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Living in Seoul

Fast-paced, high-tech city with mountains inside its limits.

Weather

January / July average: -2°C / 25°C
Sunny days a year: 200
Best time for a trial stay: May to October

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Everyday life

Cost of living vs. home: $$$ About the same
Language: Korean; English among young people

Big cityFood sceneNightlifeHikingRemote-work hub

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Living in Seoul, South Korea · Pinned