TIPEssential Apps for Foreigners in Korea (2025 Guide)
Moving to Korea? Our guide to essential apps helps foreigners navigate life before and after getting an ARC. Find tools for banking, food, and transit.
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TIPKorea Student Work Permit: The Complete 2025 Guide (S-3)
Find out how to apply for a part-time work permit in Korea on a D-2 or D-4 visa. This guide covers eligibility, required documents, and work hour limits.
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TIPKorean Hair Salon: A Guide for Foreigners
Your essential guide to visiting a Korean hair salon. Learn how to book, communicate with stylists, and understand pricing for foreigners, expats, and students.
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TIPHow to Get a Korean Credit Card for Foreigners
Get a credit card in Korea as a foreigner. Our 2025 guide covers documents, visa types, and foreigner-friendly banks like Shinhan for expats and students.
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TIPHow to Exchange Your Foreign Driver's License in Korea
This complete guide for foreigners explains how to exchange your driver's license in Korea. Learn about Apostille requirements and avoid common rejection reasons.
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TIPSecondhand Shopping in Korea: The Essential Guide
New to Korea? This guide to secondhand shopping helps you navigate Karrot and Joonggonara safely. Includes setup tips, cultural norms, and a scam checklist.
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TIPHow to Dispose of Trash in Korea (2025)
Confused by recycling in Korea? This step-by-step guide explains jongnyangje bags, food waste rules, and local sorting for new foreign residents.
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TIPYour Guide to Tenant Repair Rights in South Korea
Facing housing problems in Korea? This guide for foreign tenants explains landlord repair duties and how to solve issues like leaks or broken boilers.
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TIPKorea Year-End Tax Settlement: A Guide for Foreigners
Our complete guide to Korea's year-end tax settlement helps foreign residents navigate the process. Learn about deductions, residency, and Hometax to get your refund.
Evan Han
TIPFirst Week in Seoul: A Newcomer's Guide
Your guide to the first week in Seoul. Get step-by-step advice on the airport, SIM cards, transit, and apps. Perfect for new expats and students.
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TIPYour Guide to Korea's Free National Health Check-up
Your complete guide to the free national health check-up for foreigners in Korea. Learn how to confirm your eligibility, find a clinic, and book an appointment.
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TIPKIIP Korea: How to Apply & Get Visa Points in 2026
Get a complete guide to the KIIP in Korea for 2026. Learn how to apply, pass the level test, and earn up to 28 points for your F-2-7 visa. For all foreign residents.
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RegionTrain Travel Korea: Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
Complete train travel guide for Korea covering KTX, SRT booking with foreign cards, station navigation, and money-saving tips for first-time visitors.
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ReviewCase Study: FOHO helps Gabriel from South America overcome housing challenges in Korea
Discover how Gabriel, a young professional from South America, overcame Korea’s housing challenges with FOHO. Fast responses, clear English support, and stress-free move-in made all the difference. Learn why foreigners trust FOHO when finding housing in Korea.
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TIPPart-Time Jobs in Korea for Foreigners: 2025 Guide
Part-time jobs in Korea for foreigners, with visa limits, legal steps, and pay basics. Clear guidance for students, working holiday, and long-stay expats.
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TIPKorea Furniture Rental vs Buying: Cost and Convenience Explained
Furniture rental in Korea explained. Compare costs, contracts, and options for students, workers, and long-stay expats.
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TIPKorea mobile plans for foreigners: prepaid vs postpaid, MVNO savings explained, eSIM options and limits
New to Korea? Mobile plans for foreigners, from airport eSIM to postpaid after ARC. Understand throttling, MNP, and MVNO savings in 2025.
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TIPGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Exchange Students
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) guide for first-time foreigners. See benefits, deadlines, and documents with links to official notices. Clear steps for 2025.
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TIPNational Health Insurance Korea: What Foreigners Must Know
How to join National Health Insurance in Korea. Practical steps, payment rules, and common issues explained for foreigners.
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TIPKorean Credit Card for Foreigners: Step-by-Step Guide
Korean credit card for foreigners—clear steps, required documents, and approval tips for students, workers, and long-stay visitors. Installments and app options explained.
