      Right we just excited for go to other country we fill other countries are more good develop but every country have facing poverty food poor people have every where so we need to understand that no one country problem free every country have their problems their issue which we don't know

    • @jwarmstrong
      @jwarmstrong 5 років тому

      Some want immediate and others deferred pleasure so the former usually stay in need. Working and saving can get you out of poverty but living beyond one's means is a recipe for failure.

    • @ShackieChan
      @ShackieChan 4 місяці тому

      ALL CANADIANS ARE PERF.

  • @amaris5494
    @amaris5494 4 роки тому +1121

    I didn’t know there was poverty in South Korea..I only knew glams n glitters

    • @iJSabelle007
      @iJSabelle007 4 роки тому +64

      Kookie it’s everywhere

    • @만두-t1m
      @만두-t1m 4 роки тому +66

      poverty is everywhere its not all abt glams dramas

    • @AP-vd9xc
      @AP-vd9xc 4 роки тому +64

      there is no nation on earth that doesn't have poverty. Not even Australia.

    • @sb8095
      @sb8095 4 роки тому +19

      You realize even extra rich countries like Sweden also has poverty?

    • @FrillShiranui1426
      @FrillShiranui1426 4 роки тому +7

      @@iJSabelle007 sadly... it's all over.... like a whole other world..

  • @karinaputri3045
    @karinaputri3045 4 роки тому +284

    As indonesian, i'm not rich but still having proper place to live & good meals. Money is enough too.
    Seeing this makes feel like
    I guess the world must know Korea isn't about kpop & kdrama only

    • @dindajaesar9112
      @dindajaesar9112 4 роки тому +3

      Mewakili suara rakyat Indonesia

    • @asfaquealam7030
      @asfaquealam7030 4 роки тому +4

      Masaallah

    • @waffelo4681
      @waffelo4681 4 роки тому +8

      Never watched parasite?they potrayed poverty in that movie...there are actually a lot of movies potraying poverty in sk,u just havent seen them yet

    • @pennywisethedancingclown9963
      @pennywisethedancingclown9963 4 роки тому +6

      @@waffelo4681 others watch only BTS and kdrama and nothing

    • @waffelo4681
      @waffelo4681 4 роки тому +2

      @@pennywisethedancingclown9963 thats truee

  • @kangshito5292
    @kangshito5292 4 роки тому +92

    There will be no blessing when you abandon responsibility towards your parents..will never feel the peace in the heart

  • @Coreanofilos
    @Coreanofilos  6 років тому +1280

    I have lived in Korea for some time now and every time I find more reasons to want to stay here for life. Its hospitality, rich culture and the Korean people's mentality which caused such an astounding recovery are some of the things I greatly admire about this place. This documentary was not meant to put down this great country I love so much, yet to shed some light on some of the social problems that, although don't abound, do exist and you will not know about by watching K-dramas or listening to K-pop.
    I hope you can learn something new by watching this documentary and use it to reflect about how we can contribute to making our own environments a better place from wherever we stand.

    • @user-11Il10I1
      @user-11Il10I1 6 років тому +48

      Coreanofilos
      This video just popped out in my recommendations today. I always picture South Korea as a flashy aesthetic place due to their music and TV shows. It's sad to know that they don't give enough attention to their elderly. Young generation these days just ignore what the elderly did to their country in the past in order to obtain what they have today. Having good values is still more important than materials.

    • @이방인-s8v
      @이방인-s8v 6 років тому +6

      The value of the building is not worth it, but did you check the land price? It is a middle-class place when they receive reconstruction permission from the city of Seoul and sponsorship of the construction company.

    • @이방인-s8v
      @이방인-s8v 6 років тому +5

      The value of real estate is not merely a poor view of the world. Even though they are poor, they have a futuristic value of real estate development.

    • @lorlieribo9452
      @lorlieribo9452 6 років тому +8

      Coreanofilos are you a Filipino?

    • @hk2024-g5p
      @hk2024-g5p 6 років тому +14

      Thanks for the vid. As you might have heard the new Korean government just revealed a plan for the revision of the constitution. With that, any human beings will be treated equally respected . The focus in on “humans” not only “Korean citizens”. Please keep an eye on the new constitution and the changes it will bring. Thanks to all the political turmoils, many Koreans are waking up. They used to believe in competition and being rich. Now they are starting to understand the importance of “respect” and “service” to each other as fellow global citizens.

  • @EveofPyrite
    @EveofPyrite 7 років тому +1253

    SO SAD when a country abandons the elderly !

    • @JJ-yu6og
      @JJ-yu6og 7 років тому +20

      Alabanza Korea abandons those living in poverty.

    • @MelissaBrownapt215
      @MelissaBrownapt215 7 років тому +12

      Jojo Jo - Please Google causes (plural) of poverty in the USA. You might be surprised. I know of one woman employed in management at GM in the early 80s = AfroAmerican tags to riches story. Something snapped. She was seen talking to herself in downtown Detroit. Drugs? Schizophrenia? Brain tumor? The range of potential answers mind-boggling. Another woman, Caucasian, (Chicagoan?) has a fine life, making progress - for into a car accident - suffered closed head injury - had amnesia - lost everything. No known family. No known address, therefore couldn't qualify for any services. Maybe she died on the streets. Her blog ended with her living in a nasty shelter and volunteering at a soup kitchen to HIDE her plight.

    • @kateisaknowitall
      @kateisaknowitall 7 років тому +10

      The country could do something but would struggle in doing so as the large number of elders is hard to support with a smaller working age group. With low fertility rates less workers are born to support the elderly. There is nothing they can do unless they can solve the graying of the population. One way is by increasing immigration to the country and they are already taking actions in doing so.

    • @enriquejaramillo4244
      @enriquejaramillo4244 7 років тому

      Alabanza leave him

    • @ivanhoang3188
      @ivanhoang3188 7 років тому +19

      More sad there kids abandoned them

  • @ebamonpaswet3178
    @ebamonpaswet3178 5 років тому +405

    My country also is the same,,,the rich become riches and the poor become poorest,,,,,,
    But don't worry at all there is no permanent in this world

    • @tweakheir6093
      @tweakheir6093 5 років тому +27

      Makes me sick that billionaires are blowing money on fancy boats and million dollar homes and dozens of sports cars when there are people starving to death around the world.

    • @nag273
      @nag273 4 роки тому +9

      Yes, in my country also richest becom more richest poorest become more poor ☹️

    • @alevelpastpapers6220
      @alevelpastpapers6220 4 роки тому +4

      There is no eternal thing for any being born on this earth. Even in past people tried to Claim of Being God or Goddess all that left of them is thier odd stories and thier spider filled coffins and TOMBS.
      Believe me there is a rule of thumb in this world like nature created so many characteristics in so many thing.
      No Good is remain unrewarded and no Bad as remain unpunished.

    • @ellaandthecats6460
      @ellaandthecats6460 4 роки тому

      Right

    • @valerie9006
      @valerie9006 4 роки тому +1

      Tweak Heir we dont know their story. Some of them worked hard for it so they kinda deserve it though. And i know they donate also some help on charities... we’ll never know. Right?

  • @pranjalsurve9440
    @pranjalsurve9440 4 роки тому +230

    This shows that poverty is everywhere, in rich countries too. The more we are Modernising wid the world the more we lose our values and ethics towards others.

    • @alvinds5479
      @alvinds5479 4 роки тому

      Old people are abandoned in mountains in the olden days so....no.

