Korean Job Discussion Forums

proverbs · Joined: 28 Apr 2009

i have some time before i start my new job and wanted to go somewhere. i was looking for a tour package deal. i was thinking of either traveling within Korea or going to Japan or China.

can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks!

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

BoholDiver · Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Location: Canada

There are day tours and 1-2 day tours all over the place. Most signs are in Korean but if you can find a source, you can certainly go. Maybe see Gyeongju and the DMZ. The USO has a good tour of the DMZ.

International, I highly recommend against it for several reasons.

1. Short times (4-5 days) with guided-by-the-nose style. You won't experience the real country at all.

2. Forced and pressured sales of overpriced items and service. For example, $100 for a special massage when a regular one costs $10-20.

3. All Koreans, all in Korean, all Korean food. Yes, this includes overseas.

4. Base price for 2 people. Single occupancy will cost you more as well as you will likely feel like an outcast.

I wonder why you want a tour of an overseas location through a Korean company. I hope you have the confidence and travel experience to do it yourself.

northway · Joined: 05 Jul 2010

Harpeau · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC

They have free buses for internationals going to Gyungju and Chongju most days of the week. Check the KTO website for more information.