Seoul

Overview
Country:South Korea

Population:9,838,892

Time zone:Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Languages:Korean

Currency:South Korean won (₩) (KRW)

Drives on the:Right

Calling code:+82

Official website:seoul.go.kr
Welcome to Seoul, the city that has it all! Made globally famous by Psy's Gangnam Style, Seoul has always managed to attract attention from those looking for the best of the best, newest of new, oldest of old. Makes sense? No? That's ok, Seoul is a city you need to experience to fully understand.

Famous among some for fashion and skincare, among others for cellphones and high speed internet, yet others for palaces and history, Seoul truly has something to offer for everyone. Join the crowds in the futuristic city centre by day, throw yourself into the latest K-pop concert by night. You might not know it yet, but Seoul is going to attack your senses and take you for a whirlwind experience. We recommend that you find an internship for at least 2-3 months to be able to soak up all aspects of this fascinating city.

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Student Life
Whether you are looking for an internship in technology, finance, IT or fashion, Seoul is the place to go. Some of the world's biggest companies in these sectors have emerged from here and they still use Seoul as their HQ. When the working day is over, get ready for the real action to start. Seoul is one of those cities that never sleeps and you will be hard pressed to find a dull moment. Street food and soju, world-class dining, night markets with exotic snacks - your food choices alone are endless. After dinner, it's time to explore the party scene at Seoul's famous night clubs. When you need a break from city life, the surrounding mountains offer pristine nature, ancient palaces and temples, excellent hiking and cozy B&Bs to keep your weekends balanced. Seoul is not a cheap city and you may need to factor in more budget than many other cities in Asia. Try to "live local" as much as possible to keep expenses down and prioritze your time so you don't run out of finances midway through your internship.

While you are living in Seoul, there are some must-visit places you cannot miss:

Gyeongbokgung Palace

This is the largest and most visited of the five palaces in Seoul and was once the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. It boasts beautiful gardens, ancient architecture and hosts Mount Bugaksan and Mount Namsan as its backdrop.

Bukchon Village

This is a small Korean traditional village in Seoul that can be found on the top of a hill near Gyeonbok Palace. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.

Hongdae Trickeye Museum

Hongdae is a district in Seoul famous for music, food, clubs and entertainment. In Hongdae you can find the trick-eye museum which is a unique art gallery displaying optical illusions that visitors are encouraged to become part of and take fun pictures.

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Practical Information
The city of Seoul (in Korean: 서울) is old enough to have experienced many name changes over the years. In recent time it has been celebrated as Asia's most livable city (2015), the city with the world's best airport (2005-2013), the 4th largest metropolitan economy (after Tokyo, New York and LA), host to the G-20 summit (2010) and the home to 15 of the world's top 500 companies. Seoul is very densely populated (more than twice the level of New York) and people have learned to live in close proximity with their neighboors.

Seoul is one of the world's foremost hubs of technology and innovation, which has led to, among other great developments, the world's fastest internet. The city is served by both a high-speed rail and a subway (with wifi), and is expecting to introduce 5G internet in 2019.

Seoul, along with the rest of South Korea, enjoy a mostly mild climate with humid summers and cool winters. The best times to visit are spring and autumn, where the weather is the most pleasant and you can experience some of Korea's traditional festivals. The peak of summer can get very warm and is best avoided. If you find yourself in South Korea during summer, head out to the beautiful coastal towns instead and cool down by the water.

Seoul is divided into 20 individual districts (Gu) of varying sizes. The most famous being Gangnam, 강남구 (thanks to that catchy song that could make an entire room break into a coreographed dance in seconds) but larger ones include Songpa, 송파구 and Seocho, 서초구.

The monthly cost of living in Seoul is around KRW 2,500,000 to cover the basics. You can of course save money through your life style or you can go all-in on Korean boutique shopping and enjoy the world-famous night clubs in style.

Korea is known for its rich history and culture, a pivotal part of Korean culture is respect, particularly to elders. Make sure you give up your seat on the bus or subway to an elderly person and if you’re socialising with people older than you, make sure you pour them a drink before you fill your own glass!

If you’re looking for more information about life in Seoul, we have a welcome guide where you can find lots of more useful information here!

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Bukchon Village

Hongdae Trickeye Museum

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