Becoming a successful expat in Korea: Challenges and solutions from 2.5 million people

A diverse group of expats who have successfully adapted to life in Korea, blending in with their Korean coworkers.
Becoming a successful foreigner in Korea: Challenges and solutions from 2.5 million people "Even if I speak Korean perfectly, I'm still treated like a foreigner." This is a common reality for 2.5 million foreigners living in South Korea. While Korean society is ostensibly globalized, in reality, there are many limitations to integrating foreigners. According to immigration statistics from the Ministry of Justice, long-term foreigners living in South Korea experience discrimination beyond the language barrier, including in the workplace, in relationships, and even in the education of their children. In this article, we'll take a look at how South Korea... Read more

Why Korean Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations Are Addicting Foreigners

5 Most Popular Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations in Korea - Korean Cola Mix, Sweet Americano, Orange Sparkling, Strawberry Milk Mix, and Pocari Lemon
The Ultimate Guide to Korean Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations - The Korean Ice Cup that Foreigners Go Crazy Over | 365 Days of K-Life The Magical Korean Convenience Store Culture Starts at 500 Won! One of the most surprising things foreigners find when traveling to Korea is the convenience store ice cup combinations. Korean convenience store ice cup combinations have become a hot topic around the world. A foreign friend buys a Korean ice cup at a convenience store, and suddenly, several drinks... Read more

"The Complete Guide to King Sejong Institute's Free Korean Language Training: Chosen by 250,000 people in 85 countries

King Sejong Institute Free Korean Language Education - Students from various countries learn Korean online
"The Complete Guide to King Sejong Institute Free Korean Education: The Secret to Free Korean Education Chosen by 250,000 People in 85 Countries King Sejong Institute Free Korean Education Complete,The Complete Guide to Free Korean Education Chosen by 250,000 People in 85 Countries Around the World Get the complete guide to King Sejong Institute's online free Korean courses! Want to learn Korean but can't afford it? Learn Korean from anywhere in the world, completely free... Read more

BTS 2025: Global Fans' Expectations and Changes After All Members Complete Military Service | 365 Days of K-Life

BTS 2025 full comeback representative image - a concert scene with all seven members performing together on stage, purple lighting, and a historic moment for global fans.
BTS Complete Group Comeback 2025: Global Fans' Expectations After All Members Complete Military Service | 365 Days of K-Life BTS Complete Group Comeback 2025: Global Fans' Expectations After Military Service Completion July 24, 2025 | 365 Days of K-Life | Reading Time: About 8 minutes Key Takeaway: As of July 2025, all members of BTS have completed their military service and... Read more

Buldak fried noodle craze: Why Korea's ramen exports surpassed $100 million per month?

Image of buldak fried noodle export growth graph with product packaging
The Buldak Bokkeum Noodle Craze: Why Korea's Ramen Exports Top $100 Million a Month | 365 Days of K-Life Recap: How did one spicy noodle take the world by storm? From social media virality to Hollywood stars trying it, buldak fried noodles have become more than just an instant food, but a global cultural phenomenon. Here's the incredible story of how it surpassed $100 million in monthly exports. In 2024, Korean ramen exports surpassed $100 million per month for the first time ever... Read more

TOPIK Test Preparation: How to Perfect the Korean Language Test Taken by 410,000 People

TOPIK Test Prep Guide - Korean Language Proficiency Test Study Material
TOPIK Test Preparation: How to Perfect Your Korean Test 🏆 2024's Record-breaking 418,000 TOPIK Test Takers Prove Korean Language Learning Is on the Rise Date: July 21, 2025 | Last Updated: July 21, 2025 The number of people who want to know how to prepare for the TOPIK test is skyrocketing. With a whopping 418,000 test takers in 2024, TOPIK is no longer just a... Read more

A Foreigner's Complete Guide to Korean Public Transportation (T-money, Seoul Subway & Bus Tips)

A Foreigner's Complete Guide to Public Transportation in Korea How to Use the T-Money Card for Subway and Buses
A Foreigner's Complete Guide to Korean Public Transportation (T-money, Seoul Subway & Bus Tips) | 365 Days of K-Life Created: July 18, 2025 | Last Updated: July 18, 2025 | Categories: K-Life Guides Conquer Korean public transportation! From buying a T-money card to transferring to the subway to riding the bus, this is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide for foreigners. Transportation is the most important aspect of traveling and living in Korea... Read more

Behind the Scenes of K-Dramas: 7 Secrets Netflix Hides from You

Behind the scenes of a K-drama production A director and actors on set of a Netflix K-drama.
Behind the Scenes of K-Dramas: 7 Secrets Netflix Hides | 365 Days of K-Life Created: July 17, 2025 | Last Updated: July 17, 2025 | Category: K-Entertainment Why is the world so obsessed with K-Dramas? From Squid Game to Kingdom to Crash Landing of Love. There are some amazing secrets behind the K-dramas that have taken the world by storm on Netflix. Today, we're sharing seven key secrets of K-drama production that Netflix hasn't revealed... Read more

A Complete Guide to a Day in the Life of an Expat in Seoul 2025: 5 Essential Experiences and Life Tips

A day in the life of an expat in Seoul and experiencing Korean workplace culture
The Complete Guide to a Day in the Life of an Expat in Seoul 2025: 5 Essential Experiences and Life Tips | 365 Days of K-Life Created: July 16, 2025 | Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Curious about a day in the life of an expat in Seoul? Experience the real Korean life that tourist guidebooks won't tell you about. Discover the depths of Korean culture through a day in the life of expats living and working in Seoul... Read more
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