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[GreenSky BlueGrass]

Was just offered a job here:
Bugu, Uljin, Gyeongsangbukdo:

Has anyone ever visited Bugu or Uljin?

I can see from the current teachers pictures that the beach is practically right next to his apartment. But can't tell if it necessarily what i would call a "coastal town"....any thoughts?

[Canuckophile]

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Not sure why you are getting all these odd messages

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[ryanbrezzi]

If you go to the smaller places you'll really feel like a foreigner. Heh. You'll be one of the only. Busan is a big city, but there are some nice ones down on the south east of South Korea which you may want to look into. you won't likely find many foreigners there though as they are attracted to English teaching predominantly and there is not a lot of that going on in the smaller places.

[angiegoes]

Gangneung or Samcheok if you like beaches in the summer and snowy mountains in the winter. Yeosu if you like beaches but hate the white stuff.

[Louis VI]

[happiness]

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[southernman]

I'd go for Geoje ot Tongyeong from what I've seen, unless you're into party central then I'd say Busan.

I'd agree with Loius about Masan, it's easily the most rundown city I've spent any time in while I've been here. But as happiness points out if you've got a good set-up then most places can be liveable

[gem]

Google Jeju and Namhae and see if either of those intrigues you. Namhae is on the mainland so you can still travel around Korea cheaply and easily.

I've heard good things about Wando, Jindo, and Geoje too.

[Louis VI]

[Canuckophile]

I've lived north and south in Korea (well, not North Korea itself!) It's true to avoid northern areas if you really hate snow, but be careful about the 'deep south' (including otherwise lovely Jeju) if you can't deal with blistering heat.

And it's not just my inner Canadian speaking... trust me - the July/August and into Sept weather is amazingly oppressive (including humidity).

That's one reason I like Gangneung (and this region) weather-wise. Elevation is much higher so naturally cooler. The autumn is long and lovely, and spring comes reasonably early also. Summers can be no fun (not saying you'll not want AC) but you can at least walk across the street to the supermarket without melting. I was visiting Jeju many years back (in August) and I thought I was gonna die. I could only walk on the beach before 8 am

I must say too that while Koreans rave about the West Coast, I don't care for the muddy Yellow (oops! West) Sea as much as the blue and ocean-y East Sea (otherwise known as the Sea of the J-word)

[Canuckophile]

I applied for a few Jeju jobs and never even got a response. Other foreigners told me these jobs are harder to get. I have plenty of experience but never got any kind of answer.

So if you set your heart on Jeju (which is a lovely place, and people exceptionally friendly - and if you can stand the summer heat)... apply early and often.

[Louis VI]

[GreenSky BlueGrass]

What do y'all think about Jeju Island? Jeju City? Good coastal town??