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Useful Korean Phrases for Restaurants
Always remember, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you can simply show the server your phone and point the the phrase you need. THINGS YOU WANT THINGS YOU DON’T WANT OTHER PHRASES To learn about pronunciation and how to use order easily, watch this video from Sweet and Tasty TV.
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Useful Phrases for the Butcher
Always remember, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you can simply show the server your phone and point the the phrase you need. FAST CONVERSION SIMPLE CUTS IN PICTURES DETAILED WESTERN MEAT CUTS OTHER CUTS KEY PHRASES
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The New South of Seoul Pyeongtaek is HERE!
Living outside Seoul can be a challenge for foreigners The language barrier is a complicated hurdle, Google maps rarely works well, information in FB groups gets buried, and there aren’t many bloggers who stick around. When you need something, it’s often easier to just follow the information and catch a train to Seoul rather than find what you need close to home. However, wouldn’t it be nice if it didn’t have to be like that? If you had all the information you needed to solve your problems in your own…
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Dog Rules Fines In Pyeongtaek
Did you know that you can get tickets for your pets? Each administrative area of Korea creates its own rules regarding pet ticketing. This blog looks at the rules in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. New Culture Means New Pet Rules Many international residents in Korea have dogs and sometimes it’s hard to be sure exactly what the rules are. In order to help clarify some things, I went to Pyeongtaek City and asked them about their pet rules and fines. Pyeongtaek City Posted Pet Policy: Be considerate of others and understand not everyone…
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Pyeongtaek Subway, Trains, Buses
Let’s say that you are somewhere with friends and you want to go home, but you aren’t sure what the closest subway is. Or imagine you need to catch an intercity bus but don’t know where to find the closest terminal. Or maybe you want to know what subway stop has the E-mart or which station has the KTX trains (opening December 9th). Well, South of Seoul app has your covered. We’ve created a detailed listing of the main transportation hubs. Just open search and click on the Subway, Trains,…
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SOS App Coming Soon!
It’s Since MollaKorea.com (where SOS also volunteers) and the South of Seoul community has been growing faster than we ever anticipated so we’ve decided to get fancy! We are launching an iPhone and Adroid app that will tell you everything you need to know about living in Pyeongtaek. The app is currently being tested by a few local volunteers and should be ready for download in a few weeks. South of Seoul is partnering with local businesses to do an official launch – hopefully before Christmas – with a party…
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J. Dog Cafe
Over the summer we were going everywhere trying to find the perfect places to play with our doggies who spend far too much time inside. Although we found many wonderful options for summer, with winter on the way I knew we needed to find ones that might offer a big more warmth. Which is how I found the fabulous J. Dog Cafe located near my favorite new area of Pyeongtaek. This dog friendly cafe has everything you need to enjoy the long winter months with your fuzzy family members. The…
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October 29th Fall MATO Festival In Front of Camp Humphreys
Here is what you need to be doing tomorrow, Saturday October 29th, the MATO Festival. Trust me, it’s pretty darn delightful. It’s good, old-fashioned classic fun. Think small town festival with the simple delights of childhood. It’s heart warming. Even though I had seen the posters and such, I didn’t actually go one until this summer. Now I’m sad I missed all the others. Also, I didn’t even go on purpose. I was coming back from Costco and stopped off to grab a bite to eat only to discover a big…
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PIEF is Having KIMJANG!!!! Do ITTTTT!!!!!
Thursday, November 3rd 11am-2pm To Participate CLICK HERE and fill out this form MollaKorea Recommended Event It’s that time of year again, time to make kimchi! and you need to sign-up for PIEFs upcoming event. Really… not joking… do it. Kimjang / 김장(making kimchi as a community) is one of the most important experiences you can participate in while living in Korea. It’s not about the food so don’t skip it even if you don’t like kimchi. This is about the community and working together to make something people will cherish…
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Discount Manga Book Store 만화 할인 매장
This is a post for the super nerds who love comics and Korean language. If you are a lover over the manga / manhwa style you are going to love this discount bookstore located a short walk from AK Plaza. There are sooooooooo many books as well as quite a few puzzles (random) and manga inspired toys and trinkets. Keep in mind, these books will be in Korean but it’s another great way to practice the language if you are learning. For whatever reason, this store name can’t be found…
