10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Korea

12 Years of Lessons Condensed into 10 Points

1. Korean is NON-NEGOTIABLE for real life
2. Housing is expensive and weird (전세 deposit system)
3. Food is incredible and cheap ($8-12 for a full meal)
4. Koreans work A LOT
5. Age is the first question every time
6. Internet is the best in the world
7. Winter is HARSH (-15°C in January)
8. Seasons are magnificent (cherry blossoms, fall colors)
9. Social pressure is real (appearance, career, marriage)
10. You might never leave (many "1-year" expats are still here 10+ years later)

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