Korean Job Discussion Forums

[xinster]

Don't want to buy a filter if it's not necessary.

[andrewchon]

When you get to Busan, have a look at the waters of Nakdong river. Tap water comes from that. Water purifier (정수기) costs about 300,000 won.

[Rutherford]

I drink it when I forget to order more large bottles of water (19l for 5,000 won). Never had problems. You can also get a filter which improves the taste.

[Skippy]

I think most water in Korea is potable. The taste just sucks. Your options are...
Some people boil it first.
Some buy filtering/water cool systems.
Some buy water from the stores. 2L is about 1000 won per bottle. Cheaper if you get a 6 pack from a grocery store.
Another recommend a simple filter system like a Brita. Not readily available.
Another option is get big bottles delivered.
If really cheap but want clean consider hoofing it to you well/fountain place usually at the local park. Or most schools have filter water cool system. So some bring some extra 2l bottles and fill up. Just some system are not maintained. Plus grubby little children hands wil not help.

As to the search it is tricky. Options are try www.searcheslcafe.com or using google - site:forums.eslcafe.com/korea "WORDS HERE"

[pkang0202]

[Skippy]

Well back in the olden days of the year 2000 the boiling was pretty common around then the water was a touch dodgy. Some water and building system where old.

Ya the boiling really does nothing. That is why most people covered with tea's or coffee mixes.

[motiontodismiss]

No way. Invest in a Brita filter. I think I saw those in Costco once.

[Skippy]