South Korea has made a significant impact on the global entertainment industry in recent years, particularly through its K-pop music, dramas, and movies. While in Korea, fans of K-pop culture can enjoy concerts, visit entertainment districts, and even participate in K-pop-related activities such as joining singing and dance courses. The cities in South Korea, such as Seoul, Busan, and Daegu, are modern and dynamic, offering a vibrant blend of traditional and hypermodern elements. They are home to traditional, bustling markets, modern shopping districts, impressive contemporary architecture, and a thriving nightlife. South Korea is also known for its cutting-edge advancements in electronics, robotics, and telecommunications.
Another aspect that attracts visitors to South Korea is its fascinating cultural heritage, which dates back thousands of years. From ancient palaces and temples to traditional villages and rituals, there are numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in Korean history and customs. Traditional Korean cuisine is renowned worldwide for its bold flavors. You can try Korean barbecue (samgyeopsal), spicy kimchi, and rice dishes like bibimbap. South Korea also boasts picturesque mountains like Seoraksan and Jirisan, as well as scenic coastlines and tranquil islands with beautiful beaches, including Jeju Island in the south.
In South Korea, our main location is the vibrant student city of Daegu, the country's third-largest city, conveniently located between Seoul and Busan. We can arrange guaranteed working holiday jobs in Seoul, Busan and other locations.
Our current programs in South Korea include Working Holiday support, Korean language lessons, cooking lessons and culinary internships.
Daegu
With a population of 2.5 million, Daegu is South Korea's third-largest city. It is known as Korea's number one student city, with six major universities and 17 other colleges, attracting a significant number of international students.
Downtown Daegu has a vibrant atmosphere, characterized by creatively designed bars, clubs, shops, and markets. The Buk-Gu district, in particular, reflects the lively student life in the city. The cost of living in Daegu is significantly cheaper compared to Seoul, thanks to the large student population.
As an industrial city, Daegu is home to various manufacturing sectors, including electronics, high-tech, fashion, and textiles. This creates job opportunities for Working Holiday participants in light factory work and logistics.
Daegu's Bongsan-dong district has become an emerging art scene, contributing to the city's overall youthful, creative, and lively atmosphere. Throughout the year, Daegu hosts a range of events and festivals, such as the Daegu Fashion Fair, the Asian Bodypainting Festival, the Chicken and Beer Festival, the Daegu International Music Festival, the Colorful Daegu Festival in May, and the Daegu International Jazz Festival.
The city of Daegu is conveniently located between Seoul and Busan, with a travel time of 1 hour and 45 minutes to Seoul by train, and about 50 minutes to Busan. Trains in South Korea are surprisingly inexpensive.
In the outskirts of Daegu, there are villages, towns, and historical sites of significance, along with Buddhist temples and mountains like Palong-san, which you can explore.
The city has a humid, subtropical climate, with hot and rainy summers, as well as cool and dry winters.
Accommodation in Daegu
Shared Accommodation in Daegu
Accommodation in Daegu is provided in a historic building in a very central location of Daegu, at walking distance from the language school and the city's main shopping and entertainment areas.
The building has 2 apartments for 6-share and 2 apartments for twin share (one bunk bed). It is exclusively used for World Unite! participants. Each apartment has its own en-suit shower with toilet and kitchenette with fridge. Every resident has access of a private locker for their valuables. Each apartment also has its own washing machine.
There is a shared communal area on the ground floor, which has a living room with a large table, a kitchen, a toilet and a luggage storage room. Free WiFi is available at the shared areas. There is also a drinking water filter machine with hot and cold water.
Our Team in South Korea
Dong
Heather
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your consultant for Korea is
Chris Engler
(he/him)
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