    • @laobok
      @laobok 4 роки тому +1

      @@alvinds5479 That doesn't even happen very often, even in cultures that allegedly practised that. Don't be ignorant.

    • @breakabletape
      @breakabletape 4 роки тому +1

      @@alvinds5479 Those stories are predominantly folktales. There's no clear indication that abandoning the elderly in the wilderness was a cultural practice.

    • @yokuku7664
      @yokuku7664 4 роки тому

      Laughs in Switzerland

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank 4 роки тому

      @@yokuku7664 Switzerland still has poverty. You might just not see them because of homeless shelters etc.

  • @caricakes
    @caricakes 8 років тому +814

    Thank you for this. A deteriorating neighborhood I pass by on the bus was torn down this week and I'm at a loss as to what the elderly living there are doing now :/

    • @carolinasihombing8380
      @carolinasihombing8380 7 років тому +3

      cari cakes Cari!!

    • @리동현-u3o
      @리동현-u3o 6 років тому

      cari cakes good to see u here cari. i am a ur fan.

    • @lofiguy8136
      @lofiguy8136 6 років тому

      Hi, how are you cari

    • @grape1829
      @grape1829 6 років тому

      cari cakes Hi Cari! If the redevelopment budget was large, they each would have gotten paid a few hundred grand. If not, they moved to another old area with cheap rent. They're not dead :p

    • @sashutka100
      @sashutka100 6 років тому +2

      So sad and a disgrase to the country

  • @dmanakell
    @dmanakell 5 років тому +573

    They will regret it when they become elderly themselves

  • @ultimatereveal1687
    @ultimatereveal1687 5 років тому +1235

    I tell you, they never show these in Korean dramas.
    First edit: Corrected some typos.
    Second Edit: Thank you guys so much for all your suggestions. It's true, poverty in Korea has been depicted in many movies. I've watched quite a few of your suggested movies, and now I know; Korea isn't all about glitz and glamour.

    • @assuntaamoryuson7705
      @assuntaamoryuson7705 5 років тому +32

      Watch Ms Granny

    • @meenarubu9177
      @meenarubu9177 5 років тому +2

      Ya very true

    • @toodledoo82
      @toodledoo82 4 роки тому +77

      They show them but not many int'l viewers watch the ones that do

    • @ultimatereveal1687
      @ultimatereveal1687 4 роки тому +2

      @@assuntaamoryuson7705 Sure

    • @herasean5720
      @herasean5720 4 роки тому +102

      Not really... Tons of kdrama show this condition, if you only watch fantasy and romance drama no wonder you never come across one

  • @sothearpich4183
    @sothearpich4183 4 роки тому +155

    South Korea needs to step up and take care of their elderly parents and population. Like seriously can’t imagine kicking my parents out 🤬🤬🤬 in the asian community and through out Asia we are obligated if not it’s in our roots to take care of our elderly parents with respect and dignity. Watching this just breaks my heart.

    • @johnan3398
      @johnan3398 4 роки тому +2

      So why don’t you move to Korea and take care of the elderly like a good person would?

    • @darkhorseisheartshaker9783
      @darkhorseisheartshaker9783 4 роки тому +7

      @@johnan3398 okay pissed ass !!

    • @portablealcatel1157
      @portablealcatel1157 4 роки тому +13

      @@johnan3398 wtf do you have a brain cells? On his point is you must care your elderly parents...

    • @johnan3398
      @johnan3398 4 роки тому +1

      @@darkhorseisheartshaker9783 Thank you for that. Based on your comment I have a good understanding of the type of person you are. You are kind, understanding and very good at arguing. Im gonna go send a million dollars to my grandparents now that your statement has moved me,

    • @saraseo1751
      @saraseo1751 3 роки тому +1

      @@johnan3398 shut up do not be over

  • @lowspender147
    @lowspender147 6 років тому +221

    "Invest it in their own children and giving them a bright future", years later their children abandon them and so their grandchildren will abandon their children too

    • @giovannikolimlim4897
      @giovannikolimlim4897 4 роки тому +7

      It's called karma

    • @priyaatin8345
      @priyaatin8345 4 роки тому +1

      Invest? Really?

    • @stefanymaes
      @stefanymaes 4 роки тому +3

      priya atin yes most parents around the world do that.

    • @laobok
      @laobok 4 роки тому +5

      @@priyaatin8345 Apparently your parents treated you like shit.

    • @rogieromines7175
      @rogieromines7175 4 роки тому +2

      I was shocked by this.

  • @GarouLady
    @GarouLady 5 років тому +53

    I've been taking care of my disabled mom for the past 8 years by myself, the last 20+ with my dad's help. I can't see her ever surviving without me. the callousness shown to these poor elderly just makes me want to cry.

    • @OutragedPufferfish
      @OutragedPufferfish 3 роки тому +2

      Callous? South Koreans have some of the longest working hours in the world and one of the lowest birth rates because they don't have time and money for a family. It's not a choice.

    • @ginger942
      @ginger942 2 роки тому +1

      @@OutragedPufferfish it's always a choice.

    • @OutragedPufferfish
      @OutragedPufferfish 2 роки тому +1

      @@ginger942 Okay kiddo.

    • @hihowareufinethanku
      @hihowareufinethanku Рік тому

      ​@@OutragedPufferfishhere bts fan fucking bullshit

    • @KD-eq4xi
      @KD-eq4xi Рік тому

      That’s what my question was, where are their children, family?

  • @kaingalaufuaki3909
    @kaingalaufuaki3909 5 років тому +109

    Poverty is really everywhere
    We dont have much money but for us our elderly people are very important

  • @ivastoianova7453
    @ivastoianova7453 4 роки тому +23

    This is honestly heartbreaking! My parents are in their late 60’s but me and my brother are working our asses off to provide them anything they need ! We have to deeply respect our roots.... where we came from it’s also important!

  • @bisayanglaagan85
    @bisayanglaagan85 5 років тому +218

    I pitted the elderly not only in Korea but the entire world ... They deserves right care because like what Gazini said, "Our elders paved the way for us" so in return we should take care of them.

    • @andymr21
      @andymr21 5 років тому +4

      Ems African people always take good care of the elderly or try at least

    • @jayarcartina8148
      @jayarcartina8148 4 роки тому +3

      Loving the elders is like loving the creator above in heaven ...or loving the elders is like thanking them that you here having the chance of sharing comments and valuable inputs.

    • @greenbook4578
      @greenbook4578 4 роки тому +4

      Its so heartbreaking,to hear about elder people.
      My mom has passed away,and i feel very sad ,to see my mom can't walk,still i can see she still protect me,even she sick.

    • @mavywolph8055
      @mavywolph8055 4 роки тому +1

      trooooooot

  • @micaelabentoy1753
    @micaelabentoy1753 4 роки тому +79

    I'm a Filipino...they say that Philippines is poor country...even do we were poor we are kind and happy people even we struggle a lot we still stand and be happy always as long our family stay together 💕...we always take care of our elderly...our Lola and Lolo...(grandma and grandpa)

    • @minjii5090
      @minjii5090 4 роки тому +7

      Actually PH is not poor county it's just our government, and it sucks.

    • @mgaiyakin9468
      @mgaiyakin9468 3 роки тому +6

      Yes, this is what I like being a Filipino . I haven't heard of a son/daughter leaving their parents just because they are old . My mom doesn't too . We've got the money but we didn't sent our grandma to a facility, my mom took care of her . She does bathed her, changed clothes and she does changed her diapers . Btw, our grandma just passes away last Dec. 30 .

