How to Live in Korea
Visiting is one thing — living here is another. This is the practical side: opening a bank account, picking a phone plan, figuring out where to actually buy groceries, and the everyday etiquette nobody tells you about until you get it wrong once.
Opening an account as a foreigner is possible — here’s what you’ll need and which banks are easiest to work with.
Prepaid vs. contract, and which carriers make sense if you’re not staying forever.
Traditional markets, supermarkets, or delivery apps — where locals actually shop, and when each makes sense.
What to expect at a Korean pharmacy or clinic, and how the system compares to home.
Setting up internet, bills, and the small admin that comes with a new place.
Shoes off, how tipping actually works (it doesn’t, mostly), and dining manners that’ll make you look like you’ve been here a while.