Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is one of the most common daycare illnesses in Korea. This guide explains symptoms, prevention, home care, treatment, and practical return-to-daycare rules for foreign parents living in Korea.
Korea’s long-term care grade determines which publicly supported care services a person may use. This guide explains Grades 1 to 5, the Cognitive Support Grade, eligibility rules, home and facility care, and the NHIS application process.
Parent Benefit in Korea ends when a child reaches 24 months, but that does not usually mean parents must start paying the full daycare fee. This guide explains how Korea’s childcare subsidy continues, what the daycare voucher covers, which extra expenses parents may still pay, and what foreign families need to check.
Car insurance renewal in Korea is not just another yearly payment. For foreign drivers, it is the perfect time to check mandatory liability insurance, driver coverage, mileage discounts, temporary driver rules, and whether your policy still matches your real driving life in Korea.
Korea’s Long-Term Care Insurance helps eligible older adults receive home care, day care, nursing support, assistive equipment, or residential care when living independently becomes difficult. This guide explains eligibility, services, care grades, costs, and the application process for families and foreign residents.
Korea offers a different selection of fresh fruit in every season. This practical guide explains when to enjoy Korean strawberries, chamoe, watermelon, peaches, grapes, persimmons, pears, apples, and Jeju citrus—and how to choose them at Korean supermarkets and traditional markets.
Korean daycare can be confusing at first because “public,” “private,” and “public-type” centers do not simply mean good, bad, cheap, or expensive. This guide explains the main types of daycare centers in Korea, how they differ, and what foreign parents should check before choosing one.
Buying property in Korea is a structured process: verify the property, sign the contract, report the transaction, pay the balance, and register the ownership transfer. This guide explains each stage, including the reporting requirements introduced in February 2026.
Delivery in Korea is not limited to restaurant meals. This guide explains how food delivery apps, early-morning grocery delivery, ordinary parcel services, and convenience-store shipping work, with practical advice on Korean addresses, payments, apartment access, and delivery etiquette.
In Korea, a nursing home and a long-term care hospital are not the same. A nursing home is mainly for daily care, while a long-term care hospital is for medical treatment and monitoring. This guide explains the difference in plain English, including cost structure, insurance systems, and decision points for foreign residents and families.