What is it like living in South Korea as a foreigner?

Westerners may find living in South Korea challenging. The culture is different, and the language barrier can be significant, particularly with older Koreans. Foreign residents tend to socialize largely with other foreigners. Seoul is crowded, and living quarters are small compared to Western accommodations.

Is Korea a good place to live as a foreigner?

LIFE AS A FOREIGNER If you live in Seoul or Busan, youre especially lucky, as there are so many things to do outside alone or with friends, from clubbing to a picnic by the river, on top of which theres always some place to go to at all hours. This is why Korea is especially ideal for young active adults to live.

Is Seoul foreigner friendly?

+ PRO: Friendly locals Despite this, native residents of Seoul are more used to seeing foreigners than residents of other South Korean cities and are generally quite ready to help foreigners feel welcome in the city.

How can a foreigner get a job in Korea?

The easiest way to get a non-teaching job as a foreigner is by having an F-series visa. Why is that? Because by having an F-series visa, you no longer need a visa sponsored by the company. This massively broadens your options of companies and job positions to apply to.