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Life: What is it really like to live there, in Asia?

There are many things that can be said. If you want to, do ask questions or share advice on our forums.

Marriage:

Korea: To marry a Korean is difficult, they believe that blood lines are very important, and so they must keep them as 'pure' as possible. Though, it's not impossible to marry a Korean. Marriage for a woman in Korea is a serious thing. If you ever divorce her, then she'll be excommunicated by her friends as well as her family. The best prospects for a divorced woman in Korea is to move to another city and see if she can start fresh. Sorry, ladies, I've heard of nothing of marrying a Korean guy.

Taiwan: Apparently, marrying a local, boy or girl, is easy to do. There'll be some cultural differences, but this is the fun bit to discover (try to discover as much as you can before marrying). Unlike in Korea, a divorce can be done in half an hour at the town office, and the two of you move on in your own regular lives, as if nothing happened... well, sort of; you can never forget.

Japan: In Japan, they believe that bloodlines are very important, and that the family blood must be kept 'pure'. However, parents seem to reject initial proposals for us to marry their children out of formality. I haven't heard of any flat refusals, ever. Marriage can be done in half an hour at the town office, and requires a witness. A divorce is done equally fast, but requires the marriage witnesses signature.

China: Sorry, I need info on this. Please contact us. Other Expats: Sure, you're probably more likely to meet people who are more similar to you, than most back home. Also, having had overseas experiences, you're probably got something to go on, that is, exploring this new country together is more exciting and more interesting. Image right: Chris Schmid, Crestock 19th Feb 2008

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