Still carrying your physical ARC everywhere? You're not alone—but you don’t have to anymore. It's been a while since Korea rolled out the mobile ARC for foreign residents, but a lot of people still haven’t made the switch. Maybe you didn’t …
Living in Korea offers world-class public transportation. You can get almost anywhere efficiently and affordably using the subway and bus systems. So, you might wonder why you would ever need a car. While a car isn’t necessary for daily life in citi…
Thinking of buying property in Korea? The dream of owning a home here has long been a big goal for many long-term residents. While foreigners could buy property in Korea with relatively little restriction in the past, they were still subject to the …
Living in Korea means constantly adapting to new things, from unique cultural norms to government policies. One of the most recent and exciting developments is the "2025 Sangsaeng Payback Program" (상생페이백). This is a government initiative d…
Hey everyone, and welcome back to CtrlAltKorea! You've probably been here for a while now. You've figured out how to use the subways, opened a bank account, and maybe even mastered the art of food delivery. But now, your life is changing. Ma…
안녕하세요, fellow residents of Korea! If you’ve been living here for a while, you probably know the basics: you get a little card, you pay a monthly fee, and when you're sick, you go to the hospital and pay a fraction of the cost. Easy, right? Well,…
Ordering food in Korea seems straightforward—until you open the menu. Many dish names follow tradition rather than direct translation, and subtle cultural nuances can change what appears on your table. Without the right phrases, even a simple order…