Korean Culture and Arts Classes

• Music

Traditional Arts & Crafts

• Bokjori - Bamboo Strainer
• Learning Traditional Korean Crafts

Social Interaction

• Friendship and Trust
• Weddings and Funerals as Social Metrics

Traditional Arts

• Korean Literature
• Korean Traditional Painting
• Music Styles and Instruments
• Traditional Dance

Holiday Celebrations

• Chuseok Events and Activities
• Daeboreum - First Full Moon Festival
• Dongji – Winter Solstice
• Other Lunar Folk Celebrations
• Soellal, Lunar New Year, Customs

Language

• Books for Learning Korean
• Free Korean Classes, Language Exchanges
• Korean Language
• Learning Korean
• Learning Korean Online
• Pronunciation of Korean Words

Intercultural Marriages

• Emergency Support Centers for Migrant Women
• Family Registry Issues of Foreign Spouses
• Increase in Intercultural Marriages
• Networks for Foreign Spouses of Korean Nationals
• Pre-Marriage Regulations
• Programs for Foreign Wives

Adoption, Domestic & Overseas

• Adoptee Organizations
• Domestic Adoption
• International Adoptions
• New Korean Adoption Law 2011
• Unmarried Mothers in Korea
• Visa for Ethnic Koreans

Food

• Buying Food In Korea
• Korean Food and Cuisine
• Korean Raw Fish - Translated
• Korean Restaurants
• Side Dishes - Translated
• Soups and Stews - Translated
• Street Foods with their Korean Names

General Information

• About Learning Korean
• Constitution of Korea
• Dealing with Summer Humidity
• Lunar Calendar - Korea
• Seasons and Weather, Korea
• Seoul Call Center - Dasan 120
• Symbolism of Korean Flag

Religions in Korea

• Buddhist Temple in Central Area of Korea
• Buddhist Temples in Seoul
• Buddhist Temples in Southern Area of Korea
• Buddhist Temples Northern Area of Korea
• History of Bible Translation
• History of Buddhism in Korea
• History of Christianity in Korea
• Religious Affiliations

Korean Laws

• Abortion - Law and Practice
• ActiveX Plug-in Trap
• Getting a Divorce
• Marriage Procedures for Foreign Residents
• National Human Rights Commission of Korea
• Personal Information Protection Act
• Real Name Rule on Korean Websites
• Real-Name Law
• Truth Is No Defense Against Slander Charges
• Voting Rights of Foreign Residents

Modern Life

• Addresses and Directions
• College Entrance Exam
• Drinking Customs
• Fate of Conscientious Objectors
• Fortune Telling
• Grading in Korean Universities
• Language Issues in Korean Courts
• Money Gifts and Bribes
• New Address System in Korea
• Personalities by Blood Type
• Political Parties
• Smoking Bans
• Smoking in Korea
• Tattoos in Korea

Customs and Traditions

• Architectural Art
• Chasu - Embroidery in Korea
• Childbirth Customs
• Games and Traditional Sports
• Gender Roles
• Gift Giving
• History of Korea
• Korean Ancestral Memorial Rites, Jerye.
• Korean Birthday Customs
• Korean Courtesy and Harmony
• Korean Entertaining Etiquette
• Korean People and Culture
• Korean Zodiac - Animal Signs
• Personal Ornaments
• Sebae, Ritual Bow
• Traditional Role of Women
• Wedding Customs

Leaving Korea

• Leaving Korea - Exit Bans

Helpful Telephone Numbers

• Information Help Line 1330

Translations - Immigration Terms

• Visa Terms - Translation

Schools

• After School Activities for Expat Kids
• International Schools
• Pre-School Options

Leaving Korea Checklist

• Leaving Korea - Settling Bills
• Leaving Korea - Shipping Belongings
• Leaving Korea – Pension, Taxes, Official Tasks

Before the Move

• Bringing in a Vehicle
• Bringing in Alcohol and Food
• Bringing in Household Goods - Customs
• Bringing in Plants - Quarantine Regs
• Bringing Pets into Korea
• Television Reception From Home Country
• What To Bring - Teachers, Workers
• What To Bring to Korea
• What You Do Not Need To Bring

Immigration and Visas

• Alien ID Limitations
• Biometric Screening
• Contacting Korean Immigration
• Customs Service Offices
• Entrance Documents
• Foreign Spouse F-6 Visa
• Hiring Foreign Maids,Nannies
• Immigration Office Locations, Korea
• Immigration Rules Changes 2010-2011
• Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP)
• Long-Term Residency F-2 Visa Point System
• Passport Changes Reporting Requirement
• Permanent Residency
• Visa Categories for Korea
• Visa or Entry Problems

