How's living in Seoul, South Korea?

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ela · Answer

honestly the biggest thing people don't talk about is the social pressure. you'll feel it at work, in public, even with friends. drinking culture is intense, like if your boss buys a round you're expected to keep up and stay until they leave. the public transport is unreal though, the subway announcements in english and chinese saved me so many times. just know that finding a quiet place to be alone is harder here than anywhere else i've lived

kathleen · Answer

It's fast paced and crowded, but the convenience is hard to beat. You can get anywhere in the city by subway for around 1,400 won, and delivery apps mean you never have to cook if you don't want to. The biggest shock for most people is the housing situation, deposits for a decent one room in Hongdae or Sinchon start around 10 million won and that's just the key money. Nightlife and food are incredible, but give yourself a few months to adjust to the constant noise and lack of personal space.

evi · Answer

lived in Seoul for two years and the thing that got me most was the seasons. summer is brutal with the humidity and monsoon, you'll sweat through your shirt before you reach the subway station. but autumn in Seoul is genuinely beautiful, the colors in Namsan Park are worth dealing with the rest of the year. winter is cold but dry, and everyone bundles up in those long black padded coats so you kinda blend in. spring has the cherry blossoms along the Han River but also the yellow dust from china which is rough on your lungs

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