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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a warm cup of coffee in a cozy Christmas-themed cafe? If you're in Korea, you're in luck because there are a variety of coffee shops that go all out with their festive decor and menu items during this time of year. From gingerbread lattes to candy cane hot chocolates, these cafes offer a unique and delicious way to get into the holiday spirit. In this list, we'll be highlighting some of the best Christmas-themed coffee shops and their locations in Korea. So grab your scarf and mittens and let's get started! D DAY 1 Santa's Village D Day 1 Cafe in Yeongdeungpo is a place to go if you're feeling particularly Western. The first floor is occupied by a cafe, while the second and third floors have a wine bar, breakfast, and steakhouse. Coffee prices are close to those found in other attractive cafes. Open daily: 12:00 - 21:00 14 Location: Dangsan-ro 49-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (click on map for Naver directions) @mamarron_official 2 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Dangsan Station. You just need to walk straight to the right from Exit 3. INC COFFEE A wonderful coffee shop that combines a modern design with occasional seasonal themes. They have a wonderful and colorful Christmas tree and this year the coffee shop promotes the holiday with a specific term to be unique in their own style INChristmas. They have more branches however, today we are suggesting the Gasan one. Open: 8:00 - 21:30 (on weekends opens at 10:00 ) Location: 127-20 Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea (click on map for Naver directions) @inccoffee__ 4 minutes walk from Subway Line 7 Gasan Digital Complex Station Exit 8 MAMARRON One of the few coffee shops in Jeju that will bring you the joy and vibe of the Christmas holiday. This location is a popular bakery spot and most of their products are sold out in the evening so be sure to be there in time! They have many decorations and visuals in the winter holiday colors, but the spotlight of this shop is the upside-down Christmas tree. Open: 10:00 - 19:00 (Closed every Monday) Location: 1st Floor, 2783, Aewol-eup, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju, South Korea (click on map for Naver directions) @mamarron_official 4 minutes walk from Sinsanmeoru bus station NOAH'S ROASTING A great location in Busan to enjoy tasty bakery products and a great coffee menu. Located in the Lotte Department Store at the Gwangbok branch, they will welcome you with beautiful winter-related decorations and Christmas music. Open: 10:30 - 21:00 (for holidays has the same schedule as the Department store) Location: LOTTE Department Store Gwangbok Aquamall, 13th Floor, 2 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea (click on map for Naver directions) @noahs_roasting 1 minute walk from Nampo subway station. Walk straight to the left from Exit 10

No matter if you plan to visit South Korea or you've been living here for a while, you should not miss enjoying a bike ride in Seoul. Ddareungi/ 따릉이 also known as Seoul Bike was introduced back in October 2015 and is now the nearest low-carbon mode of transportation. Here is a Step-by-Step Guide to Renting Public Bicycles in Korea: Using the app Buy a ticket through the website Safety Tips Scanning and returning the bike Using the APP to rent bicycles in Korea Step 1 Search for Ddareungi/ 따릉이 on: And install it. Step 2 Open the app, turn on the Bluetooth (must always be on when using the bike), allow the app to access your location (to find the closest/best-suited bike station for you), and choose whichever is best for you. *You also have to permit the app to make calls for customer service, input your phone number, let the app send push notifications, use of camera for the QR code, and agree with letting the app update when needed. Step 3 Skip the tutorial Step 4 Choose whichever is best for you. If you choose Foreigner, you can use an overseas-issued card or Discover Seoul Pass. For foreigners, there are three options: If you have a Korean ID card and phone number (2) you can make an account (1) or sign up through Naver/Kakaotalk (3): To register with Korean ID: Step 5 Tap on Search - Write a location (preferably in Korean) - choose what is best for you - tap on Purchase Pass *If you purchased the pass earlier but didn't get to use it or purchase it on the website you can input the code after tapping I already have a pass. Tap on the type of pass you to purchase and then input your email address. After agreeing to all you will be redirected to the paying page and receive a code on your email. Then go to any bike, tap on Rent, and scan de QR code. Keep in mind that you can overcharged for: Not returning the bike to a station before the pass expires: 200 won/ 5 minutes; Regarding your pass/code: you can buy another one as many times in 24 hours; you may be restricted from future rental if you are repeatedly overcharged; if you do not use your pass within 24 hours from your purchase date and time, you'll be automatically refunded and the code will expire; Buying a pass from the website Step 1 Go to https://www.bikeseoul.com:457/main.do?lang=en Click on Buy ticket, then on Purchase a Pass (be sure to read everything carefully). Choose the type of Pass you want to purchase (1), input your email address (2), agree to all terms (3), and click on Make payment(4). *Be sure you write your email address correctly since you will only receive your passcode through it. If not, you will need to go through customer service (and it is not pleasant at all). Step 2 Go back to the app and redo from Step 5 but choose I already have a pass. Some safety tips: How to scan and return the bike: Find the lock on the bike on the back wheel: Scan the code and it will unlock. If you want to take a break or stop to buy some refreshing, turn the lock downwards so nobody will be able to use it. The same thing you will do when returning the bike, put it in the station and turn the lock down. After you'll receive a message or email that it has been successfully returned to the station. And that's it! Enjoy your ride and stay on the bike road to be safe.

What does it mean? Foreigners illegally staying in Korea will be able to voluntarily depart from September 11, 2023, until December 31, 2023. They will be granted a fine exemption and suspension of entry restrictions. Eligibility Anyone but: Your status became illegal after the effective date of this program (Sep 11, 2023) You have illegally crossed the border into Korea You have used a forged or altered passport You are a criminal offender You have failed to comply with a departure order Required Documents Passport Statement of Voluntary Departure Boarding pass Must DO for Korea Illegal Immigrants Foreigners applying must declare their voluntary departure by: 1. Visiting an immigration office 2. Filing an online declaration *You must depart Korea through ports or airports once the suspension of entrance restrictions and fine exemption has been granted. The declaration must be filed and submitted at least 3 days before the program's expiration date (vacations are not included) or 15 days (vacations included). Where to find the Declaration? 1. Go to: https://www.hikorea.go.kr 2. Under My Civil Petitions Status click/tap on Preliminary Declaration of Voluntary Departure 3. And this page should come up: 4. Fill it, submit it, and wait for the result. For more information about the Preliminary Declaration of Voluntary Departure of Korea Illegal Immigrants: Call the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 or visit HiKorea (http://www.hikorea.go.kr) or Korea Immigration Service (HTTP://www.immigration.go.kr). This announcement is available in Chinese, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese on the official website or here: Source: Ministry of Justice, Korea Immigration Service

Rent a Pocket Wi-Fi Device when you come to visit Korea. If you don't want to use a Korean phone number, but you only need some internet connection wherever you go, this is the best solution for you. As a constant Wi-Fi connection is a necessity these days, especially when you’re away on a trip you will find this guide perfect. You’ll need the internet to translate, do research, use ride-sharing apps, and find your favorite K-drama filming locations, also to navigate and look for restaurants. You can stay connected in Seoul by renting a pocket Wi-Fi device or buying a sim card. It may be easier to rent a pocket Wi-Fi device but sim cards are perfectly fine too and they’re even cheaper. Regardless of your preference, you can rent a pocket Wi-Fi device through Trazy. Most pocket Wi-Fi rentals in Korea can be paid for in advance online. If you want to buy it instead of renting it, you will need an ID card, for foreigners staying in Korea. Information is taken from the official Trazy website. Pick-up Locations Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 (Between airport exits 9 & 10 (arrivals floor)) Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 (Pick up ONLY Near the East immigration area. (Pick up before immigration process)) & (Retum - Between check-in counters D & E on the 3rd floor (departures)) Gangbyeon Station (Technomart) (Near Gangbyeon Station (Line 2) - Opening hours: Weekdays *Closed on Korean holidays) Gangnam Area (Near Yeoksam Station) (Near Yeoksam Station (Line 2) - Opening hours: Weekdays *Closed on Korean holidays) Suwon Area (Near Suwon City Hall Station) (Near Suwon City Hall Station (Bundang Line) - Opening hours: Weekdays *Closed on Korean holidays) Pick-up, Return & Date Extension Picking up and returning the device in all branches is NOT available on the weekends & Korean national holidays (except the airport terminal). Your credit card must have more than 3 months of validity remaining to pick up the Wi-Fi device. Date extension is NOT available on the weekends & Korean national holidays. If you wish to extend the date, please request an extension during the weekdays. You MUST send an email to inquiry@trazy.com at least I day before your usage expires. SK Telecom offers nationwide coverage in Korea including Nami Island (the outskirts of Seoul), Busan, and Jeju Island. Unlimited data at 20 Mbps speeds Coverage: Nationwide (everywhere in South Korea) Connect up to 3 devices (for optimum speed) Battery life: About 12 hours on a single full charge (2800mA) You can extend your usage for another 30 days or add extra days Please double-check the number of days for rental 30 days extension: 55,000 Won Per day extension: 3,300 Won/per day *You MUST send an email to inquiry@trazy.com at least I day before your usage expires. *Please show your confirmation email with your passport and credit card (Visa/Master Card ONLY) to pick up the Wi-Fi router. *Your credit card must have more than 3 months before the expiry date to pick up your Wi-Fi device. *Your credit card (Visa/Master Card ONLY) will be held open for a security deposit upon pick-up. *If you do not return the portable Wi-Fi, 100,000 KRW will be charged from your credit card. Credits cards not accepted: any credit card issued from Hana Card, any American Express credit card, and Samsung Card credit card issued outside of Korea. *The rental fee is charged on a daily basis, not on an hourly basis. Please make sure you choose the right number of days on the booking page. For example, if you want to use the device from April 1st to April 5th, please choose "5" days. *You can also rent a portable charger for free (airport pickup only), but 10,000 Won will be charged if you lose it. *You can return the device at any one of the pick-up locations. *If you do not return your device on the return date, your device will stop working at 12:00am. *Refund: 2 days before the reserved date: 100% refund. 1 day before the reserved date and less: Non-refundable. How to set up a Wi-Fi connection Once you receive your Wi-Fi Egg, follow the steps below to set up and connect to Wi-Fi with your device! Turn on the Wi-Fi Egg. Search for a Wi-Fi network on an available smartphone or PC. Select searched SSID. Enter the KEY (the network password) accurately. Now you’re connected! Go ahead and rent a Pocket Wi-Fi from Trazy to stay connected when you are traveling around Korea!

