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SilverStar07 · Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Location: Busan, South Korea

Hi Everyone, I've been checking out the lists of suggested things to bring with me to Korea and I keep seeing people mention bedsheets.

What size of bed should I expect to see in my living accommodations? I'm assuming a twin bed but could it be a double size? I just want to make sure I pack the right size of sheets. What size was your bed? Or what did you see mostly? I highly doubt I'll see a queen bed size.

I've also seen pillows mentioned on the lists but they were from posters back in 2003. With it being 2009 now, do I have a better chance of finding a good pillow (like ones in North America) in Korea now?

Thanks!

Xuanzang · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang

Single or supersingle (slightly bigger than a twin). Double sheets would be fine as twin dont fit super single entirely.

Costco sells decent pillows. I had brought one with me when I came over but now I see it is unnecessary weight.

Mochi · Joined: 20 Oct 2008

I got a 'supersingle'. You definitely want to bring a sheet so you don't have to do so much laundry (as the Koreans ones are bulky/hard to wash and dry).

SilverStar07 · Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Location: Busan, South Korea

Thanks for the advice! I don't have a Costco membership though... could I get one over there? What do you need to get one?

Xuanzang · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Sadang

It's cheaper than in canada or the US. Just 35,000 won and your foreigner card. Might want to bring 2 sets of sheets but wash and wear the pillow cases. Hanging out double sized sheets is a bit of a pain. I wish I had two pairs of sheets now.

I use the school supplied "bedsheet" as a mattress pad. I suggest you wash those before using as they may have come from your predecessor.

Jeff's Cigarettes · Joined: 27 Mar 2007

Buy here:
http://www.weagookinmall.com/

santafly · Joined: 20 Feb 2008

you can buy fitted sheets and pillows (whatever you want) at Lottemart (and probably many other stores) in Korea - I don't now why everyone thinks it's so hard to get sheets - Maybe if you are in a small town. But, like most things here, they aren't cheap. I brought sheets, comforter, and a pillow. My schools apartments have full size beds - seems pretty standard ( thats what all the motels have)