2007-03-05 20:01:43 · 6 answers · asked by Emz 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Korea
My future mother and father- in-law live in Pyeongteak (I'm English with Korean fiance) so no doubt I'll be going there sometime soon.
Apparently there are a lot of American Military personnel in Pyeongteak. There is a big highway nearby. The city has developed a lot since this highway was built, and it is a logistics hub with China. There are many automotive and other machinery factories nearby.
From what I've heard, I don't think there are many opportunities for sightseeing, maybe trips to the seaside. I haven't been there myself (only to Seoul).
2007-03-06 08:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osan Air Force Base is located near Pyongtaek (actually, Songtan is the town right outside the base). There is a lot of shopping in Songtan and there are a lot of places to eat and have go out with friends. It's not far from the Korean Folk Village in Suwon and it's close to Seoul (someone mentioned 1½ hours, which is right). The area closer to the Air Force Base is building up because a lot of what is at Yongsan Army base in Seoul is going to be moving down to Osan. The area is catered towards Americans.
However, nothing is really too far away in Korea unless you want to go to the far south. You can travel to the coast or to the mountains within a few hours.
2007-03-07 11:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by carinyosa99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyonghaseyo!
South Korea is a really safe place - lived here for a while. It depends on your personality where you should live. PyongTeak is a bit out the way. However, it's cheap and easy to travel in Korea. Personally, I prefer central Seoul, Taegu is a quieter version but still nice.
If you are looking for an English teaching job, try and get with an established company as private 'hagwons' are always going under. Try YBM if this is the case - sorry for being presumptious.
Good luck and if you need more help just shout *^^*
2007-03-09 00:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Catherine P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyeongtaek has been largely a "military town" with a major US army base there. It has recently grown much larger in population. There really isn't much to see there, but it is south of Seoul as is Korean Folk Village at Suwon, which is a living history area of the different styles of Korean houses and culture over the ages. It is worth at least a full day's visit. Seoul is only 1 1/2 hours north, and has many palaces, museums, etc. as well as shopping areas (Myongdong for up-scale and Dongdaemoon or Itaewon for bargains).
2007-03-06 15:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 00:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pyeongtaek is a large-ish city, about 10 minutes north of Camp Humphreys. It has quite a few restaurants and shops, but not a lot in the way of nightlife. It is home to a bus station, train station, and red-light district. If you are looking for clubs, go to Anjung-ri (Camp Humphreys), Songtan (Osan AFB), or Itaewan (Seoul). Ditto for shopping. Everland is close by, as well as Lotteworld. I was stationed at Humphreys for two years, and the only time I went to Pyeongtaek was to eat, obtain a police clearance for my fiancee, or to go somewhere else.
2007-03-13 18:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Kitulu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