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.

How to Get Severance Pay in Korea as a Foreigner

This step-by-step guide shows you how to get severance pay (퇴직금) in South Korea as an expat.

You’ll learn how to speed up the process and:

What to do if your employer doesn’t want to pay
Where to file a claim
What information you need to present

How to Get Severance Pay in South Korea as an Expat

The Pros and Cons of Doing Business in South Korea

This guide will show why you should or shouldn’t do business in Korea.

I researched the pros and cons before starting a business I’ve been running since 2013.

We’ll also go over successful and unsuccessful cases.

How to Quit your Job in Korea with a Letter of Resignation

This step-by-step guide shows you how to quit your job in South Korea as an expat. It has tips on writing a letter of resignation and an example of a letter of release in Korean and English.

You’ll learn how to resign legally and:

How much notice to give
What’s expected of you
Where to get help if you need it

Quitting your Job Right in South Korea

137 Konglish Words You Shouldn’t Live Without [with Examples]

Today I’m going to share a list of the coolest Konglish words with examples.

They’ll help you learn the language fast and make tons of Korean friends.

I start with my favorites and organize the rest by situation.

137 Konglish Words You Shouldn’t Live Without

Why Gibun (기분) Matters in Korea

Want to know how the Korean concept of gibun is different from mood in English?

We’ll cover:

what it means
how to read it
how to improve it

Gibun is a less talked about part of Korean culture that’s just as important as the others.

Why Gibun (기분) Matters in Korea

Swell Korean Gifts You Can Buy in the U.S.A. and Beyond

Here are Korean gifts you can get in the states.

We’ve got all the hit items plus some unique experiences guaranteed to make those memories.

Lingua Asia_Swell Korean Gifts You Can Buy in the U.S.A. and Beyond

17 Korean Online Shopping Sites You Have to Try

This post will show you the most useful websites for your Korean online shopping fix.

I’ve used these sites to furnish an entire house and buy groceries.

I’ve categorized the websites by:

Groceries
Discount Retailers
Classifieds
Pharmacy and Cosmetics

Korean Online Shopping Sites You Must Try [2021]

How Sohwakhaeng (소확행) or Shoukakkou (小確幸) Can Change Your Life

This post explains the Japanese and Korean concept of shoukakkou/sohwakhaeng.

It includes:

what they mean
how they differ
examples

Sohwakhaeng is something that you can use every day to make life a little sweeter.

How Sohwakhaeng (소확행) or Shoukakkou (小確幸) Can Change Your Life

Easiest Way to Open a Korean Bank Account as a Foreigner

This post will walk you through the Korean bank account application process step-by-step.

It covers:

What the new requirements and terms are
Where to apply
Which tax forms to file
How to set up Corporate Banking

I’ve had Korean bank accounts since 2006 for both personal and business use.

Everything you Need to Know about Korean Banking

23 Korean Banchan (반찬) to Spice Up Your Meals

Ever wonder about those small dishes Koreans eat?

This blog post covers all you need to know about banchan including:

the best types
why they’re unique
banchan do’s and don’ts

Banchan make any meal a joy.

Korean Banchan to Spice Up Your Meals