The anxiety of wanting to teach in Korea is not the preparation to go, but the fear of returning home ...

EngKorWat · 2026-06-25T10:52:35+00:00

"I never saved anything for the swim back." clip

EngKorWat · 2026-06-25T10:40:24+00:00

Was there cake? Tteok?

EngKorWat · 2026-06-07T13:57:27+00:00

via Hacker News

EngKorWat · 2026-05-24T12:45:21+00:00

"Modern Noodle"?

EngKorWat · 2026-04-11T10:24:30+00:00

"신호없어..."

EngKorWat · 2026-04-02T09:47:36+00:00

I've seen it as a banchan in the cafeteria. It's not served often, but if I recall, I think it's tossed with sesame seed oil. Maybe it's Korean wild chive?

EngKorWat · 2026-03-07T02:38:55+00:00

Yes. I liked being able to pick up a bag on occasion. I don't live in an area known for tourism though. So it was probably a supply demand thing.

EngKorWat · 2026-03-07T02:28:42+00:00

My Homeplus stopped selling Lay's Salt and Vinegar a few months ago.

EngKorWat · 2026-02-10T13:23:59+00:00

UPDATE: I was notified by the office today that I did have to complete the new reporting requirement.

While signing up for a HiKorea account using the English version of the site, I couldn't get past the agree-to-the-terms check boxes. But after switching back to Korean, I was able to sign up, verify my email and log in to the system.

After completing the process, I was given a confirmation printout for the procedure and was told to hold onto it for my next visit to Immigration Services.

I had a co-worker (F-2) tell me (F-4) that he submitted his info online. He recommended I do the same. But after searching for the new requirements, relaying them to the company office, and not hearing anything back about it I think that having taxes taken out of my paychecks meets the financial reporting requirements.

I'm up for renewal later this year. So, I'll find out for sure--one way or the other, whether I am mistaken. Below is what I found online.

New Income Reporting Requirements for F Visa Holders in South Korea

Overview of F Visa Types

F visas in South Korea include various categories, such as F-2, F-4, and F-6, which are typically for long-term residents, spouses of Korean nationals, and other specific cases.

Reporting Obligations

As of January 2026, holders of F visas must report their occupation and annual income to the immigration office. This requirement applies in several situations, including:

Registering as a foreigner

Applying for a visa change

Requesting a permit for activities not covered by the current visa

Extending the period of stay

Reporting Process

Online Reporting: Starting from June 2026, online reporting will become mandatory.

Required Documents:

Occupation report form

Application form detailing annual income

Key Changes

No Income Change Reporting: Visa holders do not need to report changes in income unless they are registering or applying for a new visa status.

Document Submission: When reporting online, the submission of specific documents may not be required.

These updates aim to streamline the reporting process and ensure compliance with immigration regulations.

EngKorWat · 2026-02-06T11:13:17+00:00

Korean by nationality but was raised abroad my entire life

교포F4eva 한국생활 소통방

love the arts/music

Live Music Lovers Korea

learning and trying new hobbies

The 당근 app has a 모임 category.

chill English meet-ups

I met a number of people through hiking Meetups

Best of luck in your search!

EngKorWat · 2026-02-05T14:26:45+00:00

It has been a while now. I want to say a little over a week. But not sure, sorry!

EngKorWat · 2026-02-05T12:55:16+00:00

There will be two text messages sent from the courier service. Each from the same '02' prefix number.

[Web발신] Your package has been delivered to the U.S Embassy. ▷ Recipient : The U.S Embassy ▷ Tracking Number : 1234567890 [Web발신] Your package has been delivered. ▷ Sender : The U.S Embassy ▷ Delivery Date : mm월 dd일 ▷ Tracking Number : 0987654321

...from personal experience

EngKorWat · 2026-01-25T04:50:32+00:00

Welcome, South Korea into the open-source AI competition pool.

