Life in Korea, Honestly — by HalloKorea

Cooking at home in Korea is an adventure of tiny kitchens, fiery stews, and unexpected fails. Here's what no one tells you about it—until your smoke alarm does. >They said cooking at home would save money. They didn't warn me about setting off the fire alarm twice in one week. It all started with one innocent pack of Shin Ramyun. I moved into my first apartment in Korea—"apartment" is generous, ..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 10. 15:20

From silent cafés to solo BBQ survival, here's everything you need to know about eating out in Korea — the wins, the fails, and the delicious in-betweens. Let me just say this: I thought I knew how to eat out.I’ve dined alone in Paris cafés, eaten my way through Bangkok street food, even survived a raw goat dish in Kenya. But nothing prepared me for ordering a simple meal in Korea. Nothing. I..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 10. 08:00

Day 6: Finding a Home in Korea – Deposits, Studios, and PaperworkConfused by Korea’s rent system? From jeonse to officetels, here’s my honest guide to renting a home in Korea — including the mistakes I made. I thought I was just finding a place to sleep. Turns out, I was stepping into a real estate maze armed only with Google Translate and blind optimism.So, here’s what nobody really tells you b..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 9. 21:52

The ATM's Ultimatum and My Ongoing Korean Financial FolliesNew to Korean banking? From angry ATMs to confusing apps, here’s a foreigner’s guide to surviving money matters in Korea — mistakes included.*Because transferring money shouldn’t feel like launching a rocket, but here we are.*So picture this: I’m standing in front of an ATM in Seoul, sweat dripping down my back.I insert my card, choose “..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 9. 13:29

Day 4: Grocery Shopping in Korea — The Weird, the Wonderful, and the 'Wait... What?Confused at Korean grocery stores? From dish soap disasters to kimchi aisles, here’s your honest guide to shopping smart in Korea as a foreigner.Yes, you WILL accidentally buy dish soap thinking it’s juice. Probably.So there I was. My third day in Korea. Jet lagged, hungry, and incredibly proud of myself for findi..

Tips & Hacks 2025. 7. 9. 05:09

Living in Korea as a Foreigner: 10 Things I Wish I Knew(From one outsider to another — no sugarcoating)Thinking about moving to Korea? Here are 10 honest, must-know tips for foreigners living in Korea — from daily life to cultural surprises.So, you're thinking about moving to Korea. Or maybe you're already here, staring at your apartment's ondol floor, wondering why your Wi-Fi router talks to yo..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 8. 22:08

How to Get Around Seoul as a First-Time Visitor(A Local’s Honest Guide to Surviving the Subway and Beyond)Let me guess. You just landed in Seoul, probably running on airplane coffee and three hours of sleep. You stepped outside Incheon Airport and saw your first sign written entirely in Korean — and maybe had a small panic attack.Totally normal.You’re not alone. We’ve all been there — standing i..

Start Here 2025. 7. 8. 06:06

Top 5 Must-Try Korean Street Foods in 2025 (That You'll Dream About Later)here Flavor Meets the StreetDiscover the top 5 Korean street foods to try in 2025, from spicy tteokbokki to gooey corn dogs — complete with local tips and where to find them.Planning your trip to Korea in 2025? Start with food — here are the top 5 Korean street foods you absolutely need to try, from spicy tteokbokki to che..

Start Here 2025. 7. 7. 22:55