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Helpful Facebook Pages for Pyeongtaek Ex-pats and US Military to Follow
Why do local individuals, organizations, and governments run Facebook Pages for Pyeongtaek? Pyeongtaek does not have an official local English newspaper, English TV station, or systems for sharing English language information with the international, English speaking community. Historidally, such a lack of official English information lead many expats in Pyeongtaek feeling isolated and unsafe which greatly impacted their mental and physical health. Thankfully, Pyeongtaek city has also been blessed by a community of people dedecated to solving this issue using technology, crowd sourcing, and community building. still need information related…
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Pyeongtaek Subway Stations
Did you know that Pyeongtaek-si has a variety of subway stops to explore? That’s right, there is more to see than Pyeongtaek Station. Learn a little about Pyeongtaek subway stations in this post. About the Pyeongtaek Subway Stations The Seoul Subway system connects Seoul to other areas around Gyeonggi-do. Pyeongtaek-si exists primarily along Line 1 of the Seoul Subway system along the southern border of Gyeonggi-do. The Line 1 offers 5 subway stops in Pyeongtaek-si. That said, in October of 2024 the Seoul Subway system expanded in Pyeongtaek-si adding a…
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Korean vs American Kitchens
Have you considered Korean vs American kitchen expectations? Learn the differences and how to choose your new home.
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About Grocery Shopping in South Korea
Wondering about grocery shopping in Korea? Let’s talk about the realities of moving to a new culture and the struggles in Korea. Grocery shopping in South Korea Moving to South Korea is a shock in the kitchen!! Grocery stores are organized differently, packaged differently, taste different, and so much more. It’s likely that you are going to notice a difference in how everything cooks and tastes. It’s going to take a while to get used to all the new vegetables, fruits, meat cuts, and more. When I first arrived I…
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Foundations of Pyeontaek Life: Acquiring Groceries
Welcome to your new life in Pyeongtaek. You have left your home culture and embarked on an exciting journey! The first step to success and self-care is learning how to meet your basic physiological needs, like how to buy groceries in your new environment! Food is a Foundation for Success Building a happy life in a new country requires us all to start at the bottom and build our way back toward self-actualization in a new cultural context. The foundation for this journey starts with learning how to efficiently meet…
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Shopping at Big-Box Retailers In Korea
Sometimes it’s nice to get all your shopping done in one place. Here is what you need to know about the big-box retailers in South Korea including locations near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. What is a Big-Box Retailer? First of all, let’s talk about what a ‘big-box retailer is’: A big-box retailer is a retail store that occupies an enormous amount of physical space and offers a variety of products to its customers. These stores achieve economies of scale by focusing on large sales volumes. Because volume is high, the profit margin for…
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What You Need to Know Visiting a Traditional Market in Rural South Korea for the First Time
Should I be shopping at traditional markets in rural South Korea? Do you like saving money? Do you live in a small city and near-ish a traditional market? Then, hell yes! You should be shopping at your local traditional market. Two of us spent six months shopping only in the traditional markets because we were broke as a joke. We spent 70,000 won a week on groceries to fill our fridge. That means our monthly grocery bill was only about 280,000 won and we ate crazy healthy. Our diet was…
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Expat Guide to Grocery Delivery in Korea
Searching for grocery delivery in Korea? Here are some links and tips to help you get started. About Online Grocer Delivery Shopping online for groceries can be an incredibly convenient way to get the food you need while avoiding crowds. If you are willing to let go of the search for the perfect tomato and are prepared to pay a little bit more for the convenience of delivery, then shopping online for groceries is a great way to go. Below is a list of helpful online grocery outlets to use…
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Food Delivery In Pyeongtaek
Delivery options in Pyeongtaek South Korea.
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Best Malls and Department Stores Near Pyeongtaek
Looking for the best malls and department stores near Pyeongtaek? Here is a list of must visit malls. Grab a friend or your kids and go.
