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Offline Davey

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What do you like about Korea?
« on: December 03, 2010, 08:03:44 am »
Since there was a topic about "What Do You Miss From Home," I'm posting this topic.
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Offline summerthyme

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2010, 08:06:05 am »
I have to admit, I'm in love with my $5 electric bill :)

Also!  Those little pancakes with the sugary bean stuff inside of them.  Those are pretty much my favorite things in the world now, ha ha.

Also!  Full time employment  :laugh:
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2010, 08:12:48 am »
being able to live significantly below my means but still having a fun and active lifestyle WHILE having only one job AND health insurance ;D
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2010, 08:13:23 am »
paris bagguette - cream bread  ;D

good transportation system...even though you feel like you're in a sardine can when you ride the subway
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Offline Olga

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2010, 08:14:40 am »
how everything is so accessible.

HEALTHCARE!!!!

rice cakes... i can eat those things all day long...
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2010, 08:14:55 am »
I would have to say that the transportation system is really good here...i am from Kansas, where there really isn't a transportation system and everyone has a car really.  I like how they are making more subway stations,  too. 
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Offline Busanveggie

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2010, 08:15:21 am »
Fast, efficient, cheap healthcare system and public transport
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2010, 08:16:06 am »
the milk tastes good!
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Offline expertamateur

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2010, 08:19:50 am »
3500 Won steaming bowls of spicy soup that has, along with rice and vegetables, various meat parts, which are very natural-looking, without the McDonald's Chicken McNuggets' hey-what-exactly-is-this mysteriousness
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Offline fudoose

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2010, 08:21:26 am »
A locksmith will come to your house at 3 a.m, with 10 minutes notice, pick the lock within 5 seconds, then feel guilty about charging you 20,000 won so fix your broken intercom system as well.. mental!
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Offline amn34

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2010, 08:22:25 am »
Cheap health care, people bowing to me, low cost of living, living in a city.

Not a huge fan of the 70,000won maintenance bill I have to pay every month though... :(
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Offline elspeth

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2010, 08:26:07 am »
Cheap healthcare, good food, friendly people, amazing students and floor heating.
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Offline cleo999

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2010, 08:30:36 am »
Its a whole lot safer than South Africa, internet, transport system, korean food, easiest stress-free job and 4 distinct seasons. Im still looking forward to going back home  ;)
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2010, 08:43:24 am »
Being able to buy pretty much anything you need to at 10pm. I'm starting to take this for granted and will definately miss it back home! My next job may have to be a restauranteer because I'm going to miss Korean food back in SA! As other have said, the safety is a big plus.. as well as bureaucratic efficiency. I still need to take advantage of the healthcare- what's the best way to do this without actually being ill :) ?
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2010, 08:44:12 am »
- The scenery. It's amazing to wake up and see a mountain right outside my window.
- The fact that I can go to a grocery store, spend 10 bucks and get all the food I need for the next week.
- Makgeoli and pajeon = my best friends in Korea.
- I love the fact that I can leave my apartment at 1 a.m. and not only find something to do, but find several people with whom to do it. It kinda reminds me of university, but without all the cop raids.
- And last but not least: being able to get completely hammered on 10 bucks!
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Offline Paul

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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2010, 08:46:32 am »
Quote from: flowerbuzz on December 03, 2010, 08:13:23 am
paris bagguette - cream bread  ;D

I agreed until I found the legendary Sung Sim Dang in my town.

I love the coffee culture and 1-2 buck real macchiatos.
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2010, 08:48:25 am »
Cheap eats ,  low low utility and transportation costs.... and my 3rd graders ask me for my autograph...
only time i've ever felt like a star..  8)
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2010, 08:55:25 am »
Everything above  :D
& I love the fact that most advertising goes straight over my head...
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2010, 09:04:42 am »
Quote from: OminousChris on December 03, 2010, 08:44:12 am
- The fact that I can go to a grocery store, spend 10 bucks and get all the food I need for the next week.

What in the world do you eat all week?
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Re: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT KOREA?
« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2010, 09:09:20 am »
Quote from: Morticae on December 03, 2010, 09:04:42 am
Quote from: OminousChris on December 03, 2010, 08:44:12 am
- The fact that I can go to a grocery store, spend 10 bucks and get all the food I need for the next week.

What in the world do you eat all week?

Yeah are we in the same country?
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