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Korean Travel & Adventure, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer, South Gyeongsang, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet
Everything You Need to Fall in Love with Namhae
Not enough information exists on the magic that is Namhae-gun. Hopefully, this blog puts Namhae-gun South Korea on your travel list this year. About Namhae-gun Namhae is a county in South Gyeongsang Province with a mostly aging community. The county is a great place to visit if you’re trying to “get off the grid” and/or learn more about Korean history and culture. The area offers a relaxed and gorgeous place to collect your thoughts and get inspired. If you’re planning a family trip, then this is a perfect opportunity to…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Winter Sports
High1 Resort Offers Some of the Best Skiing in South Korea
Have you been looking for a spot to ski this winter? In my opinion, High1 Resort offers some of the best skiing in South Korea. About High1 Resort High1 is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. The resort opened in 2006 in order to bring additional revenue to the declining mining towns of Gohan and Sabuk. High1 remains one of the largest ski resorts in South Korea. The ski slopes reach three different “mountain tops” with peak elevation being 4,514 ft above sea level. The slopes offer excellent skiing for beginner to…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Home & Living, Indoor Activities, January in South Korea, Korean Kitchen Life
A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Kimchi Jjigae
Today let’s learn about cooking kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) at home! Kimchi jjigae is a delicious, flavorful stew in Korea that is just plain comfort food. You can find it in many restaurants and homes all across Korea. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. Time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that…
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February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Indoor Activities, January in South Korea, Pyeongtaek Parks, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Indoor Water Parks Near Pyeongtaek for Winter
Looking for something fun, warm, and indoors during the cold winter months? These 5 indoor water parks near Pyeongtaek are perfect for winter. About Water Parks in South Korea Water parks can be found across South Korea in many different sizes. Some parks are small local spots while others are huge commercial experiences. It doesn’t matter where you are, you can likely find an indoor water park nearby. Such water parks have not been extensively covered on English-focused blogs so you may not find a great deal of information about…
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December in South Korea, Dining & Drinks, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Glühweine in Korea
What is Glühweine? Glühwein, mulled wine, vin chaud, or spiced wine is an alcoholic drink made with red wine and mulled spices, which is often served at Christmas Markets. While it is usually made with red wine, I wouldn’t be too surprised to find mulled craft beer in Korea since Korea’s craft beers are its own art form. I haven’t found a mulled beer here yet, but I’ll keep looking. Our Relationship with Glühweine My husband lived in Heidelberg for 6 years before we met. During this time, his parents…
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US Military: COVID-19 Rules Related to Kids
Unfortunately, uniformity in rules related to kids and COVID-19 do not currently exist in South Korea. However, we hope the information included in this blog will help military families advocate for their needs. ***UPDATE: As of 02/2022 and the completion of contact tracing in South Korea, this information no longer applies. The information remains live as the documentation of a historical point in time. 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…
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Case Study: How Federal COVID-19 Policy May Relate to Local COVID-19 Procedures
South of Seoul takes a deep dive into the South Korean government systems and uses a case study based on recent research surrounding issues experienced within the US Military community. The following information is sourced from Korean government civics classes, interviews with 1339, interviews with the Ministry of Foreign affairs, and personal interviews with US Military personnel regarding their experiences. About COVID-19 Procedures Across Korea Interpretation Federal policy and implementation of procedures related to Korean Federal COVID-19 policy vary across South Korea. Such variations in local policy and procedures may…
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Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Resources, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Register Vaccine, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
How to Register your Overseas COVID Vaccination in South Korea
Many of our multinational community members living in South Korea have been wondering about how to register their overseas COVID vaccines in Korea. This blog provides some information on how to register an overseas vaccination in Korea and who is eligible to.
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Chungcheongnam-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Sudeok Temple Day Trip Itinerary
The perfect Sudeok Temple day trip itinerary. Ideas for Korean food, shopping, and viewing the temple grounds.
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Byeongsanbando National Park Winter Hiking
Winter can be a perfect time to visit national parks across South Korea, especially those located in the more southern regions. About Byeongsanbando National Park in Winter Byeongsanbando National Parks is in Jeonbukdo on the west coast of South Korea. This stunning, mountainous national park is the only National Park positioned on a peninsula which means the park is surrounded by coastline on three sides. Additionally, Byeongsanbando National Parks is somewhat unique because it’s considered one of the 4 marine parks (which are usually flat like Taean) but still has…
