Inside Korea's Largest Illegal Slum, Guryong Village 🇰🇷

🌎 GANGNAM, SEOUL: Guryong village is an illegal shanty town built in 1988, located in the Gangnam district. In 1988, South Korea held the summer olympics, but it was also the year the government set out to eliminate past vestiges of authoritarian rule and make the government more democratic. Freedom of the press was expanded, university autonomy recognised, and restrictions on overseas travels were lifted. Before 1988, it was extremely hard for Koreans to obtain a passport!
1988 was a prosperous year, and a turning point for the country. However, it also displaced a lot of poor people from their homes. Koreans were evicted from houses in low-income areas that were demolished during the city's rapid development for the 1988 Olympic Games. They came to Guryong village as their last refuge.
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  • @whereisdan
    @whereisdan9 ай бұрын

    YO! Want to see more of this side of South Korea? Go watch my LET'S GU playlist on my channel mush.

  • @turismoknowledgewithrealey2648

    @turismoknowledgewithrealey2648

    9 ай бұрын

    All of be cz british colonial done responsible its you fuckers what u have u own be cz we donet u another u r world poorest nude contry uncivilized xxx culture actually u doesn't have anything u are poor note economicaly poor are poor its rich 🎉🎉🎉

  • @hdf982h98f
    @hdf982h98f Жыл бұрын

    I was born in Korea and lived here for 26 years but I've never heard of Guryong village. Today, huge fire burnt Guryong village and lots of people there were harmed and damaged. I got to know of the village by the news and searched it up on YT, then this video came up. Absolutely stunned by knowing such place existed. Thanks for letting us know the unknown side of Korea. Nice to see you try to communicate in Korean.

  • @nomadland119

    @nomadland119

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. Saw the news today and just realized there is such a place like this in Seoul.

  • @nomadland119

    @nomadland119

    Жыл бұрын

    The accident might caused by human made. Guess there was someone did it on purpose.

  • @dannnsss8034

    @dannnsss8034

    Жыл бұрын

    No one was harmed / killed... What are you talking about? No casualties.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, you're right, not a lot of people know about this place. the land is sooo valuable. Did you see my other videos from Korea?? :)

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    crazy isn't it!!

  • @incyphe
    @incyphe2 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of videos about this shanty town, but this might be the only video on youtube with English speaking folks talking to the villagers. You have a great knack for disarming people. Very insightful and it's a truly unique content. I hope this gets more views.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your positive comment, you're right! I don't know any foreigners that go there to speak to the locals and see what it's like to live there! I hope you enjoy all the other videos on my channel :)

  • @Chriz132
    @Chriz13210 ай бұрын

    I love how you jump out in a situation like this and learn along the way even though you aren't fluent in Korean! Very cool and inspirational to a fellow learner!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    I try do that in all my videos! Have you seen my Korean series i'm currently uploading, called LET'S GU! ??

  • @Chriz132

    @Chriz132

    10 ай бұрын

    @@whereisdan Nah I haven't but I might. I just saw you on my front page

  • @themrgumbatron
    @themrgumbatron10 ай бұрын

    Fascinating. Thanks for being respectful and sharing at the same time.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watchingm have you seen my LET'S GU series, where i xplore areas like this all around Seoul! :D

  • @alexpeepeetch2678
    @alexpeepeetch26782 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Dan i've got to say I really enjoy watching these New videos your doing a very awesome job Dan take care and i can't wait to see next week video. From:Alex of Sask, Canada.👍

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks Alex of Sask, Canada! I'm happy you're enjoying all my videos :)

  • @sparky5860
    @sparky5860 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video brother…….. Appreciate you sharing your adventures…….☮️

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting on all my videos, i really appreciate it !!

  • @lukehan451
    @lukehan4514 ай бұрын

    Man at 1st I was going skip this video but the longer I watched I'm truly taken back by how diligent & respectful u guys are. I find it very delightful that u guys learn our language & approach ppl so politely. U guys r truly awesome. Peace n bless brothers

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much !!! please go watch my LET'S GU series, more videos from Korea! :D

  • @davidvanmol5199
    @davidvanmol51992 жыл бұрын

    Another great video buddy.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot!!!

  • @sabbirahmed1472
    @sabbirahmed1472 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Dan. Loved your video. It was very informative and you have a great personality.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thank you very much for the kind comment. i hope you enjoy the rest of the videos on my channel as well :)

  • @lisacreed96
    @lisacreed962 жыл бұрын

    Great video Dan! Such a fascinating place, I felt sadness for the people living there who have clearly faced so much hardship. Yet at the same time, respect for their resilience and how friendly and polite they were even to two foreign guys! I hope they stay safe and well ❤

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes you're right, they are very resilient!! the old guy was so welcoming to us and have a nice conversation with us!

