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Guide for Men’s Haircuts in Korea
Men living in or visiting South Korea deserve better guidance on getting their haircuts. After 13 years of visiting men’s salons with my partner, I’ve finally compiled a guide for men’s haircuts in Korea to help you feel more comfortable visiting men’s stylists across South Korea. Get ready for detailed insights about men’s haircuts in Korea. Content Framework This Guide for Men’s Haircuts in Korea our Local Guide for Women’s Salons in Korea have many similarities. I created a template and changed the details relevant to each gender. The information that’s duplicated…
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A Local Guide to Eating Gluten-Free in Korea
Struggling to navigate gluten-free life in South Korea? We’ve put together this Local Gluten-Free Guide for Korea to help you find solutions for eating out and eating at home. This guide will grow and change with time as resources and information become more readily available. Know that navigating a gluten-free life in South Korea will not be easy, but it can be done. The Reality of Gluten-Free Eating in Korea Eating gluten-free in South Korea can be quite challenging, especially since Celiac disease is not well-known, and many people are…
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Phrases for Gluten-Free Dining in Korea
People often ask South of Seoul for help regarding gluten-free dining in South Korea. However, it took many interviews and a lot of research before we felt comfortable compiling this article. The following blog post focuses on 1) Social awareness of gluten-free, 2) language for communicating with businesses, and 3) terms needed to source gluten-free restaurants and cafes. Eating Gluten-Free in Korea is a Struggle Dining at restaurants when gluten-free in South Korea can be challenging. South Korea, though highly advanced in many aspects of healthcare and food safety, is…
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Gluten-Free Noodles In Korea
Trying to find gluten-free ingredients in South Korea? Noodles are a staple in Korean cuisine, but many traditional varieties are made from wheat containing gluten. Fortunately, several gluten-free noodle alternatives in South Korean grocery stores and specialty shops. Whether you’re craving traditional Korean dishes or looking to explore international flavors, here’s a list of gluten-free noodles you can find or make in South Korea. Information Lens This article recommends noodles as an ingredient for home cooking. When eating out, keep in mind that the noodles might not have gluten but…
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Finding the Right School for Your Child in Pyeongtaek
Choosing the right school for your child can be one of the hardest parts of moving to Pyeongtaek. Many parents ask, “Where can my child attend school in Pyeongtaek?” It’s one of the most common concerns for families moving to the area. Often, parents explore multiple options, sometimes choosing different schools for each child or changing their choice depending on the situation. Below are some of the most common schooling options in Pyeongtaek. Information Overview This post focuses on elementary through high school education options in Pyeongtaek. If you’re looking…
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How We Use AI At South of Seoul
Have you ever wondered how we use AI at South of Seoul? If you aren’t, you should be. It’s worth considering how all your favorite creators are using AI. Let’s discuss our organization’s AI journey and how we integrate it into our program. While AI is deeply involved in our content creation process, we carefully balance its use to maintain human accuracy, creativity, and nuance in everything we publish. Early AI Adoption We started testing the abilities of AI around December 1st, 2022. The technology was released to the public…
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Struggling with English Naver Maps? Here’s Why It Happens
Trying to use the Naver Maps app with the English interface? Struggling to find information? Noticing a weird lack of parking or Korean restaurants? English speakers in Korea encounter several common issues when using Naver Maps. In this post, we will talk about Naver Maps and how it handles English UX/UI and the data you search. We LOVE Naver Maps in Korean but we want to be honest about the issues for English language users. About Naver Maps Naver Maps is Korea’s most popular navigation app. Created by Naver Corp.,…
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Learn About Gochujang at the Songtan Market
Do you want to learn more about gochujang? What is its history, how it’s made, and what is it used for? Recently South of Seoul volunteers had the great privilege of helping host a Traditional Market Vendor Visit at the Songtan Market in Pyeongtaek-si. The evening included a brief lecture on the history of gochujang, a visit to a market noodle restaurant for a gochujang-making demonstration, and a gochujang sampling session. Here is what we learned. About Gochujang Gochujang (고추장), the vibrant red chili paste, is not just a culinary…
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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…
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Comparison of Rental Systems Near US Military Bases
Did you know that there are two types of realtors in areas near the US Military bases in South Korea? In such areas, some realtors focus on US military-affiliated people while the majority focus on Korean residents. In the following blog post, we will provide a few areas of comparison between the realtors and rental systems used by US military v. Korean Residents. You may feel surprised by the differences. Additionally, at the end of the post, we will offer questions for each type of realtor. About Realtors Near US…
