I'm moving to Korea mid-Nov this year to take up a position at a company based in Pangyo. The company has given me a budget for accommodation (enough deposit and rent for a studio/loft based off listings I've seen on zigbang and dabang). I'm looking at staying around Gangnam station or Yangjae station as it has a direct subway line to Pangyo so commuting to work would be relatively straightforward. I'm also open to staying at areas that branch off those stations, i.e. along line 3.
Just wondering if there are areas that would be better to live or areas I should avoid. For reference, I'm an Asian-Australian, mid-30s, staying by myself and can't speak any Korean (yet but will learn). I'll be