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Cost of Living in Seoul  Seoul, the capital of South Korea, offers a modern and convenient lifestyle, but the cost of living can vary depending on your lifestyle and spending habits. Here’s a breakdown of the average monthly expenses for a single person: 1. Housing One-room apartment (officetel): $400–$800/month Shared apartment (gosiwon or share house): $200–$500/month Deposit (jeonse or key money): Often requires $5,000–$20,000 upfront for long-term rentals 2. Food Korean street food -Ramen Groceries: $150–$300/month Eating out: Korean meal at a restaurant: $5–$10 Western food or café meals: $10–$20 Coffee: $3–$5 3. Transportation Public transport pass (subway + bus): $50–$70/month Taxis: Base fare starts around $3 4. Utilities Electricity, water, gas, internet: $80–$150/month (varies by season and housing) 5. Mobile Phone Phone plan with data: $30–$60/month 6. Other Expenses Gym membership: $30–$70/month Enterta...

E-2 visa requirementsfor working in Korea The E-2 visa is a visa for foreign nationals who wish to teach English in South Korea. The main requirements include: Nationality Requirement You must be a citizen of a native English-speaking country (e.g., USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa). Educational Requirement A bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university is required (any major is acceptable). Criminal Background Check You need to submit a national-level criminal background check, which must be apostilled (or notarized by the Korean Embassy if from a non-apostille country). Health Check After arriving in Korea, you must undergo a medical examination at a public health center, including a drug test. Employment Contract You must have a signed employment contract with a school or language institute in Korea and obtain a formal invitation E-2Visa applicationprocess Korean street food- SotteokSotteok Step 1: Secure a Job Offer Obtain a ...