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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    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…

    Finding a Job in South Korea as a Foreigner
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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…

    How to get your Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H-1 visa)
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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…

    Yutnori: How to Play Korea’s Traditional Board Game
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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…

    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…

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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

    12 Best Must-have 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…

    12 Essential Apps for Seoul in 2026 apps in kore delivery naver map
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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…

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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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    Wellbeing

    Medical Tourism in Korea: The World’s Fastest-Growing Healthcare Destination

    Forget everything you thought you knew about medical travel. In 2025, South Korea crossed a milestone that no one predicted…

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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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