{"id":81180,"date":"2020-09-28T08:38:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T08:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=81180"},"modified":"2022-02-23T07:40:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T07:40:40","slug":"seoul-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/seoul\/","title":{"rendered":"Seoul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>An Enigmatic Combination of Modernity and History<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hastily rebuilt after the South and North went their separate ways in 1953, Seoul is a city that has steadily shed the raw and gritty urban images of its past and has rapidly risen to become one of Asia\u2019s most vibrant metropolises. Today expatriates relocating to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/expat-guide\/deciding-on-the-right-country\/top-expatriate-destinations\/south-korea\/\">South Korean<\/a> capital will find an energetic Asian megacity of more than 10 million people that radiates infectious energy and life.<\/p>\n<p>Seoul is a place where you can while away the hours meandering through narrow alleyways full of quaint shops selling a whole host of goods, party all night at Karaoke bars as you partake in a glass of soju or two, immerse yourself in the gustatory pleasures of some the most amazing cuisines in the East and come face to face with people whose outlook, beliefs and society will both fascinate and dumbfound you.<\/p>\n<p>Expatriates who are interested in retreating into the labyrinth of the past won\u2019t be disappointed. While Seoul is very much proud of its modernity, it also honors its past, and the vestiges of the ancient times gone by remaining a prominent element of everyday life. Scattered with sacred temples, secret gardens, palaces, pagodas and fortresses, the hidden history is just waiting to be discovered. Those who are prepared to challenge themselves will find that there are many cultural, traditional and ritual treasures to be unearthed and for your endeavors, you will be rewarded with a newfound sense of appreciation of the values of life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What\u2019s the draw?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A fascinating city that prides itself on offering a modern lifestyle that is balanced with the traditions and customs of its fascinating past.<\/li>\n<li>High quality of life in one of Asia\u2019s most affluent countries.<\/li>\n<li>Fascinating people and a culture that is sure to leave an impression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Live there:<\/h3>\n<p>Living in Seoul, the capital city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/south-korea\/\">South Korea<\/a>, you will find yourself living in one of the global top 10 financial and commercial cities in the world. It is a city of contrasts, which offers expatriates an opportunity to live in a modern but culturally and historically rich city. The Expat Info Desk guide to living in Seoul contains everything you need to know when relocating to this fascinating area of the world and offers in-depth advice and guidance into finding somewhere to live, setting up a home, enjoying the nightlife and entertainment on offer, making friends and navigating the infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Learn Hangul. You don\u2019t have to become fluent in Korean, but learning the Korean alphabet will make your life much easier.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Keep in mind that most Koreans have never traveled outside their own country, which will account for a lot of the misunderstandings expats encounter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>As an expat, Itaewon will offer foods you wouldn&#8217;t otherwise find in Seoul, and it truly is the central hub for expats living in Seoul.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Travel around Korea. It still has plenty to offer &#8211; stunning ocean views, excellent hiking, crazy food and fabulous cities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>Meet lots of expats, but be sure to make Korean friends as well; these are the people who will bring you closer to secrets Seoul has to offer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.smrt.co.kr\/index.jsp\" href=\"http:\/\/www.smrt.co.kr\/index.jsp\">http:\/\/www.smrt.co.kr\/index.jsp<\/a><br \/>\nThe Seoul Cyber Station Site allows you to calculate the travel times between stations, where the best place to transfer is and how much it will cost.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/translate.reference.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/translate.reference.com\/\">http:\/\/translate.reference.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite that helps you to translate English to Korean, or vice versa, using dictionay.com&#8217;s translation service.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.koreaherald.co.kr\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.koreaherald.co.kr\/\">http:\/\/www.koreaherald.co.kr\/<\/a><br \/>\nProvides official Korean government news and press releases in English.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.pusanweb.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pusanweb.com\/\">http:\/\/www.pusanweb.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nUseful Korean classified forum.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/krisxing.blogspot.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/krisxing.blogspot.com\/\">http:\/\/krisxing.blogspot.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nBlog written by an American living in Seoul.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Only about 2% of the population in Seoul consists of foreigners.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] An Enigmatic Combination of Modernity and History Hastily rebuilt after the South and North went their separate ways in 1953, Seoul is a city that has steadily shed the raw and gritty urban images of its past and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":88843,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-seoul.php","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-81180","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Guide for Expats to Living in Seoul, South Korea.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A comprehensive Seoul expat city guide with everything you need to know for living in this South Korean city. 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