What do expats in Korea appreciate most about the local culture?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they appreciate the most about the local culture in Korea. They wrote...
"Expats in Korea appreciate the country's rich cultural heritage, which includes traditional festivals, art, music, and cuisine. They also enjoy the friendly and welcoming nature of the locals, who are always willing to help out and share their culture with newcomers. Additionally, expats appreciate the country's modern infrastructure and efficient public transportation system, which makes it easy to get around and explore the country. Finally, expats enjoy the vibrant nightlife and entertainment scene, which offers a variety of activities and experiences for all ages," explained one expat living in Korea.
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"The smiles of the people, the helpful attitudes that many have after just struggling with a simple Korean hello. Most will help you with anything. The ability to bend over backwards running around like nuts to help you and then in the end, nothing was really done. (here instead of just doing A to B, they do A, D, F, Z, N, Q, H, then B)," said another expat in Busan, Korea.
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What do expats in Korea appreciate most about the local culture?
If you live in Korea, newcomers to Korea would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.