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ellamarie
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 Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: Winter clothing in S. Korea. |
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| I plan to be in South Korea by Spring. As I may be there by winter, I need to know what kind of winter clothing I should have. I live in the Southern US where the winter is fairly mild. I haven't worn a winter coat in years. Even when I was in school and had to walk around campus, I usually just wore a fleece top and a pair of gloves to keep warm. I am definitely not prepared for very cold temperatures, so if anyone can tell me what I need, it would be most appreciated. I will probably end up in the Busan area if that makes a difference. |
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pskull
Joined: 20 Jul 2006
Location: Cleveland, OH
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Winter clothing in S. Korea. |
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| Busan Travel Guide wrote: |
Busan's close proximity to the ocean gives it milder weather than other places in Korea. The best times to travel are spring and autumn, when the weather is usually sunny and warm. Spring brings sunshine and blooming flowers while autumn sets the mountains ablaze with colourful foliage. Beautiful Jeju Island, off Busan�s southern coast, enjoys a nearly sub-tropical climate where people sunbathe and frolic in clear blue water. Busan winters (December to March) are milder than the rest of the country. Rarely does it drop below freezing except in January and February. It can be a good time to visit if you enjoy skiing and snow-draped temples. Try to avoid going in the summer months from late June to August as this is the time for typhoons and heavy monsoons. It can be hot, humid and crowded in the resort areas outside of the city.
- Busan Travel Guide |
You'll probably want to bring a coat, especially if you're planning on visiting Seoul during the winter months. It may all depend on whether or not you're a freeze-baby. |
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Yo!Chingo
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Seoul Korea
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Darlin' if you're from the south it's gonna be one hell of shock in the winter. I'm from N.C and I thought I was gonna freeze my ars off this past winter! I immediately got a down jacket, thickest pair of gloves that I could find, ear muffs, and thick socks! It averages around 0 C in the winter here!!! |
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michinkorea
Joined: 27 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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What about Seoul? What would a typical temperature be for Jan-Feb in Seoul and do they get much snow?
Thanks,
Mich |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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| michinkorea wrote: |
What about Seoul? What would a typical temperature be for Jan-Feb in Seoul and do they get much snow?
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Mich |
In Seoul there are only four or five snowstorms per year, and all the snow melts by the end of the week each time. The temperature might get down to -15 for a little while in January or February, and it is definitely a humid cold that sticks to you, but it's bearable. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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| michinkorea wrote: |
What about Seoul? What would a typical temperature be for Jan-Feb in Seoul and do they get much snow?
Thanks,
Mich |
Not much snow in Seoul. It does get cold. 0 to minus 10 are common in the winter (Dec - Feb). The wind chill is a factor to consider as well.
For those coming from warm climates, buy your winter stuff here. Anything you are likely to get from home is NOT designed for this weather and will likely be inadequate.
If you are coming from Montana or New York, then bring your Parka and LongJohns and you will be just fine. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I didn't think this past winter was all that cold.. quite mild, really. Then again, we didn't go out much because Letty was still too little. |
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Novernae
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
| In Seoul there are only four or five snowstorms per year |
You call those snowstorms???? 
Ellamarie, last year Seoul had about a week of cold (-10 C, sorry, don't feel like converting) in December. All of my Korean coworkers were freaking out because they thought it was freezing. After that (January-Ferbuary), it was quite mild (for us), hovering at about 0 C with 3 or 4 light snowfalls that stuck for about 1-3 days. I can't speak for other years, or what's typical though. |
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djsmnc
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Yo!Chingo wrote: |
| Darlin' if you're from the south it's gonna be one hell of shock in the winter. I'm from N.C and I thought I was gonna freeze my ars off this past winter! I immediately got a down jacket, thickest pair of gloves that I could find, ear muffs, and thick socks! It averages around 0 C in the winter here!!! |
I'm from NC and I say the winters aren't so bad. |
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Yo!Chingo
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Seoul Korea
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: |
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| djsmnc wrote: |
| Yo!Chingo wrote: |
| Darlin' if you're from the south it's gonna be one hell of shock in the winter. I'm from N.C and I thought I was gonna freeze my ars off this past winter! I immediately got a down jacket, thickest pair of gloves that I could find, ear muffs, and thick socks! It averages around 0 C in the winter here!!! |
I'm from NC and I say the winters aren't so bad. |
I lived in N.C for 27 years and I say the winters here are about 10 XXX colder than N.C. I'm not saying that winters here are terrible, but they're definitely alot colder than in the South! It also depends from where in N.C you're from; I'm from Calabash, and it rarely gets below 40 F there. |
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ellamarie
Joined: 16 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:07 am Post subject: |
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| For those coming from warm climates, buy your winter stuff here. Anything you are likely to get from home is NOT designed for this weather and will likely be inadequate. |
I doubt I will find much of anything to fit me in Korea. What about ordering something from LL Bean or Eddie Bauer? I think they make clothes suitable for very cold weather. |
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K-in-C
Joined: 27 Mar 2003
Location: Heading somewhere
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:21 am Post subject: Brrr |
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[quote="ellamarie I doubt I will find much of anything to fit me in Korea. What about ordering something from LL Bean or Eddie Bauer? I think they make clothes suitable for very cold weather.[/quote]
That would be your best bet. Many of the ex-pats order on-line and have things shipped over.
Best of luck,
K |
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djsmnc
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:29 am Post subject: |
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| Yo!Chingo wrote: |
I lived in N.C for 27 years and I say the winters here are about 10 XXX colder than N.C. I'm not saying that winters here are terrible, but they're definitely alot colder than in the South! It also depends from where in N.C you're from; I'm from Calabash, and it rarely gets below 40 F there. |
Calabash? How did you know Korea even exists?? |
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W.T.Carl
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| Korea is hot as hell in summer and can be cold as, well, you fill in the blank. Bring a few good pairs of long johns. The heating in schools can be problematic. |
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princess
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: soul of Asia
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Yo!Chingo wrote: |
| Darlin' if you're from the south it's gonna be one hell of shock in the winter. I'm from N.C and I thought I was gonna freeze my ars off this past winter! I immediately got a down jacket, thickest pair of gloves that I could find, ear muffs, and thick socks! It averages around 0 C in the winter here!!! |
I'm from the south, too. But hey, the south is not all tropics. Geez!!! It does actually get cold in GA and NC, maybe not as cold as Korea, but enough that I grew up freezing in the winters. But hey, petite gals like me are cold alot anyways. I think 30 degrees F is cold. |
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