Housing

• After You Move In
• Before Choosing Your New Home
• Before Signing Rental Lease or Moving In
• Bill Payment Options
• Buying Real Estate - Commercial
• Buying Real Estate - Residential
• Change of Address Reporting Requirement
• General Information About Housing
• Housing Choices, Korea
• Housing Locations In Seoul
• Moving Within Korea
• Real Estate Agents, Korea
• Real-Estate Terms - Translation
• Renting in Korea, Lease Options
• Utilities - Electricity, Gas, Water

Health and Medical Services

• Being Rhesus Negative in Korea
• Blood Transfusions
• Blood Type Check in Korea
• Dental Care
• Doctors and Cultural Differences
• Eye Care 2
• Free Health Checks - Yongsan Public Health Center
• Free Medical Interpreting Service, Seoul
• Health Care Options
• Immunization and Health Issues
• International Clinics and Hospitals in Seoul
• Medical Emergencies
• Medical Insurance
• Medical Referral Service- TERMINATED 2012
• Medications and Prescriptions
• Natal Care
• Traditional Korean Medicine
• Yellow Sand-Dust, HwangSa

Appliances - English Translation

• Heaters and Humidifiers Translations

Public Transportation - Korea

• Pedestrian Hazards, Korea

Translations - Useful Expressions

• Age-Related Terms - Translations
• Elevator Signage Translation
• Keys, Locks, Access Codes Translations

Public Transportation - Daegu

• Free Shuttle Buses - Daegu
• Public Transportation - Daegu
• Toppass Card

School Options

• Admission to Foreign Schools
• International Schools - English
• International Schools Korea - Non-English

Public Transportation - Busan

• Busan Bus System
• Busan Metro Lost and Found
• Busan Taxi Service
• T-Money Card

Postal Services

• Mail Delivery-Post Offices Seoul
• Post Office Banking
• Post Office Box Rental
• Sending-Receiving Mail-Packages

Garbage Disposal - Recycling

• Garbage Bags, Seoul
• Garbage Disposal, Recycling
• Garbage Pickup Schedule- Seoul
• Recycling Centers, Seoul
• Recycling small appliances, Daegu

Having a Baby in Korea

• Circumcision of Newborns
• Having a Baby in Korea - After Baby Arrives
• Having a Baby in Korea - Giving Birth
• Having a Baby in Korea - Pre-natal Care Discounts
• Having a Baby in Korea - Pregnancy
• Shopping 4 Mom and Baby

Religious Worship

• Buddhist Centers Outside Seoul
• Buddhist Temples Meditation Centers, Seoul
• Christian Churches, Catholic, Seoul
• Christian Churches, Outside Seoul
• Christian Churches, Protestant, Seoul
• Christian Churches, Protestant, Yongsan Seoul
• Hindu Temple, Korea
• Mosques, Korea
• Mosques-Masjid, Korea
• Synagogues, Korea

Meeting People/Networking

• Advocacy Groups
• Chambers of Commerce
• Community Groups & Clubs in Seoul
• Community Groups and Clubs, Outside Seoul
• Personal and Professional Development Associations
• Shared or Special Interest Groups
• Volunteer ESL Teaching
• Volunteer Opportunities - Seoul Area
• Volunteer Opportunities Around Korea
• Women Business Groups

Communication Services

• Cell and Smart Phones
• English Radio and Television in Korea
• Forwarding Calls
• Internet Services, Korea
• Korean Newspapers/Magazines in English
• Landline Telephone Service
• Long Distance Calls from Korea
• Lost-Found Mobile Phones
• Unlocking Korea-Bought Cell Phones
• Using Korea-Purchased iPhones Abroad

Public Transportation - Seoul

• Bus Fares-Transfers
• Disabled Accessibility - Transport
• Filing Transit Complaints
• Free Art Centers Shuttle Buses - Seoul
• Free Hotel Shuttle Buses-Seoul
• Free Yongsan Shuttle Bus
• How to Identify a Legitimate Taxi in Seoul
• Info/Interactive Map Bus
• Info/Interactive Map Subway
• Pregnant Ladies First Badge
• T-money - Transit Smart Card
• Taxi Fares/Receipts/Tipping