  • @LiterarischeAktion

    @LiterarischeAktion

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah, fascinating poverty porn

  • @leredditcommander8208

    @leredditcommander8208

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@LiterarischeAktionI grew up poor, doesnt mean you grow up in pain, i was very happy, probably better than having to worry about money and business all the time.

  • @bruceyung70

    @bruceyung70

    10 ай бұрын

    Great video? Huh

  • @TetrathepirateM
    @TetrathepirateM5 ай бұрын

    Fascinating. Thank you for taking the time to find and show a not-so-pretty side of a popular touristy big city, and trying to understand and support those unfortunate people that lived there at the time.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    5 ай бұрын

    you defo need to check out my other korean videos !!

  • @marypoppins123
    @marypoppins123 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for highlighting this.!!!!!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome, did you manage to watch my other videos from Korea? I know for certain you will enjoy them! :)

  • @azharAD
    @azharAD10 ай бұрын

    thanks for the video

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. Have you seen my recent LET'S GU series? You will LOVE it!

  • @rebecaivashkov
    @rebecaivashkov Жыл бұрын

    Ótimo trabalho 👏🏻♥️ Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    👏🏻♥️

  • @18nomah
    @18nomah10 ай бұрын

    I honestly didn’t think such a place existed in Seoul. This was eye opening. TY!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    You can see it in my recent series, called LET'S GU. There's lots more places like this :D

  • @user-cnksi223

    @user-cnksi223

    9 ай бұрын

    The land price in Guryong Village in the video is very expensive. It's not because the people who live there are all poor. The place will soon be redeveloped and residents of Guryong Village can have very expensive apartments. (For reference, Guryong Village is located in Gangnam, and apartments in Gangnam cost about $5000000.)

  • @18nomah

    @18nomah

    9 ай бұрын

    @@user-cnksi223 Surely the developers will try to pay them the minimum. The government is incentivized to develop. I see lots of human rights lawyers needed.

  • @user-cnksi223

    @user-cnksi223

    9 ай бұрын

    @@18nomah To be more precise, Guryong Village is home to real landowners and just illegal residents. In fact, illegal residents have been fortunate enough to be recognized as real landlords in the past(For the convenience of administrative work) So, when the government planned to redevelop the Guryong Village, it gave the illegal residents a condition that they would lease luxury apartments indefinitely. In short, they got the chance to live in a very nice house for free. But these squatters are asking the government to give them houses, not rental apartments. The house is worth about $5000000. This is much more than a lottery winning. It doesn't make sense to give it to everyone who lives there. Because of people's selfishness, that area is currently being delayed in development. You don't have to pity the people who live there.

  • @somethingtothinkabout167
    @somethingtothinkabout16710 ай бұрын

    Once on picnic in the countryside an old rice farmer took us to see his mud wall and floor hatched house. It was like going back in time by a 100 years. He was very proud of his tiny humble home.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    That's the kind of experiences you want to have when you travel!!

  • @cassandrahenry
    @cassandrahenry Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to watching this

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Got a new upload coming today! Hopefully you enjoy watching it as well mate :)

  • @HKim-kp2bu
    @HKim-kp2bu9 ай бұрын

    1st time seeing your vlog. good video, impressive Korean !👍👍

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    thanks! have you seen my LET'S GU series? I have lots more korean videos!! :D

  • @SistorCarrera
    @SistorCarrera9 ай бұрын

    great vid loved you talking in Korean to real ppl ty

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    Cheers! If you enjoyed this then you'll definitely love the LET'S GU series on my channel!! :D

  • @marting3207
    @marting3207 Жыл бұрын

    The best video showing the reality of Guryong village explaining how the village will change in the future. Your Korean sounds so good and kind mannered.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow Martin, thanks for the compliment on my Korean but I by no means 'so good'. I have a lot more to learn and hopefully when I go back to Korea, my speaking skills are as good as my Spanish!! Have a good day :)

  • @user-io4mg4yl7s
    @user-io4mg4yl7s10 ай бұрын

    와 이런곳도 있구나ㄷㄷ 좋은영상감사합니다.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    ne

  • @rudyfernandosototubac1202
    @rudyfernandosototubac1202 Жыл бұрын

    I am astonished by watching this amazing video about Koreans, I really ignored that this part of the world existed, but I can see that people really deal with surviving but in a great way, I mean taking advantage of thing then may have in hand, but I was a whole unexpected world that I saw, really thanks for showing this amazing way of living from nice and friendly Korean people, my congratulations for you both for bringing this reality to us

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, hopefully you enjoy all my other videos as well. i try and show a different side to each country i visit!!

  • @shivanshdhardubey124

    @shivanshdhardubey124

    10 ай бұрын

    Slums and big cities are everywhere in this world just bcoz the government and media don't show you that doesn't mean it don't exist....

