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New to Pyeongtaek? Important information for living your best life
The blog you are reading now includes links to what South of Seoul considers the most important things you need to know in your first weeks and months in the South Korean countryside (Especially Pyeongtaek).
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April in South Korea, Home & Living, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Home in Korea: Dealing with Mold
Are you having trouble with mold? Here are some quick solutions to keep your house free of mold.
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Culture & Community, Culture Shock Tips, Education, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health
Managing the Korean Emergency Alerts
Updated: 2024/12 South Korea has a Public Alert Service for notifying citizens of important information. The following blog post explores more about the system and offers support for dealing with the smartphone sounds and the language barrier. 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…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Dining & Drinks, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Home & Living, International Student Welcome Packet, Social Distancing Resources, USA Military Welcome Packet
Expat Guide to Grocery Delivery in Korea
Searching for grocery delivery in Korea? Here are some links and tips to help you get started. About Online Grocer Delivery Shopping online for groceries can be an incredibly convenient way to get the food you need while avoiding crowds. If you are willing to let go of the search for the perfect tomato and are prepared to pay a little bit more for the convenience of delivery, then shopping online for groceries is a great way to go. Below is a list of helpful online grocery outlets to use…
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Embracing Community In Times of Isolation & Crisis
For the last month, South of Seoul volunteers have been asking questions and working quietly but consistently to support our community during Coronavirus. Within our organization, we do not lead from a place of fear. Instead, we lean into the power of our community and the people that live in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Our unique community includes strong and: 1) resilient Koreans, 2) confident US military community, 3) scrappy ex-pats. We are grateful to face this economic and health crisis (Coronavirus) with a group that understands the value of sacrifice…
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Cafes and Bakeries, Delivery and Meal Prep, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Restaurants and Bars, Social Distancing Resources, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Food Delivery In Pyeongtaek
Delivery options in Pyeongtaek South Korea.
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아침밥됩니다 = Breakfast in South Korea
Who wants to find breakfast in South Korea? Not western breakfast, but Korean breakfast. The Search for Breakfast in Pyeongtaek The South of Seoul Pyeongtaek Food & Fun group on Facebook is often getting questions about where to find breakfast. Until recently we had always answered this question by talking about the numerous wonderful places to eat a western-style breakfast. (Our favorites are Attractive Coffee, Wich Craft, You & Me, or Always Breakfast) Digging into Korean Breakfast However, we recently realized that we were keeping a secret we didn’t mean…
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아침밥됩니다 = Breakfast is served here, but what does that mean?
Finding Breakfast in South Korea The South of Seoul Pyeongtaek Food & Fun group on Facebook is often getting questions about where to find breakfast. Until recently we had always answered this question by talking about the numerous wonderful places to eat a western-style breakfast. Finding Korean Breakfast in Korea However, we recently realized that we were keeping a secret we didn’t mean to keep. There are many Korean restaurants that also serve breakfast and it’s delicious!!!!! Yes, that’s right! There are more options for breakfast than bacon and eggs.…
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Therapy Options for Expats
Updated: November, 2019 Living abroad is filled with all kinds of stress. There is no way around it and there is no shame it it. Instead of turning to online forums that only feed the insanity, may I recommend therapy as a far more productive option. As a former Social Worker and a current teacher, I wish everyone spent more time in therapy. Mental health is a critical part of well being; like going to the gym or getting a haircut. It’s something to embrace and enjoy on a day…
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5 Fab Sports Bars in Pyeongtaek
Sports bars, pubs, and grills have a unique place in the hearts of those that live abroad. They are a place to find a literal taste of home, maybe watch a football game, and make friends that become more like family. In Pyeongtaek we are lucky to be blessed with numerous such establishments and these five truly stand out from the crowd. We recommend visiting them all and finding the one that feels like family. Address and phone numbers for all listings can be found in the South of Seoul…