Driving in Korea

• Buying and Registering a Car, Korea
• Driver's License Examination Offices
• Driving Tips
• Finding Your Towed Car
• Getting a Korean Driver's License
• Getting a Motorcycle License
• Liability and Auto Insurance, Korea
• Mandatory Vehicle Inspections
• Motorcycle Training Courses
• No Driving Campaign - Seoul
• Paying Highway Tolls with Hi-pass
• Renting a Car, Korea
• Replacing Your Korean Driver's License
• Rules of the Road
• Traffic Accidents, Korea
• Traffic Rules, Korea
• Vehicle Ownership Transfer

Banking, Money Matters

• ATM Basic Terms Korean-English
• ATM Functions-Translation Korean-English
• Bank Transfers
• Banking at the Post Office
• Banking Hours in Korea
• Banking Options for Children
• Banking Regulations for Foreign Account Holders
• Banking Without a Bank Account
• Banks and Securities Firms List
• Credit Cards for Non-Koreans
• FX and International Banking from Korea
• Inside a Korean Bank - Help for First Time Customers
• Insurance Coverage
• Joint Bank Accounts
• Korean 50,000 Won Note
• Korean Currency
• Online Banking
• Opening a Bank Account in Korea
• Taxation

Activities - Translations

• Baseball Terminology - Translation
• Noraebang Machine Functions Translations

Bicycling

• Bicycle Parking - Daegu
• Bicycle Parking - Seoul
• Bicycle Rental - Free, Daegu
• Bicycle Rental - Free, Seoul

Miscellaneous

• Community Centers Space Rental - Seoul
• Libraries Expats Can Use - Seoul
• Public Libraries - Seoul
• Special Interest Classes
• Women Help Centres - Hotlines

Sports - Cold Weather

• Ice Skating Rinks - Busan
• Ice Skating Rinks Seoul Area
• Ice Skating, Daegu
• Lacrosse - Winter and Summer
• Sledding, Seoul and Gyeonggi
• Snow Skiing

Bicycle Trails - Seoul

• Bike Trail - Gangbyeonbungno Thru Seoul Forest
• Bike Trail - Hongjecheon-gil to Bukhansan
• Bike Trail - Jungnangcheon-gil Road
• Bike Trail - Yangjecheon-gil-Gangnam
• Bike Trail - Yeouido
• Bike Trail -COEX Mall Area

Community and Sports Centers

• Bundang Sports-Community Centers
• Gangnam-gu Centers
• Itaewon Community Center
• Jongro-gu Centers
• Jung-gu Centers
• Jungrang-gu Centers
• Seocho-gu Centers
• Seodaemun-gu Centers
• Sungbuk-gu Centers
• Yongsan-gu Centers

Things To Do, Children

• Amusement Parks, Children Seoul
• Art -Culture for Children
• Boy-Girls Scouts, Around Korea
• Child Friendly Restaurants, Seoul
• Educational Venues
• Libraries for Children, Seoul and Daegu
• Parks and Playgrounds. Seoul
• Places of Interest for Kids, General
• Playgroups, Seoul
• Sports for Children, Seoul

Culture and Entertainment

• Art Galleries Korea, Outside Seoul
• Art Galleries, North of Han River, Seoul
• Art Galleries, South of Han River, Seoul
• Expat Theatre-Entertainment Groups
• Movie Theatres, Seoul
• Museums - Outside Seoul
• Museums - Seoul
• Noraebang - Singing Rooms
• Palaces, Seoul
• Reservation Sources for Non-Koreans
• Restaurant Culture, Korea

Pets

• Adopting a Shelter Dog
• Adopting or Fostering a Pet
• Animal Protection Laws
• Animal Protection Organisations
• Animals and Pets Culture in Korea
• Cat Rescue and Adoption
• Departing Korea with Pets
• Finding Lost Pet
• H1N1 Test-Vaccine for Cats
• Legal Responsibilities of Pet Owners
• Pet Training and Boarding
• Travelling with Pets

Sports - Warm Weather

• American Football
• Campgrounds - Around Korea
• Campgrounds in Seoul-Gyeonggi-do
• Cycling
• Expat Rugby - Men, Women, Touch
• Expat Soccer-Football Teams
• Go-Karting
• Golf
• In-line, Roller Skating
• Miniature Golf
• Softball
• Tennis Courts-Tournaments

Sports - Water

• Boating-Rowing
• Jet Skiing
• Rafting
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• Swimming Pools - Busan
• Swimming Pools - Chungcheong-do
• Swimming Pools - Gangwon-do
• Swimming Pools - Gyeonggi-do
• Swimming Pools - Gyeongsang-do
• Swimming Pools - Seoul
• Swimming Pools – Jeolla, Jeju Island
• Swimming Pools- Daegu, Gumi
• Water Skiing
• Wind and Kite Surfing

