Category: Life & Stories

— Filipinos in South Korea, Life & Stories —

Philippine-Korea Diplomatic Relations reflected on Diplomatic Car Plate Number

March 14, 2019

The year 2019 marks as the 70th year of the Philippine-Korea Diplomatic Ties. The Philippines extended and established foreign and diplomatic relations with South Korea on March 19, 1949. Diplomatic cars carry the national flags of the country it represents, but there’s another significant feature in diplomatic cars that highlights the value of the bilateral… Read More Philippine-Korea Diplomatic Relations reflected on Diplomatic Car Plate Number

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How Do Minors of Permanent Resident Visa Holders Get the F-2 visa?

December 7, 2018

My sons and I are F-3 visa holders (dependent’s visa courtesy of my husband’s E-7 visa). But what happens to the F-3 visa when the E-7 visa holder becomes an F-5 visa holder? Korean Immigration Law requires that F-3 visa (dependent’s visa) holders must apply for an F-2-3 visa. Application must be done before their… Read More How Do Minors of Permanent Resident Visa Holders Get the F-2 visa?

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Permanent Resident Visa (F5) in Korea without Korean Language Proficiency

December 7, 2018
Permanent Resident Visa, F5 visa

(published in Korea.net as “Acquiring Permanent Residency Without KOrean Proficiency”) The Permanent Resident Visa or the F5 visa is a most sought-after visa here in Korea. The requirements are rigid, including Korean language proficiency. My husband’s continuous stay here in Korea for more than 10 years on the same E7 visa qualified him to apply… Read More Permanent Resident Visa (F5) in Korea without Korean Language Proficiency

— Culture, Life & Stories, Social Media —

Honorary Reporters meet winners of Talk Talk Korea contest

November 19, 2018

(also published in Korea.net: Honorary Reporters Meet Winners of Talk Talk Korea) The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially launched Talk Talk Korea in 2013 as a global content contest showcasing Korea to the world. The contest has come a long way since then. This year, 2018, had… Read More Honorary Reporters meet winners of Talk Talk Korea contest

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How and Where to Celebrate your Tweens Birthdays in Seoul

June 28, 2018

My son’s friend recently turned 11. And her Mom had a fantastic idea of doing camping-turned-glamping for her and her friends. And since it was a camping-turned-glamping party, families were invited as well. So here’s an update to my post about Birthday Celebrations for your Tweens in Seoul. I am re-publishing the post here and… Read More How and Where to Celebrate your Tweens Birthdays in Seoul

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3 Ways to Report Change of Passport Information to Korean Immigration

May 1, 2018

Foreigners in Korea are required to report to Immigration after they renew their passports to update their new passport information. No exemption! Many foreigners are unaware of this process and most end up with exorbitant Immigration fees. Immigration fees for failure to report this important change grow by the number of days/weeks/months of noncompliance. Sad, really because… Read More 3 Ways to Report Change of Passport Information to Korean Immigration