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Notes from life in Korea.

Personal reflections, discoveries, and stories from an extended stay, beyond the guidebook.

Modern Korean apartment interior with city views

Living12 min read

Recommended Neighborhoods for Foreigners in Busan 2026: Where to Live

Five good neighborhoods for foreigners living in Busan in 2026: Haeundae for its English-friendly infrastructure, Marine City for high-rise luxury living, Centum City where work and life sit close together, Gwangalli where young creators gather, and Seomyeon for hospital and KTX access. With rent and deposit ranges and the differences between monthly rent (wolse), jeonse, and buying.

Read May 2, 2026

Living12 min read
Seoul Coliving Guide for Foreigners 2026: Where Should You Live?
A 2026 guide to coliving in Seoul for foreign digital nomads, expats on assignment, and exchange students who find Korea's two-year lease daunting. It compares Mangrove with its strong English support, Common Town with the most branches, creator-focused Local Stitch, and the premium new buildings of Episode, and covers price ranges, how to choose a neighborhood, and five things to check before signing.
April 29, 2026Read

K-Workation

Working from Korea: four dates to keep track of.

The 2026 conditions for the digital nomad (workation) visa, a calculator based on your arrival date, and three places outside Seoul for a longer stay (Gangneung, Jeonju, Jeju).

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Notes from life in Korea.

Recommended Neighborhoods for Foreigners in Busan 2026: Where to Live

Seoul Coliving Guide for Foreigners 2026: Where Should You Live?

Working from Korea: four dates to keep track of.