  • @Grahamcracker6366
    @Grahamcracker63662 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this. I’ve lived in Korea for ten years and I’ve never heard of this place before. I do stay away from Seoul, though. It’s too busy for me.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    what area do you live in??

  • @Grahamcracker6366

    @Grahamcracker6366

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan Songdo - about as new as you can get.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Grahamcracker6366 i liked songdo when i visited!

  • @MapperEdits

    @MapperEdits

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan But South Korean Rn is Rich too compared to 1960’s-1970’s

  • @squeegie
    @squeegie10 ай бұрын

    I was born in Seoul and lived in Gangnam at a point in my life and never knew this part existed. Very cool.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah not many people know about this place! I recently did a follow up here in a recent episode from my Korean LET'S GU series! :D

  • @5canwalk
    @5canwalk Жыл бұрын

    Thank u for this narrated guided tour. I went to Guryong to take a look some months back. Quite heartbreaking.🎉❤ I hope the residents get some kind of reasonable replacement housing.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I recently made an updated video for my new series, it will b uploaded in the coming weeks! thanks for watching. let's gu! :)

  • @Zelkamel1
    @Zelkamel110 ай бұрын

    It is very sad to see the old generation who built Korea to live in such conditions

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    You can see it in my recent series, called LET'S GU

  • @user-cnksi223

    @user-cnksi223

    9 ай бұрын

    The land price in Guryong Village in the video is very expensive. It's not because the people who live there are all poor. The place will soon be redeveloped and residents of Guryong Village can have very expensive apartments. (For reference, Guryong Village is located in Gangnam, and apartments in Gangnam cost about $5000000.)

  • @Paulo37580
    @Paulo375808 ай бұрын

    Nice video.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    8 ай бұрын

    thanks mate, go watch the LET'S GU series on my channel!!

  • @rochelle4002
    @rochelle40022 жыл бұрын

    Wow so interesting xx

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks xx

  • @brick11s
    @brick11s2 жыл бұрын

    Knocked it out of the park m8. Tastefully and respectfully done. Wild place. Thanks for showing us around before it gets knocked down!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's for the compliments, i appreciate it. I tried not to be too intrusive!

  • @sassysockss225sass4
    @sassysockss225sass48 ай бұрын

    I love the conversation with the older man! It was so sweet.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    8 ай бұрын

    good times

  • @TheReMorseCode
    @TheReMorseCode10 ай бұрын

    Your confidence in talking to people in Korean is making me wish I tried more while I was there. 영상 잘 보고 갑니다!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Next time!!!1 Hopefully you've been inspired!! :D Have you seen my recent Korean series??

  • @VariableEdits

    @VariableEdits

    10 ай бұрын

    @@whereisdan You should work on pronunciation and your accent

  • @Unsub-Me-Now
    @Unsub-Me-Now2 жыл бұрын

    That red bean bar looks great! I just came back from Korea. Sooo exhausted. I have about 5 adventures that I recorded and need to edit. Cheers

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah it was truly delicious and surprisingly tasty! try it in your next video!!

  • @michaelhuang8394
    @michaelhuang8394 Жыл бұрын

    very good videos

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot! i have lots more on my channel and on july 31st i'll be in a new country!!

  • @user-tf7ri6qh7p
    @user-tf7ri6qh7p Жыл бұрын

    가난하고 형편이 어렵기는 하지만, 위험하지 않은 장소 같네요. 구룡마을.... 강남 한편의 다크 사이드. 용기를 내서 찾아간 빈민가.....좋은 영상 감사합니다.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Yooo sorry for the late reply, this is the first time in 2 weeks i've had a stable internet connection! been travelling to make new videos! :)

  • @catholicfemininity2126
    @catholicfemininity2126 Жыл бұрын

    God bless the guy at 6:41 he seems like a cheerful good hearted guy. I hope the govt. gives him a good place to live once they tear down the slums. I'd hate the poor to be driven too far from the city. The city is where most poor and youngsters find work.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words! I think i will do a follow up video when i go back to Korea! Have you seen my other videos from Korea and around the world? :)

  • @korea_young_i
    @korea_young_i Жыл бұрын

    저도 한국에 살지만 이런곳두 처음봅니다. 아저씨 행복하다는 말씀에 심쿵 ㅜㅜ 얼어서 물도 안나오고 ㅜㅜ 도와드리고 싶어지네요

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    can you speak english? ne

  • @SONHM7
    @SONHM7 Жыл бұрын

    Guryong Village has many complicated stories. While there are people who didn't move to wait for redevelopment. Some people didn't go because they didn't have money.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you this the korean government will help them?

