PCSing to Korea soon, any advice?

2018-09-08T16:21:54-04:00

At the moment I am trying to see if I can get command sponsorship so that I can take my family with me. But until then I am trying to plan everything out as if I were going alone.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2018 5:23 PM

2018-09-08T17:23:54-04:00

Well, I always say, expect the worst, hope for the best. Do you have a good and solid plan for your daughters if they cannot go with you? Have you contacted legal about the types of authority you would need to give to their guardians? When are you supposed to report?

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Sep 9 at 2018 1:54 PM

2018-09-09T13:54:53-04:00

Whether you bring your family or not, enjoy your time there. It’s an experience you won’t forget. The big thing is to know and observe curfew. I can’t emphasize how important that is. Way too many people get hemmed up over that. They do not play with it and it could impact your time there.

Response by SSG Jess Peters made Oct 4 at 2019 6:14 PM

2019-10-04T18:14:40-04:00

If a head start program is available, take it to get some very basic language skills and information on history culture and customs. Try to learn the language, be respectful to the locals. Stay sober in the ville, get drunk on base if you must. Take a Tae Kwon Do, or Hopkido class. Explore the country.