Things to keep in mind while living in Korea
-
Loading... - Dong-hyuk Noi
- 13 Feb 2023
- 60 Views
- 0 Like
- 0 Comment
Korea is one of the most homogeneous countries on the planet. You’re going to stand out. Locals can even spot Korean Americans from a mile away.
It’s a country of extremes. Expect weather fluctuations, abrupt changes in air quality, service, food, and friendliness of people you encounter. I get the best and the worst service in the world, all in one day.
Don’t take this personally.
Life in Korea is hard. I had a taste of it while working at a company. Someone could just be having a bad day.
You’ll probably be living in Seoul (think New York vs the rest of the U.S.). It’s a megacity with 10 million people that’s not always representative of the country.
You learn to take the bad with the good. You’ll have advantages and disadvantages as a foreigner.
There are many opportunities for expats as they only make up a few percent of the population.
At the same time, you might be treated differently or attract attention you’re not used to.
Appreciating the positives and laughing off the negatives will help you cope. Read More…
