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Complementary Therapies In South Korea And How To Access Them
In many parts of the world, complementary therapies and alternative medicines (CAMs) are understood to improve wellbeing, by alleviating stress and the side effects of conventional medicine. Complementary therapies range from physical therapies, such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage, Reiki and acupuncture, to…
How To Open A Bank Account In South Korea
The banking system in South Korea is advanced. The banks there are comparable to typical Western banks that many expats are familiar with, and they are considered to be much more simple and user-friendly. The main issue, when it comes to banking…
How To Rent Or Buy Property In South Korea
South Korea is an East Asian nation that makes up the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It’s known for its heavily militarised borders with the infamous North Korea, but also for its rolling hills, ancient temples, sub-tropical islands, and futuristic high-tech…
How To Apply For A Visa In South Korea
South Korea has visa waiver arrangements with a number of countries, including the USA, the EU, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, then you do not require a visa to visit…
How To Find A Job In South Korea
South Korea is not the easiest place on the planet to find work, but for the more adventurous expat job seeker, who wishes to experience Asian culture, there are possibilities worth exploring. Your biggest chance of employment will be in English language…
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Laura Bronner, Global Nomad
Who are you? My name is Laura. I’m a blogger over at Collecting Labels and I’m originally from New York.…