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Pumpkin Duck in Pyeongtaek
Have you tried Pumpkin Duck in Pyeongtaek? We feel this Korean dish is one of the best foods ever. Where is Pyeongtaek Feel free to skip this section if you live in Pyeongtaek or know about the area. Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. This large city includes both US military installations, Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. The pumpkin duck restaurant recommendations provided exist within the city of Pyeongtaek. Therefore, In this blog post, South of Seoul provides addresses and phone numbers. However, we…
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Indoor Activities, October in South Korea, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Fall Flowers around Pyeongtaek
Looking for the beautiful fall flowers around the Pyeongtaek area? With the temperatures cooling off, it is a great time to get outside and see some of the beauty of Pyeongtaek. Although there are many locations where you can view the beautiful fall flowers and colors, these are a few of my favorite places. Where is Pyeongtaek? Feel free to skip this section if you live in Pyeongtaek or know about the area. Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. This large city includes both US…
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Culture & Community, Holidays In Korea, New Arrival Information, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Supporting & Celebrating Chuseok
Who doesn’t love the holidays? One of the coolest parts about being an expat is that you get to celebrate even more of them than you did at home! One of the biggest of the year in South Korea is Chuseok. It’s like Thanksgiving and Christmas all rolled into one. Everyone is gives each other gifts and there is a huge harvest festival meal that families share together. How long does it last? Chuseok (Like Christmas and Thanksgiving) is only one day, but the holiday is between 4 -7 days…
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The News: August 21, 2019
What is happening in Pyeongtaek this month? On August 3rd the Baedari Eco Park blasted the “creepy heat” away at their monthly Social Market. Everyone was invited to fight monsters with their water guns. If you didn’t have one, you could buy one from a local booth. The next upcoming social market is set for August 25th, September 29th, and October 27th. Address: 800, Jukbaek-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do Save the Date -Pyeongtaek Port 2019 Marathon is taking place October 13, 2019 at 08:30 am. Go to the website for more information: http://ptmarathon.com/…
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The News: August 14, 2019
What is happening in Pyeongtaek this month? Pyeongtaek Dream Start Pyeongtaek Summer Dream Start program launched for 43 elementary school students who met every Friday from July 26 to August 9. The Pyeongtaek DreamStart program hosts a variety of year-round programs, like the dream constellation camp. The primary focus of the program is to support the healthy development of children who come from single parent homes. It also focuses on school age children who are looking to experience a variety of activities during their spare time. One of the popular…
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The News July 17 2019
What’s happening in Pyeongtaek this week? Early Detection of Dementia The Chi Mae Anshim Center in Songtan was established as an elderly support facility for dementia and Alzheimer and recently hosted a ‘Woori Village Dementia Day’ to encourage elderly residents to come out and receive a health screening. Both a neuropsychological test and a medical specialist was on hand for the examination. A guide to the Dementia Center for Alzheimer’s Disease said, “It is very important to find out and treat dementia at an early stage. We will provide a…
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The News July 10 2019
Here is the latest and greatest that’s happening in the area, straight from city hall. Pyeongtaek’s Annual City Cleanup Pyeongtaek citizens care about their city and organize several cleanups throughout the year. One particular citizen, Oh Sung-myeon, has made these cleanups his mission and so far he has collected about 3 tons of garbage around Ohseong-myeon. This year is no different and the annual cleanup scheduled at the end of August will mark the rainy season and the city’s renewed commitment. Every year the city sets up a budget for…
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무한리필 = Free Refill, but what does that really mean?
Welcome to a New Type of All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) This is one of the blogs where we change your life. We are going to tell you something everyone here knows, but they never tell the new guy. Keep your eyes out for the magic words “무한리필”. Memorize what this looks like. Directly translated, this means Free Refill. Of course, by now you know that, in Korea, you already get free refills on sides. You might be questioning what this really means. Put that worry away, these places and specials are pure…
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Culture & Community, Emergency Support Service, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Important Numbers: 119 Emergency Services
Before you have an emergency, you need to know 119 which is emergency services in South Korea. About 119 One of THE most important numbers you need to know while living in South Korea is 119. This is THE number to call in emergencies. In a medical emergency, 119 may automatically detect a caller’s location on either a landline or a cell phone. Then, 119 dispatches ambulances quickly. 119 For Those with No Korean Language Ability In theory, foreigners who contact 119 become directed to a translator from the Korea National…
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Culture & Community, Driving Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Public & Private Transport, Smart Phone App Quick Tips, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Nav App Hack: Phones not Address
One of our main goals at South of Seoul (SOS) is to empower our readers and users to explore Pyeongtaek on their own and share the things they love with others. This sounds easy, except that the language barrier and maps issues make this far harder than it should be. How in the world do you quickly and easily share a business location when you can’t read anything or talk to anyone? We have the hack for you! All you need to know are numbers. This is possibly the best-kept…
