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PGF · Joined: 27 Nov 2006

I'm thinking I will need:

3 pairs of khaki pants,

4 suits, ties etc

2 pair black shoes

2 pair brown comfy shoes

10 pair boxers

10 black dress socks

6 brown casual socks

20 bars of deoderant

a few bags of razors

facial soap stuff

hand sanitizer

lots of shoes

anything else?

ajgeddes · Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Location: Yongsan

You might get a better response if you don't put it in the travel forum.

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

How about some shirts?

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PGF · Joined: 27 Nov 2006

that's what i hear

Demonicat · Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: Suwon

2 questions:
1) What kind of job are you coming for?
2) Why in the hell are you bringing so much stuff?!? Seriously, 1 suit will be more than I ever wore in korea, 2 pair of shoes (one dress one sport) will cover). Socks, underwear, soap, razors and all that are VERY common here, hell bath and body works are here if you are fancy. 20 bars of deoderant? How long are you staying? 15 years? Don't forget, you CAN buy that stuff here. Me, I don't use it, but it can be found. My tip is to cut that load into quarters, bring a bit more money for that harrowing first month, and find an e-mart or lotte mart near your new house.

mindmetoo · Joined: 02 Feb 2004

Unless your job requires you to wear a suit or you're planning on taking in the symphony, opera, etc on a regular basis with a female dining companion, I'd say one suit will do you. Shoes. Hrm. That's a lot of shoes. Don't men need:

1 black dress
1 black casual
1 pair runners/sneakers
1 brown shoe casual

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Double post...darn it.

The most important things I brought were a variety of American medications (Rx and OTC) and supplements. I brought a lot of clothes because of my size and fashion preferences and requirements. I wish I had brought more books, both professional and for personal reading.

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

PGF · Joined: 27 Nov 2006

zappadelta · Joined: 31 Aug 2004

VanIslander · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject:

I wear size 13 shoes, smaller than my buds back home, but friggin' huge by Korean standards and VERY hard to find, and usually not in the styles desired, especially with dress shoes and runners.

Do bring lots of shoes if you wear over size 11. And socks! One size does not fit all here.

But what I recommend bringing the most are SWEATERS and COATS because the styles and quality of those here are... well, ... AWFUL, to put it plainly.

sheba · Joined: 16 May 2005 Location: Here there and everywhere!

Whats you job? You may not need suits or dress pants unless its a decent job.

Fair enough about the shoes. You can buy deoderant here though it can be more expensive than home..... depends on how much room youll have i your suitcase. Socks are certainly readily available, as are razors, soap, and sanitiser. Much cheaper here too and leaves more room to bring other stuff. If there are certain brands you just cant do without then bring them.

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003