  • @SONHM7

    @SONHM7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan umm.... It's going to have an impact. However, Korean officials come to their senses when something tremendous happens

  • @noname-zz5tq

    @noname-zz5tq

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan 한국정부가 도와준다고 대책을 마련했습니다. 청결히 살 아파트를 마련해주었죠. 하지만 거주민들은 더 큰 보상을 바라고 그곳에 살기를 유지하는 중입니다. 그래서 대부분의 한국사람들은 그들을 동정하기를 멈추었습니다. 이곳은 이미 유명합니다. 많은 사람들에게.

  • @keithkang8819

    @keithkang8819

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Being foreigners who speak Korean, you guys had advantages for special hospitalities. Most Korean visitors are not welcome here by the locals due to the complicated tentions among the government, residents, landowners, investors and developers. It's great to see inside the village no Koreans dare to go in. Muchas gracias!

  • @dianalee7312
    @dianalee73122 жыл бұрын

    TOM!!!!! Great video, missed tom and his nice eyebrows

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tom's eyebrows are fake .... just like him.

  • @GmodForDays
    @GmodForDays2 жыл бұрын

    incredible video. Nobody documents this side of Korea. Thanks for your work as always

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    cheers lad! was such a unique experience to visit there!

  • @happydrawing7309

    @happydrawing7309

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are many videos about the town's history in Korea.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@happydrawing7309 not many foreigners have been there!

  • @GmodForDays

    @GmodForDays

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@happydrawing7309 You are right I found some! Thank you!

  • @josephshulman6666
    @josephshulman66669 ай бұрын

    Outstanding

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @user-qs1mz3ef1i
    @user-qs1mz3ef1i11 ай бұрын

    I'm korean but I haven't visit Guryong though I heard about there long long time ago. I know about Nangok in Seoul. It's slum too. I hope you visit there. Thanks for letting me know about Guryong.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    11 ай бұрын

    there's another one in Nowon-gu..have you seen my recent let's gu series?

  • @marksalinas5905
    @marksalinas59052 жыл бұрын

    I work in yeongdangpo so I can't wait for that episode.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    coming soon!!

  • @rajeshkhilari
    @rajeshkhilari Жыл бұрын

    Your vlog inspired me to dare talk in broken Korean 🤣 I shall also attempt the same feat 😁

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I only speak in broken korean haha, people appreciate the trying, give it a go! you'll see that a lot in my upcoming videos :)

  • @jbendezu
    @jbendezu2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! What did the guy in the restaurant said? He seemed kinda upset, was it because you guys were with the camera?

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because we are foreigners. Watch my first upload when i went to get a haircut and i got refused as soon as i walked in. It's very rare, but it's also because or covid. Without covid they would have been very warm and welcoming! :)

  • @jbendezu

    @jbendezu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan Thanks for the answer, I just got into this because TikTok showed up a video of this area and I wanted to know more so I’m gonna watch what else you’ve got… Greetings from Peru :)

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jbendezu Gracias amigo! En mi cannal tengo muchos videos en korea del sur y me gusta ir a los sitios extrano para hablar con la gente koreano!

  • @rswg14

    @rswg14

    Жыл бұрын

    He said they don't sell food there.

  • @rachelyoung2363
    @rachelyoung2363Ай бұрын

    I am new to this channel. Dan how many languages can you speak? I’m on my second video loving it so far

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Ай бұрын

    thank you so much!! watch my korean videos!! Spanish really good Korean has improved (new kore vids coming soon) a few words from a lot of languages as well

  • @HlumisaNHOSE
    @HlumisaNHOSEАй бұрын

    Yhooo you opened my eyes I never knew all this about South Korea I am a bit disappointed

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Ай бұрын

    thanks for watching mate !!

  • @Jondoesupreme
    @Jondoesupreme9 ай бұрын

    Impressive u learn thier language well done..

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate, on my channel i'm half way through a series called LET'S GU, loads more videos in Korea to see!!

  • @sayurivkg
    @sayurivkg Жыл бұрын

    Why there are some Koreans outraged by this video? This is the reality of their country, once they become global it's impossible to hide the ugly parts and only sell the image they want. It's not everything about K-pop and dazzling things, is good that people from abroad get to see the Real side of S Korea. And these guys haven't said anything bad about it or put it down. People were nice, friendly and educated despite their living conditions. 👏

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very correct!! i completely agree with you haha

  • @hellomyfriend.108

    @hellomyfriend.108

    Жыл бұрын

    Through the sportsmanship of South Korea You know what kind of a nation Koreans are. South Korea is very concerned about what others think of their own nation.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hellomyfriend.108 Korean people are very concerned about what other people think of them, it's a very self conscious society.

  • @persapphone

    @persapphone

    Жыл бұрын

    The way they talk about those people is ugly, too. Not all of them but some. Nothing will change in the country, especially for the elderly, if people have such contempt for poor people.

