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How to Use Point Cards in Korea
Point cards (or reward cards, or membership cards) are popular amongst Koreans as it helps them save easy money on…

How to Use a Korean Laundry Machine
When you’re coming to South Korea to live for the long run, knowing how to use a Korean laundry machine…

Your Complete Guide To Preparing For A Study Abroad In
Studying abroad can be an exciting but also scary experience. While everyone might tell you the basic things you should…

Korea’s Garbage Disposal Guide
If you just landed in Korea, and are planning to stay for a while you might have noticed that garbage…

Setting Up Korea SIM Card and Phone Plans | A
There are several things to keep in mind when travelling to a different country: housing, exchange rates, transportation, visas, and…

The Complete Alien Registration Card | ARC Guide in Korea
*Starting January 2021, the word "alien" was removed and the ARC is now officially called "Residence Card". Not sure how…

Tips For Moving To Korea
Moving to Korea can seem like an impossible endeavor. There is an endless list of things to do before you…

8 Hands-On Activities To Explore Your Creative Side In Seoul
So you’ve tried kimchi and didn’t burn your tongue on that “wild spice.” You’ve toured the DMZ and all the…

Renting in Seoul: Steps on How To Rent An Apartment
Renting in Seoul: Steps on how to rent an apartment Seoul Did you get a job in Seoul? Or are…

A Guide To The Savoury Streets Of Busan
The food scene in Busan is one for the books, namely for its large selection of restaurants and various cuisines.…

Korean Lesson: Let us get off and then ride please…
내린 다음에 탑시다. (Nae-rin da-eum-ae tap-shi-da.) Figurative Translation: Please board after everyone has gotten off. Literal Translation: Get off…

10 #HOTKOREATAKES: THINGS FOREIGNERS SHOULDN’T DO
10) DON’T eat or import poutine. We all enjoy our local stuff that no one else cares for. In fact, Korea…

Fifteen things to do in one day in Osaka
I like to think of Japan as the Britain to Korea’s America. It’s the island nation across the pond, and…

6 Dangers That Await You At The Boryeong Mud Fest
You may be making plans for this weekend and dreaming of the dirty delights of the Boryeong Mud Festival,…

What You Need To Know About The National Korean Health
For most workers living in South Korea, around 3.5% of their monthly salary is deducted and allocated towards National Health…

Scholarships in South Korea
Applying for scholarships can be a daunting and arduous process. With a seemingly endless list of requirements and application materials,…

