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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    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…

    Cycling in Seoul: from Rentals to Bike Shops 2026 system bike ddareungi
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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…

    english books in korea
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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…

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    Community

    11 Essential Apps for Seoul in 2026

    Planning a trip to Seoul? Between navigating the subway, ordering food, and getting around without speaking Korean, having the right…

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    Transportation

    Korea TMoney Card: Korean Transportation Complete 2026 Guide

    Getting a T-money card is the first thing anyone should do after landing in Korea. It means hassle-free travel, small…

    Korea Tmoney card subways bus transportation guide
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    Travel Korea

    Festivals

    Cherry Blossoms in South Korea 2026: Best Spots and Travel

    Cherry blossom season in South Korea is one of the most beautiful and busiest times of the year, and 2026…

    Cherry Blossoms in South Korea 2026
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    English Speaking Tattoo Artists In Seoul

    For foreigners in Korea getting a permanent piece of body art can be a bit of a daunting due to…

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    Wellbeing

    Birth Control in Korea

    Research is all well and good, but we find that most of the people who come to our website are curious about…

    korean birth pill
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    5 MBA Programs in Korea for International Students

    Graduate programs offered by Korean universities are gaining popularity among prospective students from all around the world. In recent years,…

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    Community

    7 Common Fears About Moving to Korea (And How To

    Moving to Korea to teach English sounds like an adventure, and it is, but along with it comes many valid…

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    Community

    5 Non-Teaching Jobs for Foreigners in Korea

    Living in Korea long-term can be tricky for expats; especially if you don't want to teach English. The Korean government…

    5 Non-Teaching Careers for Foreigners in Korea Seoul
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    10 Best English-Speaking Plastic Surgery Clinics In Seoul

    Korea: Land of K-Pop, K-Dramas, and kimchi. The irony is that none of these are what attracts the majority of…

    Getting Plastic Surgery in Seoul
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    Law

    Korean Government Legalizes Adultery

    On Thursday, South Korea's Constitutional Court struck down a 62-year old law that made committing adultery a crime punishable by…

    A Korean couple has an argument
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    Wellbeing

    Foreigners Eligible for Free Legal Counseling

    Free Legal Counseling for Foreigners in Korea Legal issues can be overwhelming, yet frequent, for expats living in Korea. On…

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    Law

    Korean Labor Laws You Should Know

    Sponsored Post Korean Labor Laws You Should Know Words by Attorney Simon D. Lee In recent years, Korea has experienced…

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