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Hanoks: Variations and Restorations
As an architecture student here in South Korea, I have had the unique opportunity to get the inside scoop on how Hanoks are made and restored. Here are a few unique features that make…
Life in a Goshiwon: Korea’s Cheapest Housing Option
If you are planning to come to Korea on a budget, the cheapest housing option you can find is a Goshiwon. With rooms available by the day or by the month with no deposit fee, they are one of…
English Realtors in Seoul
Although I am confident in my Korean language abilities, I was unable to find an apartment in Seoul without the help of an English realtor who specializes in finding housing for foreigners.…
First Time Travelers: 5 Korea Facts
Where will you go on your first post-pandemic vacation? Why not come to South Korea! This amazing country is full of amazing opportunities and new experiences are waiting for you around every…
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…
Find Space to Cram, Create, and Bake
Share spaces are amazing! Last year, I found myself writing my thesis at the peak of the pandemic. All of the cafes were closed, and I was stuck in my tiny one-room apartment for weeks. I was…