Kids and Family
South Korea is a family-focused country due to a variety of reasons such as multi-generational family homes and a low national birth-rate. Children are allowed in nearly all food and drinking establishments and there are special travel accommodations that allow upwards of 20+ people per room. However, South Korea's family-friendly experiences are often difficult for new international residents to access since South Korean family-friendly activities manifest in different ways than those experienced in the home countries of international residents. South of Seoul supports international families by publishing blogs that unravel what family-friendly looks like and how to access the activities. If you have any idea of an article that would help your family, submit the topic to Southofseoul@gmail.com.
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Discover Korean Comic Book Cafes
(Updated: 2025) Looking to escape the heat or cold? Need to take a little rest in the middle of the day? Time to discover the delightful world of comic book cafes! About Comic Book Cafes in Korea Comic book cafes offer a space to relax, enjoy reading, play games, or take a brief nap. Who hasn’t been out in town, exhausted, just wanting to lie down in a quiet place with a nice cup of tea or coffee and just relax for an hour or two? Oh yeah, and read…
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April in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Hiking in Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Kids and Family, May in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, Physical & Mental Wellness, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Top 3 Pyeongtaek Hikes
Did you just move to Pyeongtaek and want to find the top 3 Pyeongtaek hikes? You’ve found the right post. About Hiking in South Korea Some might call hiking Korea’s national sport. It’s a country that loves a good walk outside. Thousands of marked and unmarked hiking trails exist across the country. You can find many marked trails in Naver Maps which includes hiking routes in the maps app. Also, in South Korea, they consider walking trails and hiking trails. Sometimes you might find a Korean hike to simply be…
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June 2018 Summer Camp is a blast for the Kids!
Author: Christi Cline Editor: Jessica Lister In case you haven’t heard, Pyeongtaek Youth Rock! Earlier this year I had heard about a couple different camps being offered. As a mother of four, who is deeply invested in their children’s well-being, I was worried about what kind of experience was offered. I also worried if my kids would be safe. I talked to the parents of the kids who attended last year’s camps and found that the Pyeongtaek Youth Center group received consistently high praise. One parent said it was one…
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Outdoor Pools Open in Pyeongtaek July & August
We have already told out about the splash pads that will be opening in August (read that here) but did you know there will be outdoor pools opening up soon as well? These are fab and fun places to connect with the local community while cooling off from the oppressive heat. Remember, these are very Korean outdoor spaces so following local customs is very important and doable. No reason to be scared, but be prepared. Culture NotesIn order to have the most fun possible, be sure to read the South…
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August in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, July in South Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Pyeongtaek Summer Splash Pads
Public Pyeongtaek splash pads usually open in July and August. Keep reading to learn more about splash pads including locations and rules! Updated: July 2022 Splash Pads in South Korea Many cities and private malls across South Korea have invested in splash pads to help families beat the summer heat. Splash pads are often free to use and very popular with community families. Splash Pad Seasonal Operation Hours The splash park schedules may vary depending on if they are city or privately owned: City-run splash pads often run on a…
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May Camp Reflection & June SIGNUP!
Our first 5th and 6th-grade summer just took place last week at the Moobongsan Camp in northeastern Pyeongtaek. It was a smashing success. We started working with the Pyeongtaek Youth Center last year to make these camps a reality and they have done smashingly. In 2017 we did two camps: one grade school and one middle school. This year we are doing four camps: two 5th and 6th grade and two middle school camps. All of them are overnight camps a Moobangsan camp facility and then a day near or on…
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Announcing! Grade School Camp May 19 – 20
Registration Deadline: May 4th (Or until full) When: May 19th and 20th Where: Moobang Camp Who: 15 English speaking students in 5th & 6th grade CLICK HERE AND SIGN UP That’s right, the Pyeongtaek Youth Center Camps are back! Last year South of Seoul worked with the fabulous Pyeongtaek Youth Center on two camps and this year we are helping with 4! Two for grade school and two for middle school. This year all camps will be overnight, weekend events at Mu Bongsan in northeastern Pyeongtaek. This place is fantastic.…
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RECAP: Fall Middle School Camp
For our last magic trick of the year, we partnered with the Pyeongtaek Youth Center to create a – dare we say – epic overnight camp for local and foreign English speaking residents in Pyeongtaek. It was two days of non-stop action that started at the MooBong Youth Camp in Northwest Pyeongtaek and ended at Fall Fest at Camp Humphreys. The first day of camp started off by picking up the kids at 9:00 a.m. and then heading off to MooBong Youth Camp where we spent the morning in small…
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FREE! Fall Middle School Weekend Camp Retreat
Saturday OCTOBER 28th 09:00 – Sunday October 29th 17:00 THIS CAMP IS OVER NIGHT Registration Deadline: October 10th Apply Here: https://southofseoul.wufoo.eu/forms/m1mjfs4a0k93kt8/ We told you guys we were working on another camp with the Pyeongtaek Youth Center and here it is! The planning and execution of the camp is once again headed up by the fabulous Mr. Kim and Ms. Eunice. These two have been phenomenal to work with. (Click here to read more about the first summer camp) This middle school focused camp will consist of fifteen foreign students and fifteen…
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We Go Together Summer /Fall Camp
South of Seoul is excited to announce the first FREE Pyeongtaek City Youth Center camp for Korean and American students! We have been working for months with the Pyeongtaek Youth Center to create this (and another upcoming) FREE summer camp for students this year. We also added Sig Flips the Table as our personal adviser in order to make sure military parent’s needs and opinions were well represented in the organization process. Everyone’s efforts paid off. The first camp will be held is for grade school students (birth years 2006, 2007,…
