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[clewis]

[Triban]

Would you suggest I live at Anyang Station, or Beomgye and commute?

Is there a bus to Anyang Station or Anyang University (since it isn't far from the station) in Beomgye? Usually how long does it take, for anyone that is familiar?

What are the jeonse prices like in both areas?

[DanseurVertical]

[northway]

I would probably live near Beomgye, as I much prefer the scene there to that in Anyang, at least in terms of bars and restaurants. The river in Anyang is nice, but it's only a ten minute walk to the river from Beomgye, and Central Park is nicer than anything on offer near Anyang Station. There's also Line 4 to take into account, which is way more convenient for getting to most places in Seoul than Line 1 (and I've gotten the impression you go to Seoul a fair bit, correct me if I'm wrong).

I'm going to go ahead and recommend Sanbon as well, as the housing costs are quite a bit lower than in Anyang or Beomgye, EMart is right here as well as a big market at Geumjeong, and being one stop away from Geumjeong you have an easy transfer to Line 1. There's also Surisan and a decent little park. I'm not sure where you're working exactly, but I know there are busses that go directly to some of the unis around Anyang Station. As mentioned previously, there's also a pretty decent number of foreigners and bars that are, in my opinion, better than those you find in Beomgye (don't even get me started with the trash around Anyang Station). It's also ringed by mountains, which makes for a nice view, particularly when the clouds roll in.

On the whole, I'm really not a fan of the Anyang Station area, as it's a bit rundown and dirty. There's a reason it's in the process of being torn down.

[DanseurVertical]

[northway]

The bars around Anyang Station are almost all hofs with private booths, which I'm really not a fan of. In terms of restaurants, they have the same standard Korean fare as anywhere else, but lack the foreign variety Beomgye provides.

As for Liverpool, have you been there recently? I walked by about a month ago and it looked completely different, inside and out, as if it had been converted into a restaurant. I used to go there a lot, it wasn't bad, but I got a bit tired of watching dudes play Winning for hours on end.

[DanseurVertical]

It's changed location. In my second week in the area it was among the first places that caught my eye (for appearing different from the typical Korean bars / restaurants). A few weeks ago I walked down Manan-ro in that area, looking for it. Found no trace of its exterior, so I was just confused. Later noticed it on a second floor, amidst the other restaurants / bars.

When I visited the new location, the music played was enjoyable (actual rock music), and the atmosphere was in general pretty mellow.

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Revision: mellow, but sometimes dull. It's housed in a pretty large room. There doesn't seem to be any interaction among different parties.

[myenglishisno]

[northway]

[robot]

The whole area around Pyeongchon is getting a facelift. The Anyang Station hood will look pretty sweet in five or so years, and ditto for Indeogwon. I live in the latter area, and see a bunch of snazzy apartments going up around the river and mountain areas.

And just a stone's throw from my place is an actual Western-style crescent street, full of stunning 3-story houses with imported European cars parked outside each one.

There are countless little awesome nooks and crannies in which you'll find similarly fine digs; you just need to know where to look.

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