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The News: August 14, 2019
What is happening in Pyeongtaek this month? Pyeongtaek Dream Start Pyeongtaek Summer Dream Start program launched for 43 elementary school students who met every Friday from July 26 to August 9. The Pyeongtaek DreamStart program hosts a variety of year-round programs, like the dream constellation camp. The primary focus of the program is to support the healthy development of children who come from single parent homes. It also focuses on school age children who are looking to experience a variety of activities during their spare time. One of the popular…
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The News July 17 2019
What’s happening in Pyeongtaek this week? Early Detection of Dementia The Chi Mae Anshim Center in Songtan was established as an elderly support facility for dementia and Alzheimer and recently hosted a ‘Woori Village Dementia Day’ to encourage elderly residents to come out and receive a health screening. Both a neuropsychological test and a medical specialist was on hand for the examination. A guide to the Dementia Center for Alzheimer’s Disease said, “It is very important to find out and treat dementia at an early stage. We will provide a…
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The News July 10 2019
Here is the latest and greatest that’s happening in the area, straight from city hall. Pyeongtaek’s Annual City Cleanup Pyeongtaek citizens care about their city and organize several cleanups throughout the year. One particular citizen, Oh Sung-myeon, has made these cleanups his mission and so far he has collected about 3 tons of garbage around Ohseong-myeon. This year is no different and the annual cleanup scheduled at the end of August will mark the rainy season and the city’s renewed commitment. Every year the city sets up a budget for…
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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, 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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Neighborhood Intro: Shinjang-dong (Part of Songtan)
Pyeongtaek-si (평택시) is made up of many different, unique little neighborhoods. Over the last 2 years Pyeongtaek neighborhoods have been reorganized, a new address system created, and – often – completely new names assigned. Combine this with the constantly changing English Speaking population that rotates through each year, and life becomes like a big game of Telephone as half information turns into mythical information. That’s where South of Seoul comes in. We are on the ground and updating the South of Seoul app each time we are alerted to a…
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December in South Korea, Dining & Drinks, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Tips of Living Your Best Life
5 NOT Spicy Korean Soups for Winter
Are you craving a delicious NOT spicy Korean soup? Look no further, here is our list of 5 NOT spicy Korean soups for you to enjoy this winter or year-round! Korean Soups Are Not All Spicy Although the spicy soups get a lot of attention, there are NOT spicy Korean soups to be found. In fact, not all the food in South Korea has the spice cranked up to 11. The truth is, there are many Korean dishes and restaurants where the only spicy food on the table is kimchi.…
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December in South Korea, Dining & Drinks, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Best Spicy Korean Stews/Soups For Winter
Are you looking for the best spicy Korean stews/soups to keep you warm all winter long? Whether you want to eat out or make it at home, we have you covered. Spicy Korean Stews/Soups for Winter Winter is coming and when it does you are going to be thanking us for this post. When the temperature drops and your butt freezes, there are five Korean stews/soups we recommend to chase the blues away. They are spicy, ass kicking soups that make you feel like you are being hugged by an…
