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Language Exchange in Pyeongtaek: Korean & English Meetups
Posted inCulture & Community Tips of Living Your Best Life

Language Exchange in Pyeongtaek: Korean & English Meetups

Looking for a language exchange in Pyeongtaek? Learn where to practice Korean and English, meet new friends, and build community while living in Korea.
Posted by KimchiRednecks August 14, 2026
Making Friends in Korea: How to Build Your Community
Posted inCulture & Community Culture Shock Tips

Making Friends in Korea: How to Build Your Community

Moving to Korea can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Learn how language exchanges help you make friends in Korea, build community, and feel at home.
Posted by KimchiRednecks August 4, 2026
Managing Spring Allergies in Korea
Posted inApril in South Korea Health care self advocacy March in South Korea

Managing Spring Allergies in Korea

Do you suffer from springtime allergies? Spring is a beautiful season in South Korea, with an array of different types of flowers blooming and temperatures warming up after a long,…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH April 25, 2023
Maternal Health: A New SOS Public Health Initiative
Posted inMaternal Health Medical & Health Mental Health Awareness

Maternal Health: A New SOS Public Health Initiative

South of Seoul Public Health is starting a new initiative: Maternal and Child Health. This initiative aims to research and improve access to maternal healthcare information for the multinational community living in South
Posted by Denise Feurer, MSc PH February 28, 2022
SOS Public Health and Utah Asia Campus Collaboration: Mental Health Week
Posted inCulture & Community Education Medical & Health

SOS Public Health and Utah Asia Campus Collaboration: Mental Health Week

A Need for Mental Health Campaigns on University Campuses If you attended a college or university, you may understand the mental health struggles that students face. Factors such as academic/social/financial…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH December 20, 2021
Healthcare in South Korea: How to Advocate for Yourself
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Healthcare in South Korea: How to Advocate for Yourself

Why is self-advocacy important? Self-advocacy is an important skill that empowers you to take control over your life decisions, such as decisions based on healthcare. Your experiences are unique to…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH July 21, 2021
The New South of Seoul Public Health Program
Posted inEducation Medical & Health Physical & Mental Wellness

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…
Posted by Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH July 7, 2021
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Lisa Peck, MPH, CPH

Ms. Peck graduated from the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) in Incheon with a Master’s in Public Health and her Certification in Public Health (CPH). Ms. Peck also holds a Bachelor’s Degrees in Linguistics and one in International Studies with a Global Health emphasis.

Ms. Peck is Korean American and speaks both English and Korean. She has moved between the US and Korea since childhood, finally settling in Korea after graduating from UAC.

In 2021 Ms. Peck founded the South of Seoul Public Health Program which focuses on research and initiatives regarding the health and wellness of multinational residents in South Korea.

Additionally, Ms. Peck oversees the SOS Public Health Graduate Student Practicum Program which provides mentorship and training for Master’s in Public Health students. The program works with two students a semester with a focus on ethical UX research design, survey development, and initiative implementation.

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