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Digital Nomad Life in Seoul, Korea

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By Betsy Burlingame

Summary: Digital nomads like living in Seoul, Korea because it is a vibrant and modern city with a low cost of living. Seoul is a great place to live and work remotely, as it offers a wide range of amenities, including excellent public transportation, a variety of cultural attractions, and a thriving nightlife. The approximate population of Seoul, Korea is 9.7 million people. The monthly cost of living for a digital nomad in Seoul is estimated to be around $1,500 USD. To rent a centrally located, one-bedroom apartment with high-speed internet access in Seoul, it would cost around $1,000 USD per month. The best neighborhood to live in Seoul would depend on the individual's preferences, but some popular areas include Gangnam, Hongdae, and Itaewon. The weather in Seoul, Korea is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (0-25 Celsius).

How do I meet people in Seoul?

When we asked people living in Seoul about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:

"Expats in Seoul often join clubs and activities such as language exchange groups, hiking clubs, and sports teams. Expats can also meet people by attending events such as art exhibitions, music concerts, and festivals. Additionally, many expats find it helpful to join online forums and social media groups related to their interests, as well as attending meetups and networking events. Finally, expats can also meet people by simply exploring the city and talking to locals," explained one expat living in Seoul, Korea.

"There are quite a few clubs now that bring together expats and Koreans. Both give the other what they want most: for expats it's comraderie and a chance to see the sights of Korea/Seoul and learn a little bit about Korean people, culture, language and food; for the Koreans it's much the same...but with an emphasis on friendship and language. Some I've found, but could not really take full advantage of, are: www.seoulclub.co.kr (a language/events club), www.adventurekorea.com (an event/language club) and www.ccck.org (Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea). Bar-hopping in Itaewon (especially during a Rugby or Football/Soccer game) is sure to turn up many, many expats from all over the globe. For those who prefer more Godly gatherings there is the (reputed) largest church in the world in Yeoido, where I live, that has a congregation of something like 700,000 as of a couple of years ago--traffic is pretty brutal on Sunday as many are bussed in for the SIX packed services throughout the day," said one person in Seoul.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad 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.

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