r/Living_in_Korea is a subreddit with 140k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for a, korea, seoul, korean, and looking for a place to stay, and they frequently recommend/review online banking, plus size clothing, and winter clothing.
r/Living_in_Korea is for news, discussions and questions about life in South Korea.
Popular Themes in r/Living_in_Korea
#1
Advice Requests
: "UPDATE: Salary is not paid for 2-3 months. Need advice"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Any Camera rental shops in Seoul that allow rentals for foreigners?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/Living_in_Korea
#1
Looking For A
72 posts
#2
Korea
: "Travelling alone to Korea as a woman"
25 posts
#3
Seoul
15 posts
#4
Korean
: "Best English spelling for Korean name"
8 posts
#5
Looking For A Place To Stay
4 posts
#6
Hard Time
3 posts
#7
Looking For A Gym
2 posts
#8
Looking For A Photographer
2 posts
#9
Job
2 posts
#10
Looking For A Tutor
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/Living_in_Korea
Online Banking
13 reviews
#1
Hana
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
Shinhan
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Woori
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Plus Size Clothing
9 reviews
#1
Brandy
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
ASOS
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Jstyle, Richmood
4.0★ from 1 review
Winter Clothing
9 reviews
#1
National Geographic
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Patagonia
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Black Yak
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Living_in_Korea
#1
Visas and Licenses
: "Have been waiting for more than a month for my ARC card- no way to get answers or help"
8 posts
#2
Health and Beauty
: "Legionella Found in 11% of Samples Taken at Seoul Public Facilities"
6 posts
#3
Employment
: "UPDATE: Salary is not paid for 2-3 months. Need advice"
6 posts
#4
Education
: "Doing PhD in korea is worth it or not"
6 posts
#5
Home Life
: "My landlord sent me this text and now I want to move out"
5 posts
#6
Travel and Leisure
: "Travelling alone to Korea as a woman"
5 posts
#7
Shopping
: "Where Can I Buy Leathercraft Tools in Seoul or Daejeon?"
4 posts
#8
Business and Legal
: "Would you call 119?"
3 posts
#9
Friendships and Relationships
: "Making friends as a new girl in Seoul?"
3 posts
#10
News and Discussion
: "How does the Mandatory Military Service affect life ?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/Living_in_Korea
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+35k members(32.9%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026