When visiting India, foreigners usually don’t expect to hear the local people speaking their language. But something surprising happened recently in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. A Korean couple was amazed when they found auto rickshaw drivers who could speak Korean very well. This moment was recorded in a video that quickly became popular online.
The Start of a Surprising Conversation
The couple, who make travel videos, had just arrived in Jaisalmer when they spotted a line of tuk-tuks (a type of auto rickshaw). The man mentioned in Korean, “These are all tuk-tuks.” To their surprise, the drivers greeted them in smooth Korean instead of Hindi or English.
An Unexpected Chat
One driver asked in Korean, “Fewer Koreans are coming here. Why?” The couple was surprised and responded, “Yeah, why not?” The drivers explained that it had been a long time since they saw any Korean tourists. The couple was impressed and promised, “We’ll really recommend this place.”
More Surprises Ahead
As they walked towards Jaisalmer’s famous “Golden City,” another tuk-tuk driver approached them, also speaking Korean and asking if they needed a ride. The couple said, “No, it’s okay, we are walking,” and the driver understood them perfectly.
A video of this heartwarming moment was shared online and quickly gained over 8.4 million views. Many people were surprised by the drivers speaking Korean. Comments poured in from users, saying things like, “Wow, the drivers know Korean! So cool!” and “This is a beautiful connection between cultures. This is India at its best.” The video continues to attract attention with more people commenting that this makes traveling memorable.
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