Finance

When I went to Korea this summer, I expected using my American credit card to be pretty straightforward. And for the most part, it was. I used my U.S.-issued Visa card at restaurants, stores, and other places without much trouble. My daughter also used Apple Pay for some of her purchases. It was convenient, especially … Read more

If you spend time in any of Korea’s major cities, one thing is hard to miss: motorcycles. In Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, delivery scooters move through busy streets all day, slipping between cars and navigating narrow side roads. Korea’s fast-growing delivery culture has made motorcycles an even more familiar part of everyday traffic. Then the … Read more

I currently live in the U.S., but I have kept my Korean Silson insurance for years. I pay about $26 a month, and over time, I’ve had a few experiences that made me realize how useful this type of insurance can be. One of my smaller claims involved prescription medication and medical expenses totaling around … Read more

I thought I understood health insurance—until I was the person sitting in front of a hospital bill. For most people, health insurance is something they pay for every month without thinking about it very much. The payment goes through, the insurance card stays in the wallet, and everyday life continues. But that changed for me … Read more