In addition to all the input everyone has given you;

One more thing you have to take note is that many restaurants will serve you a portion according to how many people is on your table. So if you have 2 people, you cannot order a single person meal and the other person watch you eat.
Similarly, there are also restaurants (usually kbbq) that will only allow a minimum of at least 2 patrons in order to eat. Many single-loners will not be entertained.

I know so many people got this culture shock when they go to Korea and don't understand why this is a big deal.

Most doesn't, although technically you could say - I'm ordering for 2, but one of my friends ffk mid meal or something. But you better make sure you can finish the food of course.

That said, recently there has been a few "forever-alone" kbbq restaurants that popped up in Seoul.

Example - http://www.hankookilbo.com/v/81f9099620b54...bffb52a0c69cc45

It's in Bucheon though.

There is no right or wrong. Just different culture.
Like some kiasu restaurant in Bolehland, you can't use debit/credit card to pay the bill if total amount not exceed RM50. You won't see this happend in other countries.

Culture habit passed down from hundreds of years ago. No use questioning it now, it's never going to change. More youngsters these days are opposed to it, but at the same time when they go into their work life, they'll come back one full circle to simply accept the fact one must eat with friends/families.

But economically speaking, it's cheaper for the restaurant to sell you 2 pax of meat vs 1 pax. So there's that, they end up earning more.

Hi, do you all normally get a Korean sim card with data plan when you are in Korea? I am thinking whether I really need that, since I read online, a lot of people commented that we can get free Wifi easily everywhere.

If you do, what brand do you recommend? Mostly just need data, with call plan or without call plan also OK.

My location will be Seoul and Jeju.

Thanks

Rent a wifi egg and call it a day. Don't need to bother with sim card. The price difference isn't even that big of a difference anyways, so I'm always bemused when people are fussy over this.

Free wifi is available in many parts of Seoul, but not all areas.

Jeju, only in the city you'll get free wifi coverage.

its like malaysia la..wifi everywhere but u have to keep manually connect everytime, plus the speed can be an issue too.

just rent a wifi egg from ktolleh..book it from their website and collect it from the airport.

Thanks for the advice, really appreciate that.

Gonna rent a wifi egg then.

Any local Malaysian community forums or facebook groups in Seoul?

Is credit card widely acceptable in Seoul? Otherwise need to exchange more cash..

so far didn't see any. perhaps you can try KTO msia fb

yes it's. at least better than msia. of cause those stalls or street food must be pay in cash

Don't think those Dongdaemun and Namdaemun wholesale shops accept credit card..may be wrong..but otherwise any place with an aircondition installed is very likely to accept CC

Are you both living in KR?

yeah wholesale shop prefer cash although some may accept cc. some do charge cc processing fees

i'm not living in KR. just that travel to KR more often only

Yes i am

Hi,

I've been to Seoul and Busan before. Now, I plan to explore other parts such as the Gyeongju and Jeolla-do. Anyone been there before? When should I go the best? And, is it better for me to stay at Busan, then make a day trip there or spend like 3-4 days at each district to explore it to the most?

If me i would love to explore jeonju for its food. Travelled to gyeonju before and it was not my preference but if u like those history stuff maybe it suits u

Double post

This post has been edited by wyen: Jun 22 2017, 08:57 AM

Yeah.. I kinda interested in the history stuff. Last time, I spend almost 4 hours at the Gyeongbokgung palace alone (even miss the other palaces. Will try to visit the other for this trip). I'm currently in love with the saeguks drama. haha.. I plan to fly to Seoul, then travel downwards to Jeonju then to Jeollanam-do area to visit Suncheon, Hyangyiram in Yeosu, Boseong Green Tea Fields and Damyang Bamboo Forest. Maybe will stay for 5 days in both Jeonju and Jeollanam-do. Then, will go to Gyeonju to explore the history. Maybe will spend 2 days here. Then will spend another 2 nights in Gangwando before going back to Seoul. I plan to go for the DMZ tour, that's why I want to fly to Seoul instead of Busan. How does it sounds?

recently i watched this youtuber share about her trip to DMZ..its in cantonese though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXrI6fl7b_g