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Looking for detailed information about life and travel south of Seoul? You’ve come to the right place. Our Lifestyle and Korean Travel Blog covers life across Korea with a focus on Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.

South of Seoul Cultural Liaisons and Content Creatives come from both local and international backgrounds. We have over 20+ years of experience navigating Korean life and it’s a joy to share the information with those that need it.

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Our SOS Public Health Volunteers research the South Korean public health system and the needs of English-speaking international residents. Read their posts and gain new insight and tools for self care.

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The country of South Korea offers many wonderful opportunities for family fun and adventures. You can find hikes, kids cafes, parks, and so much more!

  • 1330 Free Helpline Use Case: Dog Owners in Korea

    1330 Free Helpline Use Case: Dog Owners in Korea

    Are you a pet owner living in South Korea struggling to find resources? Elise, the founder and Admin for the Facebook group The Dog Lover’s Guide to South Korea shares one of her favorite resources, the FREE 1330 service. Read her post to learn how to use the app and examples of questions you can…

  • Is Korea Child-Friendly?

    Is Korea Child-Friendly?

    Do you have kids? Want to know more about child-friendly life in Korea? Here is the inside scoop. Child-Friendly Every culture has different views of what the term ‘child-friendly’ means. Sometimes the definition even changes between families or people within a culture. This makes it complicated for unsuspecting international families who ask a group of…

  • 10 Most Instagrammable Cafes Beyond Seoul

    10 Most Instagrammable Cafes Beyond Seoul

    Looking for Instagrammable cafes with some serious WOW factor? I have visited hundreds of cafes across Korea and found the 10 most Instagrammable cafes beyond Seoul. Visiting Cafes Beyond Seoul Here’s a list of my favorite photographable or Instagrammable cafes outside of Seoul.  Yes, Seoul has many beautiful cafes, but so does the rest of…

Indulge in yourself and explore your hobbies in South Korea. Discover unique locations, connect with local groups, and fill your free time with your passions. Life in Korea isn’t just about being a tourist, it’s about diving into the things you always loved in a new place with new people.

Join a Community in South Korea

Don’t go through this adventure alone. Join Facebook groups in South Korea to find ways to connect and build community. Below are a few South of Seoul Facebook group recommendations to get you started. Some groups are managed by South of Seoul volunteers, and other groups are simply great groups across Korea.

Remember, not all communities are SOS communities and all are worth joining:

Join dozens of businesses that support online international communities by participating in South of Seoul Fab 4 Awards awards programs.

Learn to Cook Korean Food This Year!

Join our community and learn to cook Korean food this year. We walk you through popular delicious dishes that will make your life a little happier.

Traditional Kimjang with Sue at the Songtan Market 2023

Would you like to participate in a traditional family-style Kimjang? (FYI, if you love cooking and Korean food the answer is, “YES!”) Then, sign up immediately for this 2-day traditional cooking event at the Songtan Traditional Market. Come learn how families work together to prepare their kimchi for the year. This is an all-inclusive event that includes snacks,…

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