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How to File US Taxes in Korea
So, you’ve taken a job in South Korea, your first year has come and gone, and now you are living your best life. Then you start a new contract. The month of March comes around, and you hear…
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Wise: The Best Way to Send Money to South Korea
When you move to South Korea, one of your first concerns will be money. How do I get money from my home country to South Kore? You’ll want to do it in the most cost-efficient and secure…
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How To Save Money in Korea
If you want to save money in Korea, there are a few simple changes you can make without putting a dent in your lifestyle. You can still enjoy Korean culture to the fullest, even while adhering…
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Guide to Utility Bills in Korea
If you are planning on living in Korea and getting your own place, you will quickly find yourself having to pay monthly utility bills. It is a bit intimidating the first time the yellow slips…
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Why is Korea’s Population Aging?
When I first arrived in Korea, I was shocked by how many ahjusshis (old men) and ahjummas (old women) I saw. They were all perfectly healthy, outpacing me ( a 20 years old girl ) on treks all…
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Living Vertically: Apartment Life in South Korea
South Korea is a tiny country, so most housing is built up and not out. Apartment life is the most common housing option, with more than 60% of the population living in highrises. So…
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Teaching Spanish in Korea (Cristian Contreras)
Cristian Contreras, a Colombian Spanish teacher, comes from the municipality of El Socorro, in Santander-Colombia. Twelve years ago he and his wife, a Korean citizen, founded a school for…
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Is Modeling in Korea Financially Stable?
One of the questions I get asked the most as a full-time model in Korea is: – is modeling financially stable? When I talk to people and they find out about the languages I speak, and the…
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Can I Work In Korea?
Finding a place to work in Korea can be a challenging task, especially during a global pandemic. However, no matter what we encounter I believe that if we truly want something we’ll find a way…
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Tutoring in Korea: How to Do it Legally
Before, to work in South Korea as an English Teacher all you needed was to speak English, be young, and look the part. It was super easy. Not only that, but you could make enough money to…
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Start Your Own Business In Korea
South Korea is a country well-known for its domestic economic prosperity. However, over the past decades, Korea has opened up to foreign investors and international business. In fact, Korea…
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6 Foreigner Friendly Part-Time Jobs
There are tons of part-time jobs for foreigners if you know where to look. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just someone looking for some side-cash, there is something out there…
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How to Send Money Abroad from Korea
If you’re living and working in South Korea, you may be wondering how to send money back home, and vice versa. Sending money between your Korean and foreign bank accounts is crucial for…
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Shopping on a Budget at Dongmyo Market
Looking for the ultimate souvenir from your trip to Korea? Your own hanbok? A set of traditional chopsticks? Or are you shopping in Korea on a budget? If so, head down to Dongmyo Market,…
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Filing tax in Korea for foreigners
South Korea endearingly called Korea by its occupants has encountered a fast monetary development rate in the course of recent many years. As a part of their attempt to pursue that…
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Korea’s Transportation Card: T-Money
As of January 1, 2022, Seoul’s buses have gone cashless. You are now going to need a transportation card to take Seoul’s public buses. The most common form of transportation card in…
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15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Korea
Over 5 years ago I embarked on my flight heading to Korea, to study my Master’s. Familiar with studying? Sure. But living in South Korea? I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t…
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How to Send Money from Korea to the US?
If you’re an American living in South Korea, you may have one pressing concern: how do you send money from Korea to the US? It doesn’t matter whether you’re a full-time worker or a…
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Five Reasons To Buy Cryptocurrency in Korea
Are you looking to buy cryptocurrency in Korea? Well, it’s proving to be a highly lucrative venture for small-scale investors. In recent years, South Korea has become one of the world’s key…
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Cash or Card: What to use when traveling to Korea?
Which payment instrument to use is one of the most common concerns when traveling abroad. In planning your trip to Korea, you may have asked yourself with the question, “Should I use cash or…
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