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Education, Medical & Health, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health, Tips of Living Your Best Life
The New South of Seoul Public Health Program
The Start of the South of Seoul Public Health Program Since 2015, South of Seoul volunteers have supported the English-speaking international community living in South Korea. When COVID-19 swept across the country, the lack of access to critical information related to healthcare for the international community became evident. After observing such struggles within the international community, South of Seoul volunteers began developing the new South of Seoul Public Health Program. Such an initiative aimed at increasing knowledge about primary health care among the English-speaking international population in South Korea. Listen…
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NEW Pyeongtaek Recommendations! July 2nd
South of Seoul community members in the Pyeongtaek area have been super busy sharing information in the South of Seoul app! Have you checked the new listings lately?
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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…
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Pyeongtaek Neighborhoods
Get to know a few of Pyeongtaek-si’s most popular neighborhoods. Perfect for those relocating to work for the US Military for either Osan Air Force Base or Camp Humphreys. Additional Articles To Help you Understand Pyeongtaek-si Pyeongtaek Subway Stops How to Use the Subway and Where to Go New to Pyeongtaek? Important information for living your best life Do you realize how big Pyeongtaek is? It is more than a city, it is an administrative district that includes the sea and the mountains to the west. We have many different,…
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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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Sexy Times Date Night: “The James Bond”
Updated in 2021: If South of Seoul is going to do date night blogs we are going to be as fun and campy with it as possible. Hold on to your hats and expect us to use the word “sexy” as many times as is socially inappropriate. Sosabeol is easily Pyeongtaek’s sexiest neighborhood It’s where you will find the youngest, hippest Pyeongtaekers on their first dates or looking for their next dates. That’s because there is a ton to do in one area and it’s almost all-new, fresh, and Instagramable. That’s…
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New Arrival Information, Pyeongtaek Neighborhoods, Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek, USA Military Welcome Packet
Neighborhood Intro: Pyeongtaek City
Pyeongtaek (평택) 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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Neighborhood Intro: Sosabeol
Welcome to Sosabeol the click on the locations to learn more about restaurants, cafes, and things to do in this relaxed and fun neighborhood. Pyeongtaek (평택) is made up of many different, unique little neighborhoods. Over the last 2 years these 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…
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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…
