Reply #41: I know that there are branches of Berlitz in Seoul [View All]

Rosetta Stone has a Korean course, as does the Teach Yourself Series. Yonsei and Ewha Universities have courses for foreigners, although I don't know if they take part-timers.

You should definitely try to learn some of the language. It's not easy, but it can be done, and the writing system, even though it looks nothing like English, is phonetic and logical, once you learn it.

It's also safe to say that you're going through culture shock and have taken the not-uncommon approach of holing up in your apartment.

You need to get out. There IS an expatriate community in Seoul--even the Lonely Planet Guidebook talks about it. Talking to other expats who have made successful adjustments will help you get over your culture shock.

I just googled "Seoul"+"expatriate organizations," and I found these two phone numbers:

Foreigner's Community Service (02) 798-7529
Intercultural Exchange Organization (02) 201-2361

The website of The Korea Herald is also full of information:
http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/community/exp_index.asp

Good luck! If you get out and around, you'll find that the expat community is full of interesting people.