(published in Korea.net: Market Day at my Seoul Apartment Complex) I have always been fascinated with the once-a-week Market Day happening in our apartment complex here in Seoul. You see, most apartment complexes here in Seoul have designated market days once a week and these are patronized by residents living in the area. I am… Read More Market Day in Apartment Complexes in Seoul
I blogged about how to authenticate documents issued in Korea last March 2019 in this blog post: Authentication of Documents Issued in Korea based on my experience last January 2019. However, the Department of Foreign Affairs issued a new guideline after the Philippines became a party to the Apostille Convention last May 14, 2019. This… Read More Where and How to Apostille Documents Issued in Korea
published in Korea.net The Hangang River in Seoul was clean and clear, and the sun was shining bright. It was a perfect day for a shoot. I was with a professional video production team to film a video on President Moon Jae-in’s first two years in office. As a Korea.net Honorary Reporter who had joined… Read More 5 Honorary Reporters discuss filming video on president’s 1st 2 years in office
published in the May 2019 printed issue of Groove Magazine Seoul days are, at its worst, extremely hazardous to one’s health and well-being. At its best, clear blue skies cover the city and all residents can go out to open cafes and spaces to bask in the luxury of fresh air. Seoul was at its… Read More Where Dogs Play
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(published in the March 2019 printed edition of Groove Magazine) “Igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872” This is Dwight’s commitment to every child that walks its walls at all Dwight campuses: New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, and Dubai. Every Dwight student knows their individuality is respected and their unique spark of… Read More International School in Korea: Dwight School Seoul
(published in the March print edition of Groove magazine) “How I spend my time depends a great deal on where I’m living, the opportunities available and what stage of the relocation process I’m in. In the early days of living in a new place, it can take all day to complete simple tasks but as… Read More A Glimpse Into The Lives of Expat Wives
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
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Philippine Embassy in Seoul does not authenticate apostilled documents anymore. This took effect when the Philippines became a party to the Apostille Convention last May 14, 2019. Please refer to this blog post for update: Where and How to Apostille Documents Issued in Korea Early this year, I got the chance to… Read More Authentication of Documents Issued in Korea
I am an F-3 visa holder (Dependent’s Visa) since I came to Korea in 2006. My F-3 visa is courtesy of my husband’s E-7 visa, being his dependent spouse. My sons also got an F-3 visa until they were granted an F-2 visa after my husband got his F-5 visa (permanent resident visa). What happens… Read More Requirements for Visa Change from Dependent’s Visa to F-2 visa
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?
