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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Education, Fun & Entertainment, Home & Living, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, Indoor Activities
Online Resources for Learning to Cook Korean Food
Getting started with Korean cooking Have you ever eaten at a restaurant here in Korea and wished you could find a recipe for the dish? Or realized you were leaving Korea and were going to miss your favorite dishes? Check out these online resources for learning to cook Korean food. My hubby and I know that one day we will leave Korea and will miss our favorite foods. I will never be quite on the level of the awesome chefs here that we have cooking for us. However, I also…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
About Grocery Shopping in South Korea
Wondering about grocery shopping in Korea? Let’s discuss the realities of moving to a new culture and the struggles in Korea. Grocery shopping in South Korea Moving to South Korea can feel like a shock in the kitchen!! Grocery stores have different organizational logic, companies package differently, veggies taste different, and so much more. It’s likely that you are going to notice a difference in how everything cooks and tastes. It’s going to take a while to get used to all the new vegetables, fruits, meat cuts, and more. When…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Chungcheongnam-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Kids and Family, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Family Itinerary near Pyeongtaek: Sinjeong Lake
Looking to get away from the maddening crowds to a place that feels like luxury? You need to grab your family and head to Seojeong Lake for the day. When we first went to Sinjeong Lake, the park was swathed rain and clouds. Not exactly the best day to be walking around a lake. We decided to do it anyway and had no regrets. In our lives, the world is beautiful in all kinds of weather. We don’t wait for the sun to give us permission to enjoy the world.…
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Community Events, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Participate in the First SOS Public Health Survey
Who is SOS Public Health trying to reach? Today, University of Utah alumni, Lisa Peck, and South of Seoul are launching the first Public Health survey. This survey aims to reach the English-speaking international population living in South Korea. The target international population includes expats, migrant workers, students, religious missionaries, and military affiliated individuals and families. 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…
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Education, Medical & Health, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Tips of Living Your Best Life
The New South of Seoul Public Health Program
The Start of the South of Seoul Public Health Program Since 2015, South of Seoul volunteers have supported the English-speaking international community living in South Korea. When COVID-19 swept across the country, the lack of access to critical information related to healthcare for the international community became evident. After observing such struggles within the international community, South of Seoul volunteers began developing the new South of Seoul Public Health Program. Such an initiative aimed at increasing knowledge about primary health care among the English-speaking international population in South Korea. Listen…
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Culture Shock Tips, July in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer, USA Military Welcome Packet
Understanding Monsoon Season (Jangma) in South Korea
Jangma can be both a lovely and dangerous time in South Korea. Make sure you understand monsoon season and prepare for the rains.
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Dating & Relationships, Fun & Entertainment, January in South Korea, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, March in South Korea, November in South Korea, Restaurants and Bars
Art & Greek Food Date Itinerary in Cheonan, South Korea
You will love a date in Cheonan enjoying the arts and Greek food and gelato. The perfect date south of Seoul.
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August in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
River/Lake Water Parks Across South Korea
Looking to spend some time exploring River/Lake Water Parks Across South Korea? We have the perfect list of these hard-to-find locations. What is a river/lake water park like in South Korea? South Korea loves to put up seasonal, summer play areas in the wide, deep-flowing rivers. Such water parks (also known as water playgrounds) may have such things as bouncy obstacle courses sure to dump you into the cool waters, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaks, stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding, and more! These are the ultimate outdoor play areas for water activity…
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April in South Korea, Dating & Relationships, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, June in South Korea, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Suwon Fortress and Chicken Street Date Day
What to do: Day Visiting Suwon Fortress from Pyeongtaek Hwaseong Fortress covers a large area in Suwon, South Korea. We decided to head up to the area from the Osan Air Force base area of Pyeongtaek to see some of the Suwon fortress that we missed the first time we visited. We parked in the area by Janganum Gate (Also Romanized as Changnyongmun Gate). After parking, we purchased tickets for the trolley around the city. The trolley costs around 4,000 won per person and if you bring headphones, you are…
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African or Afro-Influenced Food in Pyeongtaek
Have you been looking for your favorite African foods in Korea? Come to Pyeongtaek and try a few of the restaurants started by our African community. The African Community in Pyeongtaek Our international community in Pyeongtaek has a sizable African population from many different nations including – but not limited to – South Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. We have African restaurants, mini groceries, churches, clubs, salons, barbers, and shops. Many of the African businesses can be found in Sinjang-dong near Osan Air Force Base but some can also…
