Behind the Glitz and Glamour of K-pop and K-dramas, here are the common facts of life in South Korea. If you have a moment, please watch its definitely worth your while to see whats going on. Even though this happened in 2011, they are still threatened by the Government while the Government doesnt give them enough help welfare-wise. The cost of living in South Korea is more than in the US; average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in the city is $756.77 (U.S. Dollars), on the other hand grocery prices are 26% higher in South Korea than the US. Minimum Wage in South Korea has just been raised by 7.2% to $4.57 (U.S. dollars) this year. If you rent a 1 bedroom apartment outside of the City Centre its only $474.34 a month, then you have to pay for groceries, utilities, transportation, and lets not forget the taxes. There is a huge gap in Living Wage vs Actual Income in South Korea.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 05:39:40 +0000
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