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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winterize Your Korean Home
When the weather drops below freezing outside, you need to prepare for the cold in and winterize your Korean home. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please note that the pronunciation of some Korean words may be inaccurate…
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Gimjang Planning Logistics
You’ve been invited to a home Kimjang. Now what? Preparing for your first Kimjang can feel nerve-wracking. Let’s talk about how to prepare and what to expect. Having a general idea of what you are getting into can help the day go a bit smoother for everyone. What is Jeong (정) In order to fully understand Gimjang (Kimjang/김장) you may want to study the Korean concept of Jeong (정). Jeong explains the deep feelings and connection that come from going through life together. The concept of Jeong includes both the…
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Home Life: Drains and Sinks in Korea
Wondering how to deal with our drains and sinks in while living in Korea? You came to the right spot. Home Maintenance Surprises When we first moved to Korea, there were a few daily housing concerns that required adjustment. For example, a language barrier can exist between yourself and your appliances. Simple things we may take for granted, but a simple translation app like Papago or Google Translate can help. Other apartment and home issues such as drains, smells, and sink cleaning can be a daily frustration. If you search…
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Korean vs American Kitchens
Have you considered Korean vs American kitchen expectations? Learn the differences and how to choose your new home.
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5 Best Pyeongtaek Daisos (다이소)
About Daiso Daiso (다이소) is a popular dollar store chain in South Korea that offers affordable supplies for hobbies and the home. You can find things for the kitchen, storage solutions, hobby supplies, school supplies, cleaning supplies, and so much more. Many people come to find it a necessity of life and they come in all different sizes. This list focuses on the biggest stores in Pyeongtaek, but look for your local branch on Naver Maps to find your closest neighborhood store for quick trips. Save Your Money Daiso is…
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Arts and Crafts Supplies in South Korea
About Arts and Craft Suppliers in South Korea In South Korea, office supplies and crafting supplies are often mixed into the same space. That means you can pick up paints and printer paper at the same spot. As of 2021, South Korea does not have large box stores for crafts like Michaels and Hobby Lobby in the US.. Additionally, many specialty craft items -such as fabric or yarn – may be sold in small shops that focus only on that item. What this means is that you may need to…
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Young Students Bridge the Gap in Korean Immersion School
Moving from Kindergarten into Elementary School in South Korea Apparently, my husband and I had a skewed view of reality when it came to public education. We thought when my son reached the kindergarten milestone we’d jump up and high five and congratulate ourselves on winning parenthood. We made it. We had ushered him into good human status and now he would showcase it to the world through show-and-tell and friendship superlatives. Of course, covid had other plans – and ruined what would have been an epic high five. The…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Education, Fun & Entertainment, Home & Living, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, Indoor Activities
Online Resources for Learning to Cook Korean Food
Getting started with Korean cooking Have you ever eaten at a restaurant here in Korea and wished you could find a recipe for the dish? Or realized you were leaving Korea and were going to miss your favorite dishes? Check out these online resources for learning to cook Korean food. My hubby and I know that one day we will leave Korea and will miss our favorite foods. I will never be quite on the level of the awesome chefs here that we have cooking for us. However, I also…
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Culture & Community, Culture Shock Tips, Education, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, Physical & Mental Wellness, Public Health
Managing the Korean Emergency Alerts
Updated: 2024/12 South Korea has a Public Alert Service for notifying citizens of important information. The following blog post explores more about the system and offers support for dealing with the smartphone sounds and the language barrier. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to…
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The Anatomy of Lotte Mart
Everyone knows that box stores like Emart, Homeplus, and Lotte Mart are where you go for all your foreigner-specific grocery shopping needs – but do you REALLY know everything they have to offer? Do you realize how super easy they can make your life? These facilities are true one-stop-lifestyle-shops that will make a person’s life (especially a parent’s life) in Korea extremely simple and efficient. Yes, the first time you use some of these services it might feel uncomfortable because of the language barrier, but the payoff is immense when…
