Pyeongtaek Food & Fun June Fab4 Winners

We are happy to announce our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun’s Fab 4 June 2024 winners for their valued participation. Winners for June 2024 can collect their awards during July 2024. About Pyeongtaek Food & Fun South of Seoul volunteers support the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook community which provides information and support for the international population of … Read more

Pyeongtaek Food & Fun May Fab4 Winners

Fab 4 winners

We are happy to announce our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun’s Fab 4 May 2024 winners for their valued participation. Winners for May 2024 can collect their awards during June 2024. About Pyeongtaek Food & Fun South of Seoul volunteers support the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook community which provides information and support for the international population of … Read more

Pyeongtaek Living 101: Class 1 & 2 Recap

Thinking about joining Pyeongtaek Living 101 but want to know more about the program? Here is a recap of the first course in Paengseong, Pyeongtaek. TLD;R It’s been a lot of fun and a lot of information. About Pyeongtaek Living 101 First, let’s introduce the FREE Pyeongtaek Living 101 course since you may not know … Read more

Best of Pyeongtaek Poll 2023 Winners

Looking for the best restaurants, cafes, and spots for drinks in Pyeongtaek? Here are the winners of the 2023 Best of Pyeongtaek Awards! What is South of Seoul? Founded in 2015, the South of Seoul (SOS) volunteer organization supports ex-pats living outside Seoul. The SOS volunteers manage multiple Facebook groups, the South of Seoul Facebook … Read more

A Guide for Preparing Cabbages for Kimjang

Do you need more details about how to process your cabbages for kimjang? This year we are documenting some details of the kimjang process that we learned from our eonni (언니) or older sister. Each year, as we see what questions other people have a the South of Seoul kimjang, this information will likely improve. … Read more

Halal Food in Incheon

Are you a Muslim traveler or resident in South Korea, feeling overwhelmed by the lack of halal food options? Fret not, because help is at hand! In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the city of Incheon, uncovering its hidden gems of halal food options. From restaurants to grocery stores, we’ve compiled a list of … Read more

Mammograms in Korea

Living in South Korea and needing a mammogram? Learn more about taking care of breast health and finding clinics in the following blog post. The following article contains actionable support for finding resources across Korea. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through … Read more

Skin Cancer Screening at The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent Hospital

Going to the doctor is not something many people look forward to. The unease associated with doctors’ visits can increase when you are concerned you may have a potentially serious diagnosis like skin cancer. Add in the uncomfortableness that comes with living in a new country where you may not know the language, customs, and … Read more

International Students and Housing in Korea

Moving to South Korea to study? Let’s talk about the reality of housing and the expenses you may need to prepare for as an international student. Remember universities don’t usually cover student’s living expenses so international students need to budget for setting up their new lives. Barriers to Student Housing International students in South Korea … Read more