    • @weareexo-lot9717
      @weareexo-lot9717 3 роки тому

      Just wait for BBM 2022 president Phillipines will be more richer than Usa

    • @Brittania7
      @Brittania7 2 роки тому +1

      Korek kabayan iniwan natin mga magulang magtrabaho sa abroad to give them a good life style

  • @_samaa
    @_samaa 4 роки тому +122

    The first time I heard about poverty in South Korea was in the movie Parasite.

  • @JW-rj6dx
    @JW-rj6dx 4 роки тому +95

    Ok, I've been reading so many comments about how K dramas don't show this side of Korea. NO, THERE ARE PLENTY OF MOVIES AND DRAMAS that portray sombre reality, you just CHOSE NOT to watch them.
    It's like you watch a few american movies or series that show glitz and glamor, watch cardi b and beyonce and feel like you have the right to say "american tv never show the lives of the poor"
    DO SOME RESEARCH

    • @leeminhoe8037
      @leeminhoe8037 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/LHqelca_By8/v-deo.html

    • @cremepuffle
      @cremepuffle 4 роки тому +6

      It’s mad irritating that people instantly think people that take interest in visiting korea thinks its all just pretty kidols and crap🙄

    • @엘함
      @엘함 4 роки тому

      Could you please recommend some? I really like to watch but I don't know the names

    • @JW-rj6dx
      @JW-rj6dx 4 роки тому +7

      @@엘함 Sure. Most of these aren't your typical Korean romance genre, they are mostly drama, thriller or horror (especially movies).
      Here are just some examples worth watching that have characters in poverty
      Dramas:
      I'm sorry I love you
      My mister
      The innocent man
      Will it snow for christmas?
      Misaeng
      What happened in Bali
      Cain and Abel
      War of money
      Strangers from hell (horror)
      Autumn in my heart
      A love to kill
      Hello my teacher
      Sad love story
      Thank you (I really recommend this, not sure if there are subbed versions available though)
      Movies:
      Set me free
      Greatly, secretly
      Ajussi
      Mother
      The host
      The chaser
      Silenced
      Diary of June
      Traffickers
      There are tons of other movies that are raw, gritty and socially critical which Korean movies are known for. Some are definitely 18+ so search up the movies beforehand and watch at your own discretion.

    • @JW-rj6dx
      @JW-rj6dx 4 роки тому

      Found the drama "Thank you" with English subs ua-cam.com/video/ruDtt1vVIeI/v-deo.html

  • @kkgemini86
    @kkgemini86 7 років тому +662

    The documentary would've been better if you actually included the homeless speaking on their own behalf.

    • @kritikasampleone7457
      @kritikasampleone7457 7 років тому +49

      Those people doesnt want to talk to the camera probably

    • @meoviona
      @meoviona 6 років тому +4

      thatgirllNancyy
      Wth. 😔 It’s like they have no freedom of speech at all.

    • @quyenluong3705
      @quyenluong3705 6 років тому +1

      stfu. • freedom of speech is overrated in this new generation. I don't think the older generations understand that freedom of speech concept ....

    • @theultimatereductionist7592
      @theultimatereductionist7592 6 років тому +1

      Well said, P. Scott!

    • @theultimatereductionist7592
      @theultimatereductionist7592 6 років тому +3

      +Quyen Luong I think the US Constitution is overrated. I have no complaint against people, who are forced into existence without their permission by their breeders/parents, from making the laws THEY want, to benefit whomever THEY want (including nonhuman animals, the poor, prisoners).

  • @dr.zahmswife241
    @dr.zahmswife241 5 років тому +74

    I wonder what the elders do during winter, I just wish they have good shelter that makes them feel warm.

    • @tweakheir6093
      @tweakheir6093 5 років тому +5

      A lot of homeless people in my country freeze to death. There was a video of homeless people in alaska and apparently every year they find bodies buried under the snow or dead in their tents and shit....

    • @yourdaum1
      @yourdaum1 4 роки тому +4

      There are many shelters for the homeless people from the city. Free food and room. They just reject to enter facilities (Maybe they can't drink at there)

    • @hellojunes2778
      @hellojunes2778 4 роки тому

      :(

  • @harikishorenaidu9939
    @harikishorenaidu9939 6 років тому +118

    Thank God I have an join family,and I know the value of my grand parents 🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @theambivertraveller
      @theambivertraveller 4 роки тому +8

      In india family isn't just imp. Thing it is everything..

    • @Abhishek-sr2pu
      @Abhishek-sr2pu 4 роки тому +4

      @Lalit singh well western admiring is rotting India. Mainly Delhi and Mumbai.

    • @jiminshiiiiiiii6429
      @jiminshiiiiiiii6429 4 роки тому

      @@theambivertraveller agree

    • @yashagar4443
      @yashagar4443 10 місяців тому

      Your family begins and ends with your wife and kids after marriage

  • @yonghoonchannel2777
    @yonghoonchannel2777 4 роки тому +38

    I was a missionary assigned in Korea for almost 4 years. I volunteered in that place for more than a year. I did home visitation for the elderly just to talk, eat with them and spend time with them. I enjoyed those time spent with them...

    • @user-cr3ev7vq7i
      @user-cr3ev7vq7i 2 роки тому +2

      You missionaries are also doing great job in converting people, as if no other job is left in this world

    • @AM-zk7pj
      @AM-zk7pj Рік тому

      You never understand you are the part of this problem.. you bring foreign cultural influences to asian countries

  • @rjcontreras2120
    @rjcontreras2120 6 років тому +604

    this is opposite to the Philippines. we filipinos, we believe that there's no important than a family in this world

    • @jeonieejeon948
      @jeonieejeon948 5 років тому +6

      Indeed.

    • @justviral4146
      @justviral4146 5 років тому +22

      Family is the foundation of the state.

    • @bmmj5694
      @bmmj5694 5 років тому +32

      Mickey Jean Uhmm, I am a social worker in the Philippines most old people that are homeless are sick suffering from dementia/alzheimer's moreso is lost around the city and some are people who came from their province who thought their luck might be in the capital city of the Philippines, Manila.
      You haven't been in Manila? Mostly facts you shared are hearsay? Also homeless people in the Philippines are probably families who prowl around to gather scraps for a living.

    • @johairady2134
      @johairady2134 5 років тому +2

      Mickey Jean true 👍🏻

    • @kuraigu12
      @kuraigu12 5 років тому +9

      Yeah, yet we are one of the poorest lol.

  • @piya-mia
    @piya-mia 2 роки тому +24

    im so glad to have come across this. k-dramas glorify Korea and never focus on problems which every nation has

    • @user-cf4qf1im4e
      @user-cf4qf1im4e 2 роки тому +4

      What about squid game? The squid game contains content that criticizes Korean society. The characters risk their lives to get money.

