Daegu: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 68Commenters who have lived in Daegu mostly like its size, mountain setting, cafés and affordability, with warnings about heat, political conservatism and the usual expat hassles.
- affordable cost of living
- manageable size and convenience
- mountain views and nature
- cafés good for remote work
- welcoming to foreigners
- easy train links to Busan
- extreme summer heat
- conservative politics
- rent costs for some
- limited English outside teaching jobs
- Daegu suits foreigners who want a smaller, convenient city
- Heat is the big downside, comparable to a hotter climate
- Long-term residents call it a home city they'd return to
- Choosing Daegu over Seoul or Busan depends on wanting calm over nightlife
Read from 8 videos, 27 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
DAEGU PROS & CONS | Compared to Living in Seoul or Busan
itsalexmark · 3K views · 2022
What viewers said
“love u, love your energy, love your videos so far. definitely subbing!! <3 take care!!”
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“So basically it’s like uk heat but hotter? Also, hi hello! I’m glad to have found your channel, I’m looking at EPIK for fall 2023 I believe I’d have to apply in/from February so I’m trying to gather as much information and insight as I can.”
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“Great video I can’t wait to visit Deagu one day. I’ve been to Seoul in 2020”
“Hey Alex - thanks for another helpful video! Love how straight to the point you are with your more informative videos. How did you decide what area to put down on your EPIK application? I know it can be more or less a lottery but I'm still ”
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“What part of Daegu do you live in? Considering putting Daegu as my preference for EPIK and trying to get to know all areas possible I could be placed :)”
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“Hurray Daegu! Hurray Korea! 🇰🇷”
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“After 20 years in Daegu I will say this. Pros: It is awesome, small enough to be convenient, big enough to always find new things. Fantastic place for a foreigner. Cons: it is as republican as Mississippi, with corrupt political practices t”
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