The Life of a South Korean Expat in Malaysia
Name: Sainy Chun
Home Country: South Korea
Job: Owner of Maison Francaise restaurant
Marital Status: Single
Other Countries you have lived: Korea, UK, Italy, France, Japan, China
What brought you to Malaysia?
I was brought here for a project. I had visited Malaysia a number of times and felt that Kuala Lumpur wasn’t a bad place to do business. A year after that, I decided to move to Kuala Lumpur.
What were your impressions of Malaysia before you came?
I didn’t know much about Malaysia until I started living here, so I didn’t have any ideas about what Malaysia was like. I do feel, though, that Malaysia has a lot of potential. I just wish I’d had more help when I started!
How easily did you adapt to living in a new country?
It was slow for me to adapt to living here at first, but I adapted much faster after starting my business. It’s always difficult to learn about a new country during the early stages, especially with the struggles of starting a new business! But once things with the business settled, I could finally relax and see how beautiful the country is.
What do you like about living in Malaysia?
I like listening to the birds singing in the morning in the city, I like the warm people, and I enjoy being close to many other countries.
What do you dislike about Malaysia?
I dislike the pedestrians, the traffic, the jungles, and the abandoned houses! I think if some of those houses were cleared out, things would look much cleaner. It might also help with the mosquito problem.
Do you own property here?
Not yet, I still have much to learn about property in Malaysia.
What do you miss about your home country?
I miss having four seasons, fast service, and the comfort and cleanliness of home.
What memories will you always treasure when you come to leave Malaysia?
The construction period, my DBKL experience, the opening day of Maison Francaise… 22 November 2012.
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