Questions & Answers
Category:General Info
Is it true that tattoos are illegal in Korea?
No, it is not true. There are no laws in Korea against having or getting a tattoo. However, there are laws/rules about who can give tattoos. For more information on tattoos in Korea, go to http://www.korea4expats.com/article-tattoos-Korea-society-attitude.html
- Where can I get weather information?
- Is it true that everyone should have a business card in Korea? I'm not working, do I need to have one also?
- What is the difference between a 'gu' and a 'dong'?
- What is a yogwan?
- What is the difference between a 'hogwan' and a 'yogwan'?
- I hear people chanting Dae Han Min Guk a lot. What does it mean?
- Is it true that tattoos are illegal in Korea?
- We hear a lot about how much Koreans spend on education. How much is spent on public education in Korea?
Children/Families
Culture
- My students keep asking me if I've had lunch or breakfast. Are they inviting me to eat with them?
- I've received some gifts I can't use for Chuseok. What should I do?
- Why is there no 4th Floor button in many elevators?
- Why are we not supposed to write people's names in red ink?
- What does 'Arirang' mean?
- What is the main religion in Korea?
- Is Korean 'shamanism' similar to that of North American Indians?
- What is Chuseok?
- What is the rule of thumb about gift-giving for Chuseok?
- What kind of gift is appropriate at Chuseok?
- I've been told that I'm expected to give one month's salary each to my Korean driver and maid for Chuseok and Lunar New Year? Is that correct?
- Why is November 11th called Pepero Day in Korea?
- Is fortune telling popular in Korea?
- I've been asked, in a social conversation, what my blood type is. Why is that?
- I've seen Korea written as Corea in some documents. Which is the correct spelling?
- What is a cultural property? And what is the difference between a tangible and intagible cultural property?
- Why do some Koreans hang fish in homes, stores, etc? Is it related ot the wooden fish hanging in temples?
- I've read about people feeling insulted if a Korean uses 'nopinmal' with Koreans but 'banmal' with them. What's the difference between the two?
- I've heard that the 14th day of the month is a special 'love' day. What does that mean?
- Do Koreans celebrate Valentine's Day?
- Why do Korean talk about Korean age and Western age?
- Why does South Korea have such a high Christian population for a country that was not colonized by Western powers?
Food Eating
Government Regs
Health
Networking/Socialising
Security
Teaching in Korea
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Restaurants, Coffee Shops, etc.
Suji's Restaurant, American-style Food - Brunch, Itaewon, Seoul -
Accounting/Bookkeeping services
JzAssociate, Accounting Services, Personal & Business, Seoul & Gyeonggi -
Counselling, Coaching, EAP, Therapy, etc.
Adaptable Human Solutions, Counselling-Therapy, Seoul -
Restaurants, Coffee Shops, etc.
Tartine Bakery and Cafe - Fruit, Meringue Pies, Peasant Bread - Itaewon Seoul -
Language and Culture (translation, orientations, classes, etc)
Diane's Easy Korean Lessons and Culture Tours, Seoul and Long-Distance Learning -
Schools Nursery to University
British International Kindergarten - BIK Cheongdam, Gangnam, Seoul -
Shopping, Food, Clothing, New and Used Stuff, etc.
Persian Carpets, Imported Oriental Rugs, Itaewon, Seoul -
Business and Networking Associations
Australia Chamber of Commerce in Korea, AustCham, Seoul
Last Posts On Forums
Click here for a list of English language/subtitled movies and where they are playing in Seoul. 
Win 2 tickets for a Sunday matinee by entering the Korea4Expats.com draw by Thursday 10 May. Draw on Friday.
An opportunity to meet the Editor-in-Chief of Dow Jones and Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
The convention showcases the local tattoo scene.
