Survive & Thrive in Korea
As of late most of my partying has been happening in Itaewon. I’ve got no beef against “da won” but a man can only take so much of the same before it becomes a bit redundant. Sure, you can throw in a trip to the new Gold Bar but when I know the night is […]
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Moving to a foreign country can be daunting. Leaving your old life behind and stepping into the unknown is no small feat. Thankfully a new city brings new experiences. My Seoul is…? is a question that can be answered in many different ways by many different people. Whether it’s unexpected surprises, small comforts, hidden gems, or […]
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Bonny Pizza Pub just opened up in the HBC neighborhood. A place that’s not a burger joint has been long overdue. Sure, you’d think pizza already covered by Al Matto up the street or the always reliable though uninspiring Pizza School, but if I thought there would always be room for more pizza. Which makes […]
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Editors Note: Sadly Tiger Masala has closed. Owner and chef Lee Seol Hee has brought something new to the HBC/Gyeongridan neighborhood when she opened the doors of Tiger Masala. She really has the market corned on Indian food because there isn’t anything like it in the area unless you plan on trucking it into Itaewon. […]
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Figuring out your Korean Taxes, health insurance, and pension deduction sometimes feels like some arcane science. It’s enough to give a guy a headache. With all the numbers flying about here’s a chart that can help demystify the shroud of confusion around this issue. Salary Pension 9% Medical Insu rance 4.48% Income Tax . Total […]
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Face it, K-pop is everywhere. World wide folks from the USA to the United Kingdom to Botswana jam away to the latest K-pop sensation. I mean, I get the appeal: it’s catchy, flashy, and flirty. Who doesn’t love all those things in their pop music. Yet, if you don’t speak Korean then you are missing […]
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