  • @MajimaEnterprises

    @MajimaEnterprises

    16 күн бұрын

    I've watched videos by a guy who did some camping in South Korea. Everything looked so perfect. A little too perfect. Like, everything about their society seems to be highly curated and while watching that guy's videos, I was getting Truman Show vibes. In all honesty though, I'd take living over there over living here in England any day.

  • @uniquemasterpieceone1
    @uniquemasterpieceone1 Жыл бұрын

    English is too good. Great content. Wish you the best.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! have you seen my new korean series?

  • @Dayminz__i
    @Dayminz__i Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I am a broadcast writer of SBS, a Korean broadcasting station. I'm glad that Guryong Village in Korea was introduced on your channel. I'd like to ask you for an interview. How was Guryong Village when you went? I will send you the details by email. Can you tell me the mail? Thank you :) I am not good at English. I'm sorry.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you? I would be happy for an interview, it would have to be on zoom as i am not in Korea at the moment. Email me @whereisdanexploring@gmail.com.

  • @AD-by5eg

    @AD-by5eg

    8 ай бұрын

    North Koreans are great people and they have greatest leaders. They are the real Koreans who never bend for anyone. While South Koreans are cheap and second hand USA puppets. They are pretending to be westernised. I wonder how South Korean soldiers with make-up and lipsticks gonna figjt the GREAT North Korean Army. look at hidden south Korean homeless people.

  • @2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon
    @2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon10 ай бұрын

    The owner of the land is different. They built an unauthorized building on someone else's land and are occupying it, so few people actually live there. Because it is a huge bonanza when redeveloped, they want at least 5 million dollars of government compensation. The people in that address over there are not poor, but really rich😂😂😂

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    have you seen my recent video i did there?

  • @2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon

    @2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon

    10 ай бұрын

    @@whereisdan ok I'll check out😊

  • @nasrimarc7050
    @nasrimarc7050 Жыл бұрын

    The pauverty are everywhere but in south Korea it's incredible how good those people manage the difficult situation, their slums are more cleaner than many streets in Paris

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I went to a slum yesterday, it's going to be in my video on Sunday! :)

  • @pfkbdyjqfgtkmcby
    @pfkbdyjqfgtkmcby Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know there were slums in South Korea. Thanks for showing

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! i hope you enjoy the other videos on my channel as well :)

  • @Moon.J.I

    @Moon.J.I

    Жыл бұрын

    This is not a slum, the price of a house is exorbitant, and they are fighting the government for a lot of compensation.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Moon.J.I have you been here?

  • @Moon.J.I

    @Moon.J.I

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan A neighbor bought it and a representative lives there, but it is more expensive than the price of a house in Seoul.

  • @DreamDelight0
    @DreamDelight0 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you as a Korean for the video about Korea. Today, a famous Korean news company mentioned the video while dealing with topics related to "Guryong Village visited by foreigners and the gap between the rich and the poor in Korea." So I came to this video myself. It was a great video, but I'm leaving a comment to tell you something wrong. 1. First of all, the location of this video is very safe to view as "slum." In fact, Korean security is very good everywhere, but especially here, it is a very good place. 2. It actually belongs to a place where house prices are very, very expensive. It's an area that's about to be redeveloped. It's making house prices several times more expensive than other provinces. (To another person who saw this comment) If you want to visit Seoul, I recommend you visit this place. You will be able to meet unique scenery and very kind residents.:D

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you send me a link to the Korean news company video please :) Thanks for your comment :)

  • @2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon

    @2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon

    10 ай бұрын

    The owner of the land is different. They built an unauthorized building on someone else's land and are occupying it, so few people actually live there. Because it is a huge bonanza when redeveloped, they want at least 5 million dollars of government compensation. The people in that address over there are not poor, but really rich😂😂

  • @Avantime

    @Avantime

    7 ай бұрын

    @@2eok2joemoocheonmannyeon Only rich if they don't get kicked out by force. They're hoping the developers will think that paying them off will be cheaper than using hired muscle to forcibly evict them.

  • @stephanielong7055
    @stephanielong70559 ай бұрын

    Interested in seeing the restaurant .

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    glad you enjoyed that! :D

  • @happydrawing7309
    @happydrawing7309 Жыл бұрын

    Today, a big fire broke out in this town. I pray this gentleman at 6:03 is OK

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope so too!!

  • @shukriramlee

    @shukriramlee

    Жыл бұрын

    After Kiasu Korean find out some Poor Korean ashamed the nation because they live in the slum, so they burn the village.

