What are some differences between cities?
Seoul is the capital with a population close to 12,000,000 people. It is a city always on the go full of excitement and high-rise buildings. There are lots of great places to shop, lots of international restaurants and tons of activities to do including hiking at the nearby mountains, walking along the Han River or visiting the local markets or temples. Busan, the next largest city, with a population of around 4 million, also has similar attractions to Seoul. It also gets many international events and is close to several excellent beaches and is well-known for its beachside resorts.
There are several cities in Korea, such as Daegu, Daejeon, Kwangu and Kionju, which are all linked by KTX (speed train) and also offer many things to see and do. These smaller cities are usually a little more relaxed than Seoul or Busan and have a more laid-back feel. For more information on these cities, check out the city guides in our links section here.
There are also small cities where there may only be a few foreign teachers. The pace in these small cities is much more relaxed and Western influences are much harder to find. These cities are much better for learning about traditional Korea and are also better for learning Korean. These cities, small and large, are all inter-connected by train and bus systems, making it quite easy for a teacher in Seoul to visit all around Korea or a teacher in the countryside to visit Seoul whenever they wanted.
