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Seoul National University
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10 Best Universities in Korea for International Students

Studying in Korea will be one of the best experiences of your life. Ask anyone who has studied in Korea and they will usually say the same thing…..” best time of my life”. In addition, Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that over 85% of international students are satisfied with their experiences at Korean Universities. Aside from the amazing cultural experiences, many of the best Universities in Korea are eager to accept international students. Moreover, the Korean government announced a plan to increase foreign enrollment to 200,000 by 2032. Therefore, there are many government scholarship programs for international students that pay for full tuition, monthly stipend, settlement allowance, medical insurance, and round trip tickets. 
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T-Money Cards in Seoul – A Complete Overview for Foreigners

T-Money Cards in Korea is a must for any foreigner. All of South Korea's transportation system runs on rechargeable smart cards and smart devices. These smart cards are called T-Money cards in Seoul. They are used for subways, buses, taxis, and at some convenience stores like CU/GS25/7-Eleven. T-Money cards are embedded with chips that are readable by card-reading machines. These machines are installed in all subways, buses, and taxis in Seoul. However, you don't have to get a card as this form of chip technology can be put into key chains, rings, bands, and even portable memory sticks. Below we will guide you through the most commonly asked questions regarding T-Money cards in Seoul. If there are any additional questions you might have, feel free to leave your questions in the comments below. 
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Blood Types in Korea – Korean Women Prefer Which More?

Blood types in Korea is a pretty big deal. Koreans love to talk about one’s blood type. Especially Korean women. Surveys have shown that 4 in 5 Korean women take a man’s blood type into consideration when dating. Many feel that this is the quickest way to determine a person’s temperament and even compatibility with others. This might be strange to those in the West who might not even know what their blood type is. Blood type comes into play mainly when looking for a partner. This is because most Koreans feel a person’s blood type indicates one’s personality trait. In 2004 Nonghyup got a lot of press for saying they would only hire those with Type O or B blood. Saying that Type As and AB should not apply since they had no drive. 
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Top 10 Best Korean Variety Shows and Reality Shows of all time

Some of the best and funniest variety programs come from South Korea. So what are the best Korean variety shows and reality shows of all time? These shows offer something for everyone even if you do not understand Korean. Many of these Korean variety shows are on streaming platforms such as Netflix which offers subtitles and dubbing for global audiences. There is a lot of variety to Korean variety shows such as talk shows, game shows, reality programs, talk shows, with many having famous Korean celebrities.
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