Are you going to Soth Korea to work? If not, I would suggest that you go somewhere else. While its a good trait to be able to find the positives in all countries, I think that S. Korea really challenges a traveler in this regard.
Yeah, its good to experience, but in my opinion, there isn't enough here to justify a non work related visit beyond two weeks. Really, I would only visit to experience some good Korean food and to put the country on your travel map. But is that worth the flight cost?
Taiwan is probably your second best bet in North Asia (Non-irradiated Japan being the first). Third would be Hong-Kong. If you have some cash, then you might even enjoy Hong-Kong better than Taiwan. However, in Taiwan you will find more than just city life if you are looking for that.
Yeah, its good to experience, but in my opinion, there isn't enough here to justify a non work related visit beyond two weeks. Really, I would only visit to experience some good Korean food and to put the country on your travel map. But is that worth the flight cost?
Taiwan is probably your second best bet in North Asia (Non-irradiated Japan being the first). Third would be Hong-Kong. If you have some cash, then you might even enjoy Hong-Kong better than Taiwan. However, in Taiwan you will find more than just city life if you are looking for that.