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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.

  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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,…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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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  • 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…

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