This will be short. Fingers crossed. The quick snapshot today is inspired by the local central library that has been closed for three weeks since February 25th. During the first few weeks, the local libraries totally closed their doors at the onset of COVID19 outbreak in the area. Everyone was caught unaware like us and… Continue reading COVID19 Korea – 2 Weeks into March
Jimoonsa – Cheonan: Stationery and Craft Store
This post is for the crafty folks in town. A friend of mine recently asked if there is a big craft store in Cheonan so I went and searched for one. This is what I found! BTS Uno Cards. Honestly, I'm not a big K Pop fan but I was surprised to find this one.… Continue reading Jimoonsa – Cheonan: Stationery and Craft Store
Caregiver Service Agency, Heavy Traffic and Subway Rides in Korea
One thing that I hate about living or working in a big city is traffic. Sure, traffic in Korea is not that bad compared to my home country but it's still no fun. I would rather take the subway or train that can arrive and leave at an almost regular schedule than burn gas at… Continue reading Caregiver Service Agency, Heavy Traffic and Subway Rides in Korea
Plastic Ban and it’s Effect on Me Being Able to Eat Some Soup
The recent plastic ban has been a good move for environmentalists but for a hungry gal who needed some soup for a midday fix, it was a bit disappointing and sad. I was running some errands and happen to be doing some grocery shopping at Emart Traders yesterday sometime around lunch so one could possibly… Continue reading Plastic Ban and it’s Effect on Me Being Able to Eat Some Soup
Free High School in Korea (Just Now?)
The news of high school becoming free in Korea has hit all the news outlets last week. This is indeed news for me just like when I first learned a couple of years ago that high school in Korea is not free. For a country that belongs in the group of advanced countries (OECD and… Continue reading Free High School in Korea (Just Now?)
What’s the idea behind this site?
The contents of this site are practical information collated from various sources: direct interviews from Korean government staff, online sites like blogs, websites, groups and for a greater part, direct and indirect real-life experiences. First, the basics. I am married to a Korean and had been staying here on a marriage visa for 3+5 years.… Continue reading What’s the idea behind this site?
Korean Tombs in the Countryside
A good sunshiny weather beckoned to me today to head outside even though it was still pretty cold because of the wind. Good thing that I was well bundled up so I found myself enjoying a nice stroll along the sides of the lake. There were also quite a bit of people exercising along the… Continue reading Korean Tombs in the Countryside
Curious in Korea 