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Scaggs · Joined: 19 Sep 2006

I am considering a job in Bucheon, near GS Square. It seems like a nice area, but after poking around on Dave's I get a sense that there aren't many foreigners and that it is a pain to go out and meet people. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Lois · Joined: 22 May 2006

Are you kidding? Bucheon is AWESOME!! It's really clean (as clean as Korean can get outdoors), there are a lot of new shopping centers and new housing complexes, a big huge park...Koreans say that the Bucheon town government/council "really cares" and puts on a lot of festivals and events. Also, it's not very far to take a bus or subway into Seoul.

Scaggs · Joined: 19 Sep 2006

I guess sometimes Dave's doesn't have all the answers. Wink

enns · Joined: 02 May 2006

Bucheon is great. There are probably around 300 foreigners here and there is a pretty good foreigner community(new Canada bar too). Lots of shopping and close to Itaewon and other cool places. I would recommend it, it is not desolate at all. Close to a million people live in Bucheon.

jurassic82 · Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere!!!!

I have lived in Bucheon for three months now and I really like it. It's a clean city with lots of parks. There is also many places to go shopping. If you decide to come just pm me and I can introduce you to many people and things to do. I wish you the best of luck in your job search. Cool

JoeyKorea · Joined: 27 Oct 2006

I have lived in Korea for 11 years now, the past 3 in Bucheon. I live in the newer area of Bucheon which is Sang Dong. It's nice. Across the main road (anything much past the Hyundai dept store - which is GS square territory) is not as pleasant. So there are indeed 2 sides to Bucheon. Sang dong is definitely better than the other.

Roch · Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul

Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida · Joined: 27 Oct 2006 Location: Not Korea

Dang. Now, I wish I visited last September. But I was headed to Bup-Kyung.

KumaraKitty · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Location: Bucheon

It is really great here, but I know at least 10 foreigners who live and work around GS Square, including my own co-worker. It's not a bad area to live, you are walking distance to all the amenities. It's newer and clean than Bucheon area. We meet Wednesday nights for dinner every week, and about 15-25 Foreigners regularily show up. Tons of people here! There are a lot of nay-sayers on here about Bucheon, but Sang-Dong and around GS square is great! Just let us know and we'll be more than happy to introduce you to everyone!

laurasul · Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Location: Bucheon

live in Bucheon. pretty happy..it is what you make of it, ultimately.

Scaggs · Joined: 19 Sep 2006

I was all set to take the job ... so much about it seemed ideal, and this thread sold me on Bucheon. The school was right in GS Square. I had the contract all worked out except for one sticking point ... they didn't enroll employees in the pension program. I knew it was illegal, and when I asked here on the forums about it the response I got was that it probably wouldn't be worth the trouble. As I am continuing to hunt for a job, I can't help but worry that maybe it would have been okay to just ignore the issue as a "when in Korea do as ..." type of thing. Especially when my next interview confided in me that I would save money because they didn't pay any taxes.

Nonetheless, thanks for all the feedback guys. In the course of my research I think I decided I will head back at to Bucheon at least once to try some Canada Buddy.

Cheers all!