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My Seoul Real Estate Nightmare
Finding housing in Seoul isn’t easy, especially when you are a foreigner and have to overcome language barriers. This is my Seoul real estate nightmare. But, don’t worry, it has a…
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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…
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Our Friendly Korean Villa Ghost
Spooky season has come, so it’s time I introduce you to our newest addition to the family: our villa ghost. After a series of strange and unexplainable events, my roommates have come to the…
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How to Cancel Your TV Subscription in Korea
When renting a house, there are a lot of cases when the room does not have a TV. Therefore, if you are paying for a TV subscription, please refer to this article to contact the electricity…
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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…
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The Best Moving Service in Korea: Zim Car
If you’re considering moving in Korea, you’ll soon find that moving to a new apartment is an absolute nightmare. Once you’ve finally gone through the hellscape that is…
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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.…
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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…
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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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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…
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