14 Webtoons Recommended and Reviewed by a Korean

MinjungJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

14 Webtoons Recommended and Reviewed by a Korean

This post covers the best Korean webtoons.

I’ve been reading them almost every day since they were first created.

I categorized the top Korean webtoons by platform.

Let’s check them out, spoiler free!

MinjungJune 4, 2021June 4, 2021

Top 21 Famous Korean Models You Need to Know

21 Famous Korean Female Models You Need to See to Believe

Korean models are some of the most popular in Asia.

They’re getting more famous around the world too with appearances in Vogue and posing for famous brands like D&G, Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

Here are the top 21 Korean female models from the past 25 years and:

their Instagram ID
agency
why they’re popular

Let’s get started!

MinjungJune 4, 2021May 28, 2021

Top Modeling Agencies in South Korea

Want to know more about modeling in Korea?

This post covers:

a brief history of the best Korean modeling agencies
Korean model agencies for foreigners

Let’s get started!

RichardJune 7, 2021May 18, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about Teaching English in Korea [2021]

This guide shows you how to teach English in Korea like a seasoned vet.

You’ll find out:

How to find the right job for you
What to do before signing a contract
How to get better teaching jobs
Essential teaching tips
How to pick up private lessons

I got my first job in South Korea in 2006 and worked at private academies, public schools, universities and education companies. Here’s what I learned from my experiences.

Let’s get started!

MinjungJune 1, 2021May 17, 2021

South Korea’s 4 Insurance Programs Explained in Plain English [2021]

Are you working in Korea?

Then, you’re probably eligible for 4 major insurances (4대보험).

These are automatically deducted from your salary each month.

Let’s check out what they mean and how much they cost!

RichardJune 1, 2021May 6, 2021

Don’t Work in South Korea Before Reading This [2021]

This article covers Korean labor rights for expats.

It includes:

What benefits you’re entitled to
How much notice a company needs to give
Where to get help if you need it
And more!

Let’s get started!

MinjungJune 4, 2021May 4, 2021

All You Need to Know about Gender Conflict in South Korea [2021]

This post covers recent changes in gender conflict in Korea.

It also includes:

whether South Korea has gender equality (성평등)
what gender roles (성역할) are
why gender conflict is intensifying
which incidents sparked gender conflicts
and more

Let’s get started!

RichardJune 1, 2021April 29, 2021

Korean Work Culture: Getting Along with Your Boss and Coworkers [2021]

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

It includes:

Building relationships
What’s expected of you
What you can get away with
What to avoid
And more!

I worked at Korean companies for 5 years.

Here’s what I learned!

Korean Work Culture Getting Along with your Boss and Coworkers

RichardJune 1, 2021April 27, 2021

Where to Live Your Best Life in South Korea [2021]

This post will help find the perfect place for you to live in South Korea.

It includes the best areas for:

Recent college grads
Families
Career-oriented workaholics
and more!

I’ve lived in six neighborhoods in Korea over 10 years.

Here’s what I’ve learned!

MinjungJune 2, 2021April 23, 2021

How to Haggle in South Korea like a Local [2021]

This guide shows how to save hundreds of dollars shopping in South Korea.

It includes:

Getting discounts at traditional markets
Finding deals at department stores
Asking for free samples and gifts while being polite
And more!

I grew up haggling in South Korea.

Here’s what I’ve learned.

RichardJune 7, 2021April 21, 2021

A Quick Guide to the Korean Language [2021]

This guide covers the basics of the Korean language.

It will show you the differences between Korean and English.

A native Korean and English speaker worked together to make sure it’s accurate.

Let’s get started!

RichardJune 2, 2021April 21, 2021

How to Get Severance Pay in South Korea as an Expat [2021]

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 as well as:

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

Let’s dive right it in!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 21, 2021

Top 7 Korean Music Streaming Apps [2021]

This post covers the 7 most popular Korean music apps.

I use them to find new Korean music in genres like K-pop.

I’ll highlight the unique features of each app too.

Let’s check them out!

RichardJune 2, 2021April 21, 2021

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.

Let’s dive right in!

RichardJune 2, 2021April 21, 2021

How to Quit your Job Right in South Korea [2021]

This step-by-step guide shows you how to quit your job in South Korea as an expat.

You’ll learn how to resign legally as well as:

How much notice to give
What’s expected of you
Where to get help if you need it
How to avoid getting penalized
And more!

Let’s dive right it in!

MinjungJune 2, 2021April 21, 2021

Here Are the Funniest Animal Sounds and More in Korean Onomatopoeia

Today I want to about how different animals sound in Korean vs English.

I love comparing onomatopoeia (의성어) because they’re so funny in other languages.

This post also covers objects and people sounds that don’t exist in English.

Let’s check them out!

