Kelly’s State
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Is Korea really safe at night for foreigners?
For many foreigners, the idea of walking alone at 3 AM seems like a recipe for disaster. In South Korea, it’s a way of life. This guide explores the reality of…
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The 2025 Coupang Data Breach: The 33 Million Leak
From “Rocket Delivery” to “Record Breach”: Coupang is currently facing its greatest existential test. After a 140 billion won fine for algorithm manipulation in 2024, a massive data breach in late…
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Setting Up Utilities in Korea: Phone, Internet, and Gas
Discover how the Alien Registration Card (ARC) unlocks everything and compare Korea’s hyper-efficient systems with Western infrastructure to thrive from day one. Arriving in a new country like South Korea…
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Korea’s Daycare and Kindergarten: Protips for Expat Moms
Don’t stress over Korean childcare! This guide provides expat moms with essential, up-to-date tips on the difference between Eorinijip and Yuchiwon, the competitive application process, and how to access local government…
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Work In Korea: Job Portals, Resume Tips, and Visa Sponsorship
Finding a job in Korea requires more than just applying online. To succeed in a screening-heavy market with a sub-30% acceptance rate, you need a strategy that addresses NCS-based job-fit and…
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Attending a Korean Wedding: Modern Efficiency Meets Tradition
The two most critical rules for Korean wedding guests are: never wear white (reserved for the bride) and give cash in a white envelope (50,000 KRW minimum for acquaintances). You might want…
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Korea’s Dawn Delivery System and Its Dilemma
Korea’s “dawn delivery” (새벽배송 – Saebyeok Baesong) system is a marvel of efficiency, delivering fresh groceries and essentials before sunrise. But this extreme convenience comes with complex social and environmental costs.…
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Must-Buys When Visiting Korea: What to Buy and Where to Find
The three absolute must-buys in Korea are K-Beauty Sheet Masks (best deals at Olive Young), Honey Butter Almonds (in bulk at Lotte Mart), and High-Quality Stationery from a Daiso that follows the…
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Korea’s Waste Management Policy: Essential Rules
🚨 The Three Mandatory Rules 1. General Waste: Must use district-specific standardized yellow/white bags (종량제, Jongnyangje). 2. Food Waste: Must be drained completely. If an animal cannot eat it (bones, shells, pits),…
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The Best Routes to Learning Korean: Protips for Expats
Achieving real Korean fluency as an expat requires balancing structured formal study (a university program or private language academy “hagwon”) with deep, daily digital immersion using Naver Dictionary and essential local apps.…
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Recent Posts
- Is Korea really safe at night for foreigners?
- The 2025 Coupang Data Breach: The 33 Million Leak
- Setting Up Utilities in Korea: Phone, Internet, and Gas
- Korea’s Daycare and Kindergarten: Protips for Expat Moms
- Work In Korea: Job Portals, Resume Tips, and Visa Sponsorship
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