    • @GODPIZZA-b8l
      @GODPIZZA-b8l Рік тому +1

      as a Korean , I agree with you

    • @piya-mia
      @piya-mia Рік тому +1

      @@user-cf4qf1im4e yes definitely! Over this past year I’ve seen so many realistic kdramas this year that show reality! Like the glory, weak hero class 1, it’s ok not to be ok, our blues, signal that depict real life issues! So def not all kdramas are fairytales just the ones most people watch I guess

    • @jennifervang7006
      @jennifervang7006 Рік тому

      @@piya-miacus you’re literally only watching unrealistic sappy dramas???? 😂

    • @piya-mia
      @piya-mia Рік тому

      @@jennifervang7006 nooo literally I’ve never even seen one of those sappy romantic ones - I just know that they are the majority kdramas people watch and they’re highly unrealistic

  • @midnytbluee
    @midnytbluee 7 років тому +590

    I'm married to a korean,and whenever i see a beggar on the street with my husband, he wouldnt let me share a penny to them :( He would say they are lazy people and it hurts hearing him say that because I came from a third world country. In Korea, if you are young and hard working,you can survive but its different with the elderly.Alot of less previledge elderly here makes money out of recycle papers and bottles that people throws away. People in korea buy almost everything online alot, so each home throws alot of parcel boxes weekly. Also, people who doesn't use water dispenser at home buys bottled waters in bulk for drinking. A less privileged elderly makes money out of it by selling them to junk shops or they sell thier home grown veggies to the open market.
    I think the government helps the wrong people sometimes. My friend's husband gets financial help from the government they also get free rice monthly,hospital discounts, even alowance
    for recreational things like watching movies ,fees for parks and etc. He has a stable job but he hides his savings on his sibling and mother's bank account. Even his car is not under his name. He wouldn't let my friend work coz the government might stop the help that they get once they trace thier bank accounts coz it would mean they can support themselves on their own. I dont know how he got that help. But i know he's not suppose to be getting it.

    • @Eseolire
      @Eseolire 7 років тому +75

      Bunny Lovey , u should leave that guy. if he's that dead

    • @hwang_nam-gi
      @hwang_nam-gi 7 років тому +91

      Your f****** husband is bitch. The poor are lazy? That is false, they work harder than any of those ruling class idiots who just profit of slavery and war. F*** Rich people and the south Korean reactionary government who bow down to USA and big capitalist corporations.

    • @kkgemini86
      @kkgemini86 7 років тому +26

      His words obviously don't hurt your heart that much because you still married him. Unless he wasn't like that until after you got married but tbh, I find that hard to believe.

    • @arasseo_wakarimashita3904
      @arasseo_wakarimashita3904 7 років тому +13

      i agree...i think they're just lazy...there are lots of work in korea..they hired overseas workers because of shortages of manpower in some small companies...and i think the poverty rate in korea is small...compare to my country(philippines), middle class workers paid not enough for our daily needs. So many unsettlers everywhere and so many crimes...only rich in our country has decent life...middle class like me struggle to live, salary is insufficient and you live in debt forever

    • @hwang_nam-gi
      @hwang_nam-gi 7 років тому +15

      +ArASsEO_ WaKaRiMaShiTa!!! F*** you Middle Class Filipino! You are just as bad as the upper class.

  • @dennis2717
    @dennis2717 4 роки тому +27

    contrary to that, Filipinos know how to value their families ♥️ when their parents are getting older, their children will not abandoned them, no one left behind

  • @Emilia-lp6cn
    @Emilia-lp6cn 4 роки тому +31

    Korea isn’t all cute and aesthetic like everywhere there is poverty I wished more ppl talked abt this

  • @honeybee241
    @honeybee241 7 років тому +10

    Thanks for this. I've always seen the glitz and glam of life in South Korea but never thought of the possibility of poverty. You've opened my eyes to this growing concern.

  • @user-fr8dd4ws6e
    @user-fr8dd4ws6e 4 роки тому +33

    Residents of old Korean apartments such as Guryong Village continue to live there for redevelopment. In fact, these old apartments are very expensive.

  • @michellehaywood9781
    @michellehaywood9781 3 роки тому +6

    My Mother suffered as a child back in 1950's in Taegu...I was born there in 1973....I heard so many sad stories...I pray all poverty ends.

  • @jackilyngaldo273
    @jackilyngaldo273 5 років тому +61

    No place here on Earth doesn't suffer from poverty, it's everywhere.. its just that a lot of people or most of the people rather, pretended not knowing and keep on being blinded of what was really happening.

  • @crestelynpayong4417
    @crestelynpayong4417 5 років тому +180

    Poverty is everywhere but what i was shocked about is the garbage i always admire korea as a very clean and eco friendly country.

    • @prernashakya8216
      @prernashakya8216 4 роки тому +23

      Yeahh i was shocked to saw that now i believe every country has its two sides

    • @nishagupta7815
      @nishagupta7815 4 роки тому +11

      Seoul was on the list of top ten polluted cities in the world.

    • @nishagupta7815
      @nishagupta7815 4 роки тому +1

      @exo and bts will conquer the world periodt thanks bro /sis i made a blunder but i corrected it . You are right its city . 👍👍

    • @_dheerajgupta
      @_dheerajgupta 4 роки тому

      @RobloxThingx Is roblox available in China ?

    • @Yemi.archives
      @Yemi.archives 4 роки тому

      Same

  • @SnowWhiteQueen091590
    @SnowWhiteQueen091590 7 років тому +35

    I felt bad for the elderly people who got left behind by the society, whilst if it not from them, Korea won't make it in the economic jungle.
    I wish the sense of respect would be visible to present and the generations to come.
    They're not making a progress. They're just making a stable economy in general but not progress.
    Because progress is when you, along the people who helped you achieve your goals, succeed. And no one will be left behind.
    That is the true definition of progress.
    I hope those who are desperate to get into the First World standard, would realize that.

  • @kimsunri1634
    @kimsunri1634 4 роки тому +142

    Finally, a content with the other side of SoKor.

  • @jackriley5974
    @jackriley5974 5 років тому +651

    No need to go to South Korea to study poverty; we have plenty of it right here in America !!

    • @just-living1511
      @just-living1511 5 років тому +12

      Jack Riley but some of the people are getting help from the government

    • @kpoptrash4085
      @kpoptrash4085 5 років тому +3

      @@just-living1511 and that's a good thing

    • @charsovex4962
      @charsovex4962 5 років тому +1

      Poverty in America look like India..little India.

    • @Andrei-ld3gw
      @Andrei-ld3gw 5 років тому +4

      You should definitely travel to other place other than your own.

    • @carojames6776
      @carojames6776 5 років тому +2

      @beverly ledbetter That is so so true. No such thing as mercy when it comes to nursing homes/aides. God help them.

  • @angelitaagustin2628
    @angelitaagustin2628 7 років тому +83

    all of us will reach that old stage in our lives....so sad that when you get old this is what will happen to you, cause you are no longer useful to the society...how sad....I think their children should look after them since these old people when they were stronger they also worked hard for their children and now that strength is no longer with them, they have been left behind...

    • @someone-ou3ht
      @someone-ou3ht 6 років тому +2

      Angelita Agustin
      This is what quran says about it
      And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word.
      quran surah 17 verse 21

    • @angelitaagustin2628
      @angelitaagustin2628 6 років тому

      some one ....Amen to that..

  • @user-mk000
    @user-mk000 7 років тому +725

    South Korea should stop giving more importance in kpop and their image but rather give importance to these elderly people.

    • @1Dudette4Ever
      @1Dudette4Ever 7 років тому +191

      John Snow let's be honest. Kpop is what's bringing the money in to the economy too. And those idols have jobs too. They need to support themselves. What needs to change is the governments attitude and this stupid idea of class and status that we hold so dearly to which always results in "it's your fault because you're poor,". Because even though they stop giving Kpop it's importance, it still doesn't change the opinion they have on the elderly who live in poverty.

    • @ilex161
      @ilex161 7 років тому +16

      1Dudette4Ever yeah that's true. the government should have schemes for elderly people to support them.

