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Korean vs American Kitchens
Have you considered Korean vs American kitchen expectations? Learn the differences and how to choose your new home.
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Bulgogi Jeongol
Learn to cook bulgogi along with American expats living in South Korea. Learning to cook the food of your second homeland is and delicious part of expat life.
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Bulgogi
Let’s tackle a classic at-home meal for families. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. The time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that when you leave South Korea you have a slew of new dishes you feel comfortable making anywhere. This series is a collaboration with Kimchi Rednecks. In 2020 they…
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Essentials for Your Korean Pantry
About Kimchi Rednecks’ Kitchen Adventures Our disclaimer: We want you to know that we are simply two white Americans who love Korean food and Korean culture. We have lived in South Korea for a number of years and food has naturally become part of our lives. We are not experts on cooking Korean food, nor are we trying to appropriate the culture as our own. If you have someone in your life (a halmoni, ajumma, chingu…anyone with more Korean experience), then please refer to their expertise. They absolutely know best.…
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US Military: Banking in Korea
Here are some things that individuals associated with the US Military may want to know about opening a checking account in South Korea. About Banking In Korea Like banking systems around the world, Korean banking is designed for the people of South Korea and the Korean social systems. Much like the United States does not allow foreign nationals to freely open bank accounts free of all restrictions, South Korea also has banking requirements for international residents. This blog post will talk about some (but not all) of the ways South…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Home & Living, Indoor Activities, January in South Korea, Korean Kitchen Life
A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Kimchi Jjigae
Today let’s learn about cooking kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) at home! Kimchi jjigae is a delicious, flavorful stew in Korea that is just plain comfort food. You can find it in many restaurants and homes all across Korea. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. Time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that…
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5 Best Pyeongtaek Daisos (다이소)
About Daiso Daiso (다이소) is a popular dollar store chain in South Korea that offers affordable supplies for hobbies and the home. You can find things for the kitchen, storage solutions, hobby supplies, school supplies, cleaning supplies, and so much more. Many people come to find it a necessity of life and they come in all different sizes. This list focuses on the biggest stores in Pyeongtaek, but look for your local branch on Naver Maps to find your closest neighborhood store for quick trips. Save Your Money Daiso is…
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Sinjang-dong Home & Living
Did you just move to Osan Air Force Base (OSAFB)? Would you like to learn more about life in Sinjang-dong (Songtan)? This is THE guide to life outside the OSAFB Main Gate. About Sinjang-dong Sinjang-dong is the name of the neighborhood outside of Osan Air Force Base. The neighborhood is known for its international restaurants and nightlife but it also has a vibrant and thriving community with the services needed to build a happy life. You can read more about this neighborhood in our Neighborhood Intros blog. In the following…
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Arts and Crafts Supplies in South Korea
About Arts and Craft Suppliers in South Korea In South Korea, office supplies and crafting supplies are often mixed into the same space. That means you can pick up paints and printer paper at the same spot. As of 2021, South Korea does not have large box stores for crafts like Michaels and Hobby Lobby in the US.. Additionally, many specialty craft items -such as fabric or yarn – may be sold in small shops that focus only on that item. What this means is that you may need to…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Groceries, Home & Living, Kids and Family, USA Military Welcome Packet
Foundations of Pyeontaek Life: Acquiring Groceries
Welcome to your new life in Pyeongtaek. You have left your home culture and embarked on an exciting journey! The first step to success and self-care is learning how to meet your basic physiological needs, like how to buy groceries in your new environment! Food is a Foundation for Success Building a happy life in a new country requires us all to start at the bottom and build our way back toward self-actualization in a new cultural context. The foundation for this journey starts with learning how to efficiently meet…