  • @happydrawing7309

    @happydrawing7309

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shukriramlee lol You are totally wrong

  • @kimhillsong7295
    @kimhillsong7295 Жыл бұрын

    I'm here at the fire scene right now January 20, 2023

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you send me photos on instagram please - whereisdangram

  • @touyeupra6521
    @touyeupra65212 ай бұрын

    👋🏻👋🏻 Great video

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 ай бұрын

    thanks mate

  • @cham146
    @cham1463 ай бұрын

    저도 모르는 장면들을 많이 봐서 신선한 충격이었습니다.

  • @dirtiestharry6551
    @dirtiestharry65519 ай бұрын

    It's kinda amazing most famous slum in Korea Guryong(九龍) shares name with Kowloon(九龍). As far as know, it's a coincidence and both were named 九龍 before they became slums.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    have you seen my recent korean series, it's called LET'S GU

  • @breakaway2x
    @breakaway2x10 ай бұрын

    So sad. I like old towns, old markets, shanty towns villages stores etc. It reminds me of Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City. That place was a world treasure and they destroyed it. It was literally a city of it's own with everything within it. It should have been preserved as some sort of otherworldly, archaeological treasure for study and observation.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    it's the same around the world. Have you seen my recent LET'S GU series?

  • @user-lf9gv4vf9w
    @user-lf9gv4vf9w Жыл бұрын

    Korean here, I like this video.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Gamsahapnida! :)

  • @talkingfights
    @talkingfights9 ай бұрын

    for sure your pronunciation could be better but you have a damn good grasp of the language and are trying to be respectful respect man

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Hopefully i've improved since then! I've got a new series on my channel called LET'S GU. Loads more Korean videos! :D

  • @billstacy3164
    @billstacy3164 Жыл бұрын

    i was there during the 88 olympics woooow how korea has changed

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    no way!! i would love to have seen korea back then. I've just started a new series exploring all the 25 districts of Seoul so you can see how it's really changed!! :)

  • @terriermonfan
    @terriermonfan Жыл бұрын

    말이 슬럼이지 저기가 왠만한 치안 안좋은 나라 길바닥보다 안전함

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    ne

  • @alexjames6820

    @alexjames6820

    4 ай бұрын

    @@whereisdan mara ghanta ma

  • @takyon5163
    @takyon5163 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this part of my country, SK. I wish more and more people to know about this town That will encourage SK government to make this place a better place and to deal with those illegal occupants Thank you Dan! :)

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your opinion, I hope the situation can be resolved soon!

  • @persapphone

    @persapphone

    Жыл бұрын

    “Illegal occupants” they are vulnerable people living in poverty because the government abandoned them and they’re a symbol of how unequal your society is.

  • @ericsohn5084

    @ericsohn5084

    10 ай бұрын

    there's no such thing as paradise, amigo.

  • @FirstLadyG
    @FirstLadyG10 ай бұрын

    Its crazy.😢 We dont see this part in their kdramas. The government must try and take care of tge old people.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Have you seen my recent LET'S GU series? I show what Korea is really like!!

  • @jemils
    @jemils2 жыл бұрын

    I hope shop owner doesn't get cold in winter. Just plastic film on doors 🥶

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    everyone in the shantytown has coals they can burn to stay warm...i think it will be worse in the summer when it's extremely hot and they don't have air conditioning!!

  • @dkdebest
    @dkdebest9 ай бұрын

    Bro the water in that man house is probably cleaner than english tea

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    good one mate

  • @DevexpThavisak
    @DevexpThavisak4 ай бұрын

    There are a lots of old material items

  • @BruhImAGirl
    @BruhImAGirl10 ай бұрын

    I would like for people to see the harsh reality of my country as well. Tourists come for 3 months a year, during that time the groceries are 3x more expensive than before. Most people can't find jobs during the year so they immigrate to Germany or Ireland. Everyone is in debt and the rent is rising, there are even homeless people. I think Croatia is in similar situation as S Korea, we are very prideful and don't want to accept our reality. Acceptance is the 1st step to advancement.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Damn dude, i didn't know that!!

  • @netslav3328
    @netslav33289 ай бұрын

    The houses they have build looks very neat from inside I seen similar thing in Ukraine and in Russia in mid 90 early 2000 Migrating peeps from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan was building them on the outskirts of cites Cuz they had no money on them usually But the ones they were building were no way near the Korean ones

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    go watch my new series called LET'S GU

  • @ElementsMMA
    @ElementsMMA Жыл бұрын

    So sad that the recent blaze has destroyed so many homes

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    What happened??

  • @ElementsMMA

    @ElementsMMA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan fire

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ElementsMMA Damn.

