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Expat Expertise: The Korean legal system
For most people, exposure to the court system is limited to a couple of episodes of Judge Judy, or something…
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…
Fun Tours and Airbnb Experiences You Must Do in Korea
From authentic Korean cooking classes to mountain hikes with stunning sunset city views, there’s a little something for every traveler…
13 Traditional Markets In Korea To Experience
From braving live octopus to slamming soju with the locals, eating street food at one of the many traditional markets…
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…
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…
A Look Inside the Thriving Adult Shops of South Korea
“In this country, sex exists but often people pretend it doesn't,” says Kang Hye-young founder and owner of Piooda (피우다),…
10 Reasons To Study Abroad In South Korea
If you are lucky enough to get the opportunity to study abroad during your time at university, why not put…
10 Korean Emergency and Helpline Numbers You Should Know
At 10 Magazine, we've created a list of emergency numbers you should know while visiting or living in Korea. We've…
10 Things Every Exchange Student In South Korea Knows
Being an Exchange Student in South Korea You made incredible memories from late-night ramen runs with friends, mid-terms exam cramming…
8 Tips for Living Cheap In Korea
Moving to Korea can seem like an expensive decision, especially for those who choose to live in the bigger cities…
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…
3 Things To Keep In Mind When Renting An Apartment
We live in a country where you don’t just put down your first and last month’s rent when you move…
A Shot of Korean: I’m Going to the Bathroom
A Shot of Korean 물 좀 버리고 올게요. (Mul jom bo-ri-go ol-kae-yo.) - lit. I’m going to get rid of…
Is Violence Necessary to the Korean Education System?
Between the increasing regulations on hagwons and cuts in the number of middle and high school native English teachers, the…
A Shot of Korean: That’s What I’m Saying
A Shot of Korean 그러게 말이야. (Geu-reo-gae mal-i-ya.) - That’s what I’m saying. / So true. You may…