    • @mmxxmxm
      @mmxxmxm 7 років тому +4

      Popcorn and Coke I'm with you

    • @lamoskgr
      @lamoskgr 7 років тому +2

      They build their country. It's so sas

    • @TvJam2006
      @TvJam2006 7 років тому +2

      John Snow send this video to kpop artists

  • @stellaheenim2647
    @stellaheenim2647 4 роки тому +12

    Please don't abandon your parents . They are the ones who have us life. If you do that to your parents one day it will get back to you . . Treat parents like Gods

  • @왜그래-x1u
    @왜그래-x1u 6 років тому +541

    I'm sure it's very nice video which shows the dark side of Korea. But as Korean, I can sure those who in video are really really a few part of Korea. Every country has its problem to be solved and so does Korea. Please don't generalization that all Koreans don't respect Old people... We also respect old people and try really hard to solve the problem showed in the video.

    • @wp3349
      @wp3349 6 років тому +23

      yes. i agree with you that NOT ALL PERSONS ARE SAME.

    • @lichanyanthan5684
      @lichanyanthan5684 6 років тому +12

      Exactly! Every country has its problems. What many are trying to say here is....is ignoring the elderly a problem? They should be respected part of Korea, not a country's problem!

    • @Anna-bc5ig
      @Anna-bc5ig 6 років тому +3

      Thats good to hear

    • @kharkhuadexor
      @kharkhuadexor 6 років тому +17

      I understand.. As just because the international media likes to show the garbage dumps and slums always, foreigners think whole India is dirty ,dangerous and poor. Things shouldn't be generalized! Thanks for reminding..

    • @abbasaltake1414
      @abbasaltake1414 6 років тому +24

      50% percent of Elderly live in poverty in South korea. Do you know how much that is? Hiding problem is not going to help South korea.

  • @jameskang8689
    @jameskang8689 6 років тому +7

    Once I visited Washington D.C in the middle of very cold winter day, I saw several young beggars stood hopelessly. Next day morning, I saw TV news and shocked with the deaths of those hopeless young beggars.
    An other case when I visited Japan Tokyo, I toured Ueno Park, and saw many tents under large trees, where homeless people live there. And even more homeless people were seen near subway train paths.
    Every large cities in the world have the same kind of poor people.

  • @louisesherwood368
    @louisesherwood368 2 роки тому +6

    This just breaks my heart…I would never abandon my parents…I even care for my grandmother and care for other elderly people as I’m a care assistant (care giver)we as the young generations need to appreciate and respect the elderly they have done so much for us and joined wars to win our freedom….shame on those who disregard them like there nothing….

  • @MC-lily
    @MC-lily 4 роки тому +90

    Oh so that's why, in Kdramas, parents are always most of the time dead, because Korean adults live under this tradition of throwing their parents away.
    Though, in some kdramas, they show how young kids are earning and taking care of their parents.

  • @mcdradus
    @mcdradus 7 років тому +282

    i have lived over 15 years in Korea, during that time i have witnessed many cold hearted and cruel acts by the Koreans towards one another. I found it hard to understand, because these people were so warm and kind towards me. Although we Americans could stand for some improvement on how we treat our elderly. I think we are light years ahead of the Koreans.

    • @deepahariharan5234
      @deepahariharan5234 7 років тому +8

      mcdradus may I ask what cruel acts? I am curious.

    • @mcdradus
      @mcdradus 7 років тому +77

      well many come to mind but some of the ones that stand out were little children who were amerasian or even full blooded Koreans digging through garbage to get something to eat. elderly people standing on the street corner try to sell some gum or candy while young thugs would pass by and spit in their cups. also the yellow slave market where young girls who may come from troubled homes were bought and sold for the sex trade industry like chattel. i have found if you fit the norm you can do quite well in Korean society but if you are outside the norm it can be very rough.

    • @margauxngo2275
      @margauxngo2275 7 років тому +87

      As an American, I don't see America as any better. The things Americans do to each other can be just as bad or worse. There are many elderly ppl who are abused and ignored in AmerIca. The gov't barely helps the homeless and the poor. All the programs to help are usually the first to get budget cuts. Each country has their own problems and to say one is better than another just shows egocentric pride.

    • @mcdradus
      @mcdradus 7 років тому +4

      why should government be in the business of helping anybody?

    • @fattymoko
      @fattymoko 7 років тому +25

      Every civilized country has a social assistance program to help the underprivileged. Where do you live that everyone is so rich and well off that no one needs a hand up now and then?

  • @China_love_Palestine
    @China_love_Palestine 7 років тому +93

    almost every county has this dark side

  • @calidreams5379
    @calidreams5379 7 років тому +231

    This is such a shame. Shameful that the government does not do more for the elderly. All civilized countries should be judged by how they treat those who cannot help themselves. The elderly, disabled and orphans are society's responsibility. Of course families should take care of their family members but that is not always possible when many struggle to take care of themselves. I am so sad to see young people in South Korea become so self centered. It seems to be all about me, me, me, me. I understand that many young people are over educated and struggling to find employment. But they must remember, their struggles are not comparable to what past generations had to struggle with. I see young people enjoying the fruits of the labor, sweat and tears that the older generations worked to build South Korea into what it is today. While our parents and grandparents skipped purchasing pleasures and putting away savings for themselves to feed and educate their children better, this generation complains about not getting hired at top companies like Samsung. Stop acting like spoiled brats and take those jobs at mid-level companies and help build it into another Samsung. You are not entitled just because you have a great education. It's quite sad to hear that many educated young people feel that many jobs are beneath them and they would rather be jobless than take these jobs. Any honest work is good work. I feel so sorry for these elderly, I hope the new president creates a better welfare system for them. They should not go hungry or homeless. Young people should not dismiss them as lazy or irresponsible, that's just an excuse so you can go get your $5 Starbucks without guilt. If you see a homeless elderly, please skip your Starbucks and show some compassion. Young people seem to be demanding justice and fairness in their society as manifested by recent South Korean politics but justice, fairness, compassion starts with the most basics of humanity and that's to take care of our children, aging parents and those who cannot help themselves.

    • @truthseeker_jess
      @truthseeker_jess 7 років тому +5

      Cali Dreams Totally agree on what you said word for word! What are the ways to show younger generations that they need to be more attentive and compassionate towards the elders? It's also the older generations to teach the younger ones.

    • @lordoftheshitfourteen4031
      @lordoftheshitfourteen4031 7 років тому +3

      #ShitWhitePeopleSay

    • @ttjohns4821
      @ttjohns4821 7 років тому

      Well spoken.Hang onto those ideals.

    • @smooo0732
      @smooo0732 7 років тому +12

      We do not have all those natural resources like shale and coal gas under the land like USA and Europe. We only have human resources. So it is kinda inevitable to leave some people behind on the progress. But what you pointed out on luxurious living that young people are going for is one of main problem. And reluctance of working in mid-tiered company is also one but I wish this culture that the employees have to drink alcohol heavily on yearly end of season must change somehow. And the ineffective long working hours like 12 or more hours is something South Korea must solve step by step.

    • @johnnybee2517
      @johnnybee2517 6 років тому

      You have a great heart.

  • @mizliz9294
    @mizliz9294 2 роки тому +2

    My dad's cousin married a woman from Korea in the 1970's and she said she would NEVER go back to Korea.

  • @anthonytawauwau5288
    @anthonytawauwau5288 7 років тому +69

    My love and prayes go out to all, God bless.

  • @glenndavao6401
    @glenndavao6401 5 років тому +270

    So only elders are poor in S.Korea?
    In the Philippines, from children to elders are poor.

    • @andeechan7336
      @andeechan7336 5 років тому +16

      Glenn Davao ganun talaga pagtamad maghanapbuhay ang magulang tapos ginawang investment anak. Tulungan ang key to a successful life.

