Be kind to yourself and have grace for yourself when you first arrive in South Korea.When you arrive in South Korea, you may find yourself scrambling to acclimate. That’s ok and that is normal. You are dealing with a new language, new culture, new customs, new foods, new co-workers, and often-times a new career. Culture shock is a very real and often painful experience. Taking the time to inform yourself about the world around you will couple perfectly with having grace for yourself and others.
We have also struggled through that pain as well and our mission is to help minimize the struggle as much as possible. That’s why South of Seoul volunteers put together this list of blogs that each shares something we wish we had known in the first three months of our arrival in South Korea. We recommend revisiting these blogs regularly over the first three months because each time you read them something new will stand out.
Information you wish you had? Please leave a comment or message us at southofseoul@gmail.com and we will add it to our list of blogs to post.
Did you know that Pyeongtaek City offers Parking Ticket Alerts via text message for some parking violations? If you register for the Parking Ticket Alerts, you will get a text message (in Korean) from the Pyeongtaek Parking Authority saying something to the effect of, “Move your care in the next (number of minutes) to avoid … Read more
Do you live in Pyeongtaek? Would you like help learning more about the community? We recommend registering for a PIEF (Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation) Pyeongtaek Living 101 Courses available in 2024. This year’s curriculum is all new and heavily focused on the Pyeongtaek area. Who Should Register We recommend the Pyeongtaek Living 101 Courses for … Read more
Psychiatry, therapy counseling, and life coaching are distinct yet often confused approaches to personal development and mental well-being. Navigating such distinctions among these terms and services can feel confusing if not frustrating, but you are not alone in that. To better understand these differences, we must grasp the fundamental definitions of each term. This blog … Read more
Looking for a home in or near Pyeongtaek-si? Understanding your rental options in the area of Pyeontaek may feel frustrating due to the different types of rental systems, competitive market, language barrier, cultural differences, and so much more. In this article, we will dig deeper into the rental systems in Pyeongtaek. This will include how … Read more
If you plan to live in Korea for a long period, you may want to understand your Korean credit rating (Credit Score). Here are a few things you may need to know to put yourself in a good position to access credit like credit cards, car loans, or a house loan. About Credit Rating Systems … Read more
As an international resident, building a life in South Korea can feel complicated, especially managing finances. So let’s learn about getting a credit card in Korea. The personal experiences in the following blog post include E and F-visa holders in South Korea. Getting a Credit Card May Feel Scary Learning a new financial system while … Read more
Can international students work in South Korea? The short answer is yes, but there are many different rules that you will need to navigate and each student’s situation is a little different. There is no such thing as one set of paperwork or a guaranteed outcome. Such ambiguity may leave international students feeling vulnerable and … Read more
Let’s talk about the Korean National Health Insurance requirements for international students studying in South Korea. It’s important to have a strong health safety net while you are studying and Korea and that includes health insurance. Thankfully, South Korea makes health insurance mandatory and affordable for many students. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to … Read more
Interested in studying in South Korea but you don’t know your visa options? This is the perfect place to start. This visa guide for international students will help you better understand your options. About Studying in South Korea South Korean universities continue to expand their programs for international students who wish to study in the … Read more
