VIDEO The real reason foreigners can't leave Korea
Why do some foreigners not just visit, but stay in Korea for years, even for life? In this episode of HASHTALK, long-term residents reveal why, despite the challenges, they now call Korea home. Meet the panel: Janine, a Ph.D. student from the Philippines who’s been here eight years; Yasmin, an Egyptian content creator living in Korea for 10; Terris, an American actor with 13 years of experience; and Anna, a Korean beauty creator who spent time in London and sees the country with a fresh lens. For Janine and Terris, Korea was where adulthood began, a place to live independently, build a career and grow. Yasmin emphasizes the everyday safety she feels as a woman. Anna reflects on the deep-rooted societal norms she came back to, including strict age hierarchy. What keeps them here? Safety, convenience and efficiency. From next-day delivery and 24/7 services to accessible health care and top-tier public transport, Korea runs fast and smooth. “Once you’ve lived here, it’s hard to adjust elsewhere,” Janine says. Anna agrees, noting how infrastructure and skin care services in Korea ou
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