Korea Startup Podcast

#22: Foreigners in Seoul building a career at Picky - Sharon (Frontend developer) and Karol (Product and Operation Lead) at Picky


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Understand Korea through the eyes of Sharon and Karol, two foreigners driven by a passion for the Korean culture, who moved to Seoul, and are currently working at a startup called Picky (Featured in our 5th episode).


  • Adapting to the Korean work environment
  • - Working 12 hours a day?

    - Do you have to drink soju to get along with your boss and coworkers?

    - Will you be fired if you take more than two days off in a row?

    - Is working in an international startup like Picky different from a big corporate?

    - Does language pose a significant barrier in the working environment?

    • What to expect as a foreigner in Korea
    • - Will you like to live in Korea if you like K-Topics? (K-Drama, K-Pop, K-Beauty…)

      - Is Korea as we see in K-Dramas?

      - What are the main expectations and disappointments when moving to Korea?

      - Does the perception of Korea differ between visiting and living experiences?

      - How challenging is it for foreigners to make Korean friends?

      • Tips for Moving to Korea
      • - Initial difficulties and gaining an understanding

        - Allien card (ID) and its power

        - Trash system

        - Online purchases, discovering Coupang

        - Grocery shopping

        - Essential Apps for Survival in Korea

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