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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).
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April in South Korea, Home & Living, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Home in Korea: Dealing with Mold
Are you having trouble with mold? Here are some quick solutions to keep your house free of mold.
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Culture & Community, Culture Shock Tips, Education, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health
Managing the Korean Emergency Alerts
Updated: 2024/12 South Korea has a Public Alert Service for notifying citizens of important information. The following blog post explores more about the system and offers support for dealing with the smartphone sounds and the language barrier. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to…
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Three Mountains to Hike in Asan
By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Korea is known for gorgeous mountain hikes. Asan is not home to Korea’s tallest or prettiest mountains, but they are beloved nonetheless. Best of all they are conveniently located and easily accessible for those living south of Seoul. Bongsusan Mountain Park at the foothills of the mountain in a small gravel parking lot and walk through the juniper pine tree lined trails. There are many hiking trails that converge at Bonggoksa Temple which makes it a perfect place to begin and end a…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Dining & Drinks, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Home & Living, International Student Welcome Packet, Social Distancing Resources, USA Military Welcome Packet
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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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…
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Pyeongtaek’s Craft Beer Scene
by: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Not long ago beer options in Korea were rather limited. Even today, if you go out to dinner at a local restaurant, you will likely only have a choice of 2 or 3 beers – Cass, Hite, or Kloud. Korea is just beginning to emerge in the craft beer scene (thanks to revisions to the liquor laws in 2014). Craftworks and Magpie are the largest and oldest craft breweries in Korea, but these aren’t the only breweries contributing to the evolution of beer…
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English-Speaking Animal Clinics and Hospitals in Pyeongtaek
Looking for English-speaking animal clinics and hospitals in Pyeongtaek? Then,here is a list of locations in the Pyeongtaek area to help you keep your fur babies happy and healthy. (This list has been updated as of September 2022). Where is Pyeongtaek? Feel free to skip this section if you live in Pyeongtaek or know about the area. However, if you don’t know about Pyeongtaek, let’s get to know this a little bit about small town with lots to offer. Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province.…
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Embracing Community In Times of Isolation & Crisis
For the last month, South of Seoul volunteers have been asking questions and working quietly but consistently to support our community during Coronavirus. Within our organization, we do not lead from a place of fear. Instead, we lean into the power of our community and the people that live in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Our unique community includes strong and: 1) resilient Koreans, 2) confident US military community, 3) scrappy ex-pats. We are grateful to face this economic and health crisis (Coronavirus) with a group that understands the value of sacrifice…
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Cafes and Bakeries, Delivery and Meal Prep, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Restaurants and Bars, Social Distancing Resources, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Food Delivery In Pyeongtaek
Delivery options in Pyeongtaek South Korea.
