Indian woman spots trash in South Korea’s Jeju City, says ‘Every country has capability to become dirty’

A short video from South Korea has quickly caught attention on social media, not because of a travel view or scenic spot, but because it touches on a topic that often sparks strong opinions online. The clip, shared by an Indian woman living in South Korea, shows a coastal area in Jeju City where garbage can be seen near rocks and greenery. What followed was a wider discussion online about cleanliness, public behaviour and how responsibility is shared in keeping places clean.

The video has now turned into a talking point, with users reacting strongly and sharing mixed views on whether cleanliness depends more on systems, population, or the everyday habits of people.

Video from Jeju City goes viral online

The clip was posted on Instagram by a woman named Purvi during her visit to Jeju City in South Korea. In the video, trash is visible along a coastal stretch, placed between natural surroundings like rocks and greenery.

While recording the scene, she says, “So every country has capabilities of becoming dirty. It's just that it's a game of population. Yep.”

This simple observation quickly spread online and started conversations among viewers about how no country is completely free from cleanliness challenges.

Caption talks about shared responsibility

Along with the video, Purvi also shared her thoughts in the caption. She pointed out that cleanliness is not just one group’s responsibility and needs collective effort.

“I am just mad at India for not handling the issue of cleanliness. It is a collective effort to give the country to the next generation better than we received it.”

Her message highlighted that maintaining public spaces clean is a shared duty and not something that depends only on one side.

Users react to the viral clip

Soon after the video started circulating, it received several reactions from social media users. Many users agreed with the idea that cleanliness depends on people’s behaviour as much as systems in place.

One user wrote, “This is actually true. Cleanliness depends on people and habits, not just the country.”

Another said, “The difference is that some countries clean it faster and manage waste better.”

A third user commented, “India needs stricter rules and better public awareness at the same time.”

Another reaction read, “People should stop blaming only the government. Citizens also need to behave responsibly.”

Someone else added, “This video proves that no place is perfect, but population does make the problem much bigger.”
Disclaimer: This article is based on a viral social media video and publicly available online reactions. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity, context, or claims made in the video and comments referenced in the story.Thumb image: Instagram