Living in a foreign country can be an unsettling experience for children, especially when the primary language is not theirs....
된장녀 (twen-jang-nyeo) – “bean paste gal” 된장남 (twen-jang-nam) – “bean paste guy” These words didn’t exist 10 years ago, but the concepts...
Locals and foreigners in Korea have always been saying that the nightlife in Seoul is this vibrant, can’t-miss thing. There are plenty of bars, clubs, and 24-hour restaurants to hit. You can also visit some shopping streets and markets that are open all day and all night. However, there would be certain neighbourhoods that...
It’s likely no surprise to anybody that South Korea is big on beauty. Though most people looking in might assume...
10 Tech Predictions for 2015 Words by Stafford Lumsden Last month we had a look back at our predictions for...
Why is the age in Korea different? One of the first cultural differences foreigners are faced with when they arrive in Korea is the fixation on age. Whilst in the West, age is an uncomfortable topic of conversation best avoided on first meetings, in Korea it is perfectly fine, and...
The South Korean government has doubled its fees for most visa and immigration-related applications. According to the Korea Immigration Service,...
KakaoTalk is a messenger app that dominates in South Korea. The best thing is that most of KakaoTalk’s functions are free. Moreover, the app has tons of popular games, banking features, on-line shopping, Daum Mail, maps, and numerous other platform links, which makes it even more convenient for users.
Studying abroad can be an exciting but also scary experience. While everyone might tell you the basic things you should expect when preparing to study abroad in a foreign country (language barriers, culture shock, etc.) there are always going to be little nuances that differ from country to country. That’s...
Adopting a dog in Korea can be overwhelming at first, and you might not know how I would handle it....