12.26
2025
Halal Food: Finding halal food can be challenging since much Korean food contains pork. Apps: MUFKO (Muslim Friendly Korea) and HalalKorea are great resources for halal restaurants. Restaurants: Uzbek, Arab, and Pakistani restaurants are usually halal and easy to find on Kakao Map or Naver Map. Grocery Delivery: Coupang, Yeshalal, and Koreahalal offer halal ingredients. Halal-Friendly Korean Food: Vegetable bibimbap, seafood pajeon, pumpkin porridge, grilled mackerel, and potato pancakes are goo
12.19
Managing living expenses in Korea can be challenging, but even small savings add up. Here’s how Onnuri Gift Certificates can help: Onnuri Gift Certificates can be used like cash at traditional markets, restaurants, and local shops. Digital versions are available for convenience. https://onnurigift.or.kr/type_card/index How They Help: The app shows nearby participating merchants, making it easy to use, even in unfamiliar areas. Symbiotic Payback: Spend more on your card than last year (Sept-Nov 2
12.11
Winter is fast approaching. If you look carefully, you‘ll find a surprising number of free or affordable winter events. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular events that foreigners visiting Korea for winter might find helpful. Seoul Winter Festa (https://www.winta.co.kr/#) Period: December 2024 - January 2025 Features: Light festivals throughout Seoul, including bell-ringing at Cheonggyecheon, DDP, and Bosingak Pavilion. Achasan Sunrise Festival Period: January 1, 2025 Features: New Year
12.01
Using hospitals and pharmacies in Korea is simple. For those with health insurance, treatment costs range from 5,000 to 20,000 won. Without insurance, it’s about 30,000 to 60,000 won. Colds and body aches are easily treated at local hospitals, and medications can be bought directly at pharmacies. For foreign language support, check if hospitals offer English or Chinese services. University hospitals with international centers, the 1339 Foreigner Counseling Center, and public health centers are h
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