Sports - Year Round

• Bowling
• Bungee Jumping
• Car Racing
• Fencing
• Foosball
• Handball for Expats
• Hiking-Walking
• Horseback Riding and Lessons
• Martial Arts
• Paintball - Survival Game
• Rock and Ice Climbing
• Scuba Diving
• Skating-Roller Blading
• Sports Facilities Online Reservations, Seoul
• Walking and Running Groups

Sports Teams

• Ball Hockey
• Baseball Korea-style
• Baseball Teams, Amateur Women
• Baseball Teams, Professional
• Basketball - Men, Professional
• Basketball - Women, Professional
• Cricket
• Football-Soccer Stadiums, Korea
• Ice Hockey
• K-League Soccer-Football Teams
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• Stadiums - Baseball
• Stadiums - Volleyball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball Professional Teams - Men
• Volleyball Teams - Women

Products - English Translations

• Detergents - Translated

Shopping, Food

• Cooking, Kitchen Conversion Charts
• Western and Asian Food Products

Shopping, Markets

• Dongdaemun Fabric Market
• Specialty Markets, Seoul
• Traditional Markets, Seoul

Shopping

• Consumer Protection
• Department Stores - Closed Days
• Shopping Areas, Seoul
• Shopping Etiquette/Culture

Shopping, Where to Find It

• Children's Stuff, Seoul
• Flea Markets, Seoul
• Recycling and Second Hand Outlets,
• Where To Find Food Products, Seoul
• Where to Find Various Products

Shopping, Clothing

• Clothing and Shoes for Children, Seoul
• Men's Clothing, Size Conversion Chart
• Men's Shoes, Size Conversion Chart
• Women's Clothes, Size Conversion Chart
• Women's Shoes, Size Conversion Chart

Appliances - English Translation

• Air Conditioner - Remote Control Translation
• Bidet-style Toilets Translation
• Coffee Bean Grinder Translation
• Dishwasher Settings-Use Translation
• Oven Settings Translation
• Printer/Scanner/Fax Transation
• Rice Cooker Functions Translation
• TV-DVD Remote Control Translation
• Washing Machine - Clothes Dryer Translation
• Water Dispenser Translation

Shopping, Discounts and Savings

• Bank Check Cards
• Discounts-Reward with Point or Tax Cards
• Happy Point Card - Coffee Shops, etc.
• International Student Identity Card
• Mobile Point Cards - KT
• Mobile Point Cards - LG
• Mobile Point Cards - SK
• Point Cards - Bookstores
• Point Cards - Department Stores
• Point Cards - Movie Theatres

Getting Around Busan

• Busan Metro-Subway System

Language

• Korean for Emergencies

Daegu Sites

• Mabijeong Mural Village

Medical Care

• Medical Care Intro
• Vaccinations Needed

Things to Do and See - History

• Changing of the Royal Guard
• Palaces, Seoul

Tourism Korea

• Local English Tourism Websites
• Seoul Tourist Information Centers
• Tourism in Korea, General Info

Need Help?

• Helpful Telephone Numbers
• Lost and Found - Bus, Subway, Taxi, Airport, Train, etc.
• Travellers Help Line - 1330

Getting Around by Taxi

• Taxi Fares Seoul
• Tourist Taxis
• Types of Taxis in Seoul
• Using Taxis in Korea

Things to Do and See - Arts

• Art Museums, Outside Seoul
• Art Museums, Seoul
• Concert Halls, Around Korea
• Concert Halls, Seoul
• Specialty Art Museums, Seoul

Your Arrival in South Korea

• Airport Trains To-From Seoul Station
• Arriving at Incheon or Gimpo Airport
• Currency Regulations
• Entering Korea/Immigration
• Passport and Visa Requirements, Korea
• Tourist Visa Exemptions

Getting Around Seoul

• By Bus in Seoul
• By Subway in Seoul
• Call or Reservation Taxis, Seoul
• Getting Around Seoul
• International Reservation Taxis for Foreigners in Seoul
• Public Transport Discount Cards - City Pass and T-money Cards

Travel

• Getting In and Out of Korea
• Informaton Help Line 1330
• Travel Agencies
• Travel by Boat/Ferry
• Travel by Bus
• Travel by Plane from Seoul
• Travel by Train
• Travelling Around Korea

Arboreta, Botanical Gardens

• Arboreta - Gyeonggi-do
• Arboreta - Jeju
• Arboreta - Seoul
• Arboreta, Gardens - Chungcheongnam-do
• Botanical Gardens - Gyeonggi-do
• Botanical Gardens - Jeju
• Garden and Arboreta, North-South Jeolla-do
• Gardens - Gangwon-do
• Gardens - Gyeongsangbuk-do

