December 20, 2021
Special Blog: 1339 Verification of US Military Vaccine Paperwork
This is not a US Military affiliated blog. South of Seoul independently researches and documents situations related to different foreigner groups in…
October 19, 2021
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.…
September 27, 2021
Dive Deeper into South Korean Buddhist Culture with a Temple Stay
Roaming the open grounds of a sacred temple during an afternoon offers a short respite from the chaos of everyday life. But…
September 8, 2021
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…
August 30, 2021
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…
August 3, 2021
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…
July 30, 2021
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…
July 21, 2021
Important Information about the 1330 Travel Hotline SOS Button
UPDATE: The 1330 App and SOS button no longer exist as of 2026. However, we are leaving this blog post live as…
July 21, 2021
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…
July 12, 2021
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…