Tara Popp, MA. Ed

Tara Popp holds a Master of Arts degree in Youth Development with an emphasis on youth and technology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Romantic and Modern literature and poetry. Ms. Popp was born and raised in Seoul for 30+ years as a Korean-American living around military and civilian communities. She moved down to Pyeongtaek officially in 2018. Though she misses the big city life in Seoul, she has grown to love the Pyeongtaek area and country living.

Ms. Popp has many hobbies and interests and is a long-time blogger and user of social media. She also enjoys visiting new restaurants and cafes, of which she actively shares her foodie adventures on Pyeongtaek Food & Fun and other social media platforms and groups. She recently joined South of Seoul as a volunteer, and she continues to come up with ideas on how to share her unique experiences with the Pyeongtaek community.

When she is not volunteering, you can find her reading on her Kindle, playing video games on her many handheld consoles, and wandering around the streets of Pyeongtaek to look for new places to try and love.

Obtaining Your Personal Customs Code In-Person

October 3, 2024July 17, 2024 by Tara Popp, MA. Ed

Do you need to register for your personal customs code to order from overseas vendors while living in South Korea? Have you tried to obtain your personal customs code online and experienced difficulties? Do you live in Pyeongtaek? If that’s the case, then you have the option of going to the Pyeongtaek Customs Office in … Read more

Your Korean Home: Service Your Air Conditioner

October 11, 2024May 8, 2023 by Tara Popp, MA. Ed

Do you want to make sure your home doesn’t trigger allergies? Then getting your air conditioner serviced becomes an important task when preparing for summer. Over time, air conditioners tend to gather grime, bacteria, and even mold. Therefore, it is important to make sure to have your air conditioner cleaned so it does not blow … Read more

Moving in Korea: Life Changes from Seoul to Pyeongtaek

December 30, 2022December 22, 2022 by Tara Popp, MA. Ed

Are you considering moving in Korea from Seoul to Pyeongtaek? After a lifetime in Seoul, I did just that and there are 5 things I learned along the way that might help you. The Choice to Move From Seoul As someone who lived in Seoul all her life, I had never expected to live in … Read more

7 Nostalgic Korean Snacks to Try

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Tara Popp, MA. Ed

Have you ever wondered which nostalgic Korean snacks to try? Let me show you my favorite Korean snacks from growing up here in Korea. How I Discovered These Nostalgic Korean Snacks to Try Born and raised here in South Korea, I grew up exposed to a lot of different kinds of sweets and snacks – … Read more