I lived in Korea for 15 years so I can share with you 15 ways to live well in Korea. First, my husband and I didn’t intend to stay 15 years in Korea. When he was offered by the company to go work for the company headquarters in Seoul, we were also just starting our… Read More 15 Ways to Live Well in Korea
I never thought I will be trapped in Seoul for Christmas. Well, I don’t think anyone of us has foreseen this happening. The Covid-19 virus has us groping for stability, security and clarity of our future. Never has any thing in our current lifetime put all of us on edge all the time, unsure of… Read More Trapped in Seoul for Christmas
Do you know that there was a South Korea government financial support for international students? Yes, this is true particularly to Seoul-based foreign students. My children were able to get this benefit as they are enrolled in an international school here in Seoul. Classification of Foreign Students For this purpose, foreign students were classified into… Read More South Korea Government Financial Support for International School Students
International schools in Korea celebrate Korean important holidays, especially Chuseok 추석 and Lunar New Year 설날. This is a big way for the international school students to get to know their host country’s culture and traditions. Dwight School Seoul, the school where my two boys are studying, have yearly program and activities to celebrate these… Read More Do International Schools in South Korea Celebrate Chuseok?
Is it possible to have a no-cashier ice cream shop? Well, it is possible here in South Korea! In fact, there is already a chain of ice cream shops all over the country. My sons and I went to buy some ice cream at the 아이스박스 (Icebox), a neighborhood ice cream shop. It has a… Read More No-Cashier Ice Cream Shop in Korea
KORE Limited is a streetwear brand based in the US that aims to spread awareness about Korean heritage and lifestyle. Thus, KORE stands for Keeping Our Roots Eternal. It is meaningful so I was immediately drawn to the brand. I have always taken every opportunity to showcase my Philippine roots. It may be through food,… Read More Keeping Our Roots Eternal with KORE Limited
Seoul International School article was published in the printed March 2019 edition of Groove Magazine History Seoul International School (SIS) was established on June 5, 1973. The Ministry of Education of Korea granted the founder, Mr. Edward B. Adams, permit to establish a school that does not have any religious, diplomatic, or governmental ties. So,… Read More International School in Korea: Seoul International School
The Induction Ceremony of the Honorary Reporters this year was done on a limited attendance due to the continuing threat of the Covid19 pandemic. I was lucky to be one of the twelve Honorary Reporters who attended and represented all the other Honorary Reporters around the globe. I especially represented my fellow Philippine Honorary Reporters!… Read More 2020 Induction Ceremony of Honorary Reporters
We get unconditional love from children, especially when they were still toddlers. When my firstborn son was a toddler, he had his way of reminding me of this unconditional love. Today, I was reminded of that again when I read my journal. A snippet from my Journal Several nights ago I got so angry with… Read More Unconditional Love from a Child
“Hi Bye Mama” ended with many having teary eyes but happy smiles. The Korean drama has a very unrealistic plot but there lies its honesty. It doesn’t try to be believable. We all know it isn’t happening ever. But the emotions of every character resonates with everyone. This is why we watched it till it’s… Read More “Hi Bye Mama”: Successful Comeback of Kim Tae Hee