Birth Control in South Korea: A Foreigner’s Guide

When you move abroad, you often have to navigate life experiences that you never really gave a second thought to before. Birth control is probably one of those. So if you’d like to learn about the cost, helpful Korean phrases to use at the pharmacy, and some recommendations for birth control pills in South Korea, read more about it here.

 

Applying for Your ARC in Korea: A How-To Guide

If you plan on staying in Korea for more than 90 days, then you’ll have to apply for an Alien Registration Card or ARC. It’s an invaluable card, so you should do this as soon as you arrive. With an ARC you can fully set up your life in Korea, from opening up a bank account to getting an E-mart point card. You can read more about the application process here.

 

Renewing your ARC in Korea: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your Alien Registration Card or ARC is an important document that you need to keep up-to-date while you’re in Korea. You’ll have to renew this card every year. Here is a step-by-step guide to renewing your ARC as well as helpful information to make the process easier. You can read more about it here.

 

Getting Married in South Korea: The Ultimate Guide

Getting married in a foreign country can seem a bit daunting, but I’ll outline the steps needed in order for you both to say, “I do” in Korea. You’ll find a step-by-step guide for foreigners getting married in Korea, including downloadable English translations of all the necessary paperwork. You can read more about it here.

 

The Essential Guide: Renewing an American Passport in Korea

This guide is for Americans renewing a passport in South Korea. If you’re like me, the thought of renewing your passport in a foreign country makes you a little nervous. But I’ve gone through it, and I’m here to help walk you through it, too.  I’ll talk about the necessary documents and steps you need to get a new passport. Click here for more info.

5 FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU LEARN KOREAN

There are thousands of websites available to help you master Korean. I’ve put together a list of my top 5 favorite FREE resources for learning Korean online. Some are to increase your vocabulary, while others are more grammar-focused. But I hope it helps you on your journey to becoming fluent in Korean. Click here for more info.

 

 

Your Best Brows: The Essential Guide to Microblading & Microshading in Korea

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of microblading and microshading – the newest trends for having perfect eyebrows everyday. In this post, I’ll talk about my brow experience in Korea, and how I got my I-woke-up-like-this brows. Click here for more.