    • @juansixer7963
      @juansixer7963 5 років тому +23

      Di nakuha ung story,,..sa Korea daw pag tumanda kna binabalewala kna ng mga anak mo o kamaganak mo kya napapabayaan n cla..ung sinasbi mo tungkol sa pamilyang pilipino na mahirap ung magulang pti anak ibang usapan un....khit mhirap man cla di NLA pnpbayaan ang mga magulang nila khit na matanda n..Ewan KO LNG sau bro..

    • @alfredamaceren7384
      @alfredamaceren7384 5 років тому +5

      @@juansixer7963 pagbigyan mo nalang bro .. gusto lang talaga nya maging nakakatawa

    • @TRUCKER934
      @TRUCKER934 5 років тому +6

      @@andeechan7336 pag marami daw anak .marami mahihingian ng tulong .at pag wala ka daw anak kawawa pag tanda maling pananaw ng mga pinoy ....sana .malaman ng pinoy .ang sample ni robert .na POOR DAD VS RICH DAD

    • @idsjsrle8611
      @idsjsrle8611 5 років тому

      @김지현 and with that attitude of yours, you'll never make it outside korea. I thought koreans are well mannered, but you're a living proof that they're not.

  • @jessie9266
    @jessie9266 7 років тому +154

    Living in Korea for 4 months this video answers my questions. Sad but true :(

    • @honeykny8
      @honeykny8 6 років тому +14

      I live in Japan now I'm think same way. some part of Japan is very poor. so sad but true..

    • @hashmatkhan1795
      @hashmatkhan1795 6 років тому +3

      하얀 same country india

    • @hashmatkhan1795
      @hashmatkhan1795 6 років тому

      Jessie Takada i love korean dramas

    • @shubhamjaiswal2085
      @shubhamjaiswal2085 6 років тому

      +hashmat khan not same here extremely that problem in india

    • @sjoooooooo
      @sjoooooooo 6 років тому +2

      did you really live in korea? have you ever visited? if you tell lie you can go to hell as written in bible(i dont believe in christianity:))

  • @66mrzar
    @66mrzar 4 роки тому +1

    Regardless what races and beliefs of the elderly, they are always being given first and respect and not forgotten here in singapore

  • @snow.flower
    @snow.flower 6 років тому +74

    When i went to korea two years ago in december i went to hongdae with my older cousins. I saw a homeless man lying down in the streets in the frigid weather with no shoes on and i felt so terrible for him. And to make matters worse, no one acknowledged him. Every one passed by him as if he were nothing. So i wanted to do a good deed of the day because i hate to see someone suffering like that, so i donated 10,000 won, (about 10USD). My cousins saw what i did and scolded me for it, and i actually felt ashamed. They told me he was just an actor and not actually homeless. But honestly the state he was in, it was clear he was not an actor to be doing something like that. I was angry at my cousins but i didnt show it. Im just appalled at how the young generations of korea treat their homeless population.

    • @carahrangchal4425
      @carahrangchal4425 5 років тому +10

      You did a good job👌

    • @charsovex4962
      @charsovex4962 5 років тому +1

      American too.

    • @artconde6801
      @artconde6801 4 роки тому

      thats a large sum amount of money..

    • @ayunayunayun8932
      @ayunayunayun8932 4 роки тому +1

      but sorry.. he has large chance to be an actor. Korean welfare doesn't allow to be like that unless he wants to be.. or in serious position
      like into gambling, alcholaddict, or have been to jail.. that's why Koreans think lying down in street is acting

    • @Aurora2475
      @Aurora2475 4 роки тому

      You have a big heart

  • @explorewiththea3892
    @explorewiththea3892 4 роки тому +39

    The korean movie titled "Parasite" brought me here. Most of my korean friends told me that most poor koreans live in the mountains that is why they are not commonly seen in the cities.

    • @madhulikasrivastava3913
      @madhulikasrivastava3913 4 роки тому +1

      I did not like parasite movie it’s weird

    • @explorewiththea3892
      @explorewiththea3892 4 роки тому +3

      @@madhulikasrivastava3913 It shows the reality between rich and poor families

    • @madhulikasrivastava3913
      @madhulikasrivastava3913 4 роки тому +1

      Dear thea I know in that movie they have shown difference between poor and rich I have nothing against poor people because there was a move made in india Salaam Bombay in that movie they had shown exactly the life of people as they have shown in parasite in this movie they had shown about a girl how she gets trapped in a flesh trade

  • @yantisyarifuddin7992
    @yantisyarifuddin7992 3 роки тому +4

    every country has its own problems ... and don't say rich countries don't have poverty in their regions ...

  • @gabriellechiefe7093
    @gabriellechiefe7093 4 роки тому +4

    On my trip to south Korea I encountered a few elderly living in poverty and I will tell you, they are the sweetest people I have ever met in my entire life, I don't look Korean, I speak very little but they still showed me unforgettable kindness when I was lost, or when it was raining, I love the elderly in south Korea with all my heart. The elderly in my birth country where I look very Filipino don't even treat me as kind as the elderly in south korea. I wasn't sure where my stop was to get to my hotel, a not too wealthy looking elderly man rode with me and told me when to get off. On my last day I was waiting at the air port shuttles bus stop and it was raining, the bench was a little wet so I stood with my umbrella until a small kind elderly woman wiped down the seat and pulled me to sit with her, she was living at that bus stop. She tried to talk to me but I barely understood, she asked which airport I was going to and she pointed me to the correct bus, I knew it wasn't correct but I couldn't respond back so I just smiled, I wish I could've talked to her more but all I could do is say thank you and leave when my bus came, it broke my heart, all the people in Korea stole my heart, the amount of kindness a lot had for me, I want to work hard in school so that I can give to them, that wonderful old woman might not be there, I think about her every day, Im sad I don't remember her face too well, but I miss her and I knew her for 10 minutes, thats how big of an impact she made on me.

  • @lusyhalam6258
    @lusyhalam6258 7 років тому +237

    Every country in the world has some problems be it a developed one or developing.

    • @kennethng1574
      @kennethng1574 6 років тому +6

      I agree with you.

