Check List what to pack

Clothes & Shoes

All institutions and schools have different dress codes. As Korea has four distinct seasons, make sure you bring clothes that are appropriate for each. The clothes made in Korea are famous for their high quality and low cost. For example, visitors from neighboring countries (Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc) frequently come to Korea to shop. There are many large shopping malls throughout Korea (such as Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong, Itaewon, Apgujeong-dong, E-mart, Home-plus, Magnet, etc.), and all are easily accessible via public transportation. However, if you are big or tall, it is important to remember that most clothing and shoes in Korea come in a very small range of sizes. Although some shops in the Itaewon area specialize in larger size clothes, it is best if you bring enough clothes with you.

Medicine

The price of medicine is relatively low in Korea. With a few exceptions, medicine purchased here will be cheaper than in your home country. Generally, to get medicine from pharmacies, you will need a prescription from a doctor. However, you can buy basic medicines such as aspirin, antacids and birth control pills without a prescription.

Toiletries

Shaving articles, toilet articles, towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

Personal Items

If they don't weigh too much, you can bring items such as books, CDs, tapes, and pictures.

Electronic Appliances

Korea uses the 220V power system. Electric plugs are round and about an inch apart. It is possible to get a 110V to 220V converter here, but they are large and awkward to use (especially if you are using it with a hair dryer).

Initial Expenses

US$ 500~600 will be enough to live off until your first salary.

Miscellaneous

• Large bath towels (hard to find)
• Make-up (Korean make-up may not be well suited for non-Asian skin)
• Clothes (if you are over six feet tall)
• Shoes (if you are larger than size nine)
• Liquor (one 750ml bottle- alcohol is cheap here, but imported stuff is very expensive)
• Cigarettes are cheap ($2.00 a pack), but cigars are non-existent.
• If you like to cook, bring spices and seasonings (basil, caraway seed, celery seed, cloves, cumin, garlic salt, nutmeg, onion salt, oregano). You can probably find some of
  these here, but it is difficult if you do not read Korean.

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• Shampoo, cream rinse, tooth paste, soap
• Film and batteries
• Leather and eel skin goods
• Custom-made clothing, silk and luggage
• Clothes and shoes
• Glasses and contacts
• Books (if you can read Korean)
• Craft paper
• Accessories (watches)
• Jewelry
• Domestic alcohol