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  • About Pyeongtaek-si,  ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet,  International Student Welcome Packet,  Living in Pyeongtaek-si,  New Arrival Information,  Pyeongtaek News,  USA Military Welcome Packet

    Helpful Facebook Pages for Pyeongtaek Ex-pats and US Military to Follow

    November 26, 2020 /

    Why do local individuals, organizations, and governments run Facebook Pages for Pyeongtaek? Pyeongtaek does not have an official local English newspaper, English TV station, or systems for sharing English language information with the international, English speaking community. Historidally, such a lack of official English information lead many expats in Pyeongtaek feeling isolated and unsafe which greatly impacted their mental and physical health. Thankfully, Pyeongtaek city has also been blessed by a community of people dedecated to solving this issue using technology, crowd sourcing, and community building. still need information related…

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    5 City Managed Facebook Pages to Follow to Learn About Life Outside Seoul

    November 10, 2020 /
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    Additional Places To Get Information About Life in South Korea: 5 Facebook Pages to Follow if you Live in South Korea 5 Female Influencers to Follow in South Korea Cities across Korea have begun reaching out to ex-pats to provide increasingly timely, accurate, and helpful updates via Facebook pages. The Facebook page information comes directly from government sources and helps to improve communication between international residents and the local culture and government. Such pages share information about government planned events, public health initiatives, area news, community insights, and tips on…

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    5 Facebook Pages To Follow if you Live in South Korea

    November 10, 2020 /
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    Wondering how to stay current on life in South Korea? You aren’t alone. Facebook provides a treasure trove of current information that ex-pats find critical to daily life. The benefit of Facebook pages over websites is that you receive relevant information in a more timely manner. In short, the managers of the Facebook page do a lot of thinking for you so that you know what is most important to you now. South of Seoul volunteers have found the following five facebooks to be invaluable resources over time, especially for…

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    Paju Arts and Relaxation Weekend

    November 4, 2020 /

    Sometimes you just need to get away? Our Paju Arts and Relaxation Weekend itinerary might be just what you need. Paju Heyri Art Village Trip Itinerary Summary Additional Weekend Itineraries Which May Interest You Saturday We woke up early on Saturday to play with our dogs and give them plenty of love before heading out at 8:15 am for a Paju adventure. We chose Paju, South Korea for our weekend trip because it’s an easy drive from Pyeongtaek, South Korea with very little traffic, the autumn trees will be beautiful…

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    Holiday Lights in Pyeongtaek

    November 4, 2020 /
    Holiday Lights in Pyeongtaek South Korea

    What should I expect from the Pyeongtaek holiday lights display? Every year Pyeongtaek sets up a series of free holiday light displays that last from December through March. The holiday lights installations are different each year and feature an eclectic display of imagery that makes winter a little more delightful. Since Christmas is considered a romantic holiday in Korea, the lights are often themed toward romance rather than the standard Christian or Santa themed lights seen in Western countries. Every display in each part of Pyeongtaek will be different. Each…

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    3 Pumpkin Drinks To Try

    October 23, 2020 /
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    Additional Blogs for Pumpkin Lovers If you love pumpkin, here are some other blogs that will help you find tasty pumpkin treats that will delight you. 3 Fall Korean Foods for Pumpkin Lovers with Pyeongtaek Locations Pumpkin Spice Season in Pyeongtaek, South Korea Pumpkin Duck What pumpkin drinks should I try in Pyeongtaek? As mentioned in the previous blog 3 Fall Korean Foods for Pumpkin Lovers with Pyeongtaek Locations, hobak is the Korean word for pumpkin. Koreans love pumpkins in the fall as much as any American. Here are three…

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    October 23, 2020 /
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    Looking for Pumpkin duck? You came to the right spot. Here are the best locations in Pyeongtaek. You will love this meal.

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    Hiking During Fall Colors in Korea

    October 15, 2020 /

    Hiking and viewing the fall colors in South Korea is a beautiful cultural experience founded in shared misery.

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    Halloween in South Korea with a Focus on Pyeongtaek

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    Halloween isn't a Korean holiday, but they still love it! Throw a party and invite your friends.

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    When you don't have time to drive across Korea, check out some of these lovely fall color spots near Pyeontaek.

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