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AliNZ
Joined: 11 Feb 2003
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 Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject: Where's a good place to live in South korea - Why? |
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I'm wading through a ton of job offers and getting more confused by the minute as to what I really want or more importantly where I want to be.
Do you like where you are and why?
Where to avoid? |
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Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida
Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Location: Not Korea
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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I've only lived in Pusan and Daegu. For myself, I found the air quality in Pusan more agreeable as I used to cough extensively. Also, Pusan has Haeundae Beach, Somyeon, Nampo Dong and Tae Jong Dae.
Temperature wise, Daegu is dire from June to October (sweating buckets). A freshly laundered shirt would be soaked in a single bus ride from my apartment to work.
Both places have friendly people.
I've only visited Seoul, Gwang-Ju and a few other smaller towns whose names escape me now. I'm not if I'd want to live in Seoul but Gwang-Ju was nice. |
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Smee
Joined: 24 Dec 2004
Location: Jeollanam-do
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| For your first time? I'd opt for something around Seoul. One of the "suburbs" like Bundang or Guri. They're clean(er) than Seoul, lots to do, places to shop, and only a short busride away from Seoul. |
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AliNZ
Joined: 11 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:59 pm Post subject: Thanks for your advice |
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| Really appreciate it all. |
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Smee
Joined: 24 Dec 2004
Location: Jeollanam-do
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I see you've been here for a few months. Where were you teachingn/living before? |
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Go for Hyehwa, Gangnam, Apgujeong, Mokdong, Jongno, Hongdae, or Myeongdong, all of which are in Seoul. These places are fantastic if you enjoy having a variety of activities to do. Avoid any offer in Incheon, Daejeon, or Daegu. I can't speak about Busan.
Anyway, this is if you want to enjoy yourself. If you like to sit around and do nothing, then just take whatever job offer comes your way. |
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denistron
Joined: 21 Oct 2006
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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I live in Busan, and I've visited seoul Jeju, gwangju, yeosu, etc...
I would reccomend Busan for if you like city life. The air is clear, lots to do, great beaches. It's smaller than Seoul, but great group of foreigners live here. beach volleyball on the weekends. And they host an internationla film festival here. Just make sure you live on the West side of the city where the good stuff is.
If you like the country I would live in Jejudo. You would be on an island, but its hella beautiful there. The life style is much more relaxed and foreigner friendly. It's a resort island after all.
But Seoul is definatly the cultural hub. Music, art, history, etc... It has everything a big city should. The best night life.
In the end the country isn't that big so it's easy to travel and see everything you want. You can ride a train from Busan to seoul in less than 3 hours.
All depends on your personality I guess. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:23 am Post subject: |
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| Qinella wrote: |
Go for Hyehwa, Gangnam, Apgujeong, Mokdong, Jongno, Hongdae, or Myeongdong, all of which are in Seoul. These places are fantastic if you enjoy having a variety of activities to do. Avoid any offer in Incheon, Daejeon, or Daegu. I can't speak about Busan.
Anyway, this is if you want to enjoy yourself. If you like to sit around and do nothing, then just take whatever job offer comes your way. |
If you're a person who likes having fun, listen to the cat. Seoul is the place where you can have a good time whenever you want. The other cities are much more traditional, so if you're more prone to culture shock you're best to avoid them. |
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Tiberious aka Sparkles
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Bundang!
(Can I get a su?) |
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Mr. Friday
Joined: 18 Nov 2006
Location: for now - WI, USA
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:55 am Post subject: |
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| denistron wrote: |
...I would reccomend Busan...
Just make sure you live on the West side of the city where the good stuff is.
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The west side? Wouldn't that be the side away from the beach?
I'm attracted to Busan, esp. since I've spent many years in California coastal cities. I'm surprised to hear the good stuff is away from the beach. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:59 am Post subject: |
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| Don't expect "great groups of foreigners" in Seoul, but it is the easiest place to make a meaningful connection with Koreans in the country. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:37 am Post subject: Seoul |
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| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
| Don't expect "great groups of foreigners" in Seoul, but it is the easiest place to make a meaningful connection with Koreans in the country. |
Seoul is also the easiest place in which to make a meaningful connection with Nigerians, Nigerian-Americans, Russian double-agents, and decent burgers, eh. |
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ella
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:58 am Post subject: |
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| What is the "good stuff" on the west side of Busan? |
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ChopChaeJoe
Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:54 am Post subject: |
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| If i could do it all again, I'd pick gyeongju. It's not too far from Busan, but just lovely. |
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