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Top 10 Korean Weekend Culture: What Leisure Activities Surprises Foreigners the Most?

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International tourists picnic on the Han River during a weekend cultural experience in Korea.
Top 10 Korean Weekend Culture: What Leisure Activities Surprises Foreigners the Most? Summary: It's not K-Pop that shocks foreigners the most when they come to Korea, it's Korean weekend culture! From 53%'s #1 pick, Jjimjilbang, to hidden leisure activities that even Koreans didn't know about, we reveal the real secret behind the 1.2 million tourists who visited Korea in 2025. Table of Contents1. 24-Hour Jjimjilbang Healing Culture 2. Han River Picnic and Tent Culture 3. Traditional Market Food... Read more

What is a hagwon? A Complete Guide to Korean Dormitories for International Students (Updated 2025)

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The exterior of a bright, safe dormitory building in a university town in Seoul, South Korea, on a warm afternoon in a residential neighborhood where female students walk safely.
What is a Hasukjib? The Complete Guide to Korean Dormitories for International Students (Updated 2025) Summary: Hasukjib is a traditional Korean boarding house, a unique housing option that offers international students an affordable and immersive experience in Korean culture. It costs between KRW 400-500,000 per month, which includes meals and access to shared facilities. A typical Korean boarding house and its community cultureTable of Contents1. What is a hasukjib? 2. Haasukjip vs Gosiwon: Key Differences 3. Haasukjip Costs and Realities in 2025... Read more

Korean recommerce hits $5.2 billion: How K-Fashion is redefining the global secondary market

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A modern Seoul skyline and digital market data visualization of the global transformation of South Korea's retail market.
South Korea's $5.2 Billion: How K-Fashion is Redefining the Global Secondhand Market With the U.S. secondhand market at $200 billion and China's at 1 trillion yuan, South Korea's tiny $5.2 billion market is becoming a laboratory for global luxury secondhand innovation that major markets around the world are studying and emulating. What makes South Korea special is not the size of the market, but the sophistication of the market. South Korean consumers were recently named the world's largest luxury consumers, and this... Read more

Decorating a Tiny Apartment 2025: The Complete Guide to Neutro Decor & Life Hacks

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The Complete Guide to Neutro Decorating a Small Apartment in 2025 - Storage Ideas and Modern Hanok Style Decor to Make Your 15-Square-Foot Studio Spacious and Stylish
Decorating a Small Apartment in 2025: The Complete Guide to Neutro Decor & Life Hacks Can you create a spacious, stylish home in a small space? In 2025, South Korea's housing trend is all about "small but perfect" space utilization, and neutro interiors, especially popular in small apartments, are the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern functionality. From a 15-pyeong studio to a 25-pyeong two-room, here are some storage ideas based on the real-life experiences of real residents and... Read more

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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