Richard

Richard is a writer for Lingua Asia who has lived in South Korea for more than 10 years. While growing up, he won numerous writing awards and developed a passion for it. He has a B.A. from U.C. Irvine in Criminology, Law and Society. Richard has worked as an actor, interviewer, marketer and ESL teacher in Korea. He is fluent in Korean and is an amateur tour guide. Richard started a translation business in 2013 that he operates with his partner, Minjung. His areas of expertise are Korean language and culture, jobs for expats, Koreatowns in the USA, food, and doing business in Korea.

Celebrating Korean American Day

Here’s what you need to know about the new holiday, Korean American Day!

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The Complete List of Koreatowns in North America

Want to experience Korea in your own backyard? If you live in Los Angeles, New York or Dallas, just keep driving until you see hangul in signage.

Here are the biggest Koreatowns in North America and some you’ve never heard of.

Lingua Asia The Complete List of Koreatowns in North America

Things to Know Before Hitting the Clubs in Koreatown

There’s a feeling of anticipation when you head out to a club in Koreatown. You could find trouble or meet the girl or guy of your dreams.

Here are the best ways to enjoy clubs in Koreatown.

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Soju Bars for Beginners: the Best Anju to Order

I’m going to cover some ways to fully enjoy a soju bar including:

What soju to order
What anju to order
What to do for fun

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16 Awesome Jobs in Korea for Foreigners Without a Degree

Lingua Asia Awesome Jobs in Korea for Foreigners Without a Degree

College isn’t for everyone.

But not in Korea. It has one of the highest university enrollment rates on the planet.

Don’t let that stop you though. Having a special set of skills will help you get jobs that locals can’t or won’t do.

Here are some jobs you can get as a foreigner in Korea without a degree.

7 Genius Ways to Move to South Korea Without a Job

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Work, who needs it?

I’m going to cover some great and not so great ways to move to South Korea without a job.

This post is for academic purposes only. Follow it at your own risk.

Cool Things in South Korea

Here are all the things I find cool in South Korea.

They probably won’t blow your mind, but if you chuckle slightly at some point, it was worth the effort.

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What They Don’t Tell You About Moving to Korea from the States

South Korea differs from the USA in ways that range from awesome to mind boggling.

Here are all the things you might find amusing as an American moving to Korea.

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9 Surprising Things about the Meaning of Jeong (정) in Korean

Jeong is that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you bond with a person, place or thing. It doesn’t require effort and often just happens.

This post helps you:

understand what jeong means
know when it comes in handy
find out how to build jeong
learn some useful phrases

Jeong is one of my favorite parts of Korean culture.

Understanding Jeong (정) and How to Build it

How to Get Along with Your Korean Boss and Coworkers

This guide will help you understand Korean work culture and get along with your coworkers and bosses.

It teaches:

How to build relationships
What’s expected of you
What you can get away with
What to avoid

I worked at Korean companies for 5 years.

Korean Work Culture Getting Along with your Boss and Coworkers