-
Tips for Parking in Pyeongtaek
Navigating parking in South Korea is a big challenge for newcomers, and Pyeongtaek-si is no exception. Whether you’re a long-term resident or a recent arrival, understanding the rules, both social and legal, is key to avoiding fines and ensuring smooth experiences. This guide will cover 5 foundational concepts regarding parking in Korea and a tip for each. These are concepts, not specifics. We cover specifics in other posts. Let’s get started. About Parking in Pyeongtaek Pyeongtaek-si has grown a great deal in the last 8 years. New neighborhoods continue to…
-
Tmoney Card Guide for Residents of Korea
Are you a new resident in Korea and feeling overwhelmed by the bustling public transportation system? Let’s talk more about the Tmoney card for residents and what you need as someone who lives in South Korea! In this simple guide, we walk you through what you need to know about this handy little card, from where to buy it to how to use it for multiple people. Let’s dive in! Defining the Information Lens for this Article As a legal resident in South Korea, adapting to daily life involves mastering…
-
Fuel Types for Cars or Trucks in Korea
South Korea has a few fuel types for cars and trucks. Here is a quick introduction to common fuel types for passenger vehicles. In this post, I don’t address fuel types used only for commercial vehicles. Instead, I’m here to help you find the right car for your daily adventures. Choosing A Fuel Type Your ability to enjoy Korea and your car may be heavily impacted by the fuel type you select. For example, many of our volunteers choose LPG. This allows them to travel across Korea more freely. Now,…
-
Driving Tips, Korean Travel & Adventure, New Arrival Information, Public & Private Transport, Real Estate & Auto
5 Reasons Romanized Korean Addresses Suck
Honestly, we don’t have a nicer way to say this. We LOVE Hangul addresses but the Romanized Korean addresses sucks and makes life harder in many situations. In order to truly navigate Korea, you need the Korean address written in Hangul. We know that’s frustrating but it’s the truth and the struggle isn’t talked about online enough. So, let’s talk about it. What is Romanized Korean? Romanization is a linguistic term that refers to taking one language and converting it to Latin letters. In this case, when Korean is written…
-
Driving Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Public & Private Transport
Getting Your Korean Driver’s License from Scratch
Hello, I am an English educator from the United States living in rural South Korea. Recently, I went through the testing process for my South Korean driver’s license at the Yongin Driving Center. I thought it might be helpful to share my story. I can only speak from my experience here, some testing sites might differ. Let’s go…. About Getting Your Korean Driver’s’ License as a US Citizen Since Driver’s Licenses in the United States are issued by state, each state has its own reciprocity agreement with South Korea regarding…
-
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…
-
Driving Tips, Gangwon-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Couples YangYang Weekend
Grab your loved one and head to the east coast for a romantic getaway! Check out our recommendations. You don’t want to miss this trip. You feel new after a visit to the east sea. Grab your special someone and pack your bags for YangYang, an outdoor lover’s paradise. YangYang, Gangwon-do is located between Sokcho and Gangneung and offers access to beaches, surfing, hiking, temples, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes. Things to do in YangYang, Gangwon-do You will find many different places to stay in YangYang from fancy pants hotels…
-
ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Pets, Public Transit, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Leaving Korea with Pets
By: Angie Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Moving internationally, even moving back to your home country, takes a lot of preparation and planning; especially if you have pets. There is a lot of planning and paperwork involved with flying with pets, even if you are just flying back to your home country. Be sure to check with your arriving country for their requirements for importing pets. This blog outlines the three ways you can fly out of Korea with your pet: in-cabin, excess baggage (accompanied cargo), and unaccompanied or manifest…
-
Driving Tips, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Public Transit, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Navigating Korea: Using Naver Maps
Is navigating Korea stressful? Try using Naver Maps. Let me give you quick tutorial to help you get started. Additional South of Seoul Blogs Related to Map Apps South of Seoul volunteers recommend that you do as much research and reading on using maps in South Korea as possible. Learning to use South Korean map apps may be the most stressful and frustrating aspect of relocating to South Korea. However, if you stay diligent and treat it as a skill to learn – you will overcome the adaptation hurdles and…
-
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…