    • @JasmineSong
      @JasmineSong 6 років тому

      I think so

    • @edithluo5023
      @edithluo5023 6 років тому

      Can't agree more!👍

    • @arnon-jaya
      @arnon-jaya 6 років тому

      1)south korea the video game country is having problem finding space to store nuclear waste
      source :
      'Temporary storage for spent nuclear fuel rods at South Korea's nuclear plants was 71 percent full in June with one site in Ulsan, which is the heartland of South Korea's nuclear industry, to be at full capacity in 2016. To accommodate the 100,000 tons of nuclear waste that South Korea is expected to generate this century, it needs a disposal vault of 20 square kilometers in rock caverns some 500 meters underground, according to a 2011 study by analyst Seongho Sheen published in the Korean Journal of Defense Analysis. "Finding such a space in South Korea, a country the size of the state of Virginia, and with a population of about 50 million, would be enormously difficult' in www.ndtv.com/world-news/nuclear-waste-a-growing-headache-for-south-korea-517345 from google (south korea nuclear waste capacity) result 7
      2)6-jan-2018 20:00 cst gmoon2-4/4 east-china-sea 300km-east-from-shanghai #discard-fuel# #ship-collision# #accident#
      iran-crude-oil-ship sanchi sailing asaluyeh, iran -> daesan, south-korea
      collide against hongkong-cf-crystal-ship sailing kalama, usa -> machong, china.
      sanchi broadcast last beacon-signal in taiwan-coast then sanchi maybe deliberately shutdown transponder (automatic-identification-system/ais) to become stealth or maybe there is 'signal jam' because there were too many ships.
      sanchi carry 136 000 metric-ton condensate-ultra-light-oil.
      cf-crystal carry 64 000 metric-ton grain.
      all cf-crystal crew is rescued, sanchi suffer fire then
      all sanchi crew is dead maybe can not swim. source : ${1} en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanchi_oil_tanker_collision#7_oct_2018_11_26_am_edt from 'The ship was built in 2008 by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries at Yeongam, South Korea for the National Iranian Tanker Company' in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Sanchi from 'sanchi' in facebook.com/www.Khamenei.ir/photos/a.415551031851170.95270.415541435185463/1791551377584455/?type=3&theater ${2} www.calendar-12.com/moon_calendar/2018/january ${3} www.ft.com/content/3f40f214-f9f5-11e7-9b32-d7d59aace167 from google (sanchi oil tanker turn off beacon) result 1 ${0} www.wecoxclaimsgroup.com/SANCHI-/-CF-CRYSTAL from google (cf crystal grain) result 6 ${0} www.columbian.com/news/2018/jan/08/oil-tanker-burning-off-chinas-coast-at-risk-of-exploding/ from ref-8 in '(71,000 short tons) of grain.[3][8]'
      shanghai's average-low-temperature 2 celcius/35.9 fahrenheit. source : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai#Climate
      ultralight oil condensate density : '6.25 lbs/gal' in static.conocophillips.com/files/resources/smid_213_crude-condensate.pdf from google (condensate ultra light oil density)
      1 kg = 2.20462262185 lbs
      source : www.rapidtables.com/convert/weight/kg-to-pound.html from google (kg to lbs)
      density :
      6.25 lbs 2.834952312 kg 2.834952312 kg
      ------------- = ----------------- = ---------------------- = 0.748915171 kg/liter
      1 usa-gallon 1 usa-gallon 3.785411784 liter
      136 000 metric-ton = ??? usa-gallon = ??? liter
      density = mass / vol
      source : hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/dens.html from google (weight volume density) result 2 from 'weight', 'volume', 'where the Greek letter ρ (rho) stands for density' in www.aqua-calc.com/calculate/volume-to-weight/substance/petrol from google (fuel weight to liter) result 1
      mass 136 000 metric-ton 136 000 000 kg
      vol = ------- = ---------------------------- = ---------------------------- = 47 972 588.259890278 usa-gallon = 47 972 588.26 usa-gallon
      density 2.834952312 kg / usa-gallon 2.834952312 kg / usa-gallon
      vol = 136 000 000 kg x 3.785411784 liter = 181 596 000.907968712 liter = 181 596 000.908 liter
      --------------------
      2.834952312 kg
      so 136 000 metric-ton ultralight-oil = 47 972 588.26 usa-gallon = 181 596 000.908 liter
      that lost ultralight-oil is for south-korea-hanwha-company, france-total-company
      joint-venture. source : ${0} 'South Korean petrochemical company Hanwha Total Co., a 50-50 partnership between the Seoul-based Hanwha Group and French oil giant Total, said in an email to the AP it had contracted the Sanchi to import Iranian condensate to South Korea.' in www.columbian.com/news/2018/jan/08/oil-tanker-burning-off-chinas-coast-at-risk-of-exploding/ from ref-8 in '(71,000 short tons) of grain.[3][8]' in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanchi_oil_tanker_collision#22_oct_2018_1_20_pm_edt
      addition 22 oct 2018 1:58 pm edt ----
      south-korea, usa does not recycle nuclear-waste currently
      source :
      'A major obstacle to nuclear fuel recycling in the United States has been
      the perception that it’s not cost-effective and that it could lead to
      the proliferation of nuclear weapons' in
      www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/10/01/why-doesnt-u-s-recycle-nuclear-fuel/#24f9f0d2390f
      from google (usa nuclear recycle site) result 1
      countries which recycle nuclear waste : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_reprocessing#List_of_sites
      from google (nuclear reprocessing wiki) result 1

    • @acer7552
      @acer7552 6 років тому

      You got that right. So no one should be fighting & pointing out other countries’ fault. There’s poverty & prostitution everywhere. There are good & bad people too. There are people who care for their elderly & their children in every country & there are also those who couldn’t care less. Let’s not find fault. In your own way, do what you can to alleviate the problem wherever or whichever country you’re from.

  • @sammagnolia7612
    @sammagnolia7612 5 років тому +8

    I dearly love my parents and even though we live far from them...I talk to them daily to see how they are doing...my parents taught me so much about compassion, generosity, love etc etc....I passed it on to my children but alas, in western society...we can set a good example but it does not always succeed...I hope, my grandkids never treat their parents unlovingly...we shall see once they are grown...this documentary is heart breaking...with their population becoming elderly with less children...they will taste what they have done to their parents...a sad cycle

  • @janelavilo6856
    @janelavilo6856 4 роки тому +5

    When I grow up, I'll help those who deserve my help. I'll mark my words!!

  • @islandgirl1793
    @islandgirl1793 4 роки тому +13

    Poverty and the homeless situation is all over the world and it's really a sad situation!. The children of these elders should at lease take care of their parents or pay for them to live in a nursing home!. I work a full time job and I take care of my 82 year old mother who has early signs of dementia. We all wouldn't be here if it wasn't for our Parents and Elders, in my eyes they are my Joy & Love from God!. Times have change and Its generation!.

  • @user-jj1br3co8z
    @user-jj1br3co8z 5 років тому +30

    *So Sad...* 😕😕😕
    love the elders...
    *most of them sacrificed for the future generations..*

  • @chrisellemae
    @chrisellemae 7 років тому +34

    Because of K-Pop, I wanted to look more into Korea. The Philippines is much more different than in South Korea. Seeing how every place contains poverty, makes my heart ache. Elders are being attacked by poverty in SK... When my heart aches, I realize that people don't even have a heart for people who suffer these things. This video describes how billions of people are dying of something as terrible as this. I only thought of how big South Korea was because of K-Pop industry, internationally people are getting into K-Pop but did they know this?
    Living in the streets and drinking soju. Desperate to die so they chose this life decision. They're depressed, neglected, and sad.
    All they're asking for is help, so why not do it?

    • @kuroneko7022
      @kuroneko7022 7 років тому +2

      Because of KPop? How old are you? lol

  • @thebong1017
    @thebong1017 7 років тому +246

    before watch this video i thought every one have a good lifestyle in South Korea bt i was wrong

    • @henbuh632
      @henbuh632 7 років тому +47

      partha Das every country has poverty problems. Look at Japan's poverty areas

    • @kuroneko7022
      @kuroneko7022 7 років тому +67

      Stop watching silly Kdramas. Real life is different.

    • @henbuh632
      @henbuh632 7 років тому +8

      Kuro Neko i agree. but this poverty area is rare in s korea

    • @henbuh632
      @henbuh632 7 років тому +14

      Kuro Neko majority of South Koreans are middle classed

    • @JazminMccoy
      @JazminMccoy 7 років тому +32

      Poverty is all around the world no matter if the country if rich or poor, as long as selfishness exist things like this will still be in our world :/

  • @PreciousElegance
    @PreciousElegance 4 роки тому +9

    Yes, poverty is everywhere.
    One of the first things that impressed me about South Korea was its tradition in respect of their elders. It was something quite lacking in my culture and I’ve seen the consequences of it.
    I was disappointed to hear South Korean culture has let care of the elderly slip. I hope there is a wake up call in their society to return to that virtue.
    No matter your nationality, you should respect and care for your aging parents.

