The Cost of Living in Korea Even though the United Nations reports the cost of living in Seoul as very high, that does not pertain to teachers who do not own a house or other property, pay rent or drive a car. Income taxes are virtually non-existent at a low 3% – 7%. The

The Korean peninsula is located mid-latitude in the Northern Hemisphere and lies in the transitional zone between continental and subtropical maritime climates. Like North America it has four distinct seasons, though the climate varies a bit between the northern and southern parts of the country.   Spring: Spring begins in late March and ends in