BenArnold4u
American expat in South Korea
Forum posts
27
Contacts
50
About me
American
Lives in Busan
Speaks English (Fluent) Portuguese (Proficient) Spanish (basic) French (basic) Italian (basic) Korean (basic) Tagalog (survival)
Registration: 03 February 2020
Newbie meeting group by 3bigislandtutu
I think I already posted as a newbie to South Korea…I was just wondering if there is some type of meeting for group of expats looking to meet face to face and share ideas…especially for alone/individual retired ...
That's a really great idea! I hope it went well. Thank you for being pro-active in your community. The world needs more social interaction that is real and healthy. The world thanks you! :-D Read More
Late stage capitalism; is that a real thing? by bkk tea blog
I've moved back to the US, part time, now living in both Honolulu and Bangkok, where I'm still employed. We moved back so our kids could get a US education, to the last place my wife and I both lived in the US.It's interesting considering if ...
I totally agree. Keep doing what you're doing. The best that we can do! Read More
Hello 2026: here's to what's next abroad by Julien
Dear Expat.com Members,Hello 2026 and Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, full of dreams, plans and new places to explore, we invite you to share what’s next for you:> Where are you today?> What is your expat goal or dream for ...
@Marlene de Lange I would love Paraguay because I lived in Brazil for a long time and speak Brazilian which is somewhat widespread in Paraguay as well, and I would love to learn their version of Spanish (they refer to it sometimes as Castellano ... Read More
Coping with loss in South Korea by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing or preparing for a death in South Korea is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the laws and procedures in place in South Korea. This situation raises several questions: What are the steps to ...
Very lovely piece. Thank you Yvon. Be blessed always. Ben Read More
Finding a teaching position...without going through a recruiter? by calripplebear
Hello, I was curious if there was a way to find schools looking for teachers without having to go through a recruiter? Or is this pretty much necessary?
@makuyanaesy Sorry the response never came. Certainly you found the resources you needed. For anybody else who finds this post and are wondering the same things, yes of course South Korea is hiring from all nations. I'm constantly amazed by all the ... Read More
Studying in Korea by mahilajpaola30
Hi guys,I'm Paola and I'm really looking interested on studying in Korea.The problem is that I do not have any idea from where to start about the procedure and if someone can inform me about the work environment there for foreigners.Thank you in ...
South Korea is a wonderful place to be an English teacher. Also there are every other type of industry in South Korea, it's especially popular for Engineering, Shipping, Trade, Medicine, Cosmetics, Fashion, Culinary arts, Music, Movie/TV, Modeling, ... Read More
Studying in Korea by mahilajpaola30
Hi guys,I'm Paola and I'm really looking interested on studying in Korea.The problem is that I do not have any idea from where to start about the procedure and if someone can inform me about the work environment there for foreigners.Thank you in ...
South Korea is a wonderful place to be an English teacher. Also there are every other type of industry in South Korea, it's especially popular for Engineering, Shipping, Trade, Medicine, Cosmetics, Fashion, Culinary arts, Music, Movie/TV, Modeling, ... Read More
New members of the South Korea forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024
@harpocrates The most wonderful foreigners here in Korea are from Canada, the most amazing, accepting, sincere friends in the word. And I'm sure most Canadians are that way no matter which foreign country they decide to visitor or call home. Truly ... Read More
My first move to South Korea by enochcheries0346
I want to know what to expect when I move to South Korea and how hard would it be for me to find a job there and a place to live
Here are a few articles I found discussing various resources for finding jobs in Korea and what to expect in Korea:F-series VisaThe easiest way to get a non-teaching job as a foreigner is by having an F-series visa. Why is that? Because by having an ... Read More
My first move to South Korea by enochcheries0346
I want to know what to expect when I move to South Korea and how hard would it be for me to find a job there and a place to live
Thank you for the advice! Read More
Waste Management in South Korea by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in South Korea, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless ...
