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In Seoul, it is not necessary to obtain a social security number. If you have an alien registration card this is all you need and it acts as legal identification throughout the country.

Top Tips

01 Learn Hangul. You don’t have to become fluent in Korean, but learning the Korean alphabet will make your life much easier.
02 Keep in mind that most Koreans have never traveled outside their own country, which will account for a lot of the misunderstandings expats encounter.
03 As an expat, Itaewon will offer foods you wouldn’t otherwise find in Seoul, and it truly is the central hub for expats living in Seoul.
04 Travel around Korea. It still has plenty to offer – stunning ocean views, excellent hiking, crazy food and fabulous cities.
05 Meet lots of expats, but be sure to make Korean friends as well; these are the people who will bring you closer to secrets Seoul has to offer.

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Interesting fact

Only about 2% of the population in Seoul consists of foreigners.
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