South Korea in August 2027: Heat, Holidays, and When to Actually Go

There is a risk your nanny kidnaps your child in Korea. These essential tips help you to protect your child and navigate childcare safely as an expat parent.

Living in Korea

Discover the funny and unexpected ways I made money in Korea as an expat. Find out how these unique gigs helped me survive—and thrive—in Korea!

Working in Korea

Why do Koreans turn away when drinking? What happens at hoesik? Here's how Korean drinking culture works, where the customs come from, and what to do if you don't drink.

Working in Korea

A personal story highlighting the contrast between car seat use in Korea and the importance of road safety for children.

Expat Stories

Why is age a critical part of social interaction in Korea, influencing how people speak and behave? Learn how to navigate these questions as a foreigner.

Living in Korea

Discover how Park Chung-hee’s five-year econimic plans shaped South Korea's industrial growth and political freedom, creating the prosperous nation it is today.

History

Help uncover salary trends, workplace challenges, and more. Participate in the Expat Job Market Report Survey for a chance to win free chicken.

Working in Korea

What is a hagwon in Korea? This guide explains the meaning of hagwon, how the system works, why Korean students attend them.

Culture & Society

A personal story of banking in Korea as a foreigner, highlighting the challenges faced during everyday financial transactions in an unfamiliar system.

Expat Stories

How to handle Korean hornets nest safely. Call 119 for nest removal, prevent hornet attacks, and stay safe with these practical tips

Living in Korea