Sophie Martin😀Ask Korea
February 19, 2026 at 09:53 AM
What was the hardest thing when you first came to Korea?
Language? Food? Paperwork? Housing?
Share your experience — might help newcomers.
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Language? Food? Paperwork? Housing?
Share your experience — might help newcomers.
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For me it was opening bank account and finding halal food
Totally relatable. Thanks for sharing
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