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life in Korea.

Practical guides written for expats, by people who've been through it. Visas, housing, healthcare, banking, and more.

Food & Dining

Do Koreans Really Eat Ramyeon as Often as TV Shows Suggest?

Short answer: often enough that the question is fair. The EEIK community weighed in on Korean instant noodle habits: here is what they actually said.

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Social & Community

How Foreigners Can Find a Korean Worship Service With a Young Congregation

Many expats want to experience Korean church life rather than just the English-language services. Here is how to find welcoming Korean-language services and what to expect.

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Daily Life

Where to Get Metal Items Repaired or Welded in Seoul

Broken stainless steel kitchenware, a detached handle, a cracked bowl: small metal repairs are possible in Seoul if you know where to look.

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Daily Life

Where to Get Prototype PCBs Made in Korea

Korea has PCB manufacturers for prototype and small-batch orders. Here is where to look, what to prepare, and when domestic production makes sense over overseas options.

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Social & Community

Phone Checking in Relationships in Korea: Where Does the Line Fall?

Shared phone access, constant checking, mutual passwords: the EEIK community had 93 responses on this. Here is what they actually said.

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Healthcare

Can Foreign Pregnant Women Get the Pink Pregnancy Badge in Korea?

The pink pregnancy badge gives pregnant women priority seating on public transit in Korea. Foreign residents can get one: here is where to go and what to bring.

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Daily Life

Why Is My Washing Machine Not Cleaning Clothes Properly in Korea?

Clothes still coming out dirty after washing? The problem is almost never the detergent alone. Here is how to diagnose what is actually going wrong.

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Healthcare

Where Can You Get Wegovy or Mounjaro Prescribed in Korea?

GLP-1 weight-loss medications are available in Korea through a range of clinics. Here is what the EEIK community shared about where to go, what to expect, and how much it costs.

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Housing

What Is This Small Brown Bug in My Korean Apartment?

Found a small grey or brown bug crawling on your wall? It is almost certainly a woodlouse. Here is what it is, why it appeared, and what to do about it.

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