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First Week in Korea: Getting a Phone Plan and a T-money Card
Two things make your first days in Korea much easier: a working phone number and a transport card. Here is what you generally need for each, and what to expect.
2 min readHow the Korean University Year Works: Semesters, Registration and Breaks
Korean universities start the academic year in March. Here is how the two semesters, course registration, exams and breaks usually work, plus a few Korean words you will hear on campus.
2 min readPart-Time Work for International Students in Korea: The Basics
Can you work part-time on a student visa in Korea? Yes, but only with permission first. Here is how the process generally works and what to check before you start a job.
2 min readStudent Visas in Korea: D-2 vs D-4 Explained
Which visa do you need to study in Korea? A plain-English overview of the D-2 (degree) and D-4 (language training) student visas, registration after arrival, and where to check official rules.
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