A couple days before Christmas I had the serviceman come to my apartment. After his inspection he concluded it’s frozen! How to know if its frozen? If you see the following error codes: : #15, #16, or #56 it means…

If you get something shipped for over $150 USD it will be held by CUSTOMS so you will have to pay a tax on it for it to be delivered to you. The example I will provide is assuming you…

I have been living in Korea for more than 10 years. I have lived all over Seoul in my attempt to finding the perfect balance of affordable housing, cheap eats, good transportation and vibrant neighborhood. Sinchon are A+ in all…

Starting in July 2019 it was mandatory for all foreigners staying in Korea for 6 months or longer to be automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance in Korea. You will receive the insurance card in the mail which can…

Click on “real time bank transfer” and click “agree” Click on “make payment” Click on top right button and click “다음” Select your bank if it’s not listed click “더보기” Enter Bank account number 4 digit password ID card number…

Every year a common problem that I hear about is pipes freezing or bursting. Korean winters can be brutally cold! Imagine going a week or longer without water due to frozen pipes!  To prevent this let’s go over some things:…

If there are some weak WiFi spots in your apartment, try using a WiFi extender which works great for multi level apartments. Here is a guide on how to set it up: 1) Connect to the Extender (network called “iptime”…

Starting from 2018, no banks will allow you to open a bank account with simply a passport. Those good old days are gone due to new strict laws in Korea. If you are a student or working in Korea you…