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Seoul sixth most expensive city to live for expats

Seoul is the world’s sixth-most expensive city for foreign residents, a global human resources consulting firm said Wednesday. According to New York City-based Mercer’s cost of living survey, Seoul jumped from 15th last year. It was second in 2006 and dropped to 51st in 2009.

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-22 15:47

Leaving home? The world's best cities for expats

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-21 18:43

Canadian Chamber of Commerce celebrates nation's 150th birthday

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (CanCham Korea) invites guests to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday at a picnic at Changdeok Girls’ Middle School, across from the Canadian Embassy, in Seoul on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1. Formed in 1995, CanCham Korea is a member-driven, nonprofit organization whose members can take part in policymaking decisions that may affect their businesses.

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-20 21:27

Expats enjoy last traditional music concert at Gugakdang

The Senior Public Diplomacy Group and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted its final Traditional Korean Performing Arts performance at Donhwamun Gugakdang in Seoul, June 13. This festive program included Korean folk music and dance performances. The last event came after the ministry’s decision to disband the group. The decision was based on the need to explore future perfo...

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-20 21:24

Surfers to go head to head in Haeundae

The ninth annual Busan Mayor’s Cup International Surfing Championship will kick off a three-day event at Haeundae Beach, Friday. Slated as a chance for international and local surfers to go head to head in heated competition, the event promises surfers of all ages and abilities the Korean surfing experience. The sport of surfing is very new in Korea, to the point where surfer...

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-20 21:17

(1632) Have a big mouth

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-20 17:45

Expats get away with unpaid phone bills

A loophole in the charging systems of Korean telecom companies is allowing foreigners to get away with leaving the country without paying their phone bills here. An American, who taught English in Korea for three years, left the country early this month without paying her last month’s phone bill - just like many of her friends have done.

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-20 14:48

(1631) A cheesy joke, chilly, lonely atmosphere

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-19 17:34

Filipina-Korean couples hold a Filipino style wedding ceremony

Two Filipina-Korean couples swore their oaths, Sunday, in a Filipino style wedding ceremony at a Catholic church in Jongno, central Seoul. The brides, both from the Philippines, have been legally married to their Korean spouse, but had waited over a decade for their wedding ceremony, deemed essential in their home country. For the past six years, the Multiculture Museum has a...

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-19 15:56

Badminton tournament opens for multicultural families

An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families in South Korea kicked off in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on Saturday. More than 700 families from across the country, including around 300 players, participated in the event co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency, a leading newswire based in Seoul, and the Goyang City Sports Council. It's co-sponsored by the Ministry of Gender...

Foreign Communities | 2017-06-17 17:15

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