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TIPEveryday Costs in Korea: Foreigner’s 2025 Guide
Everyday costs in Korea explained for foreigners. Compare grocery channels and taxi fares in 2025. Clear, updated, and practical.
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TIPKorean Holidays Guide: Survival Tips for Foreign Renters
Korean holidays guide for foreign renters: learn tenant rights, deposits, and daily rules in Seoul and beyond. Practical steps for safe renting.
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TIPKorea Part-Time Jobs Checklist: Visa Rules, Pay, and Tips
Learn how foreigners in Korea can find part-time jobs in 2025. Covers visa rules, minimum wage, and steps for students and expats.
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TIPKorea Housing Guide 2025: Dorms, Goshiwons, Sharehouses, and Studio Apartments Explained
A complete housing guide for international students and professionals in Korea. Compare dormitories, goshiwons, sharehouses, studios, and corporate residences with updated costs, rules, and practical tips to choose the best place for your stay.
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TIPVisa and Residence in South Korea (2025): Complete Guide for Students, Workers, and Expats
Planning to study, work, or live in South Korea? This 2025 guide explains every visa type (D-2, D-4, E-series, H-1, F visas), Residence Card (ARC) process, student work permits, and immigration rules — with practical tips to avoid delays and penalties.
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FOHOSeoul Rental Guide for Foreigners: One-Room vs Officetel, Deposits & Safe Lease Tips
A step-by-step rental guide for foreigners in Seoul. Learn one-room vs officetel, deposit and rent formats, how to avoid scams, and secure your lease with clear records.
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TIPHow to Save Money Living in Seoul (2025 Guide for Students & Nomads)
Practical tips to cut costs in Seoul—food, housing, transport, SIM cards, and daily living. A must-read 2025 guide for foreign students, digital nomads, and newcomers.
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TIPThe Complete Guide to Korean SIM Cards & Mobile Plans for Foreigners (2025 Update)
Moving to Korea in 2025? Here’s everything foreigners need to know about SIM cards, prepaid vs postpaid plans, eSIM options, required documents, and the best carriers. A practical step-by-step guide with real tips for students, expats, and long-term residents.
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TIPCost of Living in Seoul vs. Regional Korea (2025): A Complete Guide for Students & Working Holiday Makers
Compare the real cost of living in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Incheon. From rent to transport, discover where students and working holiday makers save most in Korea.
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TIPHow to Open a Bank Account in Korea (2025 Guide for Foreigners, Students & Nomads)
Opening a bank account in Korea in 2025 doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn the documents you’ll need, the best banks for foreigners, common issues, and practical tips—so you can settle in faster without stress.
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TIP10 Essential Facts Foreigners Must Know Before Renting and Living in South Korea (2025 Guide)
Moving to South Korea? From housing deposits (jeonse vs. wolse) to waste rules, crowds, safety, and drinking culture—this 2025 guide gives foreign tenants practical, fact-checked advice with comparisons to Japan, Germany, and Singapore.
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TIPLiving in South Korea Guide (2025): Housing, Transport, Food, and Everyday Life for Foreigners
A complete guide to living in South Korea for foreigners in 2025. Learn about housing options, transportation, food culture, healthcare, and daily life tips to adapt smoothly in Seoul and beyond.
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TIP25 Things Renters Must Know Before Moving to Korea (2025)
A no-fluff 2025 guide to renting in South Korea—jeonse vs wolse, deposits & lease registration, ARC, insurance, transit, etiquette, budgeting.
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TIPSchool in Korea, Made Clear: K-12 to University for International Families
A clear guide to Korea’s education path—from K-12 to university admissions and job prep. Routes (CSAT, English-taught, exchange), timelines, and campus-area housing tips.
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TIPSouth Korea Job Interview Guide for Expats (2025)
Master Korean interview etiquette, KR/EN intro scripts, checklists, and salary timing—what to say, how to greet, and what to wear. Practical, no fluff.
Evan Han
TIPRenting in Seoul 2025: Complete Guide for Students, Professionals & Expats
Looking for housing in Seoul? Discover a practical 2025 guide covering apartments, villas, officetels, share houses, jeonse vs wolse deposits, and key tenant protections. Perfect for students, professionals, and working-holiday travelers.
