Seoul, South Korea

[Cheese]

so CP folks,
Ive been presented with an opportunity to go to Seoul on an 18 - 24 month contract with my company.
I personally have no issue saying yes immediately as I LOVE to do stuff like this...but my wife might be a harder sell.
Talk to me CPland...what are the pros and cons of life in Seoul? Id have weekends and holidays to do as I please.
Need to give an answer to HO by next Monday LOL...so let er rip.

[Reaper]

Con: Next door to Best Korea

[wookster]

I think it would be very cool except that your next door neighbor (ie: North Korea) is a complete wing nut dictator that really really wants to rule all of Korea, not just his half. Don't know much about the city of Seoul itself though. Would be a cool cultural experience for sure.

[TheyCallMeBruce]

Kpop
Starcarft
Women who get plastic surgery as sweet 16 gifts
Paranormal movies
Effeminate korean men.
North korea's arch enemy
Korean dramas
Bobby Lee
Gangnam style
Kim chi
Teenager in confusing outfits

[Ozy_Flame]

Lucky #######.

[East Coast Flame]

I loved Seoul, I would definitely go back and live there if given the opportunity. The food and the partying were awesome. The transit system was excellent and it was super easy to get around. There was tons of really cool stuff to see.

The only issue I had was the smog. It was really overwhelming and my throat was raw the entire time I was over there.

[terminator]

Amazing country enjoy the food and the people

[Cheese]

so....for me this is a no brainer...answer is YES undeniably...how is it for women? My wife will need the final sales pitch.

[Temporary_User]

Is your wife a shopper? There is every high end store and more in Seoul.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by Temporary_User

Is your wife a shopper? There is every high end store and more in Seoul.

My wife hated shopping for clothes in Korea.... Unless you are size 0 to 1 you often get shooed out of places as you're too fat for them.

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

My wife hated shopping for clothes in Korea.... Unless you are size 0 to 1 you often get shooed out of places as you're too fat for them.

My wife is 4-9...no issue at all.

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by fotze

Soju

Lots and lots...likely.

[Makarov]

Originally Posted by Cheese

...how is it for women?

[Mazrim]

[irrevocable]

nothing to add.. but dayum, Korean girls are amazing.

[Oil Stain]

Flights are short and cheap to all kinds of other countries in the region.

Thailand, Japan, Singapore, China, Malaysia. You can do a bunch of weekend getaways.

[Cheese]

^^^ thanks...that is certainly something I would take advantage of while there.

[Sample00]

Cheese doodle, I am putting you in touch with a friend of mine who I grew up with in Calgary. He lives in Daejong now but will be moving back to the Toronto area soon. He's done 2 stints in Korea. the most recent about 5 years and then about 10 years before that.
i'll send you his email. You guys should talk.

[speede5]

My bro-in -law has been teaching in a half dozen countries and Seoul was very high on his list of favorites.

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by Sample00

Cheese doodle, I am putting you in touch with a friend of mine who I grew up with in Calgary. He lives in Daejong now but will be moving back to the Toronto area soon. He's done 2 stints in Korea. the most recent about 5 years and then about 10 years before that.
i'll send you his email. You guys should talk.

Thanks Sample...looking forward to his comments!!
Does anyone have pics they can post from their trips?