New Arrival Information
Be kind to yourself and have grace for yourself when you first arrive in South Korea.
When you arrive in South Korea, you may find yourself scrambling to acclimate. That's ok and that is normal. You are dealing with a new language, new culture, new customs, new foods, new co-workers, and often-times a new career. Culture shock is a very real and often painful experience. Taking the time to inform yourself about the world around you will couple perfectly with having grace for yourself and others.
South of Seoul volunteers empathize deeply with your struggle.
We have also struggled through that pain as well and our mission is to help minimize the struggle as much as possible. That's why South of Seoul volunteers put together this list of blogs that each shares something we wish we had known in the first three months of our arrival in South Korea. We recommend revisiting these blogs regularly over the first three months because each time you read them something new will stand out.Is there a blog you think we should have on this list?
Information you wish you had? Please leave a comment or message us at southofseoul@gmail.com and we will add it to our list of blogs to post.
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ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, USA Military Welcome Packet
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.
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Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Medical & Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Resources, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Register Vaccine, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
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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US Military: Connect to Life in Korea with Your FRC (aka ARC)
This blog is a rough overview of how US Military personnel may use a Korean Foreign Residency Card to make life easier in South Korea. The following blog is not an in-depth look at each US Military personnel’s unique situation based on their own moderating variables. Please message us at southofseoul@gmail.com with any details that could be added to this blog to help US Military personnel in the future. Although all foreigners living in South Korea follow a similar process ( the South of Seoul blog represents a wide variety…
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US Military: Getting Your Foreign Registration Card (FRC) in South Korea
While this blog is to help US Military members and their families get a Foreign Registration Card, this is not a US Military affiliated blog. South of Seoul independently researches and documents situations related to different foreign groups in Korea. We do not speak for the US government or the Korean government. We speak to what is happening in real-time and the information provided to us by professional sources. For more information that might be of use to US Military service members and their families check out our US Military…
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ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Korean Travel & Adventure, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Things to Do in Korea
The ultimate traveler’s blog list for indie folks! If you are planning your trips around Korea, these blogs will provide you with awesome things to do from north to south and east to west. About Things to Do in South Korea Korea is a fascinating country with a rich history and culture that extends far beyond Seoul and Busan. You can explore the ruins of historic temples, tombs, and palaces, and get a glimpse into what life was like in ancient Korea. For example, a visit to the Seokguram Grotto…
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Open Drama Sets Across South Korea
So you love Korean dramas? You need to visit these cool and historically interesting open drama sets in different areas across South Korea. About Open Drama Sets Many film and TV organizations create elaborate film sets with buildings from many different times in Korean history. When dramas are not filming, these elaborate sets are used as folk villages by the general public. You visit the sets and experience both history and feel like you are inside a Korean drama. If you haven’t started watching Korean Dramas yet, check out this…
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15 Cafes in Paengseong
Looking for cafes in Paengseong, South Korea near Camp Humphreys? Here are 20 cafes to choose from next time you go out.
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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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15 Favorite Restaurants in Anjeongri near Camp Humphreys
If you are looking for the best restaurants to try in Anjeongri near Camp Humphreys, here is a list of spots I keep going back to again and again. (Updated in July of 2023) How I Chose Restaurants for this List These 15 restaurants are where I have eaten most often over the last 1-8 years. My decision on where to eat in Anjeongri is influenced by many factors such as: consistency over time, nearby parking, speed of service, ease of ordering, depth of flavors, the freshness of ingredients, and…
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15 Favorite Restaurants Near Osan Air Base
Feeling hungry? Then, you need to try my favorite restaurants near Osan Air Base in Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek-si. How I Chose My Favorites for This List These are the 15 favorite restaurants near Osan Air Base that I have eaten at most often over the last 1-8 years. They range from fancy to fast. There are some spots I visit when I’m in a hurry and hungry like Jangkeumne Baekban and restaurants I go to on all the special occasions like Ceviche 210. Then there are my comfort food spots like…