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SOS Book Club Pick: Crying in H-Mart
Our first SOS Book Club recommendation is “Crying in H-Mart” by Michelle Zauner. The book will have you crying along with the author in no time. A must-read. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, or 4) the exploration of life within the diaspora experience. Commitment to Accessibility South of Seoul volunteers take book accessibility…
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Understanding Residency in South Korea
Would you like to better understand how becoming a South Korean resident allows you to integrate into South Korean governmental, social, and financial systems? In this blog post, South of Seoul volunteers attempt to break down the interlinked systems that create the foundation for a smooth and easy life as an international resident of South Korea. About South Korean Government Structure South Korea has a centralized democratic republic government divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. This means that Korea’s governmental power, as a country, rests in the body of citizens…
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Culture Shock Tips, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information
5 City Managed Facebook Pages to Follow to Learn About Life Outside Seoul
Additional Places To Get Information About Life in South Korea: 5 Facebook Pages to Follow if you Live in South Korea 5 Female Influencers to Follow in South Korea Cities across Korea have begun reaching out to ex-pats to provide increasingly timely, accurate, and helpful updates via Facebook pages. The Facebook page information comes directly from government sources and helps to improve communication between international residents and the local culture and government. Such pages share information about government planned events, public health initiatives, area news, community insights, and tips on…
