Living in Seoul guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Seoul.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Seoul

Things to do on weekdays in Seoul

Seoul is a city that never sleeps - you will find activities to entertain you at any time of the day or night, whether during ...

Things to do in Seoul alone, with your partner or with your family

Seoul life is lived outside, with cafes and restaurants proving popular throughout the day and night both during the week and on ...

Sports in Seoul

A modern city, Seoul has all the sports activities you might find elsewhere in the world - with the caveat that Korean society is ...

Gastronomy in Seoul

South Korea has a cuisine all its own; one now recognised around the world not only for its rich flavours but also its variety ...

Seoul's labour market

Seoul is a dynamic city with an innovative spirit. The country's high growth rate inevitably generates job creation and ...

The work culture in Seoul

If South Korea went from a Third World country at the end of the Second World War to one of the most developed and richest ...

Student life in Seoul

Seoul is one of the most remote destinations for international students, both geographically and culturally, and the standard of ...

Getting around Seoul

Seoul spans more than 600 km², so you will need to plan your travel accordingly, bearing in mind the peak hours which ...

Buying property in Seoul

Today, Seoul is one of the most developed metropolises in the world. Unfortunately, the city's population density and appeal ...

Popular neighbourhoods in Seoul

The city of Seoul is divided into 25 different districts that we call "Gu" and which vary in size between 10 and 47 ...

Discovering Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea since the Joseon period (1392-1910) has grown exponentially in the last century, rising to ...

Developing your social circle in Seoul

Often, expatriation means starting from scratch when it comes to building a brand new social circle. Whether or not you speak ...

The local culture in Seoul

Whether you decide to take the plunge for a vacation or expatriation, you will, of course, be confronted with the cultural ...

Developing your professional network in Seoul

Whether you arrive with a signed contract ready to go or you hope to find a job on arrival, you will certainly be looking to ...

Seoul's networking etiquette

In Seoul, as in the rest of South Korea, social behaviours are highly regulated and hierarchical, and this can be especially ...