Q&A for Foreigners in Korea
- I keep hearing that Gyeongju is a must-visit for anyone living in Korea?
- How do I get a certificate of employment (재직증명서 or 경력증명서) in Korea?
- How do I set up electricity, gas, water, and internet when moving into a new apartment in Korea?
- What are Korea's national holidays and major seasonal events, and how do they affect daily life for foreigners?
- Where can I take Korean culture classes like cooking, calligraphy, traditional arts, and other cultural activities?
- My Korean coworkers keep inviting me to hoesik and I never know what to expect?
- I live in Seoul and want to visit Busan for a weekend?
- What protections exist against workplace harassment in Korea?
- How do highway tolls work in Korea?
- Korea has thousands of islands but I do not know which ones are worth visiting?
- How do I open a bank account in Korea as a foreigner?
- What adult education and vocational training programs are available for foreigners in Korea?
- How do I be prepared for medical emergencies in Korea?
- I earned a degree or professional credential in Korea and need it recognized in another country?
- What are board game cafes in Korea, how do they work, and how can foreigners enjoy them?
- I am visiting Korea and need mobile data?
- I'm on an E-7 visa with a Master's degree from a Korean university?
- I studied in Korea and need my Korean degree, transcripts, or educational documents recognized in another?
- How do I visit a hospital in Korea as a foreigner?
- How do I use Korean job search websites like Saramin and JobKorea?
- I have seen military installations and signs about restricted areas while hiking and traveling around Korea?
- How do I set up and use the Toss app in Korea?
- How do I go camping in Korea but I do not own any gear and I am not sure how it works here?
- How can I get a Korean name?
- How can foreigners go fishing in Korea?
- Is homeschooling legal for foreigners in Korea?
- I have been getting suspicious messages and emails since I moved to Korea?
- Where can I get tested for sexually transmitted infections in Korea?
- What services do Korean convenience stores offer besides selling food and drinks?
- What should I look for in a Korean employment contract?