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I lived in Korea for over 20 years. I’ve been back in the UK for 4 years.
In many ways it’s easier living in the UK because everybody speaks English.
But here are some things I miss about Korea.
· The clear blue water on the East Coast (see above).
· The karaoke rooms (노래방) (see below)
· The quick, clean, efficient, reliable public transport. (No strikes or breakdowns)
· Quick, efficient repair service.
· The cost of living.
If you live in the UK and you travel by train, you have to have a ‘plan B’ – an alternative way of getting home in case your train is cancelled.
Last year, the lift in my block of flats broke. It took TEN MONTHS to get it fixed. Fortunately, I only live on the 2nd floor. [If the British English in that sentence is confusing you, here’s the American English version: Last year, the elevator in my apartment block broke. It took TEN MONTHS to get it fixed. Fortunately, I only live on the 3rd floor.] In Korea, it would have been fixed by the next day at the latest.
I miss you, Korea, and hope to see you again one day.
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