HOW to Get Things Done: South Korea Guides
Guides, tips, and advice for thriving in Korea.
In this category you'll find a wide range of articles on how to truly enjoy life in wonderful South Korea. Whether you're a new arrival or a long-term resident, our guides provide practical information and helpful tips on everything from visas and housing to culture and travel.
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Beauty
13 Best English-Speaking Dermatologists In South Korea
Treatments at dermatology clinics in Korea are versatile and range from facials to acne treatments to scar and tattoo removals…
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Transportation
Seoul’s 30-day Climate Card Is Ending: Here’s What K-Pass Means
Seoul's old prepaid, flat-rate Climate Card is disappearing by September 2026, replaced by a merged system (Climate Card Plus, built…
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Shop
How to Use Coupang in Korea (2026 English Guide for
Amazon doesn’t have a local branch in Korea, so most locals and long‑term expats shop on Coupang, Korea’s Amazon. This…
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Culture
From Sohwakhaeng to Happiness Fatigue: How Seoul’s Search for Small
It is in this atmosphere that sohwakhaeng (소확행) made such perfect sense. Usually translated as “small but certain happiness,” the…
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Finding a Job in South Korea as a Foreigner
Finding a Job in South Korea as a Foreigner - South Korea is no longer just a destination for English…
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Law
Korean Labor Laws You Should Know
Korean Labor Laws You Should Know Words by Attorney Simon D. Lee In recent years, Korea has experienced an influx…
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Law
How to get your Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H-1
What is the Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H1)? The South Korea Working Holiday Visa, also known as the H-1…
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Transportation
Top 11 Apps to Download if You Live in South
It can be tough adjusting to life in a foreign country, especially if you don't speak the local language well.…
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Money
How to Verify Naver Account and Set Up Naver Pay
You can already do so much by just creating a Naver account, but getting it verified and setting up Naver…
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Culture
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Tradition
Yut Nori – How to Play the Korean Traditional Board
Yutnori (윷놀이) is Korea’s classic holiday board game: four wooden sticks, a simple board, and enough luck and strategy to…
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Transportation
Driving In Korea
Want to plan a road trip around Korea? Learn everything you need to know about Driving In Korea, including how…
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10 Best Tips for Adopting a Dog in Korea
Adopting a dog in Korea can feel overwhelming at first. Between the language barrier, unfamiliar systems, and endless decisions, it’s…
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Transportation
Cycling in Seoul: from Rentals to Bike Shops
From Han River bike rentals to Seoul Bike (Ddareungi) and neighborhood repair shops, discover how to make cycling in Seoul…
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Culture
Explaining The Korean Age System
You might not feel a year older, but the Korean age system can suddenly add one or two years to…
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Community
English Books in Korea at Your Local Public Library
Words by Richard Feicht | Gyeongsang Province info by Dann Gaymer | Jeju info by Joy Raimondo *2026 Updated by…
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Transportation
Kakao Taxi App Now Completely Redesigned With English (2026 Update)
Kakao T (formerly KakaoTaxi) is still the easiest way to hail a cab in Korea and now it’s friendlier than…