  • @nitsuaseyer87
    @nitsuaseyer87 6 років тому +6

    I can't even imagine leaving my parents without anyone looking after them when they get old. I can sacrifice just like what they did for me during my younger years.

  • @bckddn
    @bckddn 6 років тому +15

    신기하다. 한국인인 나도 10년에 한번도 보기 힘든 이런 모습을 보여주니 참 신기하네요. 재미있네요. 한국인이 10년에 한번 볼 가능성이 있는 모습을 한꺼번에 모아 보여주는 모습이 신기하고 재미있네요.

  • @harumoneai
    @harumoneai 7 років тому +64

    it's unthinkable how a kid can just abandoned their parents or grandparents. they were the one who paid for them in the past. in indonesia, we also sometimes get a news about abandoned elders, but it's not so severe as there are a complex which consist only elders. even the poor families keep their elders with them. even if they didn't get welfare, family support should be enough for them. around that age, present of family members is more important than money.

    • @ttjohns4821
      @ttjohns4821 7 років тому +9

      Did I ever cross anyone's mind that a lot of these people may not have children?

    • @maayongaga729
      @maayongaga729 6 років тому

      Farida Nur Aini
      We all share the same roof... great grandparents, grandparents, uncle's, aunt, cousins, helpers, family of helpers. You name it we have it.

    • @someone-ou3ht
      @someone-ou3ht 6 років тому +3

      TT Johns
      ya but I think most of them do
      in your older age the best of gift you can have is cherishing children and I will cherish my parents and teach my children the same inshaAllah

    • @lupaminta2845
      @lupaminta2845 5 років тому

      Hey Ai, I am staying in Bandung, Indonesia.
      Human trafficking exists even these days in Indonesia.
      For a child, 22 million rupiah(1,600USD).
      Just try googling, you can find many articles EVEN NOW.
      Kamu Ai,
      Gimana perdagangan anak
      di Indonesia ya?
      Katanya dijual 22juta rupiah
      per satu anak.
      Anaknya besarkan
      dan mencintai orang2 tua ya.
      인도네시아에는 아직도 인신매매가 횡행합니다.
      큰길이나 대학교 정문앞에 큰 간판이 있어요.
      "어린이 인신매매 금지" 이렇게.
      저위에 "아이"라는 자가 인도네시아는
      한국과 달리
      가난해도 어른을 끝까지 모신다길래,
      현지 생활자로서 한마디 남깁니다.

  • @imeldadietz
    @imeldadietz 4 роки тому +1

    That's really the difference between our culture. For us Filipino children, we voluntarily help our parents. Who wouldn't want to see their parents at least enjoying their lives when they are still with us. Although I'm not rich and have my own family, I am still helping my siblings in times of emergencies. European people think negatively and don't even us understand why we send money to our parents. I am still fortunate to live here in Germany. I can eat whatever and whenever I wanted to. I hope that nobody will neglect their parents hardships from raising them and at least try to watch over them until the end of their lives. God bless you all ❤️❤️❤️

  • @truthseeker_jess
    @truthseeker_jess 7 років тому +5

    I'm watching this and got me thinking how critical it is to fix this problem...I don't just blame the government but the society and in each families to educate their own kids to look back at the helpless and homeless and especially the elders...otherwise it'll be a big cycle that will one day come back to us when we get old. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work.

  • @Rodion302
    @Rodion302 4 роки тому +7

    Here In The 🇵🇭, If You Do Not Take Care Of Your Elders, You've Failed The Tradition. We Filipinos Take Care Of Our Elders Since They Took Care Of Us When We Were Younger.
    Love From 🇵🇭👍👍🙏

  • @niabaskoro
    @niabaskoro 5 років тому +63

    So sad and irony
    "collapse of traditional family values".
    "The percentage of children who think they should look after their parents shrunk from 90 to 37%"

    • @saloni2244
      @saloni2244 4 роки тому

      Western influence is increasing day by day 😥😣

    • @evelyn1558
      @evelyn1558 4 роки тому +2

      And just within 15 years... so sad

  • @nicanorista
    @nicanorista 5 років тому +15

    Last November 2018, I was in South Korea and witness a few street dwellers. I wonder where would they sleep during cold seasons?

  • @jurielmarong322
    @jurielmarong322 5 років тому +37

    Korea Must Be Thankful, compared to the poverty life on other countries 😔

  • @ruthvillas3564
    @ruthvillas3564 5 років тому +36

    Behind the riches have a poorest people who need more attention..
    Not only in Korea All over The World..

  • @mit3da9yo
    @mit3da9yo 6 років тому +4

    One of the reasons why we (im a korean btw) have so much elders living in poverty is because of our old culture. It used to be that when people got old in ancient korea, they were taken care of by thier family and neighbours. With that kind of expectation many people from the older generations didnt really prepare much for their post retirement future. This caused overwhelming influx of elders who cant support themselves well. The generations after them now know that one has to plan and save money for retirement. So Im guessing the relative portion of epders living in poverty will drop as time goes on.

  • @trishasharma6825
    @trishasharma6825 3 роки тому +1

    This shows that no one is perfect

  • @mangodkg
    @mangodkg 6 років тому +17

    Thank god my grandmother has a house to live in!
    Greetings from Michigan USA!

  • @akhenderson5066
    @akhenderson5066 5 років тому +18

    As a poor person in S.Korea , I'm thankful that Soju is still affordable..

    • @prernashakya8216
      @prernashakya8216 4 роки тому

      What is soju btw

    • @akhenderson5066
      @akhenderson5066 4 роки тому +1

      @@prernashakya8216 Old grandpa medicine..

    • @prernashakya8216
      @prernashakya8216 4 роки тому

      @@akhenderson5066 ohh thanks don't worry u will soonly get a rid of it. i am with u🇮🇳💜🇰🇷

    • @你的继父
      @你的继父 4 роки тому +1

      @@akhenderson5066 lol😂

    • @maahi9643
      @maahi9643 4 роки тому

      @@prernashakya8216 alcohol

  • @joeylenedumayhag6598
    @joeylenedumayhag6598 5 років тому +6

    Filipinos aren't the ones who leaves behind their elders. We have here what we called the extended family, it doesn't matter if were too much in our 🏡 but the important things is were all together.

  • @zeeahn
    @zeeahn Рік тому +1

    I am staying in South Korea and to be honest most of the Koreans are living well because they worked really hard. I didn’t see people struggling in my area.

  • @akinyipamela7023
    @akinyipamela7023 7 років тому +7

    this is so sad at the end of the day this are the same parents who raised you until you were able to reach where you are ,they can not do this .

  • @abakada6225
    @abakada6225 4 роки тому +4

    We have different cultures, practices, and beliefs but here in our country, the Philippines, we pay enormous respect and care to our elderly people that we live in the same house because that's what we are know for- having close family ties. ❤️

  • @dougfinlay7531
    @dougfinlay7531 2 роки тому +3

    I've just spent 2.5 months living in Seoul and I saw many poor people sleeping in the subways. This surprised and shocked me as I thought everyone was fairly well off there. The Korean government need to wake up and deal with this and assist these people. It made me so angry.

  • @brittybidari7798
    @brittybidari7798 4 роки тому

    Yes it is quite astonishing to see very old people work here,,,,,somewhat is inspiring yet its heart wrenching :'(