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The InterNations Expatriate Community in Seoul Welcomes You!

Welcome to Seoul, and congratulations on choosing this eclectic city as your new home. As you ease you way into South Korean life, you'll be comforted to know that with InterNations help is never far. Our detailed guides and resources answer questions like "what type of work visa do I need?" and "which district should I live in?", and don't forget our forum, either; a rich resource of experienced expats who have already navigated the transition and are ready to help. You can ask any questions, even the everyday like "where's the best saengchi mandu?" and "what exactly is kimchi?". Relocating abroad is both exciting and daunting, but with InterNations you are not alone; you are part of a community!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Seoul

Attend our monthly events and activities for Seoul expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 22, 2024, 11:00 AM
4 attendees
"The Seoul Lantern Festival, a beloved nighttime light festival since its debut in 2009, marks its 16th edition this year. This winter, the festival will light up Cheonggye Plaza and the Cheonggyecheo
Jan 4, 2025, 6:00 AM
49 attendees
I love this Metasequoia trail and used to trek here often with friends, hiking club members, or by myself. Let's take a stroll and grab a cup of tea afterward. I can't stay for meals as I'm still in m
Jan 18, 2025, 1:00 AM
2 attendees
Begin 2025 as the Year of Inner Transformation through Meditation.
We will hike (trek) across the Bukhansan Mountain Dullegil Course #8. It will be a gentle, refreshing 2.5-hour trek. We can have lunch or tea at Starbucks or a nearby restaurant afterward. Please com

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Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Seoul - or learn something new!

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Making a Life in Seoul

Your new life in Seoul will be a mixture of traditional and cosmopolitan, with a 2,000 year history in the past and multi-national growth in the future. There's no better time to relocate to South Korea's capital; the support center for foreigners has been established and helps to solve common problems, eases transition and offers Korean language classes. Moving forward, Seoul is gaining parks and recreational areas to ensure the city reflects the stunning beauty of the surrounding mountains. If you're planning to work in Seoul, one of the largest economies in Asia, there are a number of opportunities for expatriates as the country aims for greater integration within the global marketplace. The services, manufacturing and electronics industries are major employers, and, as a hotspot with travelers, you may also want to look towards the tourism industry. The food in Seoul reflects its nature as a city of old and new; traditional tastes dominate alongside international cuisine. You'll find Mexican food, American burgers and even Hawaiian food next to traditional tastes such as cooked pig trotters, noodle dishes, seafood and of course, barbecue. As you settle in to your new life you'll soon become accustomed to popular street-food, and know which specialties are served up in which districts.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Abu Dhabi or Singapore, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Connect with Other Expats in Seoul

When you've overcome the initial obstacles of finding your feet in Seoul, make sure you check out our groups and organized get-togethers to find like-minded people from all over the world. InterNations Groups put you in touch with other expats interested in photography, arts and culture, outdoor activities, wine and movie nights, to name just a few. So get connected and meet some of your fellow global minds with InterNations.

  • Vladimir Rostev

    InterNations not only helped me finding great business contacts but it moreover helped my family to quickly settle in.

  • Mia Lindberg

    Getting to know other Scandinavian women was so easy with InterNations. We quickly got connected and became friends.

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