asacan
American expat in South Korea
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Lives in Waegwan, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 02 November 2017
Activity
Are introverted people repulsive? by procella
Almost every country there are some introverted, quiet and calm people. Do you think they are antipathic and repulsive? Some people dont want introverts around them. What do you think about introverts? Add your country your comments.
"Repulsive"? What an odd word to use, but I guess, literally, correct. If people prefer to be alone (as introverts do), then they would normally repulse, that is, drive away, anyone who would attempt to infringe upon their seclusion. ... Read More
Coming for the Olympics by lukereg
Hi, I am being flown up to South Korea to attend the last 3 days of the 2018 Winter Olympics and I have no idea about South Korea. So if you wouldn't mind answering some questions it would be great. I know it's cold but how cold? How ...
I'm much further south than Pyeongchang, but the wind chill was in the teens (F) this morning, and it's only November, I'm currently sitting at 1,500ish feet. How expensive, compared to the USA, depends, of course, where in the USA...and where in ... Read More
New members of the South Korea forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Korea forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
HI! I'm Asa, I'm from the United States and have been living near Daegu since April 2017 and will be here in SK until probably May 2018. I'm older (late-40's) and married (family is back in U.S.), but I'd love to meet new ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in South Korea by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in South Korea? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant ...
WhatsApp is indispensable! I have a Korean mobile phone (I don't even bother with a landline) with "unlimited data" (11GB/month at highest speed, then 2 GB/day at a lower data rate). I will also use Facebook Messenger with people ... Read More
Paying bills in South Korea by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in South Korea? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the ...
I have a "villa" type apartment that I share with a colleague in South Korea. There are a lot of American Service Members in South Korea, so the areas near a U.S. military installation will have real estate professionals dedicated to ... Read More