~The UCC Family~

[When you start your own K-blog or YouTube channel in Korea, you’re never more than six degrees of separation from the rest of us. Many of us are good friends online, and in real life. “UCC” is “user created content” and it’s the phrase Koreans use for blogging/vlogging & other online activities. Scope out some of my faves!]

Chris Backe– An American with extensive travel experience in Korea, Chris maintained one of the best travel blogs in the country and now he’s rocking it in Thailand: One Weird Globe. He also has a string of books for sale on Amazon. (Twitter: @chrisbacke)

Dominique R– One of the very few friends I retained from my previous life. Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, she’s now in Finland with her husband and their family: Learning About Finland. 

Evan and Rachel: Both are American expats. Both have been active in the UCC world in Korea. Here’s their blog/site: Evan and Rachel. They’re also on YouTube, and have a channel.  (Twitter: @evannrachel)

The Geek Roundup: Another blog I operate. Sometimes I feel like writing about electronics, comics, computers, video games, and other things. When I do, I do it here: The Geek Roundup.

Hyunwoo Sun– Hyunwoo is the man behind the magic at Talk To Me in Korean. He also has his own WEBSITE and YOUTUBE channel. (Twitter: @ever4one)

James Turnbull– James maintains one of the best blogs in Korea. He examines gender roles, sexuality and pop culture within a Korean context. It’s the perfect guide to facets of Korean culture that fascinate the world over: The Grand Narrative. (Twitter: @JamesTurnbull)

Johanne Miller- A gal of Filipino-Chinese descent who travels around Korea, taking snapshots of everything as she goes. She has a blog that you can read: Johanne Miller. (Twitter: @Nyxnalia)

Kerrilyn Strothard– A fellow Canuck, she spends her time globe-trotting, and making videos. She has her own website, and even a second YouTube channel. (Twitter: @expatkerri)

Kevin O’Shea– A Canuck who was in Korea, but now lives in Japan: busankevin. Has two separate YouTube channels: BusanKevin and jlandkev! (Twitter: @jlandkev)

koreaBANG– An informative blog that takes Korean news stories, translates them, and includes their translated comments. Always an interesting read: koreaBANG. (Twitter: @koreaBANG)

Lode Roels– In a past life, he was a radio host in Belgium, but now he’s living in Moncton, Canada. What’s it like seeing Canada through the eyes of an immigrant? Check out his blog: The Canada Log. (Twitter: @CanadaNewcomer)

Mary Tanner- A well-travelled American, Mary has captured many a locale with her camera, and maintains a site displaying her photographic efforts: Mary Tanner.

Matt- One of the more established blogs in Korea, Gusts of Popular Feelings looks at current and historical aspects of Korean society, and is thoroughly well-researched.

Matthew Richards- A former English teacher in Korea, from the UK. He maintains a tumblr and a Flikr full of absolutely stunning shots.

Matt Lee– Matt is a Korean who likes to share his love of food and comedy. Very friendly and all-around nice guy. Has a YouTube channel here, and another here! (Twitter: @Mattcastpro)

Michael Aronson– 마익흘 is a Yankee working the publishin’ industry in Korea. Has produced quite a few YouTube hits with his channel. He also maintains a website. (Twitter: @hdefined)

Noe Alonzo– Noe hails from Texas and is doing the EPIK thing. He has a blog, ROK On!, and a YouTube channel. (Twitter: @noealz)

Pierce Conran– Pierce has a blog dedicated to the Korean cinematic experience: Modern Korean Cinema. (Twitter: @pierceconran )

Robert Koehler- Koehler has a blog about everything happening in Korea, with a whole slew of different contributors: TheMarmot’s Hole. He also maintains a Tumblr full of his own photography: http://rjkoehler.tumblr.com/ (Twitter: @rjkoehler)

Rob Ouwehand- Rob is a Canuck expat in Korea, and has been blogging about Korea since 2006: Roboseyo. (@Roboseyo)

Steve Miller– Steve comes from Arizona and has spent a few years in Korea. He’s one of the top YouTubers in Korea, and has two channels. He also teaches English and has a blog: The QiRanger Adventures. (Twitter: @qiranger)

Turner Wright– Turner is a well-traveled American who has often taught in Korea. He has a blog, Once a Traveler, and a YouTube channel. (Twitter: @onceatraveler)

The Waegukin– An Australian, teaching at elementary schools in Korea: Waegukin. (Twitter: @thewaegukin)

Yann Le Bail– Yann is a francophone math teacher in Korea, who does magic on the side. His YouTube channel will blow your mind. (Twