@paul2009
American expat in South Korea
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About me
American
Speaks English, Korean
Registration: 07 August 2012
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Is the cost of living in Korea so expensive? by Hents1988
I want to come to Korea to work and study. Is the cost of living is expensive?
It depends on your definition of expensive and how you manage money. For me, it is lot less expensive than America. Housing, utilities, food, transportation are all less expensive. Medical is lot less expensive. Electronics are more expensive in ... Read More
Anyone in Incheon want to give a newbie some tips? :) by hbirtles
Looking for friends in the city, say hello!
I am in Incheon. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers! Read More
Internet by gpfister
I will be in So Korea for one month...I am wondering how I can get a WIFI hook up in my apartment?? Any information will be most appreciated... Thank you
For only a month, might want to consider a pocket wifi from SK, KT, U+, and sometimes on craigslist. Also, many cellphones have hotspot feature if you have a data plan. 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 ...
Take your bills to your bank and request auto payment (자동이체) at your bank linked to your account and the bills will be paid automatically when due. Read More
Train from Incheon International airport to Busan? by iris_o
What is the name of the train terminal where I can take a train from the Incheon International airport to Busan (as close to Namgu as possible)? How much does it cost? And how often do they have departures? Thanks!
These may help: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.4463023,126.4523485/Nam-gu,+Busan/@35.1263652,129.0205738,13.25z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x3568edb754cc1a19:0x577ca08cf844bc12!2m2!1d129.084364!2d35.1365596!3e3?hl=en http://map.naver.com/ Read More
Expense of living. by hbaber
Hi All , I am planning to move SK in next month. Can anybody tell me about expense of electricity, water and Gas approximately for small apartment given by employer?
We pay about 20,000 won for all 3. Add more for air conditioner and heater which depends on your use. Read More
The best apps for expats in South Korea by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in South Korea. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...
Kakao Map is great for directions. It can show your location on the map and show directions with bus numbers, bus time, subway line numbers, subway time, and taxi fares. A little Hangul skill is needed. Otherwise, Google Map but not as accurate. Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in South Korea by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in South Korea. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might ...
We like to ride our bikes which allows us to cover more distance than walking. Plus, when we buy stuff, we can strap our purchases on our bikes rather than carry by hand. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in South Korea by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to South Korea? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
One of the first thing I did was to enrol in a Korean language school to learn how to read and write Korean. I use this skill everyday to read all sorts of signs such as bus, subway, stores, bulletins, flyers, etc. Online shopping is a must in ... Read More
Insurance coverage in South Korea by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in South Korea: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Hi, Me and my wife are covered under the national health care system which I was told is mandatory. The cost is just over 100,000 won per month. This rate will go up or down according to ones assets such as house, car, etc. Read More
Preparing for Winter. Any advise? by Randy12
Hi everyone! I and my friends have just settled in Korea and are living in a very good housing unit in Seoul but we noticed that it doesn't have a heater fixed near the wall usually found in European housing units. We have an air-conditioning ...
Korean Winters are cold. Many Korean housings have hot water floor heating built in. However, if your unit does not have one, a heater is highly recommended. Read More