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How to become a student in Korea
Do you plan to study abroad in South Korea in the near future? But you have no idea how to become a student in Korea? Do you want to learn how to speak Korean fluently and easily communicate…
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Here’s How To Find A Job In Korea In Really No Time
South Korea has been the dream destination for so many young people for decades now. Gone are the days when the United States and the United Kingdom were the only two most wanted places for…
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Best Books to learn Korean
In this article, I will bring you something that you may have been looking for, so keep reading to find out the top 3 books in my list to learn Korean. Since this language is very different…
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Surgery in Korea: What to Expect
Are you thinking about having surgery in Korea? Are you concerned about the impact the pandemic might have on your care? Well, wonder no more. I had surgery and spent 4 days at Yeungnam…
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Korean Designer Bags: The Sleek and Stylish
It’s been said that bags can totally make or break an outfit – a saying that I personally find true. As someone who has loved collecting bags from a very early age, it is the one fashion…
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Tennis lessons in Seoul: Bong Tennis review
Living in Seoul means that there are about a million different activities you can do. A couple of months ago, I first picked up tennis. I started on a bit of a whim, but enjoyed the lessons so…
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New moms in Seoul to get KRW 1M subsidy for postpartum care
All households in Seoul with newborns from fall are eligible for a subsidy of KRW 1 million for postpartum care. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 11 said under a policy to raise the…
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Being a Hakwon Teacher in Korea: Good, Bad, & Miserable
There are many jobs around the world that are essential to the growth of society. Whether it be doctors, lawyers, police officers, or teachers, society needs these jobs to educate and keep the…
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Work Life in Korea
Although a brief search of this writer on LinkedIn shall reveal every detail of my occupational history, I am glad for this opportunity to share personal, biased, and likely incorrect opinions…
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How long does it take for pock marks to completely heal during acne scars treatment?
Recently, regarding COVID-19, the era of the mask has come to end end with the lifting of masking requirements. As a result, many people who were once able to hide their facial scars such as…
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Designated/Temporary Screening Clinics for COVID-19
This is an updated operating status and schedule of permanent and temporary screening clinics in Seoul. It is advised that you contact a local community health center for information before…
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Organic Food Subsidy: Benefits for Pregnant Women in Korea
Gyeonggi Provence in South Korea recently launched an additional benefit for pregnant women. This benefit will increase access to organic food and local agricultural products to help promote…
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Asem Gundam Base
It is with regret that I must reveal a store quite sequestered from the public eye, much inclined to inspire the fancy of children even though it may exert great pressure on the purses of…
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Nail Guru: Daiso Edition
Are you a girl who is passionate about nails? When you have badass nails, do you feel better about yourself? Wanting to have pretty nails can be quite expensive, especially when it costs…
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New Jeans and the Lunar New Year Dispute
New Jeans recently was at a center of a scandal. The scandal was centered on the debate between who terms – Chinese New Year, and Lunar New Year. Let’s take a closer look at how a…
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Seoul Mom and Dad Taxi Project
The city of Seoul recently broke its own record for the city with the lowest fertility rate in the world. The country of South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rate, at 0.78.…
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The Convenience of Living in South Korea
South Korea is one of the most developed countries in the world. They have achieved wonderful accomplishments throughout the years and it is amazing that South Korea did it in a short amount…
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Queen of the Side Hustle: Gigs in Korea
Studying abroad is everyone’s dream. But life as a student abroad is not always rainbows and unicorns. I arrived in Korea without adequate funds as my scholarship only covered tuition. My…
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New foreign resident cards due next month to have color photos
Newly designed residence cards for expats are set for release on April 1. The Ministry of Justice on March 28 said it will change the designs of such cards including those for permanent…
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No. of int’l students at domestic universities exceeds 200,000
The number of foreign students in Korea has broken the 200,000 mark. The Korea Immigration Service under the Ministry of Justice on March 23 released a statistical report saying the number…
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