Should You Buy Extra Medical Insurance in Korea?

By William Urbanski. If you have ever found yourself in any sort of Korean hospital, clinic, or in particular, a specialized medical practice, you have probably noticed something quite peculiar, … Read More

Maintaining Moderation with Alcohol

By Katy Clements. Living abroad, though exciting, can be incredibly stressful. Not only are we separated from the people and places that we are familiar with, but we also become … Read More

Snap, Crackle, Pop: What to Expect If You Break a Bone in Korea

By William Urbanski. Spring of 2021 started for me on a very positive note. Besides being able to finally go outside and play with my friends, I was happy to … Read More

Advanced Medical Care for International Patients: Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital

Written and photographed by CNU Hwasun Hospital Press Team The Chonnam National University (CNU) Hwasun Hospital is a government-designated “hospital serving foreign patients” and is located just outside of Gwangju. … Read More

The Devil You Know

Written by Jessica Keralis Our natural tendency as human beings is to stick to what is familiar, even when it comes to the unpleasant. “Better the devil you know than … Read More

Lady Bits: A Vaginal Health Resource Guide

Written by Monique Dean-Onyema Vagina. Va-jay-jay. Lady bits. Down there. However you refer to it, vaginas are one of the strongest, the most mysterious, and the most sensitive organs on … Read More

Breaking the Silence: Mental Healthcare Access in Gwangju

Written by Josh Garcia Mental health is never a simple or easy topic to address, but it is a very real and immediate element in everyone’s life. We all want … Read More

Let’s Keep Our Lungs Healthy!

“While this is generally attributed to the “yellow dust” phenomenon, in which sand and dust from the Gobi Desert in China are blown over to Korea, the hard truth is that only about 30 percent of the pollution we experience originates from there – the rest is homegrown (according to Greenpeace).”
Read on to explore the whole picture of a polluted Korea