🇰🇷 East Asia
Cities & towns in South Korea
Where you land inside South Korea matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
Find your city in South Korea
Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Seoul
Pop. ~9.6M
High-tech megacity — incredible transit, food, and very safe.
Walkability
9/10
Beach access
2/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
6/10
Busan
Pop. ~3.4M
Coastal second city — beaches, seafood, and a more relaxed pace than Seoul.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
4/10
Incheon
Pop. ~3.0M
Coastal city next to Seoul — Songdo's planned international district draws many expats.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
6/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
5/10
Jeju City
Pop. ~490,000
Volcanic island capital — slower pace, beaches, and Korea's only visa-free entry point.
Walkability
6/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
5/10
Housing cost
4/10
Daegu
Pop. ~2.4M
Inland southern city — affordable, strong teaching-job market, hot summers.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
2/10
Expat community
5/10
Housing cost
4/10