I am Native American, I didn t find that a problem. The people in Korea were friendly, polite and helpful. Even so, I would have found it difficult if I was there alone. Almost no one spoke English. Chungju is a smaller city.
It would be a good idea to have some knowledge of the Korean language. Learn some simple phases and greetings. Learn how to say Thank You. It s used a lot.
If you don t understand Korean, a phrase book or translator would be useful. I always carried a small calculator, to hand to shopkeepers so they could tell me how much something cost.
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Just some info.
Be prepared to remove your shoes when you enter places. Like restaurants.
Most food is spicy. Know how to use chopsticks.
Eggs and toast/bread are not common foods.
Many places the toilets are just holes in the floor, that was a surprise.
Some places like restaurants, men and women use a common room.
I was only able to exchange money at the airport. Look into where & how that is done.
Men sometimes make what we would consider inappropriate advances. I read something to that effect before I went. Even so I did have one experience.
Most stores are independent shops more like venders. Tax is not applied separately.
Nothing seems to happen during the day. Stores open in the afternoon. In the evening the streets and shops are busy.
Clothing sizes are generally for short, thin people.
Laundromats are rare. (I never found one)
Buy an electrical adapter for any electrical appliance. (double prong 240 v. I think)
Korea is mountainous (round tree covered mountains). It can be very warm during the day and very cold at night.
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