Seoul Gym Day Pass Guide: What to Ask Before You Go
A nearby gym is not automatically a drop-in gym. Before travelling there, ask whether it sells a day pass and what that pass actually includ…
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Living in Korea
Everything you need for living in Korea as a foreigner. Step-by-step guides to getting a Korean SIM card, opening a bank account, renting an apartment, recycling and trash sorting, visiting a hospital, and more — the daily-life essentials, explained in plain English with useful Korean phrases.
How to Find a Public Toilet in Seoul
Finding a toilet in Seoul is often a two-part task: locate a facility, then find the entrance you ca…
Korean Supermarket Shopping: Groceries, Labels & Checkout
If you need groceries rather than a quick snack, choose the store around what you plan to carry and …
Korea Power Plug Guide: Adapter or Voltage Converter?
Before choosing a plug adapter for Korea, check the device you want to power. A plug that fits the w…
Paying in Korea: Foreign Cards, Cash & ATM Problems
A card that worked at your hotel can still fail at another terminal. Prepare two ways to pay before …
How to Read and Share a Korean Street Address
A Korean street address can identify the right building while still leaving a delivery person unable…
How to Use a Public Library in Korea: Membership and Borrowing
A public library in Korea can be useful even if you are still learning Korean. You can read on site,…
Korean Apartment Maintenance Bill: How to Read 관리비
An apartment bill marked 관리비 can be confusing because it may combine shared building costs with char…
Getting a Haircut in Korea: What to Say at the Salon
A haircut can go wrong even when you know the Korean word for “short.” The useful part is specifying…