Around 84.5% of overseas Koreans live in just five countries: China, the United States, Japan, Canada, and Uzbekistan. Other countries with greater than 0.5% Korean minorities include Brazil, Russia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Where do foreigners live in South Korea?

Some areas popular with foreign families such as Itaewon, Ichon-dong, and Pyeongchang-dong offer single-family houses, high-quality educational facilities, easy access to businesses and comfortable living. Outside the major cities and in rural areas, there are fewer housing options for foreign residents.

Where do a lot of Koreans live?

Large citiesRankCityKorean-Americans 20101Los Angeles108,2822Honolulu22,1793Anaheim6,5754San Jose12,4096 more rows

Is Korea a good country for expats?

South Korea offers expats a good standard of living at a reasonable price level. Some living expenses, such as food and housing, may be more expensive than your home country but such expenses are offset by the lower expenses associated with transportation and owning a car.

How much does a house cost in South Korea?

As of May 2020, the mean purchase price of housing in Seoul in South Korea amounted to around 701.3 million South Korean won. The average price of apartments amounted to around 915 million South Korean won, while the price of detached and row houses was 847 and 296 million South Korean won, respectively.

What cities have the most Koreans?

Share this chart:Metro areaKorean populationLos Angeles333,000New York211,000Washington, DC93,000Seattle67,0006 more rows•8 Sep 2017

What are the pros and cons of living in South Korea?

The pros and cons of expat life in SeoulPro: the beating heart of South Korea. All capital cities are important. Con: employment prospects for Westerners. Pro: holidays and festivals. Con: traffic. Pro: cheap food. Con: political instability. Pro: good public services and low crime rate. Con: hierarchical attitudes.More items •30 Apr 2019