One of my friends recently was so frustrated because the pickup crew refused to collect my friend's waste, two weeks in a row, putting a warning/explanation sticker on the item, which was written in the native language and so my friend didn't know ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in South Korea by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
I use Hana Bank because I heard from many foreigners that it was the one they had the best experiences with, and also when I then visited Hana Bank's forums and searched for more information on them, they did have a lot more benefits they were ... Read More
Your neighbours in South Korea by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in South Korea, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in South ...
Yes, humans are usually great neighbors no matter what country. I hope I'll have time to sit down and write some of my experiences with neighbors in the countries I've lived, Korea is on the top of my list for places where you'll usually always have ... Read More
OFW Jobs for Filipinos by nestinds
Good day everyone!Are there available new job opening for Filipinos? Do you have any reliable agencies in the Philippines to refer. Thank you in advance.
@nestinds One of the best places to find jobs, in other countries, for anyone from the Philippines, is usually on the hundreds of Facebook groups as long as it has thousands of active members from the Philippines on there discussing their current ... Read More
My first move to South Korea by enochcheries0346
I want to know what to expect when I move to South Korea and how hard would it be for me to find a job there and a place to live
@Nemodot I'm not disagreeing with you at all. I've seen one or two disasters. Thank you for reminding people to keep aware and do their research before rushing into anything. Also, on the flip side, personally I know thousands of foreigners working ... Read More
New members of the South Korea forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Korea forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
It's a pleasure meeting you Trady IV (Patric). You'll love Korea, it's an amazing place! Contact me anytime! -Ben :-D Read More
I am wanting to marry my Korean girlfriend by shannara55dw
I am a 67 year old British citizen who wants to marry my South Korean girlfriend in Korea and want to live there.What visas will I need and how easy is it to do and timescales?
@Bhavna It's my pleasure. Thank you so much! When I have the time it's a privilege to be able to share and help members of the expat community here on this forum. I love reading everyone's advice, experiences, and learning more about the world and ... Read More
I am wanting to marry my Korean girlfriend by shannara55dw
I am a 67 year old British citizen who wants to marry my South Korean girlfriend in Korea and want to live there.What visas will I need and how easy is it to do and timescales?
@shannara55dw Marriage in Korea is very simple, just all the paperwork you would expect, and luckily the process is a lot faster and smoother than what you'd get even in the UK/US. Because of the population density, close proximity, and that it's a ... Read More
Is it wrong to move to South Korea just to date Korean boys? by conkerworld
Are Korean boys untrustworthy to other country girls?
@conkerworld Personally I have done all of the above, many, many times. I've dated thousands of humans, been in serious relationships with hundreds of humans, and married or been engaged to marry dozens of times to humans. And from many, many ... Read More
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. by Fred
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ5ICXMC4xY Apart from the terrible acting in Gone with the wind, this is a really handy phrase for life. When I lived in the UK, I had a fancy TV, a hifi to kill for, and loads of other total crap, but I usually ...
I threw everything we owned, on top of and inside of our hand-me-down (a hundred times handed down) old antique car that unbeknownst to me was now dragging its rear bumper on the ground every time we hit a tiny bump; obviously I still hadn't ... Read More
Conversation for 3 hours, 4 days per week
Either French, English, or Chinese conversation, for one hour. Your new student is an adult. OPTIONAL: Also, if you want, your other student is a 5 year old child, conversation focused fun activities for 2 hours. In their home. Husband is sometimes ...
How to be happy as an expat in Mexico by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Mexico as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
Maybe the movie that I'm suggesting everybody watch... would actually scare people away from wanting to immigrate to new planets, worlds, and nations... but watch Dancing With Wolves which stars Kevin Costner and remember the last half of the ... Read More
Moving to South Korea just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to South Korea is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
Well, my situation is a bit unique, as is everybody's situation I'm sure. For starters, I've been in Korea for more than a decade, and so not quite the just arrived or just left scenario, however I was in a huge transition when the ... Read More
What struck you about South Korea? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in South Korea, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in South Korea and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you ...
Don't be surprised if you think you are still in America, when you visit or relocate to Korea. The street signs are in Korean AND... in English! Eveybody acts like you are NOT a foreigner and treats you as if you're the thousandth ... Read More