In present, moving abroad seems like a terrifying thought until you actually know how to do it. To make this thought from terrifying to satisfying, one should know each and every detail about an international relocation. Similarly, moving to Korea is not something anyone should do without any proper plan.
After getting visa, passport, and also the travelling ticket, the turn of most important step comes that is โthe packingโ. Korea is an advanced country, and most of the basics are effortlessly available here. Although there are some things one wonโt want to forget. All that you pack while moving to another country falls into three classes.
PRACTICAL ITEM
Medications
You should not forget to take pain killers or any medications you are taking because medicines are very expensive in Korea. So, before getting stabled in a new county it would be better to have basic medicines in your bag. If allergic to pollens then also must keep anti-allergic medicines.Donโt forget to keep medicines in their original bottles along with original prescriptions.
Phrasebook/ handheld translators
Before moving to Korea, one should learn how to speak their language. It is highly suggested to learn a few phrases of Korean language but if there is lack of time to pick some phrases then one must carry a handheld translator to avoid language barrier difficulty.
Adapter plugs
As there are a lot of types of plugs and sockets. Every country uses variations of these plugs and sockets. It is the most important thing to do research and to keep the correct type of plug to avoid inconvenience.
Portable battery pack
Moving to a new place and a dead phone is like a horrible combination. From calling service organizations to exploring with Google Maps, your mobile phone will be a fundamental piece of day by day life. Therefore, it is very important to keep portable battery pack especially if you donโt know the local language.
Personal electronics
Keep your camera, tablet and laptop as these things are really expensive in Korea.
Cookware
The only recognizable spices in Korea are black pepper, cinnamon and dried basil. Although the spices of Korea have amazing flavors, but everyone loves to have food familiar to home taste. Therefore, if you love curry and other spicy foods so pack the important spices. Chia seeds, ground flax, stevia and coconut oil are also very rare and expensive in Korea.Other than spices, all the cookware essentials are easily accessible in Korea.
Toiletries
It is important to keep toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant as well as makeup for regular use. These things are also available in Korea but the taste of Korean toothpaste is bit stranger so it will take time to get familiar with the stranger tastes.
Health care products
The weather of Korea is high level dusty, so it would be better to keep masks in your bag. Keeping lip balm as well as sun screen would be a plus point.
Clothing and shoes
Packing of clothes and shoes is the most time consuming step. It is very essential for the one who is moving to Korea to do research on the weather of Korea and then select which cloth to pack and which to not. Basic clothes packing list includes shirts, jeans, skirts, socks, underwear and comfortable shoes.Seasonal additions include:
- SUMMER: (temperature 23- 30 degree Celsius)Tops, shorts, sandals.
- WINTER: (temperature -20 degree Celsius)Warm jackets, boots, sweaters, gloves.
- AUTUMN: (temperature 19-21 degree Celsius)Light cardigans, light socks.
- SPRING: (temperature 3-25 degree Celsius) Light jacket.
LEGAL ITEMS
Entry documents
Donโt forget to keep your visa and passport. Keep them in your personal bag.
International driverโs license
It is not an easy task to get a car immediately after moving to Korea, things will definitely take time to get settled. To travel from one place to another, there will be a need to rent a car. For this purpose, it is necessary to have an international driverโs license. Therefore, donโt forget to add this in your packing list.
Other legal documents
These documents have much importance when moving to abroad; the documents include birth certificate, marriage license, insurance policies, wills, tax documents etc.
SENTIMENTAL ITEMS
No matter wherever you go in the world, there are always few sentimental things that you want to bring with yourself. The sentimental items may include;
Jewelry
Some small jewelry items are sometimes very precious and you never want to leave them behind. So keep the jewelry in your personal bag.
Photos
You have to leave your closer ones behind when you move abroad. To feel them closer, always keep some photographs.
Other
Also pack the things with which you have emotional attachment, it could be anything.
If you are moving to Korea, start by learning Korean. While you are there spend your time exploring the wonderful places of Korea.
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