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SunnyPeez
Joined: 12 Aug 2010
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 Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:45 am Post subject: What to do in Namyangju |
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Hello, is there anybody out there that is currently living in Namyangju that can give me a heads up on what it is like? I just got offered a job there and am combing through the contract now, and may be taking the offer. Before I accept anything I want to make sure that this place is livable, there is hardly anything on the internet on Namyangju!
*What kind of daytime/weekend activities are there to do?
*Are there many bar hangouts? And what are they like?
*How is the foreign population in Namyangju?
*How is the relationship between Koreans and us foreigners?
*Is it easy to get to Seoul to spice up a weekend? I hear they are putting in a subway system in December.
Thanks for any help!!! |
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Wai Mian
Joined: 03 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:23 am Post subject: |
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| I don't know much about the day to day stuff, but it's close to Seoul and very close to some beautiful scenery. I recommend buying a scooter if you choose to live out there and make some weekend drives, especially in fall. From my trip out there I thought it looked too small and boring for an entire year, but that's just me, I didnt' spend more than a few hours in the actual town. |
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definitely maybe
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| Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Wai Mian wrote: |
| I don't know much about the day to day stuff, but it's close to Seoul and very close to some beautiful scenery. I recommend buying a scooter if you choose to live out there and make some weekend drives, especially in fall. From my trip out there I thought it looked too small and boring for an entire year, but that's just me, I didnt' spend more than a few hours in the actual town. |
Perhaps too small in terms of a centralized, developed area, but Namyangju occupies a lot of land. They're building big out there in preparation for the impending subway, but your best bet for anything interesting nearby is going to be Guri. |
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SunnyPeez
Joined: 12 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:50 am Post subject: |
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| I recommend buying a scooter if you choose to live out there and make some weekend drives, especially in fall. |
That sounds great, how much of a pain is it to get a license out there? I'd assume a scooter might cost a bit but definitely seems like a worthwhile splurge.
If anyone has any information on night life too (if there is any) that would be greatly appreciated!! |
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definitely maybe
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| Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:01 am Post subject: |
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A used scooter will only set you back a couple hundred
In terms of nightlife, everyone I've met who lived in Namyangju has said the closest thing to reasonable nightlife is in Guri, like I said in my first post. You'd better hope you're closer to Guri, and in turn Seoul, not stuck out toward Pocheon, Yangpyeong, or even the outskirts of Uijeongbu out by the farms. You'll be in a tough spot if you're way out in one of the corners. |
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mlcqueen
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| Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Hi I will be possibly accepting a position in Namyangju..it would be great to know of some people I could get together with and explore options for fun!! |
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Italy37612
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| Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:01 am Post subject: |
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| You'd better hope you're closer to Guri, and in turn Seoul, not stuck out toward Pocheon, Yangpyeong, or even the outskirts of Uijeongbu out by the farms. |
Yangpyeong isn't too bad actually. There actually is a pretty big foreigner group that gathers in Yangpyeong every Friday. However, if you are looking for clubs, then yes, Yangpyeng is not the place to hang out. Ever since they put in the subway line, life has become much better for us country folk.  |
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SunnyPeez
Joined: 12 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. I was also put in contact with someone who works at the school I will be working at and got some great information.
I will be in Namyangju in December if anyone in the area wants to get together and explore! |
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