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What main languages are spoken here?:

Korean is the primary language here, although English, Chinese, and Japanese are also spoken across the city.

What type of money is used here?:

The currency in South Korea is called the South Korean Won ("KRW"). At the time of writing, the exchange rate was 1 USD for 1,196.34 KRW.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

The cost depends on where you go. However, you can typically find a bottle of water for 800 won or $0.67.

What was the best meal this week?:

I tried bibimbap this week, which is a well-known Korean dish. It consists of rice in a bowl, topped with squid and various vegetables.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I've been listening to A$AP Ferg and Summer Walker all week. It's nice to have a little reminder of home.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I think running around Jeju, trying to see all of the touristy sights before the weekend was over, was super fun.

What did I read this week?:

I did a lot of readings for my classes this week. Two of my classes only meet once a week, so I usually end up getting assigned a little more reading in between classes.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

Hiking on Jeju Island for a little more than 11 miles was quite the workout!

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