Official announcement 📢: Q-CODE IS NOT REQUIRED ANYMORE STARTING JULY 15TH, 2023. You can still apply for it if you want but you might be asked to fill in the forms at arrival as well. Q-code is a system established by the KDCA in order to shorten the time for quarantine inspection and provide the conveniences overseas entrants require upon entry to the Republic of Korea. Anyone who inputs normal quarantine information through Q-code will be able to avail of fast and convenient quarantine inspection after their arrival at the Republic of Korea. Every person who plans to enter the Republic of Korea regardless of their purpose, such as tourism, visiting family, etc. (Both Korean nationals and foreign nationals are included) !! You cannot complete the Q-Code application unless you have 3 days (72 hours) until your departure date (1 minute over 72 hours won't let you complete de application) !! Input and Temporary Save are available for the quarantine information entered in the Q-code from the time of purchasing a flight ticket and preparing for travel. The issuance of the QR-Code should be completed before boarding the airplane. The quarantine information input in Q-code shall be saved by encoding in QR-Code. If any correction is needed for your quarantine information, you may start from the beginning to input information in the system and receiving a new QR-Code. However, the correction of health information will be possible regardless of the issuance of a QR-Code. - If the correction of quarantine information has not been made until your arrival in the Republic of Korea due to an inevitable situation, you must notify the changed information concerned quarantine officer in Korea. Otherwise, you may be subject to the disadvantage of quarantine action reinforced by the Quarantine Authority of Korea. The input of the Q-code may not guarantee quarantine and entry to the Republic of Korea. After arrival, the conditions of entry and quarantine shall be finally determined through evaluation by officers of quarantine control and immigration control in the Republic of Korea. If you input false or inaccurate information related to the Q-code, you may incur a penalty or be subjected to entry restrictions in accordance with the relevant laws and ordinances of the Republic of Korea. The same law applies when you submit a false or inaccurate QR code by proxy. Please submit the Q-code issued after the complete input of quarantine information to the airline personnel upon boarding and to the quarantine officer at the entry inspection. The validity of the input Q-code expires upon completion of the corresponding immigration process. Please input new quarantine information at the time of the next entry to the Republic of Korea. Every person who plans to enter the Republic of Korea regardless of their purpose, such as tourism, visiting family, etc. (Both Korean nationals and foreign nationals are included) Preparation to Input Q-code (Mandatory) Valid passport (Mandatory) Valid E-mail address (Mandatory) Valid airline ticket (Mandatory) Valid 'Confirmation of COVID-19 PCR Negative Test Result' (Selective) Valid 'Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination' (Selective) Valid 'Quarantine Exemption' (Mandatory) Health Condition Information Information taken from the official website. You should register here. Is it impossible to enter the country without using the Q-code system? ○ Since the Q-code system is a support program designed to provide rapid quarantine services to those entering Korea, immigration is conducted separately by immigration officials. - However, for those who do not use the Q-code, it may take a lot of time for document inspection upon entry, so please enter the information in the Q-code system before boarding the plane and complete the issuance of the QR code for a quick quarantine investigation.

To most foreigners, this is not something new, as we also might have a similar app/service back home (Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)). It simply sends a text message in case of emergencies on your phone based on your location. In what cases it might send a text message: earthquake; flood; typhoon/monsoon; attacks; accidents; etc. Most people will receive this text message without the app. I don't receive safety text messages in Korea, WHAT DO I DO? If you ever experience problems with receiving text messages and notifications on your phone, it might be because: you are not using a Korean mobile carrier; your location is being turned off; your phone was manufactured outside of Korea and you (might) need to change settings. Then you must install this app for your own safety in Korea. 1. On iPhone Search for 안전디딤돌 on App Store Install the app and give permission to use the location feature during usage. To be able to receive notifications be sure to always have GPS on 2. On Android Consent message translated: Location Usage Guide Location information is accessed for checking facilities such as weather, hospitals, and civil defense shelters, and receiving location-based disaster messages. Do you agree to use location information? *To receive location-based disaster messages, always set the location permission to Allow. In this case, access location information even when the app is not in use. Search for 안전디딤돌 on Play Store Install the app and give permission to use the Location, Calls, and Files features during usage. To be able to receive notifications be sure to always have GPS on Agree to the use of DeviceID and Location information Consent message translated: Agree to receive disaster messages Do you agree to verify encrypted DeviceID and Location information on your mobile phone to receive disaster messages? If you agree but later you don't want it anymore, you can turn it off from Settings. (It is not used for any purpose other than this.) Please allow permission to draw on top of other apps to receive disaster text messages. I don't agree | I agree On an Android phone, you will have to give permission for more things compared to iOS. Also, if those questions regarding the permissions did not pop-up you can always go to: Settings - Apps - 안전디딤돌 and changes permissions. 3. How to use the app Set notifications Go to Settings and turn them ON (재난문자 수신알림 설정) Go to 수신 기지국 위치로 설정 to let the app use the location and turn it ON Tap on 지역추가 to add a region in Korea Choose the city you want (we chose Seoul just as an example) Choose the neighborhood and tap on 완료 Done. Add as many locations as you wish. This is how it will look on your phone: 4. How to use the app Check missed or history of notifications Go to 재난문자 (Disaster Messages) Tap on 전국 to change it from NATIONWIDE to your desired region and then tap on 완료 Tap on 조회 to search that specific region in Korea Done. 5. How to use the app Check for nearest Shelters Go to 재난문자 (Search for shelter) or 시설정보(Facility information) then 민방위대피소(Civil Defense Shelter) Tap on 지역을 선택해 주십시오(Choose a region) and change it to your desired region, then tap on 완료 Tap on 조회 to search that specific region in Korea Done. 6. How to use the app Shelter types you can look for Civil defense shelter Temporary residential facilities Earthquake shelter Tsunami emergency evacuation shelter Hot-temperature shelter (hot weather) Landslide shelter Emergency medical center Hospital Pharmacy Blood center Fire Station Police station Maritime Police Station Chemical accident evacuation shelter Fine dust shelter Warming shelter (cold weather) 7. How to use the app Check for useful tips and guides To check for guides and tips check each category and situation. If you don't know Korean, you can copy-paste the text or screenshot and use a translating application such as Papago or Google Translate. We hope that more foreigners will start using this application to be prepared for any kind of situation that could possibly arise while living in Korea. Useful links: 안전디딤돌 APP Papago APP Google Translate APP

Although massive earthquakes may not affect the Korean Peninsula, the frequency of events in the country has increased, prompting worries that the peninsula may be exposed to a big event in the future. The government's meteorological agency, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), is in charge of providing information on earthquakes and tsunamis. KMA monitors seismic and tidal occurrences, gathers relevant statistics from its network of countrywide observation stations in real-time, and uses its sophisticated data processing tools to analyze the information. These operations are managed by the KMA's National Meteorological Center's Earthquake Division. You can look on their website for more information and alerts. The National Geographic website offers the following advice on what to do in an emergency if there is an earthquake: Drop to the ground, hide under a table or desk, and hang on. Keep inside until you're certain it's safe to go and the shaking stops. Avoid being near bookcases or other furniture that might collapse on you. Avoid looking out windows. Expect fire alarms and sprinklers to sound during an earthquake in a high-rise building. Hold on and remain in bed while covering your head with a pillow, if that's where you are. Find a space that is free from obstructions like trees, power wires, and buildings if you are outside. Get down on the ground. If you're driving, reduce your speed and head for an open area. Until the shaking stops, continue to drive. However, if you live abroad these are some things you should take into consideration: For access to emergency services and alerts in case of a disaster, register with the embassy of your home country. Keep up with local news and keep an eye out for any alerts or warnings. Save the phone number and website of the embassy of your country to your phone. Download the "Emergency Ready" app from the ROK Ministry of Public Safety and Security for tablets and smartphones. Users of the app can instantly dial 119 for emergencies and find the closest emergency shelters. The app is free. Be ready by being aware of the locations of nearby emergency shelters as well as any important phone numbers or websites. If there is a chance of a tsunami near the coast, stay away of the shores. The Seoul Metropolitan Government website is also giving instructions on what to do in case of an Earthquake: In the event of an earthquake, avoid keeping anything that could damage anyone inside the house. Keep in mind the areas of the house that are the safest, like under a table or in between structural walls. Fix furniture, gas and electric heaters, and other items firmly. Examine the terrain surrounding the house for deterioration. Recall what you and your family should do in the event of an earthquake. Keep in mind the areas you should hide if an earthquake occurs. Understand how to use emergency medication and be prepared with emergency meals. Give each member of your family a job to do in case of an earthquake. In case of a fire, make sure the extinguisher is ready to use. Learn how to administer first aid in an emergency. How to react in the event of an earthquake 1. First, if you are inside Put a sturdy table above you and cover your head with a pillow or cushion. If there is a fire, put it out while remaining calm. Stay calm and leave the house, in case you need to. Keep the doors open so you have a way out. 2. In case you might be outside To protect yourself, hold something over your head, such as a bag or your hands. Stay away from pillars and poles. 3. If you find yourself in a mall Get to a secure location and obey the directions. Stay down low if there is a fire to avoid breathing in smoke. Avoid using elevators to evacuate during an earthquake or a fire; instead, use the stairs. If you are in an elevator, immediately get out and evacuate. 4. If you are riding a subway To prevent falling, hold a pole or hand strap firmly in place. Remain cool and carefully exit the train when the doors are opened after it stops. Maintain your composure and obey the metro crew's directions. Even if the electricity is out, the emergency lights will turn on. 5. If you're driving a car Due to the difficulty in controlling a vehicle during earthquakes, pull up close to the sideway. Never stop at an intersection. To avoid getting in the way of emergency vehicles, move out of the middle of the road. Set your radio to "radio" and listen to the police's instructions. Close all windows if you must drive away from an earthquake-affected location. This will stop flames from entering the car. Lock the doors if you can, but if you are in a hurry leave them unlocked. 6. If you're near the coast or on a mountain A landslide may occur near a mountain or a steep slope, therefore stay away from those areas. Avoid going near the water since a tsunami could happen. Pay attention to the local broadcast and obey the directions. Once the earthquake has stopped: Watch out for aftershocks because they could seriously damage any buildings that were already compromised by the earthquake. Keep a flashlight handy. Before you turn on the gas, make sure there are no leaks because they could cause an explosion. To protect your feet against shards of glass, put on some strong shoes. If you are unsure about the safety of your home, have a professional inspect it before you enter. Sort out any medications and chemicals that have been spilled or dispersed on the ground, but if you are unsure of how to dispose of them, leave them alone. Examine the condition of any damaged electrical wires, gas pipes, water pipes, or home appliances. Open the windows if you detect a gas leak and leave the building immediately. If you can, close the main valve. Turn off the valve and notify the utility technician if there is a gas leak. Use it only after receiving a complete inspection from a professional. If there is a possibility of an electrical issue, do not activate the circuit breaker. Before flushing your toilet, make sure the sewage pipe is in working order. Open the closet door cautiously since items inside can fall out. Except in cases of life or death, avoid using your phones, whether landlines or mobile. Pay close attention to news about emergencies. Prior to the assistance of rescue personnel, refrain from approaching an impacted region. EmergencyReadyAPP This service offers first assistance as well as emergency shelters for disaster-related safe evacuation. 1. Find a shelter Online searches can be used to find shelters across the nation. 2. Emergency care facilities You may look up the location of any Emergency Medical Center in the whole country. 3. You may search for location information for Fire Stations and Emergency Medical Centers across the country. 4. Police Stations You can check for location information at police stations all throughout the country. 5. Safety ManualFirst Aid (burn injuries from fires), CPR for children and adults, a fire extinguisher, and an indoor fire hydrant 6. Dial 119 for Emergency (Direct Call) The Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Public of Korea is the provider of this app. This program, known as EmergencyReadyAPP in English, is a smartphone app that the Ministry of Public Safety and Security established to give residents and visitors of the Republic of Korea the ability to stay informed about various natural disasters and their current conditions. Smartphone apps have been able to translate emergency text notifications into Chinese and English since early 2018, but few people are aware of this feature. In addition to shelter sites and emergency contact information, the "Emergency Ready" app offers emergency consultation in Chinese, Korean, and English. On Apple and Android smartphones, you may get this software for free. Please make sure you check everything before a disaster may happen, you never know! Stay safe out there!

