‘Parasite’ makes history in claiming 4 Oscars
‘Parasite’, directed by Bong Joon-ho, makes history in claiming 4 Oscars. The Korean movie Parasite get the Oscars for Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature and Best Director.
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Shopping Tip in Korea
Korean goods Sizing
Most sizes are measured in centimeters except for the waist size, which is measured in inches. Shoe sizes are measured in millimeters.
Communication Systems and Internet facilities
Korea has very advanced communication systems and Internet facilities. People can use the Internet, telephone and even mobile phones everywhere…….
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Safety information app comes in 4 languages
Safety information app comes in 4 languages Non-Koreans who are accustomed to living in Korea can still experience difficulties when they face natural disasters, such as……
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Dramas and Movies
Dramas and Movies While music and dance play an integral role in all traditional theatrical performances, Korean drama has its origins in prehistoric religious rites. A good example of this classical theatrical form is the masked dance Sandaenori, a combination of dance, song and narrative punctuated with satire and humor. Slightly varying from one region…
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Medical Facilities
Medical Facilities Hospitals: Clinics and General Hospitals There are two kinds of medical institutions in Korea. Primary health care organizations include neighborhood clinics, public health centers and small hospitals for common ailments such as the flu and digestion-related conditions. Specialized or university hospitals (general hospitals) are secondary care organizations that attend to more severe conditions…
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Gangbuk Samsung Total Healthcare Center
Introduction About Total Healthcare Center We’re here for You In this day and age, many foreigners are visiting or living in Korea. As a foreigner overseas, having medical problems can make people feel overwhel- med or uncomfortable as there are many cultural differences and barriers that need to be taken care of. Kangbuk Samsung Total…
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Foreign Embassies in Korea
Embassies of Various Countries are Here to Help You.
Embassies are there to assist tourists from their respective countries regarding a variety of issues ranging from passport and visa issues to marriage to criminal matters.
The embassies in Korea are here to help…
Korean Housing
Housing It is generally believed that Paleolithic man began to inhabit the Korean Peninsula about 40,000 to 50,000 years ago. Neolithic man appeared in Korea around 4,000 B.C., with signs of their active presence around 3,000 B.C. being found across the peninsula. It is believed that these Neolithic people formed the ethnic stock of the…
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Samsung Medical Center's Seoul hospital
Introduction Patient Care International Health Services Introduction Opened in September 1995, International Health Services has offered inpatient and outpatient treatments, consultations, and referrals across a comprehensive range of specializations. Service is a major component of Samsung Medical Center’s Seoul hospital, one of the country’s leading health care institutions. Samsung Medical Center is well received among…
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