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kpop1love3
Joined: 21 Aug 2011
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 Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:09 pm Post subject: Korean Apts? |
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So, I was wondering about how big are Korean apartments in square footage, just on average?
Also, Do you hang stuff up, like on the walls in your apartment? I am bringing my exotic cat with me and was thinking of adding like "shelves" and "ramps" for it to walk on, on the walls. I just don't know if they will allow that. I will obviously repair the holes before I leave the apartment.
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alwaysbeclosing100
Joined: 07 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:13 pm Post subject: re |
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Korean apartments are measured in pyeongs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyeong
In Seoul I had an 8-10 pyeong studio. I live in the country now so I have a 3 bedroom apartment in a 4-plex apartment(huge).
I highly suggest you have the apartment situation figured out before you just show up with a cat. |
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sofaking
Joined: 30 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:01 am Post subject: Re: re |
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Korean apartments are measured in square meters. The pyeong measurement hasn't been used for over a year now and it is actually illegal for a real estate agent to advertise the size in pyeong.
As for the cat, just use double sided tape. You can stick it on the wall and take it down later. A bit of steam should get the tape of its fur. |
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kimchijigijig
Joined: 27 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:08 am Post subject: Re: re |
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Korean apartments are measured in square meters. The pyeong measurement hasn't been used for over a year now and it is actually illegal for a real estate agent to advertise the size in pyeong.
As for the cat, just use double sided tape. You can stick it on the wall and take it down later. A bit of steam should get the tape of its fur. |
Thats seems strange. about 6 weeks ago was in the process of searching for new apartments and every real estate place advertised in pyeong. Now, even though the law changed I have discovered that many laws here are definitely not enforced. e.g. riding motor bikes on the side walk is probably a classic example. And so I believe it is with the pyeong/square meter measurement.
Yeah, depending on the city/town you are in and your school/hagwon will determine the size and type of apartment you get. Don't bank on a new big place in any of the major cities in Korea. In the country side you might get a big place but likely that the apartment complex may be quite old and run down. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:46 am Post subject: |
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| Kind of odd since we have been shopping for a new place in Busan and all the adverts are in pyeong.... |
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