RichardJune 7, 2021April 21, 2021

137 Konglish Words You Shouldn’t Live Without

Today I’m going to share the coolest Konglish words.

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.

Let’s check them out!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 21, 2021

A Step-by-step Guide to Korean Business Card Etiquette

Nervous about meeting Koreans for business?

Not sure how to exchange business cards with them?

Korean business card etiquette is a somewhat sophisticated dance.

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 21, 2021

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55 Trendy Korean Slang Words You Need to Know in 2021

Here are the newest expressions guaranteed to impress your Korean friends.

Some of them are a little inside, so we made sure to explain them clearly.

I started with my favorites and the most common slang first.

Let’s check them out!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 20, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about Korean Gift Culture

This is a complete guide to Korean gift culture.

I grew up in South Korea and have exchanged my share of gifts.

This guide covers what to give in each situation by age group and gender.

Let’s check it out!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 20, 2021

Korean Job Titles Explained by a Local

This post covers the most common Korean job titles and their duties.

It will show you how to find out:

who is important
how to address them
where they rank in the chain of command

We also explain how long it takes to get promoted to each role.

Let’s get to it!

RichardJune 13, 2021April 19, 2021

17 Korean Online Shopping Sites You Have to Try [2021]

Korean Online Shopping Sites You Must Try [2021]

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

I recently moved back to South Korea after five years of slow travel and had to furnish an entire house, buy groceries and become a functioning member of society again.

I’ve categorized the websites by:

Groceries
Discount Retailers
Classifieds
Pharmacy and Cosmetics
And more!

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 3, 2021April 18, 2021

Top 30 Korean Companies and What Koreans Think about Them

Need to know more about Korean companies?

This article gives you an inside look into what Koreans think about them.

Here are the top 30 Korean companies and their 2019 financial status.

Top 30 Korean Companies and What Koreans Think about Them

RichardJune 1, 2021April 17, 2021

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Traveling to Korea and K-quarantine during the COVID-19 Pandemic [2020]

This post will show you what it’s like entering South Korea in 2020.

I experienced this in September and thought I should share the process.

Let’s check it out!

Traveling to Korea with K-quarantine during the COVID-19 Pandemic [2020]

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 16, 2021

15 K-Dramas Based on Webtoons Recommended by a Korean

This post shares the latest K-dramas based on Webtoons.

I’m obsessed with Webtoons and binge-watching Netflix, so this was fun to write.

I organized the K-dramas by year.

Let’s get into it!

MinjungJune 4, 2021April 16, 2021

18 New and Trendy Stock Trading Words in Korean [2021]

This post covers all the new and trendy stock trading slang, mostly used by the MZ Generation.

It also includes:

why investing in stock is trending in Korea
trendy new words

Let’s check them out!

RichardJune 4, 2021April 15, 2021

How to Negotiate Anything in South Korea [2021]

This step-by-step guide shows you how to negotiate salary and business terms in Korea.

It includes:

Getting a higher salary
Asking for a raise
Maximizing business meetings
What to avoid
And more!

I’ve been running a business in Korea since 2013. Here’s what I learned.

Let’s dive right it in!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 15, 2021

Hallyu (한류) Explained by a Korean Girl [2021]

This post will give you a complete history and explanation of Hallyu (Korean Wave).

I grew up in Korea while Hallyu was taking off and researched info in Korean you might not know.

Let’s get started!

MinjungJune 4, 2021April 13, 2021

21 Korean Drinking Games for an Epic Night

Want to make Korean friends fast?

Here are 21 awesome drinking games Koreans play to get the night started.

Let’s get into it!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 11, 2021

The Top 6 Korean Shopping Apps [2021]

This post covers the best ways to shop online in Korea as an expat.

The apps and websites are categorized by which age group uses them.

Here are the 6 most popular ones and things to keep in mind while shopping online in Korea.

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 10, 2021

The Top 29 Korean Apps [2021]

This post covers popular Korean apps and websites.

I grew up using them in South Korea. (my generation was the first to have internet and smartphones)

I’ve categorized them by travel, living, health and entertainment.

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 9, 2021

A Step-by-Step Guide to Korean Email Etiquette

This guide will show you exactly how to write an email in Korean.

It covers both formal and casual levels of speech with a handy template at the end.

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 4, 2021April 8, 2021

The Complete Guide to Korean Business Fashion

This post covers everything you need to know about Korean office fashion.

It’s categorized by gender and what to avoid.

Here’s the complete guide to dressing up for work in South Korea.

Let’s dive right in!

The Complete Guide to Korean Business Fashion

MinjungJune 4, 2021April 6, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about Modern Hanbok

This post explains the modern hanbok trend.

Even though I’m Korean, I didn’t know much about hanbok, so I did some research.

Here’s what I found out!

