WHAT TO BRING TO KOREA

WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD PACK

• If you have a favorite deodorant, you may want to pack enough for a year. Korea does not have a very large selection of deodorant.
• Toothpaste you like. They have toothpaste, but it just isn’t the same. If you happen upon westerns brands here in ‘foreign-goods stores’ they are much more expensive.
• Spices you like! Cinnamon, parsley, etc.
• A power strip to plug into a converter.
• If you have one, and you can fit it, bring a computer. If you are considering buying a computer here, it is definitely an option, but because of warranty and language issues we recommend buying one before you come. In our experience, desk top computers seem to be less expensive than North America, while laptops are more expensive. Obviously, we cannot guarantee this is true in all cases.
• Sheets. You can buy them here, but typically the quality is lower and the price is higher. Be sure to enquire with your school/institute about your bed size.
• If you plan on making any trips around or outside Korea, it is a good idea to bring a backpack (the size depends on the trip you have in mind).
• Antibacterial gel. It may help you avoid getting sick as you adjust the the new climate and working in a classroom.

TYPES OF CLOTHES TO BRINGIt is important to inquire about the dress code with your place of employment. Dress codes very from school to school, so be sure you bring plenty of the attire your school requires.
Korea has all four seasons. The summer is quite hot and humid. The winter is very cold and dry, but the spring and fall fill in the gaps beautifully. Usually it rains almost every day in June or July. So you will need garb for every season.

ELECTRONICS AND POWER VOLTAGES
South Korea uses 220volt outlets. In North America we use 110 volt outlets. Things like computers or mp3’s usually have a converter built in, so you would only need to use an adapter for the type of plug. For other electronics or appliances that you will be bringing that don’t have a converter built-in, we recommend buying a converter here (220-110). They are quite heavy and you will probably want a good one, especially if your items are expensive. You can find them at stores like Homever and Emart for about 50,000 won (50.00USD). Make sure to bring a power strip if you have numerous items.

FOOD ITEMS
Specific foods items that you can’t live without you should probably pack with you. You may find little ‘foreign-goods stores’ in your neighborhood. These stores will sell things such as: maple syrup, kraft dinner, tortillas, brand name bbq and tomato sauces, peanut butter, jam and toiletries. More and more of these things become available in the bigger Korean markets.

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