Expat Guide to Living in Suwon

Whether you're already living in Suwon or preparing to move to Suwon, our Expat Guide to Living in Korea offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Suwon. For answers to specific questions, visit our Korea Forum to talk with expats in Suwon.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Suwon handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Suwon by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Suwon Reports

What are people's priorities in Suwon - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Suwon:

Living in Suwon, Korea

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Suwon? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Suwon? Help others moving to Suwon by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Suwon

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Suwon. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Suwon:

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Suwon. If you are already living in Suwon, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Suwon by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Suwon? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Suwon by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Suwon Reports

What's it like to find a job in Suwon? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Suwon? Below are some of the reports from expats in Suwon:

Working in Suwon, Korea

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An Expat Discusses Living in Seoul, Korea

An expat who worked in the military describes his experiences of living and working in South Korea for six years. Includes ideas for learning the language and some descriptions of his positive experiences with the Korean people.

10 Tips for Living in Korea

Expats in Korea agree that traffic is terrible and should be taken into serious consideration when deciding how far from work and school to look for homes. Expats also agree that Korea is a very homogenous society and foreigners will get lots of stares.

16 Expats Talk about What It's Like Living in Korea

Expats in Korea talk about living in Korea - topics range from international schools to deciding where to live to the lack of diversity.

Expats in Korea talk about living in Korea - topics range from international schools to deciding where to live to the lack of diversity. ...