South Korea is NOT What I Expected… (First Day in Seoul) 🇰🇷

Hi there! I apologize for taking so much time off, if you follow my other socials I had numerous issues last year. Besides burn out, this video was filmed last year and was supposed to be my last video of 2023 but I had issues with the sponsor on it at the time. Anyway, if you follow my instagram (@josieliftsthings) travel and filming for this year is well underway and videos here and on my second channel are starting again 😊 Good to be back! Follow my second channel here: youtube.com/@josievlogsthings LET’S EXPLORE SOUTH KOREA!! 😊

I used to live Seoul to 7 years (1996-2002) with one year prior in another city. Every year on my way to USA I stop for a few days for visiting friends. Seoul is ever changing and Koreans are hardworking and on the other spectrum are hard partying. Lived in the Hongdae area, office was first on Samsungdong then Insa dong and my church and gym are we in myungdong. Neighborhoods change from one year to another. Was in Seoul end of March for 24 hour and will be back next week for a week. It’s crazy how it changed but what I love about Koreans is that since I spoke Korean (out of practice so it takes a day or two to get back into the rhythm. Being an American I see how Asia is far more advanced and I’ve moment you arrive in an American airport you die comparing to the convenience of Incheon, Singapore or Suvarnabhumi Bangkok airports.

I used to tell my friends in college, Winter in Korea is like winter in Buffalo NY and Summer is like those in Houston TX.

2:27 -1 in winter season is pretty warmy for Korean people.

For maps you need to use either Naver or KakaoMaps in Korea. They are both (somewhat) in English.

Korea is such a fun and cool country! I would like to see more traveling! 🎉

The lakes only freeze at the top so most fish simply school in the deepest parts and take a "winter rest." In this resting state, fishes' hearts slow down, their needs for food and oxygen decrease, and they move about very little.

I enjoyed your vid. It was helpful to see you show some things you need to know/use while traveling/Sightseeing in Seoul. It seemed like people there were nice and helpful despite maybe a bit of a language barrier

I love your vibe, you and your bf create a really nice vibe and a fun atmosphear for videos, looking forward to seeing more

Thank you! My sister and I are going to tour S. Korea in October so this was helpful.

The Best weather season to Visit Korea is “””Mid April through early May “”” Or mid September to early October

Korea has had a culture of warming up the floor called ‘Ondol’ since 2000 years ago. Gyeongbokgung Palace also has ‘Ondol’. Even in the past, it wasn't cold inside at all.

Glad you are back. i also visited Seoul in Jan. your video makes me refresh my memory in Seoul! it was really fun and thank you so much. hope you well. you look so good😄

Wow, what an eye-opening experience! Your first day in Seoul seems full of surprises. Can't wait to see more of your adventures in South Korea! 🇰🇷

I’ve been wanting to head to Seoul for the longest time! I met heaps of people in Japan that said they were heading there after Tokyo which I found interesting. Really can’t wait to visit! ❤

I’ve watched all your Korea vlogs and watching the fully polished tour of Seoul is epic 🔥I like both formats. I gotta catch up on your videos. Wish you two a great year ahead 👍

Transportation in general is amazing!!!

Really useful and mesmerizing dear

this video was so much fun to watch im korean in australia!!!

I just got back from Korea last week, Love it! BTW 8,000w is $5.85 USD for American viewers which is pricey in Korea. Meyongdong is a tourist area.