Typhoon season in South Korea runs from June to November. Remember that the weather can change quickly, and typhoons might strike at any time. Please be aware that in South Korea, the notions of typhoon season and Jangma (monsoon season) are distinct from one another. June to November are referred to as "typhoon season," whereas mid-July through mid-August are referred to as "monsoon season"/rainy season, which is a period of high rain that may or may not be accompanied by a typhoon. In Korea, there are about 7 typhoons every year. Jeju-do, Gangwon-do, and Jeollanam-do are the hardest damaged provinces. As a foreign resident, you can also be concerned about things like the language barrier, paperwork, a lack of resources for help, and a lack of knowledge about the unspoken cultural norms pertaining to emergency and healthcare systems. Consideration should be given to carefully planning for emergencies when you are visiting South Korea. The Natural Disaster Safety Portal will be given updates from the South Korean government in both Korean and English in the case of a natural disaster. Please make sure to check it. This portal is also giving updates about missing persons and so many more, making it a good resource for foreingers. Also they made a full guide in English with what to prepare in your bag and where to go in case of a natural disaster. Typhoon Khanun On August 10 2023, typhoon Khanun is expected to make landfall on South Korea's southern coast. It will then strike much of the Korean peninsula, including the Seoul metropolitan region. If you live in an affected area, you should follow any national and local authorities' advisories and instructions for taking the necessary steps. The website of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety allows users to follow the typhoon's progress in English. Follow any recommendations made by the local authorities and keep an eye on the Korea Meteorological Administration website's projections for heavy rain. The website of the Korea Meteorological Administration features information on earthquakes. You should become familiar with any advice provided by your local authorities on how to stay safe in the case of an earthquake. Consult the Seoul Metropolitan Government's safety recommendations to find out more about what to do in the event of an earthquake. Before the typhoon: When you live abroad, you will need to figure out new apps, find hospitals, understand emergency services, etc. Make sure your Go Bag is portable and lightweight. Keep the Go Bag nearby and prepared to leave. The bag should ideally be water-resistant or waterproof. You could feel totally dependent on your phone as a foreign resident, including for language translation. Keep a heavy-duty charger fully charged because you could have to evacuate to a place without adequate outlets or the power might go out for a long time. Keep up with typhoon-related news and information. Google or the weather channels are both options. In case of request, evacuate. If the local authorities order it, make sure you leave your region. During the typhoon: Stay inside once the storm starts to affect your neighborhood. Even in the absence of rain, the winds gather up a lot of dangerous material. Avoid the seashore and all flood waters if you must leave your home. Manholes can swallow you whole, rivers can sweep you away, and storm water can make you sick. Stay away from the seashore and avoid entering the ocean. Keep in touch with family and friends. This offers a higher level of information safety and can significantly reduce worry or tension. When necessary, if your property has multiple levels, go to the highest level. After the typhoon: Look for damage in your house. Check the property for any damage that could need to be reported to the landlord, both inside and outside. Contribute to community cleanup. If necessary, check on your neighbors, and assist with clearing the area of garbage and debris. Contact your loved ones and close pals. Inform your family back home that you are fine, and see how other foreign residents are doing. We all rely on one another. Other things to consider: Think about moving the car from low in elevation street parking or underground garages. Paying expensive parking rates to park in a higher garage during a downpour may be worthwhile. Due to strong gusts, vehicles parked on the street might consider to be moved to an enclosed garage. During typhoons, debris tendency may fly around and harm exposed automobiles. This might comprise fragments of trees, structures, and signs. Fill up the tank with fuel. You can lose access to petrol stations, or they might be closed. Think about keeping your vehicle prepared for evacuation. We can have documentation as foreign residents that is difficult to update. Birth certificates, immigration documentation, and work-related documents should all be kept in a waterproof container that is accessible.When you evacuate, bring all relevant paperwork with you. During a typhoon, people who are pregnant or have medical conditions may want to think about booking a hotel close to a hospital. Hospital accessibility, utility outages, road closures, and other circumstances could affect access to medical facilities. Please make sure you styay safe out there during these type of weather!

We are happy to announce our first collaboration with Emart Sinchon! This event is specially made for foreigners living in Korea! So don't hesitate to join or promote it to your friends! What you have to do is pretty easy. You can choose one or do all three parts of the event. ⭐➡️ Follow 'Emart Sinchon Branch' and 'FlipKorea' on Instagram and get cup noodles. 1. @theflipkorea 2. @emart_sinchon ⭐➡️ Buy something from Emart Sinchon (the amount doesn't matter), upload 5 or more photos on Instagram with the products or the store, and use the provided hashtag to receive a 10,000 won gift certificate. ***You must show the receipt at the customer center to receive the gift certificate #emart_sinchon #emartsinchon #sinchon #sinchonevent #flipkorea #flipkoreaevent #eventforeignerskorea #이마트신촌점 ⭐➡️ Purchases over 30,000 won will receive free shipping ONLY NEAR Sinchon and a ramen gift. Please keep in mind that: 🔸 BEFORE participating please contact Emart Sinchon on their Instagram. The manager in charge should be aware you go to receive the prize. Any other staff might not be informed or give you incomplete information. 🔸 You MUST have your receipt in order to be able to receive any gift. Please be sure you have it beforehand! 🔸 Receipts must be shown until MAXIMUM LAST DAY OF THE MONTH in which you bought the products! 🔸 Any misunderstanding and confusion should be addressed to the manager of Emart Sinchon branch on Instagram and contact us in case you don't manage to work it out; 🔸 The staff at the customer service desk might not all know entirely the information on this event so be sure to MESSAGE THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT first to avoid any future problems. When participating in the event, show the people at the customer center this post to receive your gifts! And tell them you heard about the event from us, FlipKorea! Spread the word to your friends! If you don't know where Emart Shincon is or how to use their app/gift system check this article. In case of inquiries, please send us a DM on Instagram!

