YouTuber Oliver-ssem said he decided to postpone his trip to Korea after various misunderstandings and worries.
On the 24th, Oliver-ssem conveyed on his YouTube channel his thoughts about his future whereabouts along with the situation his family is currently facing. After he previously revealed that he was having difficulties with residence issues, encouragements to come to Korea continued, but he explained that in the end he chose not to go to Korea.
He said, "I am truly grateful that many people sincerely worried and told me to come to Korea," and "Korea is like a second home to me, and I still have great affection for it after living there for eight years." He made clear his position regarding the recent controversy over "free riding on medical expenses."
Oliver-ssem said, "I have never once thought about going to Korea to use health insurance," and "It is regrettable and troubling that such a misunderstanding arose." He cautiously explained that the controversy had been interpreted differently from his intention.
The biggest reason for postponing the trip to Korea was family issues. Oliver-ssem mentioned the situation of his mother, who would be left alone in the United States, saying, "My mother is elderly and has the reality of having to manage a large property by herself." He added, "Housing insurance premiums and maintenance expenses have been rising sharply every year, so it was not an issue the family could decide on easily."
Earlier, at the end of last year Oliver-ssem drew a line against reports that were interpreted as "immigrating to Korea." At the time, he said it was true that he was organizing life in a specific area, but that he had not finalized going to Korea and was considering moving to another area within the United States. He also corrected misunderstandings about a large country house by explaining the land structure, loan conditions and the background of building the house himself.
In this video, Oliver-ssem said, "In conclusion, I have decided not to go to Korea for now," and "Personally it was not an easy decision, and honestly my heart is heavy." He emphasized that after considering various possibilities, the choice prioritized his family.
Born in 1988, Oliver-ssem previously worked in Korea as an English teacher before switching to being a YouTuber and gaining great popularity. He married a Korean woman in 2016 and has two daughters, and has been living in the United States since 2018. He is currently staying in the United States with his family and is carefully considering future plans.<
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