  • @uk9431
    @uk9431 Жыл бұрын

    외국으로 치면 슬럼가지만 택배는 아무도 훔쳐가지 않는다... 인상적이네요

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    ne

  • @blatherskite
    @blatherskite4 ай бұрын

    It is still a decent place to live. It is clean and just like normal village in other parts of asia

  • @sharpasacueball
    @sharpasacueball10 ай бұрын

    These "slum" residents can move to any modern apartments they wish, but every time the city or a private organization comes to them with an offer, they request a ludicrous amount of money because they believe that the land prices will continue to increase. It's the same story with all the old worn out neighborhoods in Seoul

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Have you seen my recent videos from my LET'S GU series? I cover this topic and visit all the old areas of the city!

  • @jjm3252
    @jjm3252 Жыл бұрын

    I am Korean This village is the most expensive district in Seoul. The residents of this place are evil-doers who scramble for more compensation. Selling just one house in this town is enough for $300,000.

  • @dhatchayinip7598

    @dhatchayinip7598

    Жыл бұрын

    You korean country

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    It's so close to Gangnam! This land must be worth so much money it's crazy!

  • @cleri654

    @cleri654

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqqsy9uYl9rTl6Q.html The history of this town Unlicensed houses There are a lot of people who don’t actually have landownership. The right of possession is only thing thay have So I can’t leave.

  • @MsAsianful
    @MsAsianful Жыл бұрын

    It's like I'm seeing Indonesia - same thing over there like in KR. And yes these things happend in other countries too.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    i have never visited Indonesia, but when i go back to Asia next year i will definitely go, are there lots of places like this?? can you tell me the names :)

  • @MsAsianful

    @MsAsianful

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan The Rainbow Villiage in ( Malang ) is one of the best from before and after, its beautiful.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MsAsianful i will check it out for sure, thanks!

  • @MsAsianful

    @MsAsianful

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan your welcome¡¡

  • @gunwoosong9588
    @gunwoosong95884 ай бұрын

    Guts!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    4 ай бұрын

    go watch my other korean videos mate !

  • @SoulTravelHealthandWellness
    @SoulTravelHealthandWellness10 ай бұрын

    Your videos are way better than the, I'm married to a Korean videos or look at my Korean boyfriend. Those videos kill brain cells. Your videos actually have meaning, and show real life in Korea. Thanks for keeping it real.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah brother! there's too many coffee shop, K-poop videos on KZread nothing raw and real like this!! :D

  • @glenlee5963

    @glenlee5963

    10 ай бұрын

    @@whereisdan you don't know anything about why they keep living there. They are waiting for compensation from developer or government. I bet they are way richer than people who is watching this video

  • @UrbanHotel0

    @UrbanHotel0

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree! This shows the real side of SK. I mean no hate to Koreans, but those kind of slimy videos don't show 100% of SK.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    @@UrbanHotel0 Have you seen my LET'S GU series?

  • @user-cnksi223

    @user-cnksi223

    9 ай бұрын

    The land price in Guryong Village in the video is very expensive. It's not because the people who live there are all poor. The place will soon be redeveloped and residents of Guryong Village can have very expensive apartments. (For reference, Guryong Village is located in Gangnam, and apartments in Gangnam cost about $5000000.)

  • @happydrawing7309
    @happydrawing73092 жыл бұрын

    9:09 his name is 손성문(Son Sung Moon)

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent thank you!

  • @takchicheung1185
    @takchicheung11859 ай бұрын

    cool

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    cheers lad. you seen my other videos??

  • @takchicheung1185

    @takchicheung1185

    9 ай бұрын

    @@whereisdanyh, now i watch "She Said 'I Love You' 🇰🇷" ...your videos are very funny, I´ll love it. :D

  • @user-kj6yc4bh5t
    @user-kj6yc4bh5t8 ай бұрын

    우와 이런곳도 있네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    8 ай бұрын

    ne

  • @macgroover8165
    @macgroover8165 Жыл бұрын

    Their restaurant actually looks very decent compared to most low class restaurants here in Philippines.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I have been to the Philippines, i know what you mean. Did you see my other videos from South Korea? :)

  • @macgroover8165

    @macgroover8165

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan yeah. They're very informative.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@macgroover8165 glad you liked them! how about the Mexico videos??

  • @macgroover8165

    @macgroover8165

    Жыл бұрын

    @@whereisdan oh I haven't seen the ones in Mexico yet but I was thinking of binge watching travel videos tonight so ..

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@macgroover8165 Hell yeah! im sure you'll enjoy them !! :)

  • @lr937
    @lr9379 ай бұрын

    There are more rich people than ever before and more poor people than ever before… something really wrong is going on

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    have you seen my most recent korean videos?

