I'm from the States and am leaving in about a month to go live and work in South Korea for a year, or maybe more, depending on how it goes. Anyone with any tips or advice on anything over there? (i.e. living there, food, travel, things to see, etc.). I'll be living in Busan, but plan on traveling around as much as possible on time off. Thanks.
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South Korea is a good country with a high level in technology you must bear with you some money to spend there because it's more expensive than other countries and you must consult a tourist guide for know about the culture in south Korea
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You should go to Seoul.Veg pancake is very good for breakfast.Try Kimchi.Fried Squid id poplar,but I don't eat meat.People are very kind and caring.You'll usually see the older generations wearing traditional outfits. Good luck and have fun.
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Kimchee, Soju, Sashimi
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I have none, but I demand that you change your avatar. I had mine first. My mommy says I am in the right. If you don't change, I'm telling. haha, just joking. Nice look.
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ok, if you are living in Pusan check out this site. www.pusanweb.com it contains lots of information about the city, expat groups etc. Check out the pusan city subway corp website, has lots of information about the city and what to see and do, too. Gyeongju is only 90minutes bus ride from Pusan, and is a great day out. Seoul is only 3 hours by train direct to the city center and again is perfect for the weekend. Japan/Fukuoka is only 3hours away by hydrofoil, and can make a nice but expensive long weekend. Enjoy.
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Hi, Living in Korea 1. LEARN THE LANGUAGE - learning simple phrases and the alphabet (which is SSOOOO easy) will get you a lot and be a life saver in many cases. 2. Learn about the customs and don't be a loud ugly America. I am American and beleive me, our overseas reputation is well earned, don't feed it 3. Get a T-Money card (bank, convienent stores) these can be used for the bus, subway and some taxis all over Korea. 4. Travel inside Korea is soooo cheap! Try the KTX to get to Seoul AND YOU SHOULD GET TO SEOUL! 5. Busan is a coastal town and not much in the way of western fare. Get accustom to Korean food. First foods to try are Bul Go GI - a sweet beef dish, Kimchi - it is served with everything and you might as well learn to like or at least tolerate it! Don Cass - breaded chicken, fish or pork. it is actually japanese but it is every where in Korea. Koreans will be glad to help you explore their culture and their food. 6. Things to ask your school - a. Trash bags and procedures - they recycle and you have to buy certain bags for certain things, just ask. b. bank - which one is best in your area and easy to find an ATM with in the city c. Where is the nearest American restaurant - this is especially good for your first month as it is the hardest to adjust. D. mosquito net - TRUST ME YOU NEED ONE e. best shopping - wal mart type i mean have written out my favorite things to do. I have lived here for 5 years and know the city pretty well. However, not knowing you - not sure what you like. THese are for SEOUL. 1. Biwon (the secret garden) Palace. Check for tour times, it is a tour palace. If you only see one palace, THIS IS CERTAINLY IT!!!! 2. Insa dong - The traditional arts street. It is becoming more and more commercial, which i hate but there are tons of places to find soveniors to take back home, AND HAGGLE! Also, amazing tea house. I like the one with the monkey and the peacock, I know where it is but not sure of the name. If you like i can give more details later. (this street and the before mentioned palace are within a 5 minute walk of each other) Also next to insa dong is Tapgol Park, this is a small park where the declaration of independence was read. 3. Namdaemun market - Chaotic and overwhelming and worth every second you spend getting lost in it! 4. Namoel - The folk village in town at the bottom of Namsan Tower at subway stop Chungmuro. Neat little intro to traditional korean houses. It is small and takes about an hour to get all the way through but a nice stroll. The park is lovely too and houses a neat time capsule at the end. 5. NORTH KOREA - Screw touring the DMZ, GO THROUGH IT! www.gonseekorea.com offers trips to North Korea once a month. I went last month and it was AMAZING! One of the most exhilrating weekends in my LIFE!!!! Completely safe and North Korea is beathtakingly gorgeous 6. Singing room - make your korean friends take you to a 노대방, no day bang, it is your own private karaoke, they are VERY KOREAN! 7. Eat korean food. 8. Go to one of the tourist info booths and grab the book, "100 things to do in seoul" or something like that and start going through them! You will have a great time in Seoul. Koreans are lovely people and if you allow them to help you they will. Also be nice to them, respect and admire thier culture and you will love the place. I DO!!!!!! I hope this answers some of your questions! if not write me and i will tell you more. Most importantly, don't get stressed it takes about 3 months to FULLY adjust to school, country and lifestyle. relax, take it in and experience all you can!
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Four seasons in Korea is distinct. Usually, one car for a family. Lots of people use public transport. Also they walk to places that they can walk to. Busan is all about the sea. It's called second capital city of Korea. Korean night culture is cool. It's good to eat sashimi in korea. There will be lots of restaurants which are from states. Korean people like things to be expensive; they also too like things to be look good, I think they definetly judge books by it's cover. haha. It is important to be respectful for people who are older than you. Koreans know better about english grammar than Americans but they can't speak it!
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Don't worry. I just moved here, which is Busan, from California about a month ago. It will be pretty difficult if you don't know how to speak the language, but will get extra help all the time. The food's all right. Some Americans don't like them, since they have the "Asian" taste. But after a couple of tries, you'll realize that they're very good food! They also have a couple of American-ish stores, such as Burger King, McDonald's, Pizza-Hut, and such. There are a lot of baseball games going on in Busan. It's so lovely when you watch the fireworks after it, especially from your balcony. :) Hope this helped. Really, Busan is a wonderful city. If you do come here, I wish you the best. Help always come!
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well if you like fishpaste.. dempura, they have delicious dempura there!! If your a meat lover, get bulgogi and galbi. Trust me, korean food is ahh-mazzing!
