Social Security Agreement for Japanese, Uzbek, and Mongolian Nationals
This month’s National Pension Service focuses on citizens from Japan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia who are living in Korea.
Category: Expat Living
National Pension: Social Security Agreement for Irish and Italian Residents
Figuring out the National Pension plan is confusing for everyone. If you’re Irish or Italian, this month you’re in luck!
Apps for Traveling or Living in Asia
Here are five useful apps for foreigners whether they are fresh off the tarmac at Incheon or long-term kimchi addicts.
Korea’s National Pension Scheme
The National Pension Scheme is a social security system implemented by the government to contribute to the stability of life by determining contributions and paying pension benefits for insured people or their dependents to prepare for retirement or unexpected risks such as disability and death.
Life in Rural Korea
In larger cities, residents have easy access to subways, buses, and taxis. Here in my town, there are two buses that hit the highlights of the town, so if you’re without a car, you walk everywhere.
Internet Shopping in Korea for Expats
Shopping as an expat in Korea located outside of Seoul can at times be a difficult task, especially when you’re looking for Western goods. Here are some places you’d like to know about.
Lazer Eyes!
Brave reporters Jason and Emily heard about the process – common in Korea –
of getting eyes zapped in a ‘lazek surgery’ operation.
Happy Valentines Day!
A Happy Valentine’s Day gift from Jjang Migukin to Gwangju, and Gwangju News Online.