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How to Get a Mobile ID in South Korea: A Guide for Expats
A mobile ID in South Korea is a digital identification system that allows users to authenticate their identity online and access various services through mobile devices.
3 days ago


How to Prepare for Snow in Korea: A Safety Guide for Winter
To stay safe this winter, here are the official National Behavior Guidelines and practical tips you can follow with family, friends, and neighbors.
Dec 5, 2025


How to Register on the Hana EZ App: Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners in Korea
Learn how to quickly register on the Hana EZ App whether you already have an ARC or not. Clear steps, mobile verification instructions, download links, and English support details for international users in South Korea.
Nov 25, 2025


How to Get Your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCC) in Korea
Learn what a Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCC) is and how to easily get one in Korea for international online shopping. Step-by-step guide with Korean terms included for smooth registration.
Nov 3, 2025


Where Can You Use the Climate Card in Korea: Complete Guide
The Climate Card (기후동행카드) is Seoul’s new unlimited-use public transport pass for subway, bus, and bike (optional). Available as a 1, 2, 3, 5-day tourist pass or a 30-day pass, it covers most Seoul metro lines (Lines 1–9, Ui, Sillim, parts of Gyeongui–Jungang, Suin-Bundang, Gyeongchun, AREX between Gimpo & Seoul) and Seoul-licensed buses.
Sep 26, 2025


How to Use Emart and Shinsegae Gift Certificates in Korea
Step-by-step guide on how to exchange and use Shinsegae & Emart gift certificates in Korea. Learn how to convert mobile vouchers, register PIN codes in the SSG Pay app, and use gift cards at checkout or online.
Sep 19, 2025


How to Exchange Coupons in Korea: From Mobile to Paper to Cash
Wondering how to change mobile coupons into paper or even cash in Korea? Learn how coupon exchanges work, which platforms and search terms to use on Naver, and where you can find trusted shops like 오데 상품권 할인 (Whereisit) in Seoul.
Sep 19, 2025


Finding a Repairman in Korea: A Complete Guide for Expats
Need a repairman in Korea? Learn how to find plumbers, electricians, appliance repair services, and handymen using Naver search terms, apps, and average prices.
Sep 18, 2025


The Rise of Second-Hand Marketplaces in Korea
At the forefront of this trend is 당근마켓 (Karrot Market)-a hyperlocal marketplace app that has revolutionized the way Koreans buy and sell used goods.
Jun 24, 2025


Monsoon Season vs. Jangma (장마): What’s the Difference and How to Prepare in Korea
South Korea braces for a period of heavy rainfall, known locally as "jangma" (장마). But wait - isn’t that just the monsoon season? Not quite. While the two terms are related, they’re not identical.
Jun 20, 2025
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