MinjungJune 4, 2021April 5, 2021

How to Get Your Stimulus Check in South Korea

How to Get Your Stimulus Checks in South Korea [April 2021]

Are you an expat in South Korea?

Then, you can get the same benefits as Korean citizens.

Korea has been offering coronavirus stimulus checks for since last year as cash wired to your bank account.

Let’s check out which stimulus check you can get in April, 2021!

RichardJune 7, 2021April 4, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Doing Business in South Korea [2021]

This post covers everything you need to know about Korean Business Etiquette.

It explains how to have a successful business meeting including:

What to wear
What to say
What to bring
How to act
and more!

I worked at a Korean company for 5 years and started a business I’ve been running since 2013.

Here’s what I’ve learned!

RichardJune 7, 2021April 4, 2021

How to Text like a Korean in 2021

This guide will show you how to text in Korean.

It will help you make tons of friends and work better with others.

We’ll explain how to text both casually and formally step-by-step. There’s even some Korean texting slang to make you sound like a local.

Let’s get started!

RichardJune 4, 2021April 4, 2021

The Best Gifts for Korean Business Visitors

Need to make a good impression on a Korean business visitor?

This guide will help you find the perfect gift for them.

I’ve used these tips to close deals with dozens of companies in Korea.

The gifts are categorized by gender and title of the recipient.

Let’s get to it!

MinjungJune 4, 2021April 3, 2021

11 Trendy New Korean Words the MZ Generation Uses [2021]

This post covers everything you need to know about the MZ Generation.

It also includes:

who the MZ generation is
why they’re important
trendy new words
and more

Let’s check them out!

11 New Trendy Words the MZ Generation Uses

RichardJune 7, 2021April 3, 2021

3 Hassle-free Ways to Get a Korean Credit Card as an Expat [2021]

This post will walk you through the Korean credit card application process step-by-step.

It covers:

What you need
Where to apply
Which card to get
and more!

I’ve applied for many a Korean credit card over the past 10 years (and even been successful a few times).

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 3, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about Korean Ramyun (라면)

Crazy about instant noodles?

This guide will show you the most popular ones in Korea and how to make them taste better.

Here’s everything you need to know about Korean ramyun!

MinjungJune 7, 2021April 1, 2021

17 Bingeworthy K-dramas on Netflix Recommended by a Korean

This post covers the best K-dramas on Netflix and other platforms.

I’ve had some free time to watch K-dramas during the pandemic and want to share my favorite ones.

They’re categorized by realistic and fantasy/sci-fi.

Let’s check them out!

RichardJune 4, 2021March 30, 2021

How to Pass your Korean Job Interview [2021]

This step-by-step guide shows you how to ace your job interview at a Korean company.

It includes:

Essential tips for video and in-person interviews
How to make a good impression
What to avoid
And more!

I worked as an overseas recruiter in South Korea for five years. Here’s what I learned.

Let’s dive right it in!

RichardJune 8, 2021March 19, 2021

How to Move to South Korea in Style [2021]

This post will make your move to South Korea easy.

It includes:

Where to Live
What to Pack
What to Avoid
and more!

I’ve moved to Korea twice (2006 & 2020) and collected inside tips from locals and expats over the years.

Here’s what I’ve learned!

RichardJune 7, 2021March 9, 2021

15 Reasons Why You Should Live in Korea (and 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t)

This guide will show why you should or shouldn’t move to South Korea.

It covers:

Housing
Food
Things to do
Health and Safety
and More!

I lived in South Korea for ten years and even started a business there. Here’s what I’ve learned from the experience.

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 4, 2021February 16, 2021

Coupang Files for U.S. IPO: Grants 2 Million Won in Stock to Contract Delivery Staff

RichardJune 7, 2021February 16, 2021

Everything you Need to Know about Korean Banking [2021]

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

It covers:

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

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

Let’s dive right in!

RichardJune 7, 2021January 11, 2021

How to Start a Business in South Korea [2021]

This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know about starting a business in South Korea as an expat.

You’ll learn how to increase your chances of success as well as:

Which Visa you need
What industries to target
How to get clients
How to be successful

I gained this info while starting a company I’ve been running since 2013.

Let’s dive right in!

MinjungJune 7, 2021December 8, 2020

Suneung (수능) Explained by a Korean

This post covers the Suneung exam and why it’s so important to Koreans.

I go over the basics of the test, some interesting facts and things only Koreans know.

Let’s check them out!

RichardJune 7, 2021December 7, 2020

The Ultimate Survival Guide for Expats Living in Korea [2021]

This post will help you have a better time in Korea.

It has essential tips on:

Adapting
Food
Medicine
Clothing
Nightlife
and more!

These are the things I wish someone told me when I moved to Korea in 2006.

Let’s check it out!