ALIVE, BARELY — A practical magazine
We don't have life figured out. We're still trying.
We learn, try things, and write down what helps.
No perfect answers. Just things worth trying.
This guide explains how foreigners who are not comfortable speaking Korean can find medical care in Korea, check in, confirm health insurance and interpretation options, explain symptoms, receive a prescription, and use a pharmacy. It also includes complete Korean sentences that you can show directly to hospital staff on your phone.
46 min read
A practical step-by-step guide for foreign residents renting a home in Korea, from checking the property and landlord before paying a deposit to registering your address, obtaining a fixed date, checking deposit-return guarantees, and protecting your rights before moving out.
34 min read
A practical guide for foreign residents in Korea whose phone works normally but mobile identity verification keeps failing. Check the account holder, foreigner selection, registered name, personal details, carrier or MVNO, PASS and SMS, and whether the problem occurs only on one service.
18 min read
If you plan to stay in Korea for more than 90 days, one of the first administrative steps to check is foreigner registration. This guide explains the process in order, from checking eligibility and booking requirements to preparing documents and receiving your card.
18 min read
Before choosing a tool, learn to reshape the question. A small habit that leads to more useful answers.
6 min read
Anxiety grows in tangled thoughts, not just in numbers. Start by putting today’s next step where you can see it.
8 min read
Put down the performance of being fine for a moment, and care for the part of you that has paused.
5 min read
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A small magazine about learning, trying, and figuring things out as we go.