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Weigookin74
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| jennad wrote: |
Thanks for the tips. I was actually looking into Daegu....why is it dire?
Has anyone heard anything about Yeosu or Geoje? My friend just got a job on Geoje Island and it looks pretty cool. |
It isn't. I've visited many times. I've rarely ever heard anyone that lives there call it that. Its almost always someone who has never visited or just parotting what those that have never visited or people who have and has never fitted in anywhere have said. Its a large city, very large (2.75 mil pop), has a large number of foreigners, lots of hiking outside the city, no beaches but parks and a river. Huge downtown area with bars of all types. There is a large military base there though (Army and Air Force) so you will see some military guys.
Someone mentioned Daejeon as well and its also a great city. Right in the middle of the country so its close to all major points by high speed train. A big city (1.5 mil people) and plenry of parks, river and unlike a lot of places actually has multiple areas for bars, etc. Korea pretty much looks the same though.
Even Kwangju in the south of Korea is pretty good as well. Over a million people, has bars and enough foreigners. The 6 or 7 largest cities will have more than enough foreigners, parks, rivers (possibly a beach), hiking, bars, etc. to have a good time while you're in Korea.
I could put you in the middle of a row of apartment complexes and you couldn't tell if you were in any city of size. You can find foreigners in any city of size. My advice is research the city but also the right job is of paramount importance. Doesn't matter how great your social life is, if the job sucks it makes anywhere unbearable. Having a lot of foreigners is one thing but finding the right set of friends is also important. You can find good friends anywhere, all cities have good people to hang out with (as well as jerks), but that's the case in western countries as well. |
I had heard that Koreans in Daegu were more anti - foriegner. But, I've only been there once. Does anyone know where the underground markets are there? (IE Western items.) |
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Weigookin74
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| jennad wrote: |
Thanks all for your useful and informative replies!! So much to research and so many good ideas 
From what I'm reading, it sounds like most Korean cities contain those ugly apartment complexes--I'll get used to it. I am looking for a place that does have more of a historical feel to it than ultra modern though. Rich in history, culture while offering modern conveniences.
While I haven't been to Korea (so I can't speak from experience) I'm a little skeptical of those who are saying all Koran cities are the same. I'm sure that's true to an extent, but it sounds a bit cynical to me.
Does anyone have an opinion on living on any of the islands? |
Koreans tear down buildings and build new ones often. So, very little visible history. Also, the Korean war destroyed many places. You can still find old places, but it's not obvious. Most of the temples and palaces have simply been rebuilt. Korea was mostly straw shacks until a century ago. So, those would not be around today.
What you can see is a lot of buildings built when Korea was still a poor and developing country. They have odd tile exteriors and many of them look shabby. Guess that's a sort of history. Ha ha. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:12 am Post subject: |
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| Weigookin74 wrote: |
| sirius black wrote: |
| jennad wrote: |
Thanks for the tips. I was actually looking into Daegu....why is it dire?
Has anyone heard anything about Yeosu or Geoje? My friend just got a job on Geoje Island and it looks pretty cool. |
It isn't. I've visited many times. I've rarely ever heard anyone that lives there call it that. Its almost always someone who has never visited or just parotting what those that have never visited or people who have and has never fitted in anywhere have said. Its a large city, very large (2.75 mil pop), has a large number of foreigners, lots of hiking outside the city, no beaches but parks and a river. Huge downtown area with bars of all types. There is a large military base there though (Army and Air Force) so you will see some military guys.
Someone mentioned Daejeon as well and its also a great city. Right in the middle of the country so its close to all major points by high speed train. A big city (1.5 mil people) and plenry of parks, river and unlike a lot of places actually has multiple areas for bars, etc. Korea pretty much looks the same though.
Even Kwangju in the south of Korea is pretty good as well. Over a million people, has bars and enough foreigners. The 6 or 7 largest cities will have more than enough foreigners, parks, rivers (possibly a beach), hiking, bars, etc. to have a good time while you're in Korea.
I could put you in the middle of a row of apartment complexes and you couldn't tell if you were in any city of size. You can find foreigners in any city of size. My advice is research the city but also the right job is of paramount importance. Doesn't matter how great your social life is, if the job sucks it makes anywhere unbearable. Having a lot of foreigners is one thing but finding the right set of friends is also important. You can find good friends anywhere, all cities have good people to hang out with (as well as jerks), but that's the case in western countries as well. |
I had heard that Koreans in Daegu were more anti - foriegner. But, I've only been there once. Does anyone know where the underground markets are there? (IE Western items.) |
These days the need for that underground market is pretty low. I mean you can find nearly all you need in the larger markets or department stores/large surface stores (HomePlus, EMart). There is also a Costco in Daegu if memory serves. |
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