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    About Grocery Shopping in South Korea

    July 14, 2021 /

    Wondering about grocery shopping in Korea? Let’s talk about the realities of moving to a new culture and the struggles in Korea. Grocery shopping in South Korea Moving to South Korea is a shock in the kitchen!! Grocery stores are organized differently, packaged differently, taste different, and so much more. It’s likely that you are going to notice a difference in how everything cooks and tastes. It’s going to take a while to get used to all the new vegetables, fruits, meat cuts, and more. When I first arrived I…

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    Pyeongtaek Marts for Buying Groceries!

    July 14, 2021 /

    Who is wondering about buying groceries at Pyeongtaek Marts? About Grocery Shopping in South Korea Grocery shopping in Korea can be a unique experience for foreigners due to some distinct differences compared to Western countries. For example, Korean culture organizes its ingredients into different category systems, the packaging is in Korea, the staff speaks Korean, food in Korea requires many different ingredients, products may be packaged differently, and so much more. Where to Grocery Shop in Pyeongtaek There are many different types of grocery stores in Pyeongtaek. South of Seoul…

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