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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.

  • Travelling During Chuseok In Korea 100 Years Ago

    Ever imagined what travelling during Chuseok in Korea 100 Years ago was like? During Chuseok, travel in modern Korea is…

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  • How to Use The Seoul Bike Rental System

    While bike riding might be daunting to some, it is undoubtedly one of the best ways to see a city.…

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  • How to Enroll in the Korean National Health Insurance For

    As of July 2019, all foreigners residing in Korea longer than 6 months are required to sign up for the…

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  • The Ultimate Guide for Muslims in Seoul

    When traveling in a non-Muslim country, Muslims can sometimes struggle to find ways to adhere to their religious principles and…

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  • How to Collect a Debt From Someone in Korea

    Collecting a Debt for Foreigners Korea There are many different ways to collect on debts in Korea. Pureum Law Office…

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  • How to Rent a Car For Foreigners in Korea

    Public transportation is really convenient in the main cities of Korea, but if you’ve been wanting to explore the countryside,…

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  • 10 Of The Hottest Korean Female Model Instagrams

    Prepare for some fun and playful images as we present 10 Hottest Korean Female Models Instagram accounts, documenting their photo-shoots,…

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  • Process for Getting a Divorce in South Korea

    Divorcing Your Spouse (Husband or Wife) Living in a foreign country is hard enough as it is, but getting a…

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  • 10 Difficulties Foreign Women Experience While Living In Korea

    Women have it real hard. From painful periods, childbirth, career issues, discrimination, and all things that lay a heavy burden…

  • All You Need to Know To Adopt a Pet in

    For even more awesome information about having a dog in Korea, check out 10 Tips for Adopting a Dog in…

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  • Pet Burial-Cremation-Disposal Guide in Korea

    Every meeting promises a goodbye, that is an unavoidable truth. All pet owners understand their limited time very well but…

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  • Your Guide To Pollution / Yellow Dust Masks In Korea

    Yellow dust originates from the dry desert regions of China and Mongolia where winds pick up fine sand particles and…

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  • Relationships: “Aegyo” – 愛 (love) + 嬌 (fragility/tenderness)

    Words by D. Chase Kang and Rhiannon May, illustrations by Sidney Goulet *    *     * The idea of “fluttering your…

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  • Should Seoul Copy Busan’s Women-only Subway Cars?

    In the wake of the #MeToo movement and a government crackdown on spycam porn, Korea has turned its attention toward…

  • Exposing Korea’s Clothes Donation Box Industry

    Korea is awash in clothes... ...And when Koreans’ closets overflow, they go for the win-win by donating the excess in…

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  • 5 English-Friendly Sites for Making Friends

    South Korea is arguably one of the most sociable countries in the world, but for those who are new to…

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