Survive & Thrive in Korea
On Saturday a couple coworkers and me journeyed to Northern Seoul to check out Gyeongbokgung Palace. The trip for us consisted of a twenty minute subway ride on line Five. The station stop was Gwanghwamun exit 2 and then a straight shot north a few blocks to the palace’s front gate. Wikipedia says:Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace) […]
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Over the weekend I attended my first Korean Wedding. The Couple in question are friends of my coworker, and they nicely extended the invitation to me.Contrary to popular belief, or at least my belief, South Korea’s religious population is about 40 % Buddhist and 40% Christian. This wedding turned out to be a Christian Western […]
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Alright, future ESL superstar in South Korea, listen up! If you’re planning to conquer the land of kimchi and K-pop, one essential item on your to-do list is the coveted Alien Registration Card (ARC). Think of it as your golden ticket to navigate this mesmerizing country like a pro. The 90-Day Countdown: You’ve got 90 […]
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for a tale of epic proportions, where my director took me on a shopping adventure at the colossal retail behemoth known as HomePlus. Picture this: it’s like a department store on steroids, a retail paradise where Wal-Mart feels like your neighborhood mom-and-pop shop. Let’s dive into my delightful escapade, shall […]
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