History: Confucius and Korea
By 10 Media on March 15, 2011 | 9:00 am | 0 Comments
2,500 years after his death, Master Kong’s ideas continue to shape life on the Korean peninsula. Words by David Volodzko Confucianism. The heart of Korea, some say. Since I stepped off the plane, I heard the mantra about Korea being a Confucian society, the most Confucian society, indeed the only true Confucian society, and I too fell into repeating these lines
Reliable Clinics for Expectant Mothers
By 10 Media on February 25, 2011 | 9:00 am | 1 Comment
Words by Grace Sun Pregnant or know someone that is? An exciting but daunting experience lies ahead, particularly if you are a foreigner that has decided to give birth in Korea. As we all know, choosing an obstetrician and hospital is a confusing task, and this is even more complicated in Korea with its often rigid childbearing practices and customs. Resident fashion
Viva la Visa! – How Korean Visas Work
By David Carruth on August 19, 2010 | 9:00 am | 11 Comments
Join 10 Magazine Assistant Editor David Carruth as he explores the mysteries of the Korean visa system. Words by David Carruth, illustrations by James Tucker. Unless you somehow managed to slip into Korea on a raft or made the very long swim from Tsushima in Japan, it's very likely that you've gotten cozy with Korean immigration. And unless you're one of the
Shinhan Bank Opens Foreigner-Friendly Branch
By 10 Media on March 28, 2010 | 5:00 pm | 8 Comments
Any long-term resident of Korea has at some time had to deal with Korea's distinctly foreigner-unfriendly banking system. Quite often you will hear, "I don't think we can do that." Translation: foreigners need not apply. That's all changed with the opening of Shinhan Bank's Seoul Global Center on the first floor of the Seoul Finance Center downtown. This is where you
