Being an Exchange Student in South Korea You made incredible memories from late-night ramen runs with friends, mid-terms exam cramming...
Moving to Korea can seem like an expensive decision, especially for those who choose to live in the bigger cities...
Moving to Korea can seem like an impossible endeavor. There is an endless list of things to do before you leave, and it can feel like there is no time to say goodbye to your friends and family and actually enjoy the build up to your departure. The key to...
We live in a country where you don’t just put down your first and last month’s rent when you move...
Sponsored Post Korean Labor Laws You Should Know Words by Attorney Simon D. Lee In recent years, Korea has experienced...
A Shot of Korean 물 좀 버리고 올게요. (Mul jom bo-ri-go ol-kae-yo.) – lit. I’m going to get rid of some water and come back. fig. I’m going to the bathroom. What an eloquent way to let people know that you’re headed to alleviate yourself? I teach this to...
Between the increasing regulations on hagwons and cuts in the number of middle and high school native English teachers, the...
A Shot of Korean 그러게 말이야. (Geu-reo-gae mal-i-ya.) – That’s what I’m saying. / So true. You may...
You might be surprised to find out that today happens to be a day especially set apart for declarations of love. Yes, the 17th of September – what seems to be just another day in a month – is the designated ‘Confession Day’ in Korea, in which all of us...
A Shot of Korean 말도 마. (Mal-do ma.) Don’t get me started. / Don’t even bring that up. (Lit....