EXPAT LIFE IN KOREA

If you are an expat living in Korea, then you will find these resources a valuable asset to enjoying (and surviving!) your time here. Whether you are a beginner at living in Korea or an expert, there will be something here for you.

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Free Members-Only Resources

EXECUTIVE REPORT

"The Top 10 Gifts to Give in Korea to Make a Great Impression"

by Steven S. Bammel, KBC Creator

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

"Uncovering Korean Potential at Chadwick School in Korea's New City of Songdo"

with Dick Warmington, President of Chadwick International

Top Information on Korea Business Central

Top Legacy Discussions

	Payment Method: Credit Card vs Bank Transfer		Phone Rentals
	Summer Vacation Spots		Permanent Residency
	Insurance (Health, Car, Home, Rental, etc.)		Cost of Living Calculations
	Korean etiquette confusion		Favorite Korean Products and Services
	Getting setup in Korea (mobile phone, credit cards, bank acct, etc.) - how hard?		Is Korea Really This Tough of a Place to Live?
	Seoul Metro Etiquette Tips		Seoul in Photos - 50 Years Ago (Then and Now)

KBC Experts Who Can Help

Experts Corner: Ask Michelle Farnsworth about Personal and Corporate Banking in Korea

Expert Commentary at Nojeok Hill: My View from the Top: Expat Life in Korea
By Steven S. Bammel and Korean Consulting & Translation Service, Inc.

The Korea 9.9 with Daniel

Weekly Podcast: The Korea 9.9 with Daniel

"What are some popular misconceptions about South Korea that are prevalent among the foreign community?"

Top Websites

Private Web Sites

The Korea Guide

Brijesh

Galbijim

Craig White

KoreaBridge.net

Jeff Lebow

Government Websites

Gateway to Cyber Korea

Seoul Global Center

Magazines

Daegu Pockets

Craig White

Podcasts

Online communities

Korea Link(LinkedIn)

	Joshua Davies
	Brian Fishbone

Every Expat in Korea(Facebook)

Craig White

Weblogs

Other websites

Korea4Expats

Seoul Eats

Zen Kimchi

Korea4Home

Homebrew Korea

HiExpat

Books and Other Special Resources

	Culture Shock! Korea: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette by Sonja Vegdahl and Ben Seunghwa Hur
	Korea – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by James Hoare
	Looking for a Mr. Kim in Seoul: A Guide to Korean Expressions by Sang-Hun Choe, Christopher Torchia, Michael Yoon Chen, and Selina Yoon

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