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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language that is spoken here is Korean, but many signs are also in English, Chinese and Japanese.

What type of money is used here?:

The type of money here is called the Korean Won.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs 1000 won, or about $0.70.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was with a group of friends at a Korean barbecue restaurant, where we got to cook our food right at our own table. Everything was so delicious and not expensive at all.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to a lot of Kpop music (Korean Pop Music), which can be heard almost anywhere, from stores to restaurants to even the subway station. I don't understand what the songs are saying, but they're really fun to listen to.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun that my friends and I had was when we visited Seoul Tower, which is one of the tallest buildings in Seoul! We visited it at sunset, so we got a lot of beautiful views of the city during the last bit of sunlight.

What did I read this week?:

I am starting to learn Korean, so I'm spending a lot of time reading my textbook and learning the alphabet (Hangeul).

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