  • @amc3
    @amc3 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you made this video, the Korea off 2022 that the government don`t want people to see. Samsung, Hyundai, KIA are the smiling faces of successful commerce in Korea. My Son moved there 9 years ago to teach English in a 학원 for one year, he never came back, now has a lovely Korean wife and a new 손자 😁 They now live in Jeju island. I was shocked to see elderly people in bare feet at 2 or 3 in the morning pulling carts in alley ways to get cardboard from various business. My perception of Korea was turned upside down. Pensioners get a pension of $450 per month, pensioner poverty in Korea is utterly shocking. So glad you made this video mate, its a shocking situation, feel so bad for them.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad your son stayed there and he's lucky to be living on Jeju island! In Korea you're supposed to respect your elders, but the old people are left to collect cardboard in the streets to make a living. Makes you think. Hope you enjoy my other videos from Korea and also around the world. Dan

  • @Moon.J.I

    @Moon.J.I

    Жыл бұрын

    When Korea was poor, ordinary people went to school even when they were starving, and there are many people who sacrificed their lives by taking 2 days off a month and working more than 12 hours a day.

  • @Moon.J.I

    @Moon.J.I

    Жыл бұрын

    Once upon a time, in Korea, it was natural for children to support their parents, and today's elderly are a generation that sacrificed themselves for their parents & children in a poor country.

  • @nandu4773
    @nandu47732 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks!!!

  • @amgalanhln598
    @amgalanhln598Ай бұрын

    Location ?

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Ай бұрын

    GURYONG IN GANGNAM

  • @user-wh5gj7jt5z
    @user-wh5gj7jt5z6 ай бұрын

    낙후된 지역 바로 앞에 거대한 빌딩들 있는 모습을 보니까, 사이퍼펑크2077 느낌이 나네 ㅋㅋ 사막지역이 낙후된 지역 느낌이 남. 빌딩 있는 곳은 나이트시티 같고

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    6 ай бұрын

    ne

  • @khbmedia
    @khbmedia7 ай бұрын

    It looks like a dungeon from an RPG game.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    7 ай бұрын

    go watch my other korean videos

  • @Croatam31
    @Croatam317 ай бұрын

    Perhaps ironically, it is a village that remains because SK became free goverment. During the dictatorship, there were many cases of forcing residents out of those places and build buildings. It is often seen in K-dramas or movies set in the 80s and 90s.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    7 ай бұрын

    thanks for the history lesson mate

  • @supervvv02
    @supervvv02 Жыл бұрын

    I really amaze the way you talk in korean language. How do you learn.? How many months, btw you video is amazing.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    I practice a lot with friends! Thanks for watching. i have lots more fun videos from Korea and other countries on my channel :)

  • @janejones5362
    @janejones536211 ай бұрын

    He speaks good Korean!!

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks, go watch my new korean series, it's called LET'S GU

  • @WallyTony
    @WallyTony9 ай бұрын

    Looks like a nice place to be honest

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    9 ай бұрын

    It's a lovely place, I recently went back in a follow up video!

  • @alcohol_soju_drunk1218
    @alcohol_soju_drunk1218 Жыл бұрын

    나중에 한번 슬럼 살아보셔요 제법 살만합니다

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    Жыл бұрын

    ne

  • @notapplicable4185
    @notapplicable418510 ай бұрын

    Hmm I am a critic of bloggers as I love watching different ones. But I have to say, you seem to be the most informative and most credible that I have watched, even with your silly mustache. But I do enjoy your videos and I like that you are not doing it just to meet women. You show class and that is appreciated. Keep up the good work and be safe. I like the Korean gentleman, seemed very humble and very handy. I too am an older gentleman from California that has seen and done soo much so not easily impressed. but the way you interact with diff people is admirable.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    10 ай бұрын

    The only women i meet are the old ones that lead me on and tell me they love me and then refuse my offers to go on a date to eat unlimited BBQ. I'm glad you like my moustache, i'll take silly as a compliment. I'm also glad you found my videos informative. Thanks for watching!! :D

  • @user-uw6db1vp6c
    @user-uw6db1vp6c7 ай бұрын

    저기는 산업화가 진행될 때 밀려난 사람들이 들어가서 살던 곳인데요. 땅의 원주인과 오래전에 들어와서 살고 있던 저 주민들과 마찰이 있는 곳입니다. 따라서 외부인이 들어와서 카메라로 찍는 것은 매우 싫어합니다. 인터넷에 소문만 나고 재개발해야 한다는 여론만 나오고 자기들에겐 좋을 게 없기 때문입니다. 불친절하다고 느끼셨다면 바로 그런 이유 때문에 카메라를 든 외부인을 경계해서 그런 것일 겁니다.

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    7 ай бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @kaynesheenan
    @kaynesheenan2 жыл бұрын

    Adventurer

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's my lifetstyle i love adventures!

  • @Naelglrm
    @Naelglrm2 жыл бұрын

    This is at the same time sad this is gonna disappear and good because they'll hopefully get to live in better condition

  • @whereisdan

    @whereisdan

    2 жыл бұрын

    i hope they get to live in a better place and the government provides them with somewhere!