Moving Heavy Luggage and Moving House in Korea
Moving around Korea can be surprisingly easy once you know how the local system works. However, if you are a foreigner arriving in Korea f…
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20 Things That Shock Foreigners in Korea
South Korea is modern, fast-paced, and incredibly convenient—but for foreigners visiting for the first time, some everyday things can feel…
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Korean Travel Tips Foreign Tourists Often Don’t Know
If you’re traveling around Korea, there are a few small things that can make your trip much easier. Some of these are not really written i…
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5 Korean Idioms That Even Koreans May Find Unfamiliar
Korean has many colorful idioms that sound strange or even hilarious when translated literally. Some are so old-fashioned that even native…
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Smoking Culture in South Korea
South Korea’s smoking culture has changed dramatically over the past few decades. In the early 2000s and before, smoking was much more soc…
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Why Do Koreans Still Eat on the Floor?
One thing that may seem a little unusual to foreigners in Korea is the way Koreans sit and eat on the floor. Of course, most Korean homes …
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Why the Olympics and Asian Games Matter So Much in South Korea
For many South Koreans, the Olympics and the Asian Games are about much more than sports. Of course, people watch these competitions becau…
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A Reflection on Fashion and Perception in Korea
Fashion in Korea has a distinctive character. While individual tastes can vary greatly, Korean fashion often feels somewhat standardized a…
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The Korean OTT Market
The OTT market in South Korea has a somewhat different structure compared with many other countries. Among the major streaming services, N…
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Korea Uses the Metric System
One of the first things you may notice when traveling to or living in Korea is that measurements can look very different from what you'…
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Religion in South Korea
When people think about religion in Asia, they often assume that Buddhism must be the dominant religion in South Korea. This is understand…
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Most Popular Sports Among Adults in South Korea
If you ask which sports are the most popular among adults in South Korea, the answer may be different from what many foreigners expect. Wh…
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Why Koreans Bow Instead of Shake Hands? Understanding Korean Greeting Culture
If you're visiting South Korea or working with Korean colleagues, you may notice that people often bow instead of shaking hands. While…
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South Korea's Unique Housing System
When people think about renting a home, they usually imagine paying monthly rent. However, South Korea has a unique housing system that su…
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South Korea Then and Now
How the 1990s and the 2020s Feel Completely Different South Korea in the 1990s felt very different from today's Korea. Society was gen…
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Kakao Taxi VS Uber in Korea: Which Taxi App Should You Use?
If you're visiting South Korea, getting around is easy thanks to reliable public transportation and convenient taxi apps. Two of the m…
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