Everyone in Korea has probably visited an Emart branch at least once because it is a very popular market chain here. But, due to the fact that we live in Sinchon and our company is also located here, let's talk about this particular branch. Opened roughly 3 years ago, Emart Sinchon gained popularity very easily. Being one of the largest markets in this area and providing various products it was just a matter of time until foreigners will try it out. The Emart Sinchon branch has become popular since it opened due to the college students who call Sinchon their home, including those from Yonsei University, Sogang University, and Ewha Womans University. However, compared with the rest of the branches all over Korea, the Emart Sinchon is more special. Because of the many universities close by, it was designed from top to bottom to promote products exclusively for singles, couples, or students studying abroad. Let's take a tour and see what we can find inside the store! Emart Sinchon is indeed the smallest Emart branch in Seoul, however, is very convenient and has a lot of nice products and also discounts. We, personally, hunt their discount days because everything is so affordable at that time. Now let's dive into the store's layout! The store is divided into three levels: Basement 1, Basement 2, and Basement 3. There are different products on each floor. Fresh products like veggies, fruits, and eggs, meat, fish, are available at B1.  Besides those, chilled/frozen goods, and meal kits are stored on the B1 floor as well. A liquor section and food that was either frozen or refrigerated, like pizza, cheese, ham, and kimchi are located on the B2 floor. Finally, instant meals, snacks, and Emart's own branded goods—No Brand— fill the B3 floor. B3 also has hygiene products and pet food. In conclusion, there are two floors dedicated to food, while one floor is stocked with daily, non-food items or instant food. Depending on how many groceries you plan to purchase, you can get a cart or basket at B1 or B2. Since this Emart is on the smaller side, the escalators are not the conveyor belt type, so you will need to use the elevator since you can't take your cart on the escalator. You can use the escalators if you only have a basket. Now that we know the layout let's dive into each floor and section to learn where you can find them. Emart Sinchon's Instagram provides a detailed map of how they mapped each floor. B1- Fresh products Sinchon branch has vegetables for all tastes and budgets. The quantity provided in each package is ideal for a household of one or two people who don't need to prepare meals for an entire family. Additionally, they have a section for 990KRW, which is really handy for students. Not to mention, you can pretty much find any veggie you can imagine. Fruits are seasonal in Korea, hence they are not typically accessible all year long. Even in Korea, some fruits can be very expensive, but the more common ones, like pears, lemons, and oranges, are not too bad. And Emart Sinchon has them all. Some are more cost-effective than others. They also offer frozen packages of fruits in addition to fresh or portioned ones. Peacock lunch packages are another well-known unique aspect of this floor. Many different, interesting foods are overflowing with taste. By just following the directions on the meal kits, you can be a professional chef! Naturally, both singles and couples can benefit significantly from using these meal kits. You can purchase several well-known Korean basic foods here. The traditional dishes include omuk soup, spicy tteokbokki, and budaejjigae. Even certain well-known foods with foreign influences are available, such as pasta, steak, and pad thai. This is an inexpensive and straightforward approach to cooking for people who enjoy it or who simply feel adventurous. In every store in Korea, there are options for already-prepared meals. Emart Sinchon doesn't have a lot of variety, but if you want sushi, go there without hesitation. A cheap approach to enjoying food at home is to buy already-made products, such as a healthy salad kit, sandwiches, sushi, etc. The price of these items is reduced by more than 50% between dinner and closing time. Another part of this floor is the eggs, fresh meat, and fresh seafood. All that area is filled with all types of delicious products. Also as we already specified their packages are ideal for households of one or two people. They have one piece of steak or 4 eggs, especially for people who don't own a fridge or don't cook too much at home. B2- Frozen and canned products The B2 has a huge variety of frozen and refrigerated products. From pizza, mandu, potatoes, and ice cream, to meat and foreign foods. Also, our favorite part here is the cheese. It has a huge selection of cheap cheese, which is a lot of times at a discount. This is perfect for cheese lovers and for those who enjoy a cute romantic picnic, where also wine is a must-have. The canned products, sauces, kimchi, oils, and foreign species are also our favorite part of the B2 floor. You can prepare all kinds of pasta, shawarma, tacos and so many more at your home if you come to this part of the store. Also, this floor is well known for its huge liquor section. There are many interesting beer and wine selections in the alcohol department, including both domestic and foreign labels. From cheap versions to the most expensive ones. Also, there is always a nice person giving you advice in buying quality wine. B3- Household items, No Brand and pet food Instant meals and regular household items are located on the third basement floor. In Korea typically, Electromart, a major electronics retailer, is connected to Emart, however, the modest size of Emart's branch in Sinchon made it a little unique and they have only a small section here. They sell items like toasters and kettles rather than big appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. These are excellent solutions for any home, but especially for homes of just one or two people, or for students. You may get a waffle maker, toaster, egg cooker, and kitchen utensils. And also, there are a lot of appliances in the living room and bathroom. Additionally, you may purchase a variety of popular Korean snacks, cereal, tea, and coffee on this floor. The fact that they provide so many options for various tastes and price ranges is actually something we really love. Since ramen is a local specialty with a long history, there will undoubtedly be a wide variety. Individual cup noodles are also an option if a whole box of ramen is too much for you or you simply want a certain flavor. You could have a hard time choosing one because there are so many alternatives! A newly added part is the pet corner. Here you can find an enormous variety of foods, snacks, or even accessories for your favorite animal. They don't only have products for cats and dogs, but also for other types of pets. Even though is a small corner, being a new addition is quite nice. Hygiene and baby products are also found on this floor. So if you need to buy baby food or shampoo you can definitely check this part of the store. And lastly, the No Brand has a special section at B3 and B2 floors. These products are cheap and are Emart's own brand. Their olives, pizza, and snacks are amazing. But besides food, toiletries and home products are also from this brand. Usually, these products are retailed at a very cheap price, so are perfect for students. How to do your own checkout You can utilize the self-checkout counters at the Emart Sinchon branch, which are located at B1 and B2. Since they also have English language, it is likewise quick with simple to follow instructions on the screen, also they have cash payment as well. However, in case you are worried about making a mistake, there are also standard checkouts at B1. Put your basket of goods on the left side as you start, and move them to the right side after each item has been scanned. It is simple to follow the directions because the counters have numbers on them. Since the counter actually weighs the goods, if the weight of what is being purchased does not match the number of products scanned, the checkout process will freeze, and an error will be displayed. Also remember that if you buy alcohol, you have to show the employee your id card. Customer service desk On your left, on the B1 floor, once you finish checking out there is a customer service desk. You can present your receipt here to receive an individual receipt for tax returns. With the receipt, you can get your tax refund at the airport, in case you go back to your country. Your purchase has to be more than 30,000 KRW. Also at the customer center, you can get special gift certificates and sign up for events. Delivery In front of the customer center, there is the delivery section. They don't deliver fresh products, but anything that is more heavy work. If you purchase more than 30,000KRW you have free delivery near this branch. They also have a map, so you can check if your home is included in their delivery routes. You have to come with the receipt and use their counter or ask an employee to help you. Usually, they will need your name, address, and phone number. Gift certificates machines Emart or Sinsegae gift certificates are very common gifts in Korea. These are different types: mobile vouchers (that you have to exchange in order to use), normal gift certificates (you can only use them at the counter), or PIN gift certificates (you can register them on the app, or use them at the counter). How to use the machines KakaoTalk Shinsegae Mobile Gift Voucher Exchange (or any mobile gift certificate) On the main screen of the machine, are 6 menus: Shinsegae Point Purchasing Shinsegae Gift Voucher - 신세계포인트 신세계상품권 구매 Exchanging Mobile Gift Voucher - 모바일교환권 상품권교환 Gift Voucher Partner Point Voucher Exchange - 증정상품권교환 제휴 포인트 상품권교환 Exchanging Shinsegae Point Voucher - 신세계 포인트 상품권 교환 Earn points - 포인트적립 1. Press the button displayed on the screen Choose this one: 모바일 교환권 상품권/Exchanging Mobile Exchange Voucher Gift Voucher 2. Press Agree / 동의합니다 Please note that cancellation is not possible. -> Please read and move on to the next step. 3. Press the one you are comfortable with bar code scan or write the number yourself. Read the barcode at the part indicated by the arrow, the red light. 4. The voucher will appear after the completion of the recognition If there are other vouchers to be added, press the [Add voucher/교환권 추가] button 5. After checking the voucher redemption unit, check how many vouchers are needed -> I have a 50,000 won bill exchange barcode I pressed one 50,000 won bill. (If necessary, exchange for five 10,000 won bills.) 6. When the exchange is completed you will be prompted to print a paper receipt. Also, the gift certificate will be printed. You can use this voucher at the checkout counter or register it on the SSG Pay app. SSG Pay app - gift certificate registration Open the app, make an account (or log in with your kakaotalk), and click the 3 lines on the left part of the screen. 2. Press 상품권 사용여부 조희 3. After you can either scan the barcode, on the back of the gift certificate, or you can press 직접입력 and input the 13 numbers below the barcode. 4. Then press 조회하기 5. You will be asked for the 4 or 6 digits password, which can be found under the price value, where the silver part is. You can scratch it and the numbers will pop out. 6. Then press agree, 전환 동의, and 전환, and your money balance will be shown on the screen. 7. You can use this app and the bar code on the app to pay in any Shinsegae partner stores (SSG Money can be used online at SSG.com, emart, and Shinsegae or offline in Emart, NoBrand etc). You can also use it automatically to pay online when you place an order. *** When opening the app press on the money, put in your password, or scan your fingertip to show the bar code. Scan it on the self-counter or show it to the employee to scan it. How to get here: Address: 94, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Location: Exit 8 of Sinchon Station on Subway Line 2 / Grand Plaza Building B1~B3 Hours: 10:00-23:00 (Closed on National Holidays and once at 2 weeks) The branch is connected to Sinchon station's exit number 8. The yellow 8 that you can see corresponds to the exit number. You may access the store's entrance without leaving the station, which makes it convenient for everyone who uses public transportation. When you enter from the subway you are directed to B2, you can take the escalators or elevator to go to the other floors. Since we have a partnership with the Emart Sinchon branch click here to be redirected to the event page and follow the instructions to receive gift certificates and prizes.

Important updates: Also, until December 31st 2024, 112 countries will be exempted from K-ETA. Check the list above: This exemption is temporary and it applies to all 112 visa-free countries. Visa-free = you can enter Korea just with your passport. No visa is needed beforehand. When you try to apply for K-ETA on the official website a pop-up message will come up to notify you that the country is temporarily exempted from K-ETA application when you select the country on [STEP 01]. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU PRESS EACH OF THESE? This will take you back to the main page and cancel your application This will allow you to stay on this page and continue your application Keep in mind that if you continue and officially get approved, even if you won't be asked to show it at the immigration, you can use it for 2 years if you applied for it BEFORE July 3rd, 2023 12AM (KST) and 3 years AFTER July 3rd, 2023 12AM (KST) If you decide not to apply for K-ETA keep in mind that you are still required to fill in and submit the physical copy of the Arrival card. Customs declaration Form link: here. People who want to travel to or from Korea and come back need to have a Korean electronic travel authorization permit to be able to get into the country. Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is required from May 2021 for foreigners who enter Korea for short-term stay, tourism, or business visitor are subject to existing visa-free entry or have a visa in Korea. The K-ETA is automatically issued electronically upon approval of the permit and can be checked in the passport, and the K-ETA is valid for 3 years from the issuance date (If issued after July 3rd, 12Am (KST) 2023 however if it was issued before this date will be valid only for 2 years). What do you need to do? Register your K-ETA at least 24h before your flight. The price for it is 10,000 KRW (9-10 $) so make sure your card has the amount available on it. Apply on their website or through their mobile application on Android or iOS. You will need the following: Valid passport Valid email address A card with at least 10$ available Face image photo *TIPS: one person can apply for 30 people at once. You need to re-make your K-ETA if any of your passport information has changed. Due to recent circumstances, Korea is making sure the people who are coming into the country follow the protocols to be able to enter. So, make sure you do apply in time and have all the information beforehand. Attention ① There may be some delays in the K-ETA application assessment due to increased applications following the additional inclusion of countries, so please apply for your K-ETA at least 72 hours before boarding the flight. ② Screening may be strengthened for the time being due to the COVID-19 situation, so please apply at the time of your actual entry rather than far in advance. ※ K-ETA application for the 46 countries, where visa-free entry is resumed, will be available from March 30, 2022, at 9AM (Korea Standard Time) ③ If there are any changes to your personal information or you had your passport reissued after obtaining K-ETA approval, you must apply for K-ETA again regardless of the existing K-ETA approval’s validity. Check their PDF for updated information:

