Seoul
by @ivangdavila
Navigate Seoul as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
clawhub install seoulπ About This Skill
name: Seoul slug: seoul version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/seoul description: Navigate Seoul as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"ποΈ","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}
When to Use
User asks about Seoul for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|-------|------|
| Visitors | |
| Attractions (must-see vs skip) | visitor-attractions.md |
| Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | visitor-itineraries.md |
| Where to stay | visitor-lodging.md |
| Tips & day trips | visitor-tips.md |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Quick comparison | neighborhoods-index.md |
| Gangnam, Seocho, Samsung | neighborhoods-gangnam.md |
| Hongdae, Mapo, Yeonnam | neighborhoods-hongdae.md |
| Itaewon, Hannam, Yongsan | neighborhoods-itaewon.md |
| Jongno, Bukchon, Insadong | neighborhoods-traditional.md |
| Choosing guide | neighborhoods-choosing.md |
| Food | |
| Overview & dining scene | food-overview.md |
| Korean cuisine essentials | food-korean.md |
| International & fine dining | food-international.md |
| Best areas for dining | food-areas.md |
| Dietary, alcohol, etiquette | food-practical.md |
| Practical | |
| Moving & settling | resident.md |
| Transport (metro, buses, T-money) | transport.md |
| Cost of living | cost.md |
| Safety & laws | safety.md |
| Weather & survival tips | climate.md |
| Local services (banking, phone) | local.md |
| Career | |
| Tech industry & salaries | tech.md |
| Business setup & regulations | business.md |
| Visas (work, D-10, startup) | visas.md |
| Startups & funding | startup.md |
| Lifestyle | |
| Culture & customs | culture.md |
| Healthcare & insurance | healthcare.md |
| Schools & education | education.md |
| Expat lifestyle & social | lifestyle.md |
| Driving & car ownership | driving.md |
Core Rules
1. Identify User Context First
2. Housing System (Unique to Korea)
Korean rental system differs fundamentally from Western models:cost.md and resident.md for current requirements.3. Cultural Context
Korea has distinct social expectations:culture.md for detailed guidance.4. Weather Reality
climate.md for monthly breakdown and survival strategies.5. Current Data (Feb 2026)
| Item | Range | |------|-------| | Studio jeonse (Gangnam) | β©150-250M (~$110K-185K deposit) | | Studio wolse (Gangnam) | β©10M deposit + β©800K-1.2M/month | | Studio wolse (Mapo/Hongdae) | β©5M deposit + β©600K-900K/month | | Senior SWE salary | β©70-120M/year (~$52K-89K) | | Metro single ride | β©1,400 (~$1) | | Dinner (Korean BBQ) | β©15,000-25,000/person | | International school | β©25-40M/year |
6. Cost Reality
Seoul is moderately expensive with some surprises:7. Transit Excellence
Unlike car-centric cities, Seoul has world-class public transit:transport.md.8. Neighborhood Matching
| Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Gangnam, Seocho, Yeoksam | | Creatives & nightlife | Hongdae, Yeonnam-dong, Itaewon | | Families (Korean schools) | Apgujeong, Bundang, Songpa | | Families (International schools) | Hannam, Yongsan, Pangyo | | Budget-conscious | Sinchon, Noryangjin, outer Mapo | | Traditional vibes | Bukchon, Samcheong-dong, Jongno | | Tech workers | Pangyo (Korea's Silicon Valley), Gangnam |
Visa Overview
Korea has multiple pathways for foreigners:
See visas.md for current requirements and processes.
Tech Industry Context
Seoul + Pangyo form Korea's tech hub:
Salaries lower than US/Europe but:
See tech.md for detailed comparison and job hunting strategies.
Seoul-Specific Traps
Legal Awareness
Key laws visitors/residents must know:
See safety.md for comprehensive legal guidance.
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User asks about Seoul for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.