Category: Living in South Korea

— Living in South Korea —

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, Living in South Korea, 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

— Kid-Friendly, Lifestyle, Living in South Korea —

Enjoying the Nanji Camping Ground

July 2, 2018

(also published in Korea.net: Enjoy the Summer in Nanji) Seoul is as metropolitan as it gets. The city is teeming with people who don’t seem to sleep. Seoulites have the latest gadgets with capabilities covered by the latest technological breakthrough. But for all its technological advancements, the physical landscape is gifted and has been retained… Read More Enjoying the Nanji Camping Ground

— Kid-Friendly, Lifestyle, Living in South Korea —

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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— Living in South Korea —

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

— Living in South Korea —

South Korea’s Public Transportation: What to do When You Lose Things

April 16, 2018

Have you lost or left behind some things in taxis, buses, and subways in South Korea? Were you able to get them back? I am very interested to know. Because my family’s experience confirms this honesty test: BUSES There were 2 instances when my son left behind his bag in a bus. In both instances, we… Read More South Korea’s Public Transportation: What to do When You Lose Things