YouTuber Oliver Returns to Korea After 8 Years, Cites Taxes, Healthcare, and Education Concerns
‘Oliver Teacher,’ a YouTuber with 2.25 million subscribers who immigrated to the United States from Korea, announced his return to Korea due to increasing taxes and an inadequate healthcare system.
Oliver Teacher, an English education YouTuber with 2.25 million subscribers, announced he is ending his life as an immigrant in the U.S. and returning to Korea.YouTube Channel ‘Oliver Teacher’
On December 26th, Mr. Oliver released a video on his YouTube channel titled ‘After 8 years of immigrating to the US with my Korean wife, I’m really giving up.’ Mr.Oliver, who married his Korean wife and lived in Korea before moving to his hometown of Texas, said, “Many people may think that there will be no economic problems because the United States is a powerful country, but that is not true.”
First, he highlighted the tax burden. Living on an 8,000-pyeong property, he explained, “Starting in 2026, I have to pay $8,000 (about 11.56 million won) in property taxes,” and “I have to pay $4,402 (about 6.37 million won) in home insurance fees.” Mr. Oliver added, “Just owning a house costs 18 million won a year,” and noted that this cost is expected to increase by 15% annually.
Texas is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters like tornadoes and wildfires.Teacher oliver’s family also revealed they had to purchase expensive insurance, but even then, large insurance companies are hesitant to provide coverage.
The fear of natural disasters isn’t the only concern.Mr. Oliver also expressed dissatisfaction with the U.S. healthcare system, stating that even with insurance, medical bills can be exorbitant. He contrasted this with Korea’s national health insurance, which he described as more affordable and accessible.
Mr. Oliver voiced concerns about the decline of the public education system in the United States. He believes that the quality of education in Korea is superior, and he wants his children to benefit from a stronger academic environment. He specifically mentioned the increasing influence of political agendas in U.S. schools as a contributing factor to his decision.
“I’m not saying the U.S. is a bad country,” Oliver clarified. “But for my family, Korea is a better place to live right now.” He plans to return to Korea in the new year and continue his English education content creation from there.