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  • Cafes and Bakeries,  Kids and Family,  Korean Travel & Adventure,  Tips of Living Your Best Life

    Best Character Cafes in Korea

    September 18, 2022 /

    Looking for the best character cafes in Korea? Then, we have you covered with this great list. Korean Cafe Culture is beyond compare, and these cafes (and restaurants) will provide incredible character drinks and experiences and great photo opportunities! So, if you are looking for Classic American characters like Charlie Brown, Anime, literary favorites, and more, then check out these wonderful character cafes in Korea! Where Fandom Meets Café Culture In South Korea, cafés are often more than just a place to grab coffee , they exist as a unique…

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    Fall Festivals in South Korea

    September 13, 2022 /

    Do you love a fun festival on a beautiful fall day? Don’t miss the fall festivals across South Korea. If you already know about festival culture in South Korea, click here to jump to the festival list. Fall in South Korea Many consider Autumn in South Korea as September, October, and November. Therefore, we have selected festivals ranging from September to November for our Fall Festivals list. During these months the weather quickly changes, the leaves turn, and the cold weather begins to move in. South of Seoul volunteers choose…

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    Best Korean Craft Beer Spots for Fall

    September 13, 2022 /

    Enjoy the fall locations for Korean craft beer. In this post, we share the best places for fall colors and cool brews. Autumn in South Korea Autumn is the best season in Korea. The season is marked by pleasant weather with high clouds and low pollution. The rice fields and other crops will be harvested, and families will celebrate Chuseok. Then the trees will begin to change color. Gingko trees will drop their pungent fruit and then turn a bright yellow. Maples will follow with colors ranging from orange to…

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    Opening a Bank Account in South Korea

    September 8, 2022 /
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    Looking to open a bank account in South Korea as an international resident? Here is what you need to know. If you are US military, please read this blog instead. About Banking In Korea Like banking systems around the world, Korean banking is designed for the people of South Korea and Korean social systems. Much like the United States does not allow foreign nationals to freely open bank accounts free of all restrictions, South Korea also has banking requirements for international residents. This blog post will talk about some (but not…

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    National Foundation Day in Korea

    September 8, 2022 /

    Wondering about National Foundation Day in Korea? Here is a quick overview of the holiday and what to expect. About Myths Within Culture All cultures have stories and myths that give us an inside look at how cultures views the world. These myths and stories have a great deal of value with the culture and allow insight into how different cultures perceived the world. Members of some cultures may view myths as ‘lies’ and may dismiss myths as a childish aspect of another culture. However, myths occur across cultures and…

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    Yongin Korean Folk Village Itinerary

    September 7, 2022 /

    Korea has a plethora of folk villages where you can learn about Korean history during different eras. Take a day for this Yongin Korean Folk Village itinerary and enjoy all the expansive, family-friendly park has to offer. Also, this particularly itinerary happens all in one place! About Folk Villages In South Korea Korea has many different types of folk villages across the country. Folk villages provide a way for Korean citizens, residents, and tourists to learn more about Korean culture. Each folk village may focus on one particular historical time…

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    Typhoon Preparedness in Korea

    September 5, 2022 /

    Worried about the typhoons that come through South Korea? Learn more about Typhoon preparedness in Korea and how international residents might want to prepare. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please note that the pronunciation of some Korean…

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    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Galbi jjim

    September 1, 2022 /
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    Today let’s learn about cooking galbi jjim (갈비찜) at home! This dish is one of Korea’s most popular. More like a stew comprised of braised beef short ribs and vegetables, the sweet and savory flavor is one that will have you adding it to your regular meal rotation. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple…

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    10 Top Things to Do in Yongin

    August 22, 2022 /

    Looking for the top things to do in Yongin? Jump straight to the list or take your time and learn more about Yongin and navigating Korean life in more rural areas. About Yongin Yongin sits next to Suwon and just south of Seoul in the Gyeonngi-do. Since Yongin is one of the larger cities in Gyeonngido by landmass, the city even extends down to connect with Pyeongtaek on the northeastern cover of Pyeontaek-si. Yongin feels both like a city or the countryside depending on where you live. Due to its…

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    Best Autumn Cafes in South Korea

    August 22, 2022 /

    Looking for the best autumn cafes in South Korea? Well, you came to the right place. As an Admin for the Cafes in Korea Facebook, I’ve visited cafes across the country over the years. After all that time, the following cafes remain my favorite for fall colors in Korea. Click to jump to the list if you don’t have time for the rest of the information About Cafes in Korea It is estimated that Korea has over 70,000 cafes. Additionally, such cafes range from simple “grab and go” shops to…

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