How to Set up Your COOV App
Learn how to set up your COOV app with these step by step instructions provided by SOS Public Health.
How to Register your Overseas COVID Vaccination in South Korea
Many of our multinational community members living in South Korea have been wondering about how to register their overseas COVID vaccines in Korea. This blog provides some information on how to register an overseas vaccination in Korea and who is eligible to.
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SOS Public Health and Utah Asia Campus Collaboration: Mental Health Week
A Need for Mental Health Campaigns on University Campuses If you attended a college or university, you may understand the mental health struggles that students face. Factors such as academic/social/financial…
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Time to Get Glasses In South Korea
Do you need glasses? Many international residents often find that it's time to get glasses while living or traveling in South Korea. The country's numerous optical stores make glasses easy…
How to obtain your Korean COVID vaccination certificate in English
Why would I need to have my COVID vaccination certificate printed in English? The vaccination process in South Korea has been picking up speed over the last couple of months,…
The Challenge of the Language Barrier in Korea
What is a language barrier? Before we jump into the challenges of language barriers, we need to understand what a language barrier is. There are several definitions for language barriers…
How to improve your comfort level with Healthcare in South Korea
The 2021 South of Seoul Public Health Survey found that putting effort into developing cultural competence may improve your perceptions of your own healthcare in South Korea. Let's talk about…
3 Important Differences Between Primary Healthcare in South Korea and the U.S.
Disclaimer Although we had survey respondents from all around the world, we chose to focus on the United States for this blog post because the U.S. healthcare system is dramatically…
Healthcare in South Korea: How to Advocate for Yourself
Why is self-advocacy important? Self-advocacy is an important skill that empowers you to take control over your life decisions, such as decisions based on healthcare. Your experiences are unique to…
Participate in the First SOS Public Health Survey
Who is SOS Public Health trying to reach? Today, University of Utah alumni, Lisa Peck, and South of Seoul are launching the first Public Health survey. This survey aims to…