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zenotype · Joined: 24 Jan 2006

Hello folks,

Hope this is the right place to post this question....

I was curious if anyone knew approximately how much it would cost to travel from Jeollanamdo to Seoul (both ways), either by plane, bus, or train, and the normal travel time. I am not in South Korea yet, but trying to see if it's feasible for me to work in Jeollanamdo and visit Seoul once a month. Are hotels fairly cheap? (I am not referring to love hotels or anything of the sort, just a place to stay for a few days).

VanIslander · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject:

Take the luxurious yet supercheap, huge comfy seats on the intercity express buses.

As for cheap hotels, there's a couple for under fifty bucks a night near the Nambu bus terminal you'd arrive at in Seoul.

Believe me, you can afford to travel to Seoul once a month and still save a lot of money. I visit the concrete jungle less often than that, but not because of money considerations. It's always cheap to travel in Korea (except regarding Jeju Island perhaps).

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

jlb · Joined: 18 Sep 2003

There's a lot of smaller cities (ex. Cheonan, Suwon, Bundang) that are not Seoul, but close enough to visit often, if you are worried about it. Maybe take a job there if visiting Seoul is a big issue for you.

My other piece of advice: chill out and don't worry too much about stuff like this before you get to Korea. You'll find stuff to do to entertain yourself, whatever city or province you're in. Just don't work in some small, nasty town where you're the only foreigner and you'll be fine.

VanIslander · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:

zenotype · Joined: 24 Jan 2006

Actually, I don't have a clue where I'll be in Jeollanamdo. The company that will provide the placements gives the option of choosing a small or very populated location.

Any suggestions?

I beleive I have the choice between these places:

Mokpo City
Yeosu City
Suncheon City
Naju City
Yeonggwang County
Yeongam County
Jangheung County
Boseong County
Hampyeong County
Muan County
Jangseong County
Haenam County
Gokseong County
Gurye County
Gangjin County
Goheung County

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:55 am Post subject: Re: Location

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

The quickest way is by KTX train from Mokpo, Naju, Gwangju, or Songjeong. Depending on which of those four stations you use, it costs between 33,000 - 38,000 each way, and takes between 2:50 to 3:10. No bus goes that fast.

Smee · Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Location: Jeollanam-do

kat2 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Location: Busan, South Korea

What is the "company that will provide placements"? Are you working with EPIK? I'm just curious. I would n't want to just be placed somewhere without choosing. SHould be relatively cheap to go to seoul once a month. For a weekend, maybe 200,000 with bus, hotel, and good food.

Smee · Joined: 24 Dec 2004 Location: Jeollanam-do

It's an old post, and he's already been placed. With Canadian Connections you can make your top 3 choices, and they'll try to put you there. Of course, if you're unfamiliar with the area it's easy be clueless about a top 3. I just resurrected the post after searching for Naju, and seeing that Jangheung was in the "Yes" column. I was curious.

Dev · Joined: 18 Apr 2006

What's Mokpo City like? Anything to see or do there?

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: Location