Information for Expats Living, Moving, Visiting, Working in Korea

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LIFE IN KOREA: A Workplace Experience

by L. Ahn, 30/01/2010

I'd like to share an experience I've recently had working in Korea. In early 2009, I accepted a position with a Korean company - one that is sometimes referred to as being 'old school'. At the beginning of December, 2009, I indicated to the HR Department that my education, training, experience and talents were being wasted in my current position. I also reminded them that the portion of the initial job description (...

Where the Wild Women Art

by Shawn McRae, 09/02/2010

Back by popular demand, the Wild Women’s Performing Arts Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 27 at the Mong Whan Club in Sinchon .The event is one of the few outlets in Korea for female performers and attendees, both male and female, to raise awareness about gender issues affecting women in Korea and around the world. The bi-annual event is already in its third season and expects attendees...

Left High and Dry

by Mark Balfe-Taylor, 18/07/2008

Most of you probably know of someone who worked out or had a membership to California Wow Fitness. There were locations in Cheongdam, Gangnam, Myeongdong and Daegu and it was great gym. I was recruited as a yoga manager there and like all members and staff alike, I financially lost out when the company went bankrupt. The company folded in February and here I am in July being told by my lawyer (Ed. not a firm listed in the K4E Dire...

Racism in Korea Goes On Trial - Update on the Case

by Kim Eun-jung (Yonhap), 09/09/2009

Here is an update on the situation: Mr. Park was charged with 'criminal insult'. Apparently, from indictment to pronouncement of sentence typically takes one month. This type of offense is liable for a fine of between W500,000 and W1,000,000. Although the media widely reported this case as the country's first punishment for racial discrimination, that is not the case, because there is no law in Korea prohibiting...

Lone Star Innocent of Wrongdoing in its Acquisition of KEB in 2003

by The Korea Times, 29/11/2008

Lone Star has finally been cleared of all the accusations related to its purchase of Korea Exchange Bank in 2003. Much has been written and speculated regarding the motivation behind these accusations and the delay in completely clearing Lone Star, actions that ended up preventing the bank's sale to HSBC. Korean media emphasised the profits that Lone Star would have realised from selling KEB, information that raised the ire of much...

U.S. Beef in Supermarkets on U.S. Thanksgiving Day

by K4E Consulting, 26/11/2008

If you’ve been waiting to be able to buy U.S. beef in Korea, here’s some good news for you. Three of Korea’s discount supermarkets are supposed to begin selling U.S. beef this week. As of Thursday 27 November (ironically, U.S. Thanksgiving Day), you should be able to buy American beef at E-mart, Homeplus and Lottemart. Prices haven’t yet been announced, but they are expected to be lower than local as well ...

Smiling Your Best Smile

by Michele Farley, 06/01/2010

Coming from another country and trying to find the right dental services for you and your family is not always an easy task. From my experience, Dr.Choi & Associates Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong (next to Itaewon) has been a real find for me Not only do they have 15 years experience serving expats from around the world, they have also developed a specialty working with children, who are treated by the on-staff pedodontist, Dr. Yun-Jo...

Raising Hope for Haiti In Seoul

by Pamela Munoz & Abigail Flores, 31/01/2010

With the events and images being shared around the world from the devastation in Haiti, a group of volunteers thought it was time to raise hope and organize and event so people in Korea could donate to a worthy cause. Hope for Haiti will be held at Roofers in Itaewon on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2010) and organizers are planning a cultural celebration, complete with Haitian music, videos, photographs, silent auction and door p...

WALK THIS WAY - Seoul Moves to the Right!

by Anne Ladouceur, 23/09/2009

The time has come to 'walk right' in Seoul. On October 1st, Seoul City will be launching a campaign to encourage people to walk on the right. We should soon begin to see signs encouraging people to walk on the right side of the sidewalk, while escalators and moving walkways are supposed to become 'right-sided'. Direction switches are planned for 1,109 escalators in 163 subway stations on lines No. 1 through 9 as well as for 20 moving walkways...

Tiger & Bear - International Comic Project

by Dann Gaymer,, 04/01/2010

The Gojoseon legend of Tiger and Bear is a Korean folktale detailing how the Korean nation was created. Today Tiger and Bear are also the alter ego’s of James Topple (Tiger) and Colin Riddle (Bear), two Englishmen who arrived in Daegu, South Korea in the fall of 2008.While both Riddle and Topple are experienced ‘2D’ artists (painting, illustration and so on) they also have a strong interest in performance art and mythology. ...

Usefull Services/Businesses for Expats

Eye Care, glasses, eye exams, lazik surgery, etc.

Kong Eye Clinic in Jongro, Seoul
Alternative Health Care ex. Anti-Aging, Chiropractor, etc.

Michelle Tempongko Jones – Integrated Iridologist - Itaewon Seoul
Moving, Relocation

Asian Tigers Transpack - Moving Services to and from Korea
Finance Services

KEB Expat Banking Services at Korea Exchange Banks in Seoul-Busan-Incheon-Ulsan
Restaurants, Coffee Shops, etc.

Suji's Restaurant, American-style Food in Itaewon, Seoul
Schools Nursery to University

KONIS, English Montessori School, Pyeoungchang-dong, Seoul
Moving, Relocation

Allied Pickford Movers- Seoul, Busan, Pyeongtaek - English, French, German and Spanish Service
Restaurants, Coffee Shops, etc.

casAntonio, Italian Restaurant - Catering, Itaewon, Seoul

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Beginner Tango Crash Course for Expats, Sun 14...

Draw for free session for 2 pax on Friday 12 February 2010. Entry deadline Thursday 11th.

At the Movies This Week- Seoul

Click here for a list of English and Korean movies with English Subtitles and where they are playing in Seoul.

Strange Soup, 26-27-28 Feb 2010, Daejeon - Dae...

English Language Latt Children's Theatre is taking its musical STRANGE SOUP around Korea: Yeosu 9-10 Jan, Jeonju 16-17 Jan, Changwon 23-24 Jan, Daegu 30-31 Jan, Busan 5-7 Feb, Gwangju 20-21 Feb and lastly, Daejeon. Details for each city in What's Going On-Children & Families.