Q&A for Foreigners in Korea

• How do I take ferries to Korean islands?
• Can I work remotely for a Korean company while living outside Korea?
• Can foreigners trade cryptocurrency in Korea?
• What role do zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac, and blood types play in Korean culture?
• Is it worth flying within Korea instead of taking the train or bus?
• How do I set up Kakao Pay and Naver Pay?
• Are there outlet malls in Korea like the ones in the US or Europe?
• Are non-compete clauses enforceable in Korea?
• Can foreigners use Korean libraries?
• 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?
• What adult education and vocational training programs are available for foreigners in Korea?