USA Military Welcome Packet
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Intro to the US Military Virtual Welcome Packet
South of Seoul (SOS) volunteers welcome you to the US Military Virtual Welcome Packet. Our information applies to life that happens beyond the bases. How are the Welcome Articles Curated? SOS Volunteers associated with the US Military curate the US Military Virtual Welcome Packet for South of Seoul. The SOS Volunteers group information with the most important and immediate information showing first and then flowing into more lifestyle and community-focused information. Additionally: ***Jump to the US Military Virtual Welcome Packet*** How are the Welcome Articles Developed? SOS volunteers develop articles for…
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Korea during a pandemic: A family’s story
One military families experience moving to South Korea. Learn more about the PCS experience to from Hawai'i to Gyeonggido.
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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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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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Best Apps for Living in South Korea
Looking for the best apps for life in South Korea? Here is a list of our volunteers favorite apps. If we are missing one, tell us!
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Culture Shock Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Support Services, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
All Expats in South Korea Need the 1330 App
You may have heard about 1330, the Free Korean Tourism phone number that offers support in a variety of languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Malay. But did you know that you can freely use this service to support your ex-pat life in South Korea? That’s right, you have access to a free support system that can help answer questions. What kinds of questions can 1330 answer? This is an information services so they can help with all kinds of things such as, but no limited to:…
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Driving Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Public & Private Transport, Real Estate & Auto, Tips of Living Your Best Life, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Detailed Information Regarding the Korean Expressway and HiPass System
Unfamiliar with the Korean expressway and HiPass system? We’ve got your covered. Making the most of your stay in Korea means taking advantage of every opportunity to travel. For most trips that are over 2 hours away, OR when driving into Seoul, you may encounter at least one toll along the way. Setting up a HiPass system can make such trips less stressful and save you money. Here is what you need to know. About Korean Expressways Korean expressways are toll roads that crisscross South Korea. Korean Expressway Corporation manages the…
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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 that essentially say the same thing. For the purpose of this article we will use Google’s Oxford Languages Dictionary. According to Google’s Oxford Languages Dictionary, a language barrier is “a barrier to communication between people who are unable to speak a common language.” This is a pretty simple, standard definition of a language barrier. If you don’t speak the same…
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New to Pyeongtaek? Important information for living your best life
The blog you are reading now includes links to what South of Seoul considers the most important things you need to know in your first weeks and months in the South Korean countryside (Especially Pyeongtaek).