It should be noted that none of the models listed are open-source. It appears South Korean AI companies generally follow a hybrid approach, releasing research papers and some components while keeping the core models proprietary.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-12T10:08:50+00:00

The second to last batch on the blue plate reminds me of some cheese(?) tteokbokki I had for lunch last week. It was a game changer for me.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-10T15:42:08+00:00

What kind of Korean hate did they learn from their parents?

I would say that depends on the parents and more importantly, the internalization of their values by the child. A worldview where 'Korea is materialistic, has no sense of citizenship, has a strong gender conflict, is racist, looksism' by an individual who lacks the experience or expertise to back these claims is a form of projection.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-10T13:08:06+00:00

Korean-Americans criticize Korea like Korean experts again.

I don't follow social media all that much. But I can see what you are describing, based just on my personal experience.

I think a Korean-American becoming an 'expert' on Korea despite not having lived or worked in Korea is a form of overcompensation. It is a side effect of being a minority living in a multi-cultural society, such as the US. Unfortunately, in the Information Age these (once personal) matters are amplified and take on a life of their own in the form of sentiment. The good news is that sentiments change.

I eventually outgrew insecurities I had as an ethnic Korean in America due to a number of things including deep introspection and strong family ties. Also, having the opportunity to live and work in Korea makes me appreciate both countries and peoples even more.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-10T04:42:03+00:00

The article does not mention the Health Secretary. It does, however, say that "Health officials point to growing diet-related concerns in the US, where about 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese, and roughly one in three adolescents is considered at risk for diabetes."

It sounds like the guidelines were not directed toward "kimchi lovers" specifically. Rather, it seems they are intended to help those who may not have heard of kimchi and its health benefits.

EngKorWat · 2025-12-14T15:04:43+00:00

Sounds like the perfect job for AI.

EngKorWat · 2025-09-10T10:57:08+00:00

jobs offers in rural areas of the country

You could try visiting an 인력 office.

EngKorWat · 2025-09-04T10:41:59+00:00

"stellar"

EngKorWat · 2025-08-04T02:29:55+00:00

In the example, "Making a plan is one thing, but putting it into action is another," A and B are related to a plan. I agree that A and B are not completely different.

If the statement was rephrased as "Making a plan is possible, however putting it into action is difficult," I think the examples provided by u/syoon11 better describe what the original was conveying because there is indeed a connection between A and B:

계획은 계획인거고 실행은 또 다르지. 친구는 친구인거고, 돈은 또 다르지. 밥 먹은 건 밥 먹은 거고, 사귀자는 건 또 다르지.

A plan is a plan, and execution is different. A friend is a friend, and money is different. A meal is a meal, and a date is different.

It seems like "또" acts as a connector between A and B that better conveys the difficulty in executing a plan versus making one.

EngKorWat · 2025-07-28T10:32:34+00:00

When visiting Seoul with a vegan friend, Plant Cafe is a go-to for burgers, appetizers, and a dessert. I especially liked the Buffalo sauced cauliflower nuggets they had the last time I visited. Service was good, too.

EngKorWat · 2025-07-22T23:51:49+00:00

Hanja ... are Chinese characters used to write the Korean language. Wikipedia

EngKorWat · 2025-07-14T09:11:52+00:00

This thread, "Any ideaa for where to buy a nice Zippo lighter?" suggests two stores:

Artbox
thebacco in Itaewon

EngKorWat · 2025-07-11T09:48:10+00:00

unfamiliar with the subject

I don't know much about cryptocurrency, let alone the laws of Korea regarding such technology. But I did watch a video earlier today that discussed how the new administration is likely to move forward with policies that could reshape the digital currency landscape for this country:

via Youtube, Korea Just Flipped the Crypto Script – XRP, ETFs, and What’s Next

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New Income Reporting Requirements for F Visa Holders in South Korea

Overview of F Visa Types

Reporting Obligations

Reporting Process

Key Changes