A lot of people are not familiar with the Korean weather and during visits, they don't really pack the clothes they need, but more light wear and fashionable styles. So we wrote an article specially for you! You can experience all four seasons in Korea. It can be suffocating hot and humid when the temperature reaches 35 °C (95 °F) in the summer. On the other side, during the winter, it frequently gets very dry and freezing when the temperature drops well below zero degrees. The years 2022-2023 winter was the coldest, with temperatures of -20°C. Although spring and fall are a little shorter than summer and winter, they provide the ideal weather for getting dressed up and going on a picnic, and of course for visiting Korea. The average annual temperature in South Korea When the temperature is 27 degrees or above (in July and August), wear short sleeves, sleeveless shirts, shorts, sun protection, a sunshade, and a small electric fan. During the months of May, June, and September, wear short sleeves and lightweight cotton coats. Long-sleeved shirts, pants, thin cotton coats, and thin jackets are appropriate for temperatures between 9 and 17 degrees (April and October). Thermal clothing, long sleeve shirts, pants, jackets, and coats are required for temperatures between 5 and 9 degrees in March, April (in the nights), and November. Warm winter clothes, moisturizer, and a thermostat set to 5 degrees below zero (November (in the nights), December, and February) If you're unsure about what to bring to wear to Korea for your future vacation, read this article to get a better understanding of what you need. ❀Spring Months: March, April, May Average Temperature: 0 to 22 °C (31 to 71.6 °F) During these months Korea finally experiences warmer weather with blooming flowers after a long winter. The majority of the days are cloudy and have a significant temperature variation, especially in March. With an average daily temperature of 22°C in April and May, the weather becomes increasingly warmer. In Korea, the start of spring is officially in May. Although it is not as cold as in March or April, there is still a significant change in temperature between day and night. In April, but more precisely at the end of March in Busan (in the south of Korea), the cherry blossom season begins. Later on, the peak travels up to the northern region. Therefore April will bring cherry blossoms, and May will bring royal azaleas, both of which are gorgeous! And of course, provide the perfect opportunity to take great pictures. Temperature changes are frequent as a result of precipitation. Although you don't need to wear a full winter coat, we would nonetheless advise layering your clothing. You can start wearing short sleeves and shorts in May, but you should still take the temperature difference between day and night into account. In Korea, cardigans and jackets are essential during the spring. Most people dress up in light coats, cardigans, or long-sleeved jackets, which are better suited for transitioning between seasons, rather than bundling up and having to wear heavy jackets. What to properly wear for types of temperatures: <12℃~16℃> Recommended attire includes a field top for changing seasons, a jacket, a shirt, a cardigan, and colored stockings. Due to the significant daily temperature differences, this weather is one that necessitates wearing a coat significantly, yet it is difficult to declare it to be really cold. You must now pay attention to both the top and the bottom in order to prevent the temperature differential from changing quickly. A jacket or cardigan is always necessary, and stockings and socks are a must. <17℃~19℃> Knitwear, cardigans, sweatshirts, hoodies, jeans, cotton pants, slacks, and one-piece swimsuits are recommended. It's either full-on spring weather or cool spring weather right now. Although it is warm during the day and a little chilly at night, you may still wear reasonably light clothing, thus it is advised to carry an extra cardigan. It's appropriate to style with a light knit, a jacket, and a sporty man-to-man. <20℃~22℃> Long sleeve tee, cardigan, hoodie, cotton pants, slacks, and skinny shoes are suggested outfits. It is somewhat hot indoors and moderately chilly outside due to the significant daily temperature variation in the morning and evening. Style is still stylish in this kind of weather, but you should have at least one zip-up item on hand, like a cardigan or hoodie, to protect your health. Long sleeves, cardigans, hoodies, cotton pants, slacks, and skinnies are examples of matching fashions. ☀ Summer Months: June, July, August, September Average Temperature: 22 to 38 °C (71.6 to 100.4 °F) Korea's best time of year for travel and outdoor activities is from May until the average temperature gradually rises to 33 °C. In Korea, summer begins in the middle to the end of June, and the monsoon season begins in July. In August, the country experiences a heatwave as soon as the wet season is ended. June is not that horrible in South Korea. Even in Busan, you can still get away with wearing long pants and a light coat before it starts to rain. However, once the rainy season is over, it becomes too hot and humid to wear outerwear. Pre- and post-rainy seasons are markedly different from one another. The temperature is around 33°C before mid-July, which is not too horrible. Given the low humidity, you won't perspire too much. Temperature and humidity both increase significantly after the wet season. The most difficult summer months to endure in Korea are July and August. Thousands of people flock to the beaches over the weekend or throughout their summer vacation. On the other hand, other people choose to spend their vacations indoors, either at home or in a hotel. Make careful to take precautions to shield yourself from the harsh sun! Remember to bring sandals and an umbrella if you intend to travel during this time! Your garments won't stay dry very easily. What to properly wear for types of temperatures: <23℃~26℃> Style suggestions include cotton slacks, long sleeves, thin shirts, and shorts with short sleeves. People get hot in the middle of the summer, yet you need a light material to feel cool. Short sleeves, long sleeves in light fabrics, shorts, and cotton pants are all complementary garments. <27℃~> Sleeveless, short, one-piece, and shirtless attire are advised. In order to prevent your body temperature from increasing too much, it is advised to wear light and cool clothing, such as shorts, sleeveless shirts, shirts, dresses, and skirts, when the temperature is over 27 degrees Celsius. 🍁 Fall Months: September, October, and November Average Temperature: 3 to 25 °C (37.4 to 77 °F) In South Korea, fall and spring are extremely similar. There will be a significant temperature difference between day and night in September. The temperature reaches 30 °C (86 °F) during the day, although it dips to around 15 °C (59 °F) after sunset. Therefore, as we have previously indicated, we advise dressing in many layers. The temperature drops sharply from October through November, peaking at roughly 0 °C (32 °F). Compared to Korea's heat, fall weather is considerably pleasant and has a refreshing wind. Simply maintain good health and avoid getting sick. Wear a jean jacket or a light sweater. This time of year is ideal for dressing up! The average temperature rapidly declines after mid-October. The ginkgo and maple leaves begin to fall in November. The temperature frequently drops to zero degrees at night. Autumn in Korea ends at the beginning of November. It gets colder than 0 degrees Celsius. The majority of the time is sunny, and the weather is still dry and moderate. Normally, it doesn't get really chilly or windy. However, to moisturize your skin, use a moisturizer. In late October, the autumn leaves start to fall. In Seoul, the best time to view the changing leaves is from the end of October through mid-November. Fall foliage season in Korea is best experienced between mid-September and the end of October. To delight in all the fall foliage, Koreans frequently travel to Seoraksan Mountain. The temperature goes a little colder at this time of year, but the humidity maintains the same and is very low. A fantastic time to visit Korea is now! However, because of the temperature difference and the flu, it's relatively simple to catch a cold during this time of year. When visiting Korea around this season, don't forget to pack lightweight layers of clothing. What to properly wear for types of temperatures: <10℃~11℃> Styles to consider include trench coats, field jackets, and several layers. It's the ideal time of year to put up an eye-catching fashion outfit because the temperature seems chilly without being overly chilly. Wear multiple layers of light clothing or a cardigan underneath a light jacket since it is cool for spring. <12℃~16℃> For the changing seasons, field tops, jackets, shirts, cardigans, and apricot-colored stockings are advised. The weather is one that seriously needs wearing a coat due to the large daily temperature variations, yet it is impossible to say that it is extremely cold. Always wear stockings and socks, and always wear a jacket or cardigan. ☃ Winter Months: December, January, February Average Temperature: -15 to 5 °C (5 to 41 °F) In Korea, the first snowfall usually occurs in late November or early December. However, it's challenging to predict the precise date of the first snowfall of the year because of global warming and significant weather variations. The previous winter was relatively snow-free for Seoul residents; nowadays, it is unusual to see snowfall in Seoul. When October comes around, the temperature drops to below zero. You'll notice that the temperature is dropping daily. By the end of November, you will need to wear heavy winter jackets to protect your body from the cold because the nighttime lows are easily below zero degrees. Nearly every day by the end of December, the temperature drops below zero. Additionally, Korea will be quite dry during this time, so remember to moisturize your face and body frequently. In Korea, January and February are the snowiest months, and there is a good likelihood that it will snow heavily. However, it is less likely that southern cities like Daegu or Busan would experience significant snowfall. Although the temperature may not be as low as in your home country, the cold and humidity may cause you to go numb in your bones during the Korean winter, which is more humid than the winter in North America. Don't underestimate the freezing cold wind, when you come here. Some people said that the wind in Korea makes the winter so harsh. For anyone traveling to Korea in the winter, we strongly advise bringing a sturdy windproof jacket. Scarves and gloves would also be very helpful. What to properly wear for types of temperatures: <6℃~9℃> Coats and leather jackets are advised styles. Coordination is advised in order to keep the temperature between 6 and 9 degrees. Coats and jackets are required, and styling with heat-tech and light padding is advised because there is a significant daily temperature difference in the morning and evening and because it is cold where there is no sunlight. <~5℃> Styles to consider include padding and clothing composed of materials for cold climates. Wearing padding or a thick coat is advised because it is winter and the temperature is below five degrees. You should choose warmth before fashion when choosing what to dress. 👗Recommendation for weather-based dressing app: 구름량 It offers details on what to wear right now, what to wear today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow based on the temperature in 3-hour intervals, as well as what to wear each week for a week. 스타일 웨더 You can receive advice on various clothing options based on the weather and your gender. The warmest months in Korea are July and August, which are also the most humid. Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking enough water and getting plenty of rest in cool locations. Regularly apply UV protection and use little electric fans to keep cool! They are widely available in Korea and will save your life in the summer. The ideal times of year for tourists to visit Korea are in the spring and the fall. You may be a fashionista and rock whatever you choose to wear. Put on several layers so you can adapt to the abrupt drop in temperature after sunset. In the winter, Koreans frequently pair a sweater with a lightweight cotton jacket. Most individuals worry more about chilly weather than they do about hot ones. Long padded jackets, which can keep you toasty from head to toe, are another popular style. Prepare your suitcase for your vacation to Korea. We hope the information here helped you plan your outfit and your preparation.

