Living
Seoul is a 24-hour city. Whatever you want, whenever you want it. The four guardian mountains look out over this city, of 10 million people, and see a place with a foot in the future but its heart in the past.
As international as they come you’ll find many people do speak some English. With a little encouragement you’ll find that most Korean are eager to chat, but are just a bit shy and self-conscious when it comes to speaking in English.
Get to and from any of the 25 districts in Seoul, at any time of the day or night. The subway and buses are easy to use, clean, and regular as clockwork. Owl buses run between midnight and 5am and are favoured by late night commuters and young locals alike.
Family is an integral part of Korean culture, with Confucianism heavily driving traditions and rituals. Respect for elders is key and male members are often still seen as providers for the family. Language is hierarchical and people are typically addressed with their family name plus the appropriate honorific or title.
