K-Alien

Life in Korea from a Foreigner’s Perspective

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Category: Living in Korea

  • The Most Dangerous App in Korea: Food Delivery

    Shall we Chimaek tonight? One of the biggest joys in Korea is the food delivery service. You can get anything from K-food, fried chicken and even sushi. The list is endless and they are available till dawn. You can even order your favorite soju and beer from the delivery restaurant together with food. Many Koreans…

  • Why Cars in Korea Are Mostly White, Silver, or Black

    You can have any color as long as it is White, Silver or Black One of the first things you will notice on the road in Seoul is that all cars have a similar dull color. It’s either White, Silver, or Black. The reason behind this is very shocking and interesting, as this reflects how…

  • Top 5 Places in Seoul Locals Don’t Want You to Know

    K-Alien’s Top 5 Must-Visit Places You don’t need another website telling you to visit tourist traps like Myeongdong or Hongdae. Instead, I want to share secret places that locals truly enjoy. These are the top 5 spots I personally enjoyed the most. The Hangang River runs across Seoul and is surrounded by beautiful parks, yet…

  • Housing options in Korea

    What the Heck is an Officetel? Hopefully, you already have a temporary place arranged when you landed, and now it’s time to look for something more permanent, at least for the time you’re here. When I first arrived, I stayed at a place called Co-op Residence, which was something between a hotel and a motel.…