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Is it easier to move to Japan or Korea?
Japan is easier for those used to dealing with reserved people (much of Western Europe or North Eastern United States), whereas Korea is better if you prefer outgoing (California or Australia). Japan is much more isolated than South Korea in terms of history, culture and trends.
Are Japanese and Korean the same genetically?
These estimations based on genomic data indicate Han Chinese, Japanese and Korean people are genetically closely-related and derived their ancestry from a common gene pool.
How genetically similar are East Asians?
The results, published today in the journal Science Advances, show that these women’s DNA is roughly 65 percent similar to that of the Ulchi people, who live in the Amur Basin today. Importantly, they’re also pretty genetically similar to today’s Japanese and Koreans, who live further south.
Is it easy to live in Korea as a foreigner?
While the South Korean housing market is competitive, expats will not have too hard of a time finding a place to live. On the contrary, foreigners can easily find housing in Korea within their first month (or even their first week) of arrival.
What do expats in Korea think about traffic?
Summary: Expats in Korea agree that traffic is terrible and should be taken into serious consideration when deciding how far from work and school to look for homes. Expats also agree that Korea is a very homogenous society and foreigners will get lots of stares.
What is the best expat relocation service in South Korea?
ARM, Asian Relocation Mangement Korea, is a very good expat service company (phone in Korea: 011-9547-8383). My husband relocated to Korea first and chose a location close to subways and shopping – an area called Itaewon.
How to understand modern Korean culture?
If you want to understand modern Korean culture, you need to understand some of the roots of South Korean culture and the events, history, ideology, and famous Korean people that have helped to shape the Land of the Morning Calm. Don’t worry, you don’t need to spend years studying Korean history and culture at university.
What is it like to live in Daejeon as an expat?
Korean houses have floor heating and a villa and apartment could benefit from the floor heating of the upstairs,” described one expat. “Daejeon offers a variety of activities for expats. There are book clubs, sports organizations, artist collectives, and volunteer opportunities.