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FOHOTop 10 Banks in South Korea (2025): A Complete Foreigner’s Guide to Opening an Account
Looking to open a bank account in South Korea as a student, worker, or WH visa holder? Discover the top banks, required documents, and foreigner-friendly accounts in 2025.
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FOHOHow FOHO Helped a Chinese Exchange Student Find a Short-Term Home in Seoul
When a Chinese student studying in Japan was accepted for a three-month exchange program at Seoul National University, the excitement quickly turned into stress.
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TIPSouth Korean Citizenship 2025 Guide: Naturalization, ARC, and Residency Explained
Clear, updated 2025 guide to South Korean citizenship. Learn naturalization routes, ARC registration, dual nationality rules, exams, and step-by-step requirements for students, working holiday makers, and foreign professionals.
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FOHOHousing in Korea 2025: Complete Guide for Students, Expats & Working Holiday Travelers
Planning to rent in Korea in 2025? Discover everything you need: rental systems (wolse, jeonse, ban-jeonse), housing types with real cost ranges, scam-prevention steps, and move-in checklists. A must-read guide for international students, professionals, and working-holiday travelers.
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FOHOHow to Ride the Seoul Metro in 2025: Cards, Passes & Payment Options for Foreigners
Master Seoul’s subway in 2025 with T-money, Apple Wallet, and Climate Card passes. Updated fares, passes, etiquette, and commuter tips for foreigners.
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FOHOHow to Rent an Apartment in Seoul Without Getting Scammed (2025 Guide for Foreigners)
Moving to Seoul? Learn how foreigners can safely rent apartments in Korea — from checking land registry and using standard contracts to securing deposit insurance. Avoid scams and protect your money with this step-by-step guide.
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SeoulSeoul Rent vs Global Cities (2025): How Expensive Is Housing Compared to NYC, London, Tokyo?
Is rent in Seoul really cheaper than New York or London? We compare housing costs across Seoul, Ho Chi Minh, Tokyo, California, NYC, London, Shanghai, and Beijing—focusing on monthly rent, deposits, lease terms, and income burden. A practical guide for students and expats planning relocation.
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TIPKorea Rental Guide 2025: How Brokerage Fees (복비) Really Work for Foreigners
Confused about Korea’s real estate brokerage fee (복비)? Learn how it’s calculated, average costs in Seoul, and tips to avoid overpaying. A must-read for expats.
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FOHOHow to Apply for Your ARC in Korea – A Foreigner’s Guide to Housing Documents
Get your Korean Alien Registration Card without the stress. Learn the exact housing proof you need, whether you live in a dorm, Airbnb, goshiwon, or private rental.
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TIPHow to Set Up Electricity, Gas, and Water in Seoul as a Foreigner (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Moving to Seoul? Here’s how to register and manage your electricity, gas, and water bills as a foreign renter — including required documents, costs, billing cycles, and key warnings to avoid expensive surprises. FOHO helps you handle it all with less stress and better clarity.
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TIPHow National Health Insurance (NHI) Works for Foreigners in Korea — 2025 Update
Discover who qualifies for Korea’s National Health Insurance, how much it costs, what it covers, and simple steps to enroll. Essential reading for expats, students, and long-term residents.
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SeoulWho Actually Gets Korea’s 2025 Recovery Coupon? (Even Some Foreigners Do)
Learn who is eligible for Korea’s 2025 민생회복지원금 (Recovery Coupon), including detailed guidelines for foreign residents by visa type.
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SeoulHow much does it really cost to live in Seoul in 2025? : The Real Cost of Living in Seoul
Moving to Seoul in 2025? Here’s what students and expats actually spend each month.
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SeoulJeonse vs. Wolse vs. Banjeonse—2025 Guide for Foreigners Renting in Korea
Understand Korea’s rental systems (Jeonse, Wolse, Banjeonse), compare costs, see a decision flow-chart, and get safety tips—updated for 2025.
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TechSeoul Rental Prices 2025: Real Costs in 6 Popular Districts for Foreigners & Students | FOHO
Planning your 2025 Seoul stay? View accurate rental prices in 6 districts, from cheap student studios to comfortable apartments with utilities included.
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