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What main languages are spoken here?:

Korean and English. There is a big Chinese population too. Signs are typically written in Korean, with English, Chinese, and Japanese written below.

What type of money is used here?:

The currency used here is the Korean won. KRW ₩.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs about 800-2000 won, which is to say cheaper than in the U.S. There are also usually buy-one-get-one deals in convenience stores.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was jokbal with a vegetable platter. The vegetable platter also had a kimchi ball that was the best kimchi I've had yet! It was very delicious and rich in flavor!

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to my own taste in music, which consists of lots of indie rock, punk and pop. I also hear lots of Korean pop while out in the streets and at school. NewJeans is a very popular and new Korean band that has songs playing all over Seoul. I also enjoy their music. 

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