Did you guys prepare for summer already? The Han River Swimming Pool will open on June 20th, like every year! Credit: Seoul Government Outdoor swimming pools may be found at six of the city's Hangang Parks locations. They are not only an excellent replacement for private facilities, but also a less expensive option thanks to careful water quality management. The city's pools not only provide a location for individuals to cool off, but they also give residents an inexpensive summer vacation option. For the comfort of its customers, Hangang swimming pools also feature services including food booths and stores in addition to lockers, changing rooms, shower facilities, children's and kiddie pools, sunbeds, and more. Cool summer vacation spots that are simple to reach by public transportation. Here is everything you need to know about these public swimming pools, which are the ideal locations to visit this summer. Operation Guide for the Swimming Pool and Water Recreation Area at Han River Park in 2026 Credit: Seoul Governmen ⫸ Details: 🏖 Operating days: 2025.6.19.(Fri) ~ 8.30.(Sun) ⏰ Operating hours: 9:00 to 18:00 (※ Lunch time: 12:00 ~ 12:40, not available during lunch time) 18:00 to 22:00 (starting from July 3rd) 🏖 3 water playgrounds (Jamsil, Nanji and Yanghwa) and 3 swimming pools (Ttukseom, Yeouido, Gwangnaru) are available. 💵 Usage fees: Swimming Pools: 5,000 won for adults 4,000 won for teenagers 3,000 won for children Water playground: 3,000 won for adults 2,000 won for teenagers 1,000 won for children. *Free for children under the age of five. Proof of admission is required for free admission (photos are not allowed) ⫸ Rules: You must wear a swimming cap to enter the pool. The use of rubber tubes and swimming pools (flippers, snorkels, etc.) is prohibited. Children and infants must be accompanied by a guardian to enter the swimming pool. The youth pool is not available for infants and children (12 years old or younger), and the adult pool is not available for infants, children, or teenagers (18 years old or younger). Food and beverages may be brought into the pool and water playground, but alcoholic beverages are not allowed. 15-minute break every hour, unavailable during break. At the beginning of the 15-minute break, please follow the lifeguard's guidance and move out of the pool. Not accessible for 1 hour during lunch (lunch time varies from swimming pool to swimming pool) ⫸ Locations: ※ Mangwon Swimming Pool: Scheduled to open after 2028 due to ‘performance improvement work on the northern end of Seongsan Bridge’ ※ Jamwon Swimming Pool: Scheduled to open after 2028 due to ‘performance improvement work. Credit: Seoul Government 1. Nanji Water Park 난지 물놀이장 Nanji Water Park is built to look like a performance hall, unlike other common swimming pools. Additionally, to give the illusion of an infinite pool, the pool's exterior edge is placed up against the Hangang River. With a maximum depth of 0.8 meters, this pool is ideal for families with young children. Park: Nanji Hangang Park Address : 482 - 182 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu Near Nanji Bicycle Park (Nanji Parking Lot 2) Entrance fee Children (6-12 years old) 1,000 won Teenagers (13-18 years old) 2,000 won Adults (19 years of age or older) 3,000 won Free for children under the age of 5 Operates a musical fountain with the Han River in the background Directions Bus 9707 → Nanji Hangang Park Stop → 10 minutes on foot Line 6 World Cup Stadium Station Exit 1 40 minutes on foot Nanji Hangang Park Parking Lot 2 After parking, walk for 10 minutes Contact Operator 02-3151-0256 Nanji Information Center 02-3780-0611~3 Park Facility Division 02-3780-0844 2. Ttukseom Swimming Pool 뚝섬 수영장 Ttukseom Swimming Pool is conveniently placed close to a metro station and offers a 4 m deep aqua ring pool with a variety of sprinklers to beat the summer heat. Park: Ttukseom Hangang Park Address: 112 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu Next to Ttukseom Looper (Line 7, Ttukseom Source Station, Exit 2) Entrance fee Children (6 to 12 years old) 3,000 won Teenagers (13-18 years old) 4,000 won Adults (19 years old or older) 5,000 won Free for children under the age of 5 Directions Line 7 Ttukseomwon Station Exit 2, 3 5 minutes on foot Ttukseom Hangang Park parking lot 3, 7 minutes on foot Contact Operator 02-452-5955 Ttukseom Information Center 02-3780-0521~4 Park Facility Division 02-3780-0844 3. Yanghwa Water Park 양화 물놀이장 Featuring pools structured like streams, Yanghwa Water Park is a water park and playground overlooking Hangang River. Featuring a separate area for sunbeds and tents, this place also has various food booths selling cup ramen, tteokbokki, chicken, hot dog, kimbab, and sundae. Park: Yanghwa Hangang Park Address : 1 - 4 Yanghwa-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Near Yanghwa Parking Lot 3 (Southern end of Seongsandaegyo Bridge) Entrance fee Children (6-12 years old) 1,000 won Teenagers (13-18 years old) 2,000 won Adults (19 years of age or older) 3,000 won Free up to age 5 Directions Line 9 Seonyudo Station Exit 2 20 minutes on foot Park in the 3rd to 5th parking lots of Yanghwa Hangang Park and walk for 3 minutes Contact Operator 070-8805-3117 Yanghwa Information Center 02-3780-0581~3 Park Facility Division 02-3780-0844 4. Yeouido Swimming Pool 여의도수영장 The Yeouido Swimming Pool includes separate tanning areas for adults, kids, and teenagers. Park: Yeouido Hangang Park Address: 82–9 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeouido Parking Lot 3 (south end of Sogang Bridge) downstream Entrance fee Children (6 to 12 years old) 3,000 won Teenagers (13-18 years old) 4,000 won Adults (19 years old or older) 5,000 won Free up to age 5 Directions Line 9 National Assembly Station Exit 1 15 minutes on foot 7 minutes on foot after parking in Yeouido Hangang Park Parking Lot 3 Contact Operator 02-785-0478 Yeouido Information Center 02-3780-0561~6 Park Facility Division 02-3780-0844 5. Jamwon Swimming Pool 잠원 수영장 All ages can enjoy Jamwon Swimming Pool, which has both an adult and a children's pool. The pool is surrounded by numerous umbrellas and food stands, making it a well-liked resting place for tourists. Park: Jamwon Hangang Park Address: 121 Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu Between Parking Lot 5 and Parking Lot 6 Entrance fee Children (6 to 12 years old) 3,000 won Teenagers (13-18 years old) 4,000 won Adults (19 years old or older) 5,000 won Free up to age 5 Directions Line 3 Jamwon Station Exit 4 20 minutes on foot Jamwon Hangang Park parking lot 6, walk 4 minutes Contact Operator 02-536-8263 Jamwon Information Center 02-3780-0531~3 Park Facility Division 02-3780-0844 6. Jamsil natural water park 잠실 자연형 물놀이장 The existing aging Jamsil Swimming Pool was reorganized into a ‘natural water park’ that can be used all year round. Natural mooring facilities (relax while soaking your feet and taking a foot bath) - Utilize non-artificial natural materials - 18 types of trees and plants planted in 50% of the total area Park: Jamsil natural water park Address : 1–1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu Next to Jamsil Information Center (Parking Lot 2) Entrance fee Children (6 to 12 years old) 1,000 won Youth (13 to 18 years old) 2,000 won Adult (over 19 years old) 3,000 won Free for children up to 5 years old (must bring physical proof (no photos allowed)) [Waterpark facilities] - Wonder Pool: Infinity Wall (maximum depth of 1m) - Joy Pool: Taking advantage of changes in topography, it gets deeper towards the center (maximum depth of 60cm) - Kiddie pool: shallow water for children - Natural mountain stream: Foot bath (April to October, Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 18:00) - Sand playground, grass rest area, forest trail - Waterway: You can take a walk among beautiful lights even at night Directions 15-minute walk from Jamsil Saenae Station, Line 2, Exit 7 Park at Jamsil Hangang Park Parking Lot 2 and walk for 6 minutes Contact Jamsil Information Center 02-3780-0511~4 Park Facilities Department 02-3780-0844 *** Photo credits to https://hangang.seoul.go.kr/ Let's stay cool this summer by visiting the outdoor swimming pools!

This is a special event organized by Hello World Korea in partnership with Flip Korea for foreigners who are residing in South Korea. A trip to an amazing experience in Korea! This event includes an entire trip to CampFest 2023 ~ Opening Ceremony and all Zones full access included ~ ❗❗❗❗❗❗For a limited time until, 16th June the event will be FREE to join, but people will have to send 10,000KRW as deposit and you can enjoy a 3 days and 2 nights trip to Cheonan while being part of the International Youth Campfest Festival. ***The free event is sponsored by Seoul Youth University to support foreigners in Korea. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP: Accommodation Food Activity expenses (opportunity to participate in special activities during the festival) However, the participants will have to come to Cheonan Station by themselves (from there they will move by car). Everyone will get the opportunity to participate in special activities during the festival. Details about the accommodation National Youth Center of Korea (for pictures check the website) About the International Youth Campfest Festival The largest youth camping festival in Korea Held every other year since 1983, a total of 17 times, 166,537 youths participated Camping festival for teenagers that combines camping and festivals in the great outdoors Korea's most outstanding youth camp festival with both face-to-face and non-face-to-face activities The largest international event with youth from all over the world You can check last year's event by checking their website and this year's promotional video. This year, this event is even more exciting as it is an offline meeting for the first time in 3 years. Youth from all over the world, including overseas youth from 20 countries, will build friendships for 3 days and 2 nights at the National Youth Training Center in Cheonan. So come with us and participate in various experiences and exchange activities under the theme of 'peace'. The opening ceremony, announcing the start of the event, will be held at Cheonan Yu Gwan-sun Gymnasium at 3:00 pm on the 25th, and will be broadcast live through Koya TV, the official YouTube channel of the Korea Youth Federation, with an opening ceremony, peace performance, and K-pop singers such as: girl group VIVIZ, Hip Hop Wonstein, Shin Hyun-hee, Migyo, Thursday Yoker. In addition for 3 days, △ice breaking △4th industry and digital activities △AR sports game △self-driving car balloon shooting △experience mission OL △outdoor water challenge activities with the theme of meeting, future, fun, empathy, challenge, harmony, and freedom among youths around the world △Global Culture Experience △Talk Concert △DJing Festival △KOYA Room Escape, etc will be major activities that you can participate at. This festival will be operating more than 20 experience booths specialized in youth activities in each field, providing opportunities to experience various activities and exchanges. This year's festival will be held: 2023. 7. 25(Tue) ~ 7. 27(Thur) Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, Yoo Gwan-sun Gymnasium. National Youth Training Center (31229 충청남도 천안시 동남구 목천읍 서리4길 48) ♫ Their main attractions will be: Meeting Zone: Meeting with overseas friends Future Zone: 4th industry and digital experience Fun Zone: Various experiences and booth activities Emphaty Zone: Impresive, fun and laughter concert Challange and Harmony Zone: DJ Festival and outdoor challenges ❗You should send 10,000₩ as a deposit, for confirmation of participation by 16th June. (if you cancel the deposit won't be returned) *** The deposit will be returned after the event, only if you participate. Bank transfer: 농협은행 301-0306-0790-11 김정윤(헬로우월드코리아) Where to apply: Google form Or scan the QR code Please remember to write in the form our name and/or email address if you have been introduced by us! Contact: theflipkorea@gmail.com helloworldkorea202@gmail.com Festival website

