Life in Korea, Honestly — by HalloKorea

Experience Seoul like a local with a Han River picnic! From fried chicken deliveries to fairy lights and sunset views, here's your ultimate guide to Korea's chillest outdoor obsession."Wait... you guys just rent tents and eat fried chicken by the river? That’s it?"That was my American friend’s reaction when I first described what we were doing on a random Saturday afternoon. I get it. At first g..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 12. 15:39

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

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