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6 Places to Stay in Pohang
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 take a quick look. Pohang is a city and administrative district located in North Gyeongsang, on the South East coast of Korea. Pohang is divided into two smaller districts, or -gu, Bak-gu and Nam-gu. The…
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5 Places to Stay in Daejeon
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 Science Town in Yuseong-gu. Daejeon features a technology cluster known as Daedeok Innopolis defined by the national Universities Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Chungnam National University and surrounded by government research institutes, government-invested corporate research institutes, corporate research centers,…
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Catering Options in Pyeongtaek
Have you been looking for local restaurants for catering options for your local event in the Pyeongtaek area? Then, here are the spots that international residents often recommend in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun group. Where is Pyeongtaek? 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. To clarify, the catering recommendations provided exist within the city of Pyeongtaek. Since this encompasses both military installations, we recommend contacting the restaurant to determine if they…
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Gakwonsa Temple Day Trip Itinerary
Don’t feel like driving? Put on your hiking shoes and head to the countryside for this Gakwonsa and hike trip that doesn’t require a car. I have a car but sometimes it feels like too much work to drive 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…
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Introducing the MOFA SOFA Center
About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) handles the diplomatic aspects of Korean government. According to their website: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was inaugurated according to the Government Organization Act, enacted and put into enforcement on July 17, 1948, to be in charge of foreign policy, external economic policy, protection of overseas Korean nationals, assessment of international relations and overseas public relations. In accordance with such a mission, MOFA diplomants also support US Military bases located within South Korea. Such US military and associated…
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5 Best Small Korean Tour Companies to Try
We recommend trying these 5 best small Korean tour companies as ones to try because they offer easy adventures across Korea. Their trips will take you to many wonderful places beyond Seoul. About Small Tour Operators in Korea Small tour operators have been helping Korean ex-pats see new people and make new friends for decades. Such trips and tours have often been the backbone of building community and lifelong friendships while having fun adventures. Traveling with a small tour can take some of the hassles out of traveling in South…
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4 Day Pohang Family Itinerary
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Types of Educational Jobs for Foreigners in Korea
Want to know more about the options for educators in South Korea? Let’s break down the different types of educational jobs available for foreigners in Korea, and how to apply. Education Jobs in South Korea A variety of educational jobs exist in South Korea for ESL/EFL educators. For example, positions exist in EFL/ESL education, international schools, and universities. However, the number of jobs available continues to decrease and salaries stagnate as South Korea’s childbirth rates decrease. Additionally, as South Korea becomes an increasingly popular place for ex-pats to stay long-term,…
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How to Create a Custom Travel Itinerary in Korea
Learn how to create a custom travel itinerary in Korea with places you find online. This blog offers helpful tips for you to plan your next adventure. Using Naver to Create Itineraries I don’t speak Korean and I use Naver Maps in English to plan all of my Korean travel. The following video will tell you more about Naver Maps. It’s a great introduction that will help you get started quickly. After you finish the video, the rest of my blog will walk you through how I plan my trips.…
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Home Life: Drains and Sinks in Korea
Wondering how to deal with our drains and sinks in while living in Korea? You came to the right spot. Home Maintenance Surprises When we first moved to Korea, there were a few daily housing concerns that required adjustment. For example, a language barrier can exist between yourself and your appliances. Simple things we may take for granted, but a simple translation app like Papago or Google Translate can help. Other apartment and home issues such as drains, smells, and sink cleaning can be a daily frustration. If you search…
