My family's first trip to South Korea was great, but it would've been even better if I'd avoided these 5 mistakes

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Although my family had a great time on our trip to Seoul, there were a few small mistakes I wish we had avoided, plus some itinerary changes that would've made our travels even better.

Jamie Davis Smith

I moved my family to Korea for a job. Then I got laid off — and I'm still glad we came.

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Bart Schaneman accepted a job in Seoul, and mad the move with his wife and daughter.

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For this mom, moving to work in South Korea felt like a 'full-circle moment' — even if it came with one sacrifice

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Motolani Adedipe moved from the US to South Korea with her two young kids and her mom.

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Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

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Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there.

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I visit South Korea almost every year. Seoul is great, but I recommend visiting these 4 lesser-known cities instead.

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Justine Lee

Another South Korean shipbuilder just won a US Navy maintenance job as the country's yards scoop up more American work

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A top South Korean shipbuilder is arming the Philippines with a new fleet of warships built for tougher Pacific fights

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I've shopped at Costco locations in 5 different countries. These 6 things have surprised me most.

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I love Costco, and I've discovered some interesting surprises using my membership to shop and eat there while abroad.

Tammy Barr

She moved to Seoul to build a new life — and learned how to feel comfortable being alone

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Stéphanie Guillaume left Switzerland and moved to South Korea in 2022.

Stéphanie Guillaume.

Their parents moved to the US for opportunity and safety. They went the other way — drawn by the same hopes.

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