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Mona Lee

Influencer & educational mentor

On Localie since January 2020

Seoul
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My story

My first encounter with South Korea happened in 2014 during my first trip here. It was a turning point in my life as it was then when I decided that I would be moving to this country. In 2016 I received a full-funded Korean government scholarship and fulfilled my dream! Since then I have mastered Korean to the advanced level, got a bachelor degree in the best private university in South Korea, worked as a host on a Korean TV channel Arirang TV, and also became an educational mentor for more than 100 talented students striving to study in Korean universities. I have been living in Korea for 7 years and I will make sure to show you everything that still amazes and surprises me here.

What do I do here?

Half a year after my high school graduation I moved from a small Siberian city to South Korea. First Busan and then, in a year, to Seoul. I feel like Korea is actually the place where I grew up because it is here where I started my independent adult life, where my personality and my immediate circle were formed. Now I am an influencer sharing my experience of living in Korea with my audience, an English teacher in kindergartens and academies, and I also prepare students for an IELTS exam as well as for Korean universities admissions. This September I am moving to Europe but while I am still in Seoul, I can't miss a chance to meet all the travelers who are curious to explore South Korea and its wonders!

What's the best of my city?

Oh, those who come to Seoul want to return here again and again! Through the 7 years I have spent here, I haven't met anybody who wouldn't like the city. But of course, there are some cons to it: for example, you won't find a trash can in the streets of Seoul, and if you're out at 6am you will think the apocalypse has come. Why? I will tell you during our trip;) Overall, Seoul is a beautiful city with wonderful views and natural photo zones that will please anybody who loves taking pictures when on vacation. You will see how traditions and modern technologies can be in harmony and can compliment each other creating a unique balance. Korea is also a very safe country where a woman doesn't have to worry about going back home late at night, and tourists shouldn't worry about being robbed because it won't happen here. It is a city of technologies where even rice cookers talk to their owners:) I can't show you all the cards here - just come and see it for yourself!

My tours secret sauce

I can proudly say that I know Seoul like the back of my hand - I've been to all its parts, so it won't be difficult for me to make a personalized tour that will touch the heart of every traveler! Historical, futuristic, Buddhist, retro, fashion, kpop, drama, romantic or shopping - this is just a short list of tours I can offer you. It all depends on you and your preferences. At your request, we can also visit a historical city of Gyeongju enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage site and travel to Busan that will delight us with picturesque views of wild coastal nature and delicious seafood!

Interests
Architecture
Bars and Restaurants
Art
Places of Interest
Museums
History
Shopping
Sailing
Creative Spaces
Kids Activities
Photo
Hiking
Nature and Parks
Workshops

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