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I'm applying for a job in South Korea, and I know the cost of living in these two cities are really high so I'm looking at other options that might be a bit cheaper. I'm considering Gwangju or Daejeon. But I haven't been to either of those cities. Anything that might help me make my decision?
I'm applying for a job in South Korea, and I know the cost of living in these two cities are really high so I'm looking at other options that might be a bit cheaper. I'm considering Gwangju or Daejeon. But I haven't been to either of those cities. Anything that might help me make my decision?
Busan isn't that expensive, and would probably have a lot more job opportunities.
If you want to go to a affordable city, just apply across the country except Seoul and if you get considered then research the city to see if you like it.
You can always move to another city later.
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There is also of course Incheon(A city of 3 million) immediately next to Seoul, What a scenic Seoul region subway ride above the ground that isn't expensive
Yongin(A Seoul suburb)
Gwangju, Jeju, Daejeon, Daegu are other posssibilities
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Back in South Korea December 2020 To February 2021 Middle Of A Freezing Arctic Winter. Even in Sokcho.
I'm applying for a job in South Korea, and I know the cost of living in these two cities are really high so I'm looking at other options that might be a bit cheaper. I'm considering Gwangju or Daejeon. But I haven't been to either of those cities. Anything that might help me make my decision?
I've lived in Seoul & Busan. Regarding other cities, I don't think they are considerably cheaper, probably just marginally. It's generally quite uniform, unless you are looking to buy property or something, than of course everyone wants to have a Seoul address for their real estate.
If you are teaching English, the schools usually supply the apartments to live in, so you shouldn't have to worry about that.
Also, in general, South Korea isn't that big of a place, and most of it is fairly uniform. So, Daegu or Daejeon isn't going to be much different. Daegu is one of the most conservative ciities; whereas Daejeon is almost a satellite city of Seoul. I'd probably opt for Daejeon out of the two; but I'd also opt for Seoul or Busan over everywhere else.
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I've lived in Seoul & Busan. Regarding other cities, I don't think they are considerably cheaper, probably just marginally. It's generally quite uniform, unless you are looking to buy property or something, than of course everyone wants to have a Seoul address for their real estate.
If you are teaching English, the schools usually supply the apartments to live in, so you shouldn't have to worry about that.
Also, in general, South Korea isn't that big of a place, and most of it is fairly uniform. So, Daegu or Daejeon isn't going to be much different. Daegu is one of the most conservative ciities; whereas Daejeon is almost a satellite city of Seoul. I'd probably opt for Daejeon out of the two; but I'd also opt for Seoul or Busan over everywhere else.
Have you ever went to Jeju island, or Sokcho? What years have you stayed in Seoul, Busan? 2006-2013?
Rental commercial lease law in South Korea is unique. People pay at a certain price that isn't overwhelming, then don't have to pay monthly rent afterwards. No wonder South Korea did so well with Independent Wifi Cafes. Without risk of permanently closing.
South Korea never felt rigid or oppressive to me. A bit more diversity than expected. Still a spiritually pure country. And didn't feel stressful or overly competetive. Maybe behind the scenes for the natives, it's a different situation? Or in the work offices. Only there for vacation before.
Incheon is the satellite city.
Other than Daegu, Daejeon, there is also Gwangju. Another city of one million+.
South Korea is a bit more highly Decentralized than some expected.
Sokcho is pretty cool, on the east coast, and you can get to Seoul somewhat reasonably. A really nice area. Beautiful nature everywhere.
Jeju Island is 'Hawaii of South Korea'....honeymooners, etc. It's still very Korea, just slightly slightly warmer temperature (but still dang cold in winter), and some different types of trees that look a bit tropical. But, I wouldn't get too woo'ed by the concept of Jeju. It SOUNDS amazing, but it's still basically Korea through and through just with a slightly slightly different feel.
Incheon comes to mind? But idk man, I am starting to suspect South Korea may be just a pretty language but that's about it. Based on my very little experience, comparing them say to Japan they're rude, mercantile, no sense of humour, racist, over-worked, no time for fun and that's just 'experience'...imagine if you include all the random facts you find in wikipedia about dogeating and christian fanatics. Good luck tho.
I'm applying for a job in South Korea, and I know the cost of living in these two cities are really high so I'm looking at other options that might be a bit cheaper. I'm considering Gwangju or Daejeon. But I haven't been to either of those cities. Anything that might help me make my decision?
Unless you have very close ties to Korean culture, and even then its a serious risk, you should carefully consider if you can handle the high chance of mental trauma, social isolation, overt racism, long work hours and hostility around every corner. Korean dramas are opposite of reality.
Incheon comes to mind? But idk man, I am starting to suspect South Korea may be just a pretty language but that's about it. Based on my very little experience, comparing them say to Japan they're rude, mercantile, no sense of humour, racist, over-worked, no time for fun and that's just 'experience'...imagine if you include all the random facts you find in wikipedia about dogeating and christian fanatics. Good luck tho.
But the convenience is definitely there in South Korea vis a vis Japan. It's pretty remarkable to go from an almost cashless country to a country that is still heavily reliant on cash... and fax machines. Japan is truly unique in this regard. And people still ride their bikes on the sidewalks in Japan, you won't see that much in Korea, actually. Some things in Korea are very progressive, people are much more free to let their emotions loose, and yet things are still rather civilized. Of course Korea has many down-sides too, but I don't think you can really paint Korea as an inferior Japan when the two countries are much more different than they are alike.
Besides, there are lots of green spaces in Korea that are better than many places in Japan, with many kid-friendly parks all around the metro area. Instead of just blanket hating on Korea, why don't you try to learn a bit more next time?
And for people who make out SK as some hellish place, there are enough foreigners in the country these days to tell you that's not really the case. It's not a perfect utopia, but it's definitely not the worst.
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