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Experience the city and countryside life while learning Kouksundo in Hapcheon, South Korea

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, nice to meet you.
    I am a man in my early 50s, living alone. For about 20 years I have worked as an eco-house builder, and I was also a teacher at an alternative school. The house I live in now was built by myself.

    In my house, I applied appropriate technology such as a solar dryer, a solar heater, and the traditional Korean heating system called Ondol.
    And I am growing fruit trees and practicing permaculture.

    I have also been a Kouksundo (KSD) instructor for over 20 years.
    KSD is a traditional Korean mind-body training that includes stretching, breathing, meditation, martial arts, and more. The aim is to grow as a holistic human being.
    I've been operating a KSD training center in Daegu, a large city near my home, since March of this year.

    Monday to Thursday: I stay in Daegu and lead three KSD training sessions each day.
    → If you are interested, you can join my sessions for free.
    → Daegu is a big city, so you can also enjoy many cultural activities.
    Friday to Sunday: I return to my home in Hapcheon, where I work on building projects or do some farming.

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    If you're interested in me and my place, please include the following details in your message so I can best assist you and see if we're a good fit.
    -Your specific dates of stay
    - Why you chose my Workaway and what you're hoping to experience here

    Providing this information will help me respond to you more quickly and efficiently.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Architecture
    Music
    Carpentry
    DIY & crafts
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can join my Kouksundo sessions for free.
    I can share my experience in house building, appropriate technology, and permaculture.
    I can also show you how to cook simple Korean food.

    Most of the time, I share meals with volunteers.
    If you like, we can go to a nearby market to choose ingredients together, cook at home, or eat at a local restaurant.

    You can also experience daily life in both the city (Daegu) and the countryside (Hapcheon), and learn more about Korean culture.
    We can exchange language and ideas through conversations as well.

  • Help

    Help

    When I'm at the Daegu KSD Center, I need help with cleaning and cooking.

    When I'm in Hapcheon, the work varies depending on the season and current projects, such as harvesting fruit, weeding, gardening, and building projects.

    These days, I need help with building a stone wall and planting trees.

  • Languages spoken

    Korean: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I offer two accommodation options in the countryside:
    - The Attic: This space has Wi-Fi.
    - The Tiny House: This is a separate building and does not have its own Wi-Fi. However, you are always welcome to use the Wi-Fi in my house.
    A picture of the tiny house is available next to my profile picture. Please feel free to choose whichever suits you best!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    How to get here

    1. From Seoul
    Take a train from Seoul Station to Dongdaegu Station.
    Transfer to the subway and go to Daegu Seobu Terminal.
    From there, take a bus to Haeinsa and get off at Yaro (a middle stop).
    * Buses run every 40 minutes to 1 hour.
    In short:
    Seoul Station → (Train) → Dongdaegu Station → (Subway) → Daegu Seobu Terminal → (Bus, ~1 hr) → Yaro

    2. From Daegu (The closest city, also with an airport)
    From Daegu International Airport, take a taxi (about 1.8 km) to Ayanggyo Station.
    From Ayanggyo Station, take the subway to Seobu Terminal.
    From there, take a bus to Haeinsa and get off at Yaro (a middle stop).
    In short:
    Daegu Airport → (Taxi) → Ayanggyo Station → (Subway) → Seobu Terminal → (Bus, ~1 hr) → Yaro

    3. Meeting point
    Let me kno your bus time from Seobu Terminal, and I will pick you up at Yaro.
    Important: Buy a ticket to Yaro (not to Haeinsa). The Haeinsa ticket is more expensive and will require you to return.


    Nearby attractions (20–30 minutes by car from my home in Hapcheon):
    UNESCO World Heritage Haeinsa Temple
    Mt. Gaya
    Museums, arboretum, theme park
    Trekking courses along the valley

    Daegu, the third-largest city in Korea, also offers many cultural and leisure activities.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Both the Daegu KSD Center and the rural home have Wi-Fi.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a man holding a plate of food in front of a house with laundry hanging on a line, set against a backdrop of trees and grass.
The image depicts a rustic garden with a stone wall, featuring a white fence and a house in the background, set against a serene hillside landscape.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a small house, a garden, and a dirt path, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a small, one-story wooden building with a covered porch, situated in a grassy area surrounded by trees and bushes on a sunny day.
The image depicts a compact, wooden room with a kitchenette and bathroom area, featuring a sink, trash can, and Japanese-style calligraphy on the wall.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape with a house, a white van, and a dirt path leading to a lush field, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear blue sky.

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