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14
Jul
A plate of vegetarian curry with white rice and green peas, served with a wooden spoon on a table

Vegetarian Indian Dishes in Korea: Where to Eat Meat-Free Curry, Paneer & Thali

Looking for hearty, meat-free meals in Korea? Indian cuisine offers some of the most flavorful vegetarian dishes across Seoul, Daegu, and beyond — including creamy paneer curries, spicy lentils, and fragrant biryani.
3 min read
14
Jul
Traditional Indian meal with butter chicken, naan, samosas, palak paneer, and basmati rice on brass plates, served in Korea

Indian Restaurants in Korea: Where to Find Real Curry, Tandoori & Thali in 2025

From butter chicken in Daegu to thali sets in Seoul, Indian restaurants in Korea are booming. This guide explores top dishes, city-specific recommendations, and insider tips for expats, vegetarians, and first-timers craving authentic Indian cuisine.
8 min read
11
Jul
Reading glasses resting on a folded map of Seoul with a blurred Korean subway map in the background, symbolizing vision clarity and eye surgery travel in Korea.

Presbyopia Surgery in Korea: What Foreigners Over 40 Should Know

Tired of reading glasses? Discover why thousands of foreigners over 40 are choosing Korea for presbyopia surgery — and what you need to know first.
4 min read
10
Jul
Interior of La Costa cocktail bar in Daegu with colorful drinks, brick walls, neon sign, and organized liquor shelves

La Costa Cocktail Bar in Daegu — A Local Favorite for Cocktails in Dongseongno

La Costa is a standout cocktail bar in Daegu’s Dongseongno district, known for its deep drink menu, relaxed setting, and consistent late-night hours. Here's what to order and why locals keep coming back.
3 min read
06
Jul
Korean fried chicken at Samdeok Tongdak in Daegu with spicy garlic sauce, crispy classic pieces, and Terra beer

Korean Fried Chicken in Daegu: Samdeok Tongdak Dongseongno Is a Must-Try

Samdeok Tongdak in downtown Daegu serves crispy gamasot-fried Korean chicken with house-made garlic sauce. A local favorite near Banwoldang Station — perfect for Chimaek fans, food travelers, and anyone visiting the Daegu Chimac Festival.
4 min read
02
Jul
Southern BBQ feast with ribs, pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pickles, deviled eggs, grilled pineapple, beer and soda at Sunday Best restaurant in Korea

Sunday Best: Southern BBQ in Seoul Near Hanyang University

Sunday Best is a Southern BBQ restaurant in Seoul, just minutes from Wangsimni Station and Hanyang University. Known for its smoked ribs, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and homemade pies, it brings authentic American comfort food to the heart of Seongdong-gu.
3 min read
26
Jun
Split-screen image of a Korean barbershop and modern hair salon, showing service differences for expats deciding where to get a haircut in Korea.

Barber vs Hair Salon in Korea: What Expats and Tourists Should Know

New to Korea and unsure where to get a haircut? This guide breaks down the difference between Korean barbers and salons, what to expect in service and pricing, and how to find English-speaking stylists as an expat or traveler.
2 min read
20
Jun
From ESL to Tech: 3 Teachers Who Made the Pivot

From ESL to Tech: 3 Teachers Who Made the Pivot

Three expat teachers in Korea made the leap from ESL to tech—without prior coding experience. Here’s how they did it, and how you can too.
2 min read
20
Jun
Illustration of a foreign man learning to code on a laptop with the South Korean flag and Seoul skyline in the background, symbolizing expat tech career opportunities in Korea in 2025

Why Learning to Code in Korea Makes Sense in 2025

Stuck in ESL? Korea’s tech industry is booming, and 2025 is the perfect time for expats to pivot into coding careers—without leaving the country.
2 min read
20
Jun
A foreign man working on a laptop in a café with a clear view of Seoul skyline and Namsan Tower in the background

Not Just for Koreans: How Expats Can Break Into Tech Here

You don’t need fluent Korean or a computer science degree to break into tech in Korea. More expats are making the switch from ESL to tech — here’s how they’re doing it, and how you can too.
2 min read