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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:45

Looks like we are moving to Korea. We've only been back in the UK a few months but are quite excited about the possibilities. Has anyone here lived in Korea, specifically in Busan, and can give me some info about the city.

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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 19:32

If you're on an expat package then you may have higher standard of living choices--Many of the newest apartment buildings have great technology. They are usually all high, high rises, views of lots of other high rises, but with large square footage. If you get a choice for a "villa" it could be quite nice. I like Korean style houses--don't know what modern ones are like. All space in Korea is at a premium. A nice feature in Korean houses or apartments are under-floor (ondol) heating! Great in winter. Busan though will be a bit warmer than other parts of Korea b/c it's on the coast. Korean language is fairly easy to learn the sound-symbol system. Only 26 characters, so if you're out and about, it's easy to study 2-3 characters a day. I learned it pretty quick and then left Korea for 3 years and it all came back when I returned! Learning honorifics, grammar and vocab is a lot harder! It's easier to learn "taxi", food and other survival type language.

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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 02:35

Thans very much Kimi. DH's employer will pay for schools and housing so not an issue. Can you enlighten me at all about housing e.g. sizing, storage, apt vs villa. How essential is it to learn Korean? I plan on doing so but will it be difficult to manage to start with?

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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 09:45

I lived in Korea for 4 years. Two years in Seoul (99-2000 & 2006-2007) and two years in Gwangju (2004-2006) and my daughter was born there! I visited Busan several times. It's in the south east of the country on the water and near mountains (like most of Korea). I believe the high-speed train to Seoul (KTX) is a good option to travel around and go to Seoul for the weekend. Depends on where you will be living for quality of life. Easy to get around with taxis, bus and metro...not necessary for cars unless you want to go to more remote areas for some peace and quite. Not sure about schools since I lived in Korea before my daughter was school-age, but if you don't have allowance for an international school, costs will be astronomical. Korean cities are extremely population dense, limited "Western" choices but this has changed a bit in the past 5 years. Depends on what you are interested in. Contact me off-forum for more info about life in Korea!

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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 03:02

Hi CC, Thanks for the suggestion :) but yes, it would be a bit far to go for a chat. When are you coming back to the UK and where will you be living. Maybe we could get together. The job hasn't been confirmed so I don't know that we are definitely going. Will probably know more shortly.

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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 12:40

OMG! How exciting!! Too bad you're not here...there's a new hairstylist at GLOW from South Korea (she is fabulous by the way) I was going to recommend you go talk to her but I saw it was you and you are in the UK!!! Maybe we can get a message to her??

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