The News: August 21, 2019

Pyeongtaek News August 2019

What is happening in Pyeongtaek this month? On August 3rd the Baedari Eco Park blasted the “creepy heat” away at their monthly Social Market. Everyone was invited to fight monsters with their water guns. If you didn’t have one, you could buy one from a local booth. The next upcoming social market is set for … Read more

The News: August 14, 2019

What is happening in Pyeongtaek this month? Pyeongtaek Dream Start Pyeongtaek Summer Dream Start program launched for 43 elementary school students who met every Friday from July 26 to August 9.  The Pyeongtaek DreamStart program hosts a variety of year-round programs, like the dream constellation camp. The primary focus of the program is to support … Read more

The News July 17 2019

What’s happening in Pyeongtaek this week? Early Detection of Dementia The Chi Mae Anshim Center in Songtan was established as an elderly support facility for dementia and Alzheimer and recently hosted a ‘Woori Village Dementia Day’ to encourage elderly residents to come out and receive a health screening. Both a neuropsychological test and a medical … Read more

The News July 10 2019

Here is the latest and greatest that’s happening in the area, straight from city hall. Pyeongtaek’s Annual City Cleanup Pyeongtaek citizens care about their city and organize several cleanups throughout the year. One particular citizen, Oh Sung-myeon, has made these cleanups his mission and so far he has collected about 3 tons of garbage around … Read more

June 2018 Summer Camp is a blast for the Kids!

Author: Christi Cline Editor: Jessica Lister In case you haven’t heard, Pyeongtaek Youth Rock! Earlier this year I had heard about a couple different camps being offered. As a mother of four, who is deeply invested in their children’s well-being, I was worried about what kind of experience was offered. I also worried if my … Read more

How to get Better Service in Korea

Let’s talk about how to get ‘better’ service in Korea. I put ‘better’ in quotes because service looks different in different countries since each culture has its own expectations. Such differences may feel like ‘bad service’ since they don’t meet our own social expectations. Let’s look at what this might mean. About My Life In … Read more

Useful Phrases for Getting an Exchange or Refund

Sometimes a product you purchased doesn’t work out the way you want it to. Instead of getting frustrated, try some of these phrases to help you get an exchange or refund. Christi ClineChristi Cline holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Korean American. She proudly served in the US Marines and worked as a … Read more