South Korea

A country of dense cities and very fast service: Seoul covers work, healthcare and leisure, with the sea and the mountains an hour away. Housing in the capital is expensive and often rented against a large deposit, while food, transport and connectivity are cheap. The seasons are pronounced: a humid summer with heavy rain, a dry cold winter and short comfortable shoulder seasons. The language, the working rhythm and the fact that most services require a local ID and phone number are the real obstacles.