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무한리필 = Free Refill, but what does that really mean?
Welcome to a New Type of All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) This is one of the blogs where we change your life. We are going to tell you something everyone here knows, but they never tell the new guy. Keep your eyes out for the magic words “무한리필”. Memorize what this looks like. Directly translated, this means Free Refill. Of course, by now you know that, in Korea, you already get free refills on sides. You might be questioning what this really means. Put that worry away, these places and specials are pure…
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3 English Speaking Dentists in Pyeongtaek
Looking for an English-speaking dentist in or near Pyeongtaek? We have a few options to try About Visiting the Dentist in Korea There is rarely a point where going to the dentist is fun, however, it can be downright terrifying in a country where you can’t speak the language. We are extremely lucky in Pyeongtaek because we have a variety of excellent choices. This isn’t even a comprehensive list, it’s simply a list of dentists that our different volunteers have known and liked over the last few years. They are…
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Culture & Community, Emergency Support Service, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Important Numbers: 119 Emergency Services
Before you have an emergency, you need to know 119 which is emergency services in South Korea. About 119 One of THE most important numbers you need to know while living in South Korea is 119. This is THE number to call in emergencies. In a medical emergency, 119 may automatically detect a caller’s location on either a landline or a cell phone. Then, 119 dispatches ambulances quickly. 119 For Those with No Korean Language Ability In theory, foreigners who contact 119 become directed to a translator from the Korea National…
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Songtan/Shinjang 100th Listing
We passed a very exciting mark today and we are going to take a minute to celebrate. Today our first neighborhood passed the its 100th listing!!! Do you know what else that means? We have over 1,000+ listings in the South of Seoul app spread across three areas: Asan, Cheonan, and Pyeongtaek!!!! This week we expect two more neighborhoods to cross this mark. It might not seem like a big deal, but it has taken over three years to gather and enter all of this information. Based on the average…
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Culture & Community, Driving Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Public & Private Transport, Smart Phone App Quick Tips, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Nav App Hack: Phones not Address
One of our main goals at South of Seoul (SOS) is to empower our readers and users to explore Pyeongtaek on their own and share the things they love with others. This sounds easy, except that the language barrier and maps issues make this far harder than it should be. How in the world do you quickly and easily share a business location when you can’t read anything or talk to anyone? We have the hack for you! All you need to know are numbers. This is possibly the best-kept…
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Culture & Community, December in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Holidays In Korea, Indoor Activities, Kids and Family, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
3 New Year(s) Options in Pyeongtaek
Just like Christmas and all the other holidays, New Years is celebrated a little differently in Pyeongtaek than what you might be used to. Whereas you might stay up until midnight to celebrate the New Year, in South Korea it’s all about waking up early (or staying up all night) and welcoming in the sunrise on the first day of the year. 1. Pyeongtaek Lake Sunrise Celebration (2019 평택호 해맞이 행사) If you would like to join a local cultural experience that isn’t promoted to foreigners at all, this is…
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Culture & Community, December in South Korea, Education, Holidays In Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Christmas In Pyeongtaek
Additional Article(s) You May Find Useful: 3 New Year(s) Options in Pyeongtaek Every December in the South of Seoul group (Pyeongtaek Food & Fun) new arrivals ask about Christmas experiences they can have in the area. Every year we think, “We should write a blog about that”. Well, this year we’re finally writing one! So, grab a hot cup of cocoa, put on your favorite Christmas carols, curl up on your couch with a cozy blanket and prepare to be disappointed. Yes, you read that right. Maybe add some booze to…
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Culture & Community, Culture Shock Tips, Education, New Arrival Information, Physical & Mental Wellness
5 Tips for Conquering Culture Shock
Culture Shock isn’t just an English punk band. It’s also a very real thing we all deal with while living abroad. It’s part of the territory and it’s something everyone needs to be very aware of in order to live their best life. It starts out small and builds over time, sometimes ripping through our lives with very painful consequences and other times hiding in the shadows waiting to knock us off course when we least expect it. It can even cause intense depression, destruction of relationships, uuncharacteristic bigotry and racism,…
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Discover Korean Comic Book Cafes
(Updated: 2025) Looking to escape the heat or cold? Need to take a little rest in the middle of the day? Time to discover the delightful world of comic book cafes! About Comic Book Cafes in Korea Comic book cafes offer a space to relax, enjoy reading, play games, or take a brief nap. Who hasn’t been out in town, exhausted, just wanting to lie down in a quiet place with a nice cup of tea or coffee and just relax for an hour or two? Oh yeah, and read…