Beauty Experience Promotion Center (Beauty Play) is an open beauty experience space for domestic small and medium-sized cosmetics companies supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and operated by the Korea Cosmetic Industry Research Institute. Is located in Myeongdong, the tourism hub of Seoul, across from Chapel Familia. It is excellent for domestic small and medium-sized cosmetics brand products. It has an exhibition place and a permanent experience space. Cosmetic experience space A space where you can directly experience and enjoy the products of excellent domestic small and medium-sized enterprises. One day class Idol glitter makeup, bubble bar making, lip balm making, etc. Beauty class Operates various classes to directly learn K-beauty trends and makeup. Other training courses Live show host training course, entrepreneurship course, etc. Beauty seminar Seminars on various topics such as choosing the most suitable cosmetics for my skin, and domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) presentations. Makeup show Time to learn tips that can be used to create various makeup looks and how to apply the makeup. Copyright goes to Beauty Play Program composition 1. K-Makeup (within 20 participants) - 3 hours Makeup service and other experience 2. K-styling (within 20 people) - 3 hours Hairstyling Service and other Experiences 3. Making experience (less than 20 people) - 3 hours Making lip balm and bath bomb candles and other Experiences Experience program Operating various programs to experience K-beauty trends Beauty experience -Expert Makeover - Disposable tattoo device experience - Personal color self-diagnosis device - Skin diagnosis Reservation here: https://beautyplay.kr/beautyexperience Group program Time to experience and learn K-beauty through one program • If you wish to apply for a group program, make individual inquiries through the Beauty Play website or at the phone number (070-4070-9675). Operating a group program for foreigners at Beauty Play, where you can understand, learn, and experience K-beauty culture and makeup, etc. How to apply: Call: 070-4070-9675 Or register on the website: https://beautyplay.kr/ONEDAY-CLASS It is a free space for domestic beauty-related video production, events, and classes. (Pop-up events are conducted through exhibition applications, so please proceed with the exhibition applications below. Venue rental: Beauty Play Live Studio/Beauty Lounge/One Day Class Zone Rental Rental here: https://beautyplay.kr/Space-Reservation K-Beauty Experience Promotion Hall Operation Guide ㆍOperating hours: AM 10:00-PM 20:00 (Closed every Monday) ㆍInquiries: 070-4070-9675 ・Website: www.beautyplay.kr ・Instagram: @beautyplay.official ・Address: 서울특별시 중구 명동길 73 3F 3F, 73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Way to come ・Bus: [Main line] 140, 470,472,741, N37 ・Subway: [Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 5] [Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 12] 5 minutes on foot [Line 4 Myeongdong Station Exit 8] 10 minutes on foot

The Smart Medical Zone of Yeongdeungpo (YSMZ) is assigned to provide special medical services covering Yeongdeungpo-dong, Yeouido-dong, and Daerim-dong zones, employing state-of-the-art technology and healthcare experience of hospitals in Yeongdeungpo-gu area. By increasing medical tourism, this medical area hopes to strengthen the local economy as well. "Medical tourism" – what is it? Foreign patients receiving treatment or surgery at Yeongdeungpo-gu medical facilities, as well as their friends touring the area simultaneously during their medical care. The reason for designating a special zone To offer "special medical services" by utilizing the most advanced medical technology and hospital staff in Yeongdeungpo-gu. With connections to nearby tourism resources, retail stores, and lodging options, they assist in reviving the local economy and generating jobs. Yeongdeungpo-gu is a central hub in Seoul, which is well-connected to the public transportation system and is located close to Gimpo International Airport and less than one hour drive from Incheon International Airport. Here, a variety of public transit options, including the subway (connected to Lines 1, 2, 5, 7, and 9) and bus services, are available. In this area, 20 medical facilities approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as well as 5 specialty hospitals are affiliated with the YSMZ. These hospitals and medical facilities provide a variety of procedures to foreign patients, along with wonderful tours of the area. In total 799 hospitals and clinics, and 32 medical facilities welcome and register patients from abroad every day. In the fields of brain disorders, joint burns, and ophthalmology, which are classified as "precise surgical diseases," Yeongdeungpo Smart Medical Special Zone has overseas patients from countries including China, Russia, and Mongolia. Sales of medical industrial equipment with an eye toward future business scope expansion, luring health bio companies, attracting one of the branches of the fourth industry, increasing participation of specialized hospitals centered on general hospitals, connecting with Seoul and nearby medical special districts, establishing a medical tourism infrastructure, and promoting expansion are just a few of the focus points of this area. Making a significant contribution to the local economy by realizing the establishment of a "Smart Medical Special Zone," a high-quality international medical tourism hub and by taking into account the local environment and various environmental factors for medical tourism in Yeongdeungpo-gu, this area is very special and worth visiting. The primary target market for medical institutions is medical tourism (treatment-medical travel). They put into practice intricate revival techniques including bolstering and networking, tying the medical (treatment) sector to the retail, cultural, and tourism sectors, developing public policies to encourage medical travel, and developing sustainable medical practices. To learn more about the "Yeongdeungpo Smart Medical Special Zone" plan to foster ties with the tourism sector, build a local brand, and boost the local economy by leveraging specialized medical institutions in Yeongdeungpo-gu, you can join the Yeundeungpo-gu SNS supporters program (you can read more here), or you can visit the hospitals and area. #영등포스마트메디컬특구 #영등포서포터즈 #영등포의료관광 #기관명

공동인증서(구 공인인증서) is a certificate and it means a digital signature that serves as a signature or seal which belongs to a specific person only. It has electronic information that confirms and proves it. The certificate contains information such as the subscriber's digital signature verification key, serial number, owner's name, and expiration date. Therefore, the certificate is not only used to confirm the identity of the transaction party, but also to prevent forgery or falsification of documents, and to prevent denial of transaction facts. Functions and guarantees secure transactions. An online identification verification must be implemented: ID and password or account number and password of a subscriber of an electronic financial transaction service (bank) Social security number of a subscriber of an electronic financial transaction service (id card number) One time password (including passcode on security card) that financial companies provide to subscribers for electronic financial transactions or two or more information only the subscriber has access to (the security card with numbers from the bank) To get the certificate: Visit the bank or If you have internet banking go on the app search for (금융) 인증 센터 press 인증서 발급하기 press 동의 (in case the bank asks you to agree with the terms and conditions) and 다음 if the details don't appear on their own, then press 전체 동의 the details should appear now on the screen (such as full name, id card number, phone number - mandatory a Korean phone number registered on your name and at the bank) press 인증요청 (sometimes if the name doesn't appear correctly you need to check with the clerk at the bank) after receiving the number in the phone messages, input it and press 확인 this is how you make a certificate using your phone BE AWARE! When making it using your phone the certificate is stored in your phone only, but you can transfer it to the computer, by copying the folder, or by using a special program like Any Sign. Andorid | iOS First, download the program on your computer (XecureCertShare) for most bank transactions or certificates, you need to install some security programs. There are two ways to send the certificate between devices. PC to Mobile (here) Select the certificate to move from PC to mobile device. Run the AnySign app on the mobile device where you want to store the certificate and touch the Import Certificate menu. Check the verification code displayed on the mobile screen. Enter the verification code displayed on the mobile screen. Enter the certificate password to be used on the mobile device and click OK. Mobile to PC (here) Run the Anysign app on the mobile device where the certificate to be moved to the PC is stored, and touch the certificate export menu. Touch the 'Export' button of the certificate to be exported from the mobile device. Enter the password for the certificate to be exported from the mobile device. Check the verification code displayed on the mobile screen. Enter the verification code displayed on the mobile screen. Select a location to save on your PC and click OK. Touch 'Export certificate from a mobile device' to start exporting the certificate to a PC. To use it Just select the certificate from your computer or phone or USB when the above image is shown, enter the password and you are good to go. You can also try other services, besides the bank, that can help you get the certificate. Some of them have an English version. Types of services that help you to get the certificate: Yes Sign Any bank, but Woori (if you use this bank) has it on their website. This certificate is used pretty often in Korea so make sure you have it up to date and running. Check with the bank clerk if you think it is too complicated to do it by yourself. Remember the password you used and don't give it to anyone.

