Guides
Plain-English guides to the Korean numbers, documents and habits that confuse newcomers. Each guide comes with a free tool.
How to Read a Korean Payslip (급여명세서): Every Line Explained in English
A line-by-line English guide to the Korean payslip: base pay, allowances, the four social insurances, income tax, and why your take-home pay is lower than your salary.
GuideHow to Read Korean Rent Listings: Deposit, Monthly Rent and Jeonse Explained
What 1000/50, 보증금, 월세, 전세 and 관리비 mean on Korean real-estate apps, how to read the numbers in 만 won, and what to check before you sign.
GuideHow to Write Your Korean Address in English (With Examples)
The right order and spelling for a Korean address in English, how to fill in Address Line 1 and 2, where to find your postal code, and what you need for overseas orders.
GuideKorean Apartment Sizes Explained: Pyeong, Exclusive and Supply Area
Why a 34-pyeong apartment has only 84 m² of living space, how pyeong converts to square meters, and how to compare Korean homes fairly.
GuideShopping for Clothes and Shoes in Korea: A Size Guide for Foreigners
How Korean clothing sizes (55, 66, 95, 100, FREE) and shoe sizes in mm work, how to read measurement tables on Korean shopping sites, and tips for returns.
GuideKorean Names Explained: Order, Spelling and How to Address People
Why so many Koreans are named Kim, Lee or Park, which part of a Korean name is the family name, why spellings vary, and how to address colleagues politely.