Military service for men is mandatory in South Korea, regardless of social, financial and religious status. Before 2011, young men
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"Sikhay" for Sikap-Buhay
When Ms. Gennie Kim told me about her project with the IOM Migration Research and Training Center, I was not
Continue reading"Development Action for Women Network" in Korea
I thank Ms. Gennie Kim for giving me the opportunity to meet the staff of DAWN or Development Action for
Continue readingWhen "Gwapulis" Neil Perez was in Seoul
Mister International 2014 was held in South Korea in February 2015. That was the year Mariano Perez Flormata Jr. aka
Continue readingFAQ: Can Filipinos teach English in Korea?
Can Filipinos teach English in Korea? This is a common question I usually get from ESL teachers in the Philippines.
Continue readingFilipino wins BeFM Expat DJ Contest 2016
Congratulations to the Filipino winner of the 2016 BeFM Expat DJ Contest held in Busan’s Gwangalli Beach. The preliminary round
Continue readingPag-Ibig Fund Korea
I’m not a fan of get-rich quick schemes ~ I’ve always believed that we should work hard to get what
Continue readingKorea Minimum Wage
On July 16th, the government announced the minimum wage for the fiscal year 2017. Every year, the minimum wage goes
Continue readingFilipina single-mom is cafe owner in Korea
We have heard time and time again of married immigrants who struggle with their lives after divorce or after being
Continue readingHome country visit for multicultural families
Korea Airport Corporation and Red Cross Korea are sponsoring free trips for multicultural families to visit their home country. Included
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