After winter and spring, you can discover that the air conditioner smells musty and the fan is covered in white dust when you try to use them. You can't even use it in that condition for hygienic concerns, right? In Korea, having your air conditioner cleaned is both necessary and simple to arrange, but how do you do it? You might be severely ill because of the dirt, bacteria, and mold that your air conditioner is currently spraying directly into your face. Here are some pointers on what to anticipate and how to locate a qualified service provider. When people open up their air conditioners, they are frequently shocked by how filthy they are. A quick cleansing can fix a lot of issues for people with sensitive respiratory illnesses. The filter collects allergens and, if it isn't cleaned frequently, might cause discomfort. It's wise to be aware of toxic fumes that could be trapped in your air conditioner because South Korea is renowned for having poor air quality. In addition to preventing the buildup of all that gross stuff, you may enhance the functionality of your machine. If you notice that the air isn't blowing out strongly or isn't extremely cool, dust buildup may be the blame. Please be aware that if your air conditioner is truly broken, cleaning may not be able to fix it, but the expert will almost certainly be able to explain what's wrong. There are two ways of cleaning your AC or fan. By yourself of calling a service man, that you will have to pay. Guide for cleaning an air conditioner by yourself Step 1: Remove the air conditioner. Or cover, filters and caps. Tip: Make sure the power cord is unplugged before removing the air conditioner. Using the air conditioner user handbook as a guide, carefully disassemble the air conditioner into large bits. Unplug the power cord before beginning to clean the air conditioner to prevent incidents from occurring that could result in an electric shock or short circuit. And then use a damp tissue to remove the dust from the air conditioner's surface. After that, use a dry rag or soft cloth to wipe away any leftover debris, including any wetness. Then carefully review the instructions given with the air conditioner you bought. In case the air conditioner is in the wall, and you can't remove it full, just remove the plastic cover and wipe it. Also remove every other bits, such as filters and caps. STEP 2. Filter cleaning TIP: After cleaning the filter under running water, rinse away the old dust using either neutral dish soap or water that has been diluted 1:1:1 with ethanol, baking soda, and water. Cleaning the filters is the most crucial step in air conditioner maintenance. When the air conditioner is working, there are particularly lots of dust and germs because the filter has the job of screening out foreign items from the air. Using a vacuum cleaner, first remove some of the dust from the filter that was removed from the air conditioner. After washing with running water, soak the object in a solution containing neutral detergent or a solution made by combining water, ethanol, and baking soda in a 1:1:1 ratio. Then, use a brush or toothbrush to wipe away any remaining dust. Remove the water from the filter after washing it, then dry it in a well-ventilated area. STEP 3. Clean the cooling blades. TIP: You don't need to separate the cooling fins to wash them. Spray a small amount with a sprayer after combining baking soda or vinegar with water, letting it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and then brush it. It's time to clean the cooling fins that are deeply entrenched immediately beneath the filter after cleaning the filter. The air conditioner becomes less efficient if dust builds up on these cooling fins. If the primary purpose of the air conditioner, cooling, takes a long time, and when that happens, the electricity cost increases. Once you've done that, you're done! STEP 4. Eliminating moisture. Reassemble the air conditioner after wiping it off with a dry towel and cleaning the cooling fins. And to completely remove all moisture, put the blower function to operate for roughly an hour. STEP 5. Cleaning the outside part/outdoor unit. TIP: Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a dry cloth to wipe the outside surface first. Then, use a brush to remove dust from the mesh area where the wind blows. Cleaning the outdoor unit comes last after cleaning the air conditioner. The outdoor unit is more exposed to pollutants than the domestic air conditioner because it is outside. First, use a dry towel or a soft cloth soaked in water to wipe the outside unit's exterior. Then, use a brush to remove dust from the windy net. You saw it's easier to clean the air conditioner than you think? Calling a handyman or a professional cleaning service: Search for 에어컨 청소 on naver to find some! It probably won't surprise you as a foreigner to learn that the majority of air conditioner cleaning services do not speak English. You'll need assistance finding a service provider in your area, explaining the kind of unit you have, and arranging a time that's convenient for both you and the service specialist in order to schedule a cleaning. Due to the increased demand throughout the summer, it can be difficult to schedule appointments, but with a little persistence, you'll have a clean AC in no time. Before booking a cleaner, there are a few more things to understand. It may seem apparent, but it's crucial to know the brand and model of your appliance. Some service companies exclusively offer a specific range of air conditioners cleaning services. They'll also need to know how big your unit is and how it's mounted—is it on the wall, in the ceiling, or both? Often, confusion and irritation can be avoided by sending a photo in advance. According to where you reside and the kind of unit you have, cleaning fees might range from 50,000 to 80,000 won, shouldn't cost more than that. Is absolutely worth the money. There are many nearby cleaning businesses; all you need to do is contact to make an appointment. Any of the previous recommendations, even hiring a repairman, won't work if the area is actually dirty. The average repairman will merely spray some air conditioner cleaning spray into the area of concern. You should certainly contact one of the air conditioner cleaning companies that disassembles the unit and cleans it completely if you want a full cleaning. For each air conditioner, you'll spend roughly 50,000 won. This is something you should do if your air conditioner is making you sick or is really unclean. Suggested company: Herb Home Care (do not speak English) Tel: 1688-2543 Ph: 010-2866-4490 Guide to cleaning fans STEP 1: Unplug the fan. Remember to remove the power cord before removing the fan parts. The power cord should also be unplugged before you begin cleaning a fan for safety reasons. STEP 2: Remove the net and wing dust. If there is any old dust, separate the fan into its main body and its net and clean it with baking soda or neutral detergent. A fan may be taken apart much easier than an air conditioner. The main body and the net are substantially separated by the fan. To separate the two sections, loosen the screws holding them together with a screwdriver. After the net and wings have been removed, thoroughly wash them under running water. Running water by itself might not be sufficient to effectively clear old dust. If so, clean it with baking soda or a neutral detergent. STEP 3: Cleaning the motor part. It's time to clean the motor after the mesh and wing have been cleared of dust. The motor part cannot be cleaned with water, so dust must be removed with a toothbrush or other brush. To clean the little areas that the brush cannot reach, use a cotton swab that has been lightly wet with oil or alcohol. Use a used toothbrush to remove dust from the motor section that cannot be cleaned with water. At this point, use a cotton swab dipped in oil or alcohol to clean the little components. STEP 4: Reassembling the fan. Reassemble the dry blades and mesh in the fan body after cleaning the motor component. And you are done! You can use a home made detergent or buy a professional one: baking soda or a neutral detergent baking soda or vinegar with water neutral dish soap water that has been diluted 1:1:1 with ethanol, baking soda, and water You can partially fix the cleanliness issue if you use the cleaning method we've provided in this article and run it every three to six months.

Until now, we all saw and learned that Koreans love to give names to many activities and specific meanings to some days or holidays. Have you ever heard of 불금, Fire Friday, or Friday on fire? They all mean the same thing, and it's similar to TGIF (thank God it's Friday). How did 불금 get popular? Until 2004 Korea had a 6-day working plan. However, starting that year, the government slowly changed it to 5 days of work. Therefore, most people enjoyed only one day of the weekend, Sunday. Everyone was waiting for this day to come that it was cherished very much, and it was called 불토 Saturday on Fire instead of Friday. Students were also going to school on Saturday. And this is why you would see many students having fun with their friends on a Saturday night and men enjoying their free time. After 2004 this expression changed to 불금. What does 불금 mean? To understand what 불금 means, we need to take a look at the words that lead to the outcome of this new term: This term is used to celebrate the weekend and being out of work. It usually implies "Times to have fun" or "It's Friday, let's party!" 불금이에요! 파티하자! It's Fiery Friday. Let's go party! If you're reading this article on a Friday, then have fun! If not, let's hope Friday comes quickly.

Ingredients Utensils Steps Recipes with kimchi Kimchi/ 김치 became one of the most known Korean food to which people relate when they think about this country. Some came to like it because they saw it in K-dramas, watched K-Pop idols eating it, from mukbangs/ 먹방 (food-eating videos), or simply because they tried it in a restaurant or at a friend's house. Some of us like it so much that we decided to make it ourselves. And as it might surprise you it is not that hard to make. We would say that depending on the country and city you live in, finding the right ingredients is the hard part of making Kimchi. There are many Kimchi recipes on the internet, one might have an extra ingredient another might not use an ingredient, and so on. Here is a recipe we adapted while combining more great recipes found online. We made kimchi with this recipe in both Korea and Romania. Ingredients: 2-3 kg baechu (known as napa cabbage or some countries call it Chinese cabbage) 144 gr. salt 18 gr. rice flour 18 sugar (of your choice) 68 gr. minced garlic (depending on the size we used around 20-25 cloves) 6 gr. minced ginger 120 ml. fish sauce (can be replaced with soy sauce for a vegan option) 60 gr. fermented salted shrimp/ saeujeot 250 gr. gochugaru (Korean chilly flakes) 1 onion (medium to big) 8 green onions 50 gr. chives 50 gr. leek (can use only the green onion some prefer green onions for a softer texture) optional 50 gr. carrot 232 gr. radish, prefer the Korean type (also known as Daikon radish) 473 ml. water Utensils: Knife Kitchen scissors (easier to cut) Large basin Container for storage (of your choice) Steps Salting the cabbage: Cut the cabbage in half. An easier method is to cut the bottom and then just split it open in half with your bare hands. You will have to cut the bottom of each half again for about 5 cm long, depending on your cabbage size. Be careful not to cut too much and detach the leaves. They need to still be attached a little bit to the bottom. Take a large basin and put enough water to cover all the cabbage. Get all the halves in the water to wet them before starting the salting. Start putting salt and rubbing it all over the halves, especially at the bottoms since it's harder. Put all halves with salt in the basin and let them soak for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours, turning them on the other side every 30 minutes. We recommend using your hand or taking a wooden spoon bring the salt from the bottom of the basin all over the cabbage. Meanwhile, you can work on the porridge and cut the rest of the vegetables. Now that the salting time has passed, we will have to wash the cabbage a few times. Take every half and wash it under cold water 2-3 times to clean it well. While washing you can also break the halves into quarters (as we cut them a little before). Some people also cut out the remaining core however, we like it. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the green onions, leeks, and chives. Mince the garlic cloves, ginger, and onion. Cut the carrots julienne or matchsticks (if you don't know the techniques, julienne is cutting into 1/4 cm wide long thin sticks and matchsticks 1/2 cm) Cut the radish either into matchsticks or, as we like it, 2-3 cm long and 1/4 cm wide rectangles Making the porridge: Place a pan on the stove in which you put the rice flour and water and let it cook over small to medium heat. This should take about 10-15 minutes, depending on the pan you use (we used a saucepan). Don't forget to mix throughout the whole time. Once you started to see bubbles on top, put the sugar in and cook for 1 more minute stirring all the time. Turn off the heat and place it somewhere safe to cool off. Once entirely cooled off pour it into a large bowl (we advise you to use a large enough bowl in which later we will put the halves one by one to mix it with the paste), add the garlic, onion, ginger, chopped fermented shrimp, and gochugaru, and mix it well so there won't be any lumps. Take all the vegetables and add them to the bowl as well. Mix until they are all covered in paste and they don't stick to each other. Start making the kimchi: the cabbage and put it in the bowl. If the bowl you used for making the porridge was too small you'll have to move it into a bigger one not to make a mess (also, less washing). Cover very well every leaf with the paste and then wrap the leaves around and put it in your recipient. And your kimchi is done. 끝. 수고했어요! You can eat now, we like the taste of it after 2-3 days of fermentation*. *The kimchi will start to ferment at room temperature around day 1 or 2. However, if your room is warmer and has high humidity the fermentation process can be faster. If you made pickles before, you know that when it starts to sour and make bubbles you have to open your recipient once in a while and pushed on top of it or stir to let your pickles breathe. Be careful! If your kimchi started to ferment, it's time for you to move it to the refrigerator. Koreans have a Kimchi special refrigerator for storing it: Good luck making your Kimchi and enjoy eating it! Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Korean words to learn from this recipe: Nappa/Chinese cabbage = 배추 Radish = 무 Salt = 소금 Thick salt = 굵은소금 Rice Flour = 쌀가루 Sugar = 설탕 Ginger = 생강 Minced garlic = 다진 마늘 Fish sauce = 액젓 Fermented shrimps = 새우젓 Korean chili flakes = 고춧가루 Onion = 양파 Scallions = 쪽파 Leek = 대파 Chives = 부추 Carrot = 당근 Water = 물 Knife = 칼 Kitchen scissors = 주방가위 Kimchi container = 김치통