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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.
The Expat Advantage: International Health Insurance Options
As explained in the previous article, while Korean National Health Insurance is amazing value for the dollar, there are some…
10 English-Speaking Hair Salons In Seoul To Look Your Best
Beauty salons in Seoul where you can get English service Have you been wondering where you can find foreigner-friendly hair…
Top Free Online Communities for Expats in Korea
Being an expat in Korea can be a difficult experience. From the language barrier to loneliness, even the smallest things…
How to get your Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H-1
What is the Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H1)? The Working Holiday Visa in Korea, also known as the H-1…
Seollal – Korean Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year — Seollal (설날) in Korean — is one of South Korea's most significant holidays. Upwards of 36…
Konglish Words: 10 Unrecognizable Korean Words Derived From English
Have you ever had a conversation with a Korean and felt relieved when they started using English expressions, only to…
March 1st: Independence Movement Day in Korea
You might know that March 1st is a 빨간날 bbalgan nal or “Red Day”, meaning a national public holiday in…
Korean News in English: Best Sources
Looking for a Korean newspaper or site to read, watch, or listen to the latest Korean news in English and…
10 Simple Ways To Save Money On Groceries In Korea
Let's be honest: It's easy to blow all your cash or end up charging a few tens of thousands of…
7 Korean Immigration Laws That You May Be Breaking Right
Just when it seems you’ve made your peace with Korean immigration, a fine pops out of nowhere! That’s because there…
How to Report a Crime in Korea
What do you do when you are involved in or witness a crime in Korea? If you do already know…
The End of Public Digital ID Certificates and the Rise
On May 20, the “Digital Signature Amendment” (전자서명법 개정안) was passed at the last plenary session of the 20th National…
10 Tips for Finding a Good Hagwon Job in Korea
At the start of 2014, I was hired to teach English abroad in Korea. I found a recruiter on January…
The 5 Oldest Seoul Palaces You Should Be Visiting
Seoul has, in the past half-century, developed from a war-torn city to a bustling spot of technological advancement, economic miracle,…
20 Things Where South Korea Ranks Number 1
Have you ever wondered what South Korea is ahead in? We compiled a list of 20 areas where the Land…
9 Volunteer Opportunities For Foreigners in Seoul
Volunteer work doesn’t require a lifetime commitment. Sometimes all it takes is a couple of hours out of your week…
