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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.

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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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

Basic Korean Words and Phrases You Need to Know

Here are answers to the most common questions English speakers have about basic Korean. They’ll help you communicate in any situation.

You’ll learn how to:

Say hello and goodbye
Ask for things politely
Introduce yourself and others
Make friends easily
Flirt in a non-creepy way
Express feelings and emotions naturally
Argue like a local

I’ve worked for 10 years as a translator, and can help you express yourself as an English speaker with Korean words you need to know.

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The Easy Way to Save Money in Korea with an MVNO (알뜰폰) Plan

Want to save money while living in Korea?

This guide walks you through the MVNO (알뜰폰) registration process. It can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your phone plan.

We’ll go over how it works, why you should switch and where to find a plan.

I registered for 알뜰폰 and it’s working out great.

Happy Married Life With Your Korean Husband — Photo of Beenzino and Stefanie Michova

Want to know more about your Korean husband?

This post will share ways to get along with your Korean husband.

We’ll explain

what to call your husband in Korean
pros and cons of Korean husbands
their expectations and fears
how to communicate better
what they celebrate

How to Live a Happy Married Life With Your Korean Wife

Want to have a good relationship with your Korean wife?

This post helps you get along with your Korean spouse.

It includes:

what to call your wife in Korean
pros and cons of Korean wives
their expectations and fears
how to communicate better
what they celebrate

Why Korean Gyms Are the Worst and How to Join Them!

This post covers why Korean gyms are awful and how you too can experience them.

I’ve tried gyms in 25 countries on every continent, which has gradually lowered my standards over the years.

Find out why Korean gyms need to do better.

Why Korean Gyms are the Worst and How to Join them!

Things I Love About Living in Korea: 15 Pros and 5 Cons

This guide explains the pros and cons of living in South Korea.