Things To Do and See

• Amusement and Theme Parks, Seoul
• Annual Festivals, Korea
• Attractions Seoul
• Boseong Green Tea Plantations
• Buddhist Temple Stay
• Chuncheon Food Exepriences - Gangwon-do
• Cultural Events, Seoul
• Double Decker Bus Tour, Seoul
• Namiseom - Nami Island
• Seoul City Bus Tours
• Specialty Museums, Bukchon-Insadong

Getting Around Korea

• By Bus from Busan
• By Bus from Chungcheongbuk-do
• By Bus from Chungcheongnam-do
• By Bus from Daegu
• By Bus from Daejeon
• By Bus from Gangwon-do
• By Bus from Gwangju and Ulsan
• By Bus from Gyeonggi
• By Bus from Gyeongsangbuk-do
• By Bus from Gyeongsangnam-do
• By Bus from Jeollabuk-do
• By Bus from Jeollanam-do
• By Bus from Seoul
• By Plane from Seoul
• By Train from Seoul
• Free Shuttle Bus to Busan
• Free Shuttle Bus to Gyeongju
• Free Shuttle Bus to Jeonju
• Getting Around Korea

Foreign Direct Investment in Korea

• Foreign SME Requirements

Workplace Terms - Translation

• Lateness Excuses - Translation

Employment Insurance

• Employment Security Program
• Premiums and Benefits

Key Values & Norms

• Drinking Norms
• Gifts in Business
• Kibun, Nunchi, Inwha, Harmony

Korea National Pension Scheme

• General Pension Information
• Pension Refund from Outside Korea
• Pension Refund When In Korea

Income Taxes - Expat Home Countries

• Canadian Taxes for Canadian Expats
• US Expat Taxes-Deductions, Exclusions
• US Taxes on American Expats-FATCA

Information Sources - Visas

• Finding Government Offices
• Government Websites - Work
• Permits and Visas - Government Information Sources

Attention Canadian Teachers

• Korean Consulate Offices in Canada
• Vulnerable Sector Screening for English Teachers
• Working Holiday Visa Option

Workplace Business Culture

• Business Practices and Etiquette
• Corporate Structure
• Language of Business
• Titles and Names

Salary Deductions/Benefits

• Health Insurance Summary
• Pension Obligations and Rights
• Severance Pay
• Severance Pay Entitlement

Annual Paid Leave

• Annual Paid Leave Rights
• Annual Paid Leave, Employer Responsibility
• Calculating Annual Paid Leave Due
• Part-Time Workers Vacation Time

Health Insurance Coverage

• Apply for National Health Insurance
• Health Insurance for Foreign Residents
• How You Get Korean Medical Coverage
• Intro to Korean Health Insurance
• What is Covered and How You Pay for Medical Expenses

Sexual Harassment

• Defining Harassment and Harasser
• Employer Responsibilities
• Gender Inequality Centers in Universities
• Sexual Harassment Complaint Options
• Workplace Sexual Harassment

Labour Regulations

• Complaints to Labor Board/Commission
• Disputes with Employers
• Irregular-Part-time Workers
• Legal Help - Lawyers
• Minimum Wage
• Overview of Korean Labor Law

Foreign Workers in Korea

• Busan Support Center for Foreign Workers
• Hospital for Migrant Workers
• Interpretation Services 4 Workers
• Migrant Workers Help Line
• Ministry of Labor Interpretation
• Visas for Foreign Workers

Income Taxes

• Annual Income Tax Payment
• Automatic Tax Calculation Service
• Claimable Deductions
• Easy Guide for Foreigners' Year-end Tax Settlement
• Foreign Nationals Exempted from Taxes
• Income Taxes Overview
• Monthly Withholding Tax
• On-line Tax Filing
• Resident and Non-resident Taxpayers
• Services for Foreign Taxpayers - NTS

Teaching in Korea

• Academic Credentials Requirements for Teaching in Korea
• Apostille Requirement
• Contracts for ESL Teachers
• Criminal Background Check for E2 Visa English Teacher
• Editing/Proofreading
• English Camp Teaching Visas C4
• ESL Teachers' Associations
• Getting an E2 Teaching Visa
• House Hunting for a New Place
• Housing for Teachers
• Info Sources for Police Checks for E2 Visas
• Korean Consulates Abroad
• Medical Check Requirement for E2 Teaching Visa
• Teaching Job Options
• Termination of Contract - Dismissal
• TFL Recruiters
• Treatment of Teachers