South of Seoul
Founded in 2015, the South of Seoul team consists of volunteers on three continents working together to support English-speaking people traveling or living in South Korea. South of Seoul volunteers work with organizations and individuals across South Korea to improve equitable access to information across South Korea. Much of South of Seoul's information focuses on Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Blogs published under the authorship of "South of Seoul" include blogs compiled by multiple volunteers to improve access to standardized information unrelated to individualized personal experiences.
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Guide to Choosing Storage for Kimchi and Fermented Foods
To make kimchi, you must understand the importance of using the correct containers for fermentation. You want to make an educated choice when fermenting foods or storing fermented foods for long periods of time. With a little knowledge, you can ferment your foods safely in Korea (or around the world). Let’s get into it. Lens on the Information Keep in mind, this information is written for international residents living in South Korea. In South Korea, many residents receive Kimchi as gifts or begin making their own at home. This blog…
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Pyeongtaek Food & Fun November 2025 Fab4 Winners
We are happy to announce our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun’s Fab 4 November 2025 winners for their valued participation. Winners for November 2025 can collect their awards during December 2025. 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 Pyeongtaek and surrounding areas. Therefore, group members share posts related to restaurants, hobbies, events, gatherings, and more. South of Seoul volunteers admin and moderate the group based on the values of equity, inclusion, anti-bullying, and…
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Guide to Long-term Ski Locker Rentals in Korea
Sometimes you don’t want to lug your gear to and from the mountains or maybe you don’t want to fight over the expensive hourly rentals. If you have a Korean Foreigner Registration Card, you can rent lockers at Korean ski resorts for a few days or the season. This guide to long-term ski locker rentals will help you figure out if the lockers are right for you and how to rent them. Renting a Lockers at Ski Parks In South Korea, resorts offer both short-term and long-term gear locker rentals.…
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Guide to Types of Public Parking in Korea
Driving in a new country means relearning all kinds of systems, one of those systems is parking. We’ve put together this short guide to the types of public parking in Korea to help you find your way. About Korean Parking Facilities Like most countries around the world, Korea offers a variety of public and private parking types. Some are managed by local governments, and others are managed by private companies or organizations. Let’s look at the different types of public parking: City-Managed Parking Garages (공영주차장) City-Managed Managed On-Street Parking (노상주차장)…
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Trapped in a Korean Parking Garage: A Guide to Getting Out
Tourists and SOFA members! Did you know that many public parking garages in Korea may not accept payment via cash or international cards (debit/credit)? This means you can get unexpectedly trapped in a parking garage without an easy way out. Let’s talk about who this impacts and how to get around it. Read this to learn how to avoid getting trapped in a Korean parking garage. Basics of Paying for Public Parking in Korea Over the last five years, many (maybe even most) public parking garages across Korea went cashless.…
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Pyeongtaek Food & Fun October 2025 Fab4 Winners
We are happy to announce our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun’s Fab 4 October 2025 winners for their valued participation. Winners for October 2025 can collect their awards during November 2025. 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 Pyeongtaek and surrounding areas. Therefore, group members share posts related to restaurants, hobbies, events, gatherings, and more. South of Seoul volunteers admin and moderate the group based on the values of equity, inclusion, anti-bullying, and…
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Guide to Pump Tracks in Korea
Do you love pump tracks for BMX or skateboards, we’ve documented the pump tracks in Korea we could find in 2025. We made notes about which pump tracks skateboarders regularly use. Keep reading to learn more. About Pump Tracks If you’ve been looking for a fun way to stay active outdoors, Korea’s growing number of pump tracks might be exactly what you need. A pump track is a looping circuit of rollers, banked turns, and jumps designed for riders to “pump” their way through without pedaling—using momentum and body movement…
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Guide for Ski and Snowboard Season Gear Rentals in South Korea
Would you like to spend all season skiing or snowboarding in Korea but you don’t have gear or a lot of money? You can make it happen. This guide to ski and snowboard season rentals in South Korea will help your dreams come true. Keep reading and we will see you on the slopes. PS this was written fast, because people needed info. Sorry for any mistakes. We will edit soon. Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear for the Season in South Korea For winter sports fans living in South Korea,…
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Pyeongtaek Food & Fun September 2025 Fab4 Winners
We are happy to announce our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun’s Fab 4 September 2025 winners for their valued participation. Winners for September 2025 can collect their awards during October 2025. 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 Pyeongtaek and surrounding areas. Therefore, group members share posts related to restaurants, hobbies, events, gatherings, and more. South of Seoul volunteers admin and moderate the group based on the values of equity, inclusion, anti-bullying, and…
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Korean Gift-giving Etiquette Guide for Chuseok
Would you like to embrace the joy and community of Korean Thanksgiving? Start with this Korean gift giving guide for Chuseok. Also after you read the following guide about gift-giving, you need to also read our post about your Chuseok meal menu. Let’s go! About Chuseok Chuseok (추석), often called “Korean Thanksgiving,” is one of the most important family holidays in South Korea. It’s a time to honor ancestors, visit family, and share food. The holiday also includes a gift-giving element that might make it feel a little like Christmas.…
