WHY EXPATS LOVE TO LIVE IN SOUTH KOREA

The ideal place for me is the one in which it is most natural to live as a foreigner.
- Italo Calvino

View of Seoul from N Seoul Tower

With the popularity of the song "Oppa Gangnam Style", South Korea was put into spotlight overnight. All of a sudden, everybody is interested to know how South Korea truly is. As you all know, we have been living abroad for the past 10 years and is currently living in South Korea. For us, the best part of living in a foreign country is you get to know the country for what it truly is. You get acquainted with the locals, their way of life and their traditions and eat local cuisines. For us, the most exciting part of living abroad is the endless surprise of "learning something new" and you get to immerse yourself in the unknown. 

We love living here and that is why we asked other expats like us (lived and is currently living here) the reasons why they love South Korea. 

The DMZ or the Demilitarized Zone running along the 38th parallel that divides North and South Korea.
 Photo Credit: Danielle Segui Photography

BECAUSE IT'S SAFE HERE
By: Tangerine, A Travelogue by Brock and Tanj

This is the most common misconception of people when they found out that we are going to live in South Korea. South Korea is number 4 on the list of top 10 of the world's safest countries. Mind you, the United States is ranked number 88 based on crime rate variable. Yes, even if, North Korea is just around the corner.  I feel very safe going around the city and outlying areas with my husband or by myself.  One reason may be the fact that everywhere is monitored by CCTV. I never feel that I am going to be pick pocketed crowded or worse.  As a matter of fact, a stranger tapped my back when my money accidentally fell to the floor and didn't noticed it. You may call that lucky but I am thankful Koreans are honest and respectful. 

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