Looking to open a bank account in South Korea as an international resident? Here is what you need to know. If you are US military, please read this blog instead. About Banking In Korea Like banking systems around the world, Korean banking is designed for the people of South Korea and Korean social systems. Much like … Read more
Looking for the top things to do in Yongin? Jump straight to the list or take your time and learn more about Yongin and navigating Korean life in more rural areas. About Yongin Yongin sits next to Suwon and just south of Seoul in the Gyeonngi-do. Since Yongin is one of the larger cities in … Read more
Today let’s learn about cooking bibimbap 비빔밥 at home! Bibimbap is one of Korea’s most popular foods. It is a dish comprised of mixed vegetables, beef and rice. Depending upon your tastes, there are many ways to diversify this dish. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us … Read more
Looking for a fun and exciting adventure in Gangwondo, then this 4-Day Gangwondo Itinerary is for you! 4-Day Gangwondo Itinerary Welcome Welcome to your Gangwon-do adventure travel itinerary. This itinerary has been designed to consider: 1) limit extensive drive times 2) allow for independent and group activities 3) maximize adventure 4) provide flexibility 5) access … Read more
Have you been looking for the best pasta near Osan Air Force Base? Then, here are the five spots that international residents often vote for in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun poll from this area each year. Where is Osan Air Base? Feel free to skip this section if you live in the Osan Air … Read more
Do you love the beach? Then grab your best summer or winter beach wear and visit the 20 Top Swimming Beaches in South Korea! About Beaches in South Korea Since Korea exists on a peninsula, we are surrounded by stunning beaches on three sides. On the west coast, Korea is known for long, shallow beaches … Read more
The Korean Craft Beer and Brewery Adventure Map takes you on adventures across South Korea from Seoul to Jeju-do. So, you can explore 30 of South Korea’s best local beer and brewery locations. About the Adventure Maps South of Seoul creates three Adventure Maps each year. The first Adventure Map released for 2022 was the … Read more
How to Get to Daejeon If you’re coming from Pyeongtaek or Camp Humphreys, this would be an easy one-hour or one-and-a-half-hour drive. Daejeon serves as a hub of transportation for major rail and road routes, and is approximately 50 minutes from the capital, Seoul, by KTX or SRT high-speed rail. About Daejeon Daejeon, located in … Read more
Looking for places to stay in Pohang? Here are six I’d like to recommend for your next trip. About Pohang It’s always nice to begin by orienting to where Pohang is in Korea. If you already know where the city sits in relation to Busan you can skip straight to my recommendations. If not, let’s … Read more
Looking for places to stay in Daejeon? You’ve found the right spot! About Daejeon Known as the Silicon Valley of Korea, Daejeon is the home of private and public research institutes, centers and science parks. The R&D centers of Samsung, Institute of Information Technology Advancement, LG, Korea University of Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and others are in Daedeok … Read more
