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  • About South Korean Health Care System,  Culture & Community,  Culture Shock Tips,  Health care self advocacy,  Maternal Health,  Medical & Health,  Mental Health Resources,  Physical & Mental Wellness,  Public Health,  Tips of Living Your Best Life

    Overcoming Language Barriers in Korean Healthcare: A Practical Guide

    May 23, 2025 /

    Have you ever needed to overcome a language barrier while accessing healthcare in Korea? Many of us have, even those who speak Korean somewhat fluently. Language barriers can be challenging but not impossible to navigate. This blog post offers some tips on how to overcome such language barriers that may help.

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    Blood Types That May Face Issues in Finding Donations in Korea

    October 2, 2024 /
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    Unfortunately, we learned about blood types that may face difficulties in finding donations in Korea the tragic way. Therefore, researching this information so that international residents interested in moving to Korea understand 1) the potential risks for certain blood types and 2) the importance of donating blood. Let’s talk about this very serious life-and-death issue. Globally, Blood Types Vary The issue of blood type availability is not unique to Korea. Blood type availability in the medical field varies significantly by country due to differences in blood type distribution, donation systems,…

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    Postpartum Care Experiences and Resources in Korea

    January 24, 2024 /

    Are you looking for postpartum care resources in Korea? Our volunteers have put together a list of resources to support English-speaking mothers who have recently given birth in South Korea. 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 apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please note…

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    Prenatal Care Experiences and Resources in Korea

    January 20, 2024 /

    Living in Korea and interested in prenatal care experiences and resources? This blog post shares data regarding the lived experiences of English-speaking residents with prenatal care while in South Korea. Additionally, it includes resources for those who need prenatal care support. 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…

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    January 20, 2024 /

    Are you looking for childbirth resources in Korea? Our volunteers have put together a list of resources to support English-speaking expectant mothers in South Korea. 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 apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please note that the pronunciation of some…

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    SOS Public Health Maternal Health Survey Descriptive Analysis: Pregnancy and Childbirth in South Korea

    March 27, 2023 /

    Would you like to know more about pregnancy and childbirth in South Korea? The following blog post provides a descriptive analysis of the data gathered in the SOS Public Health Maternal Health Survey (2022 SOS PHMHS) The following data may so such things as 1) provide support and information for people considering childbirth in South Korea, 2) support additional research into the lived pregnancy and childbirth experiences of international residents living in South Korea, and 3) contribute to a better understanding of how international residents experience pregnancy and childbirth in…

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    SOS Public Health’s 2022 Maternal Health Survey: Demographics

    August 13, 2022 /

    In April of 2022, SOS Public Health launched the Maternal Health Initiative with a baseline survey to understand the experiences and needs of the English-speaking multinational maternal community in South Korea. This initial blog post about such a survey will explore the demographics of respondents in order to understand the diversity within the multinational community. 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…

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    Participate in the Maternal Health Survey!

    March 28, 2022 /

    Want to support improvements in information related to the maternal health of international residents living in South Korea? Take the SOS Public Health Maternal Health Survey. This blog will tell you how.

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    South of Seoul Public Health is starting a new initiative: Maternal and Child Health. This initiative aims to research and improve access to maternal healthcare information for the multinational community living in South

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