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

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  2026 

 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.

    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 2025

    Monday to Thursday: I stay in Daegu and lead three KSD training sessions each day.
    Friday to Sunday: I return to my rural home in Hapcheon.
    While I am away, I am looking for a responsible volunteer to help take care of my rural home and small farm.

    Who I'm Looking For
    Someone who enjoys nature, is responsible, comfortable spending time independently, and is happy to help with simple farm work.
    If you are looking for a peaceful experience in the Korean countryside while contributing to the care of a home and small farm, I would be happy to welcome you.
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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

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light 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.

  • Help

    Help

    - Tasks
    Garden and vegetable patch maintenance
    Watering plants
    Weeding
    General outdoor and property maintenance
    Other simple seasonal farm tasks

    - Working Schedule
    Work about 5 hours to avoid the hottest part of the day.
    Monday to Thursday: You will manage the property independently.
    Friday to Sunday: I will be at the house and we will work together.
    You will have 2 days off each week.

    - Meals
    On weekends (Friday–Sunday), I cook and we eat together.
    During weekdays (Monday–Thursday), you prepare your own meals.
    I will provide the groceries in advance, so you do not need to pay for food.

    - Internet
    If you want to use the internet, you can use free Wi-Fi at the village library, which is a five-minute walk away.

  • Languages spoken

    Korean: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are two wonderful spaces available for your stay:
    One is the Attic, and the other is a separate Tiny House. Both offer a unique experience of the Korean countryside.
    The Attic: A cozy space within the main house.
    The Tiny House: A separate, private building.
    A picture of the tiny house is available in my gallery. Feel free to pick the one that makes you feel most at home!

  • 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 (Daegu also has 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 know 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.

    4. It's much simpler if you come when I'm in Daegu.
    If you get off at Duryu Station using the Daegu subway, I'll pick you up.


    - Nearby Places & Facilities -

    # 30 minutes by bus
    - UNESCO World Heritage **Haeinsa Temple**
    - Mt. Gaya (great for hiking)
    - Museums
    - Arboretum
    - Beautiful valley trekking trails

    # 20 minutes by bus
    - Free public gym
    - Theme park

    # 5-minute walk
    Small village library: Free Wi-Fi, Free computer use, Printing and photocopying

    # Nearby
    - Riverside walking path
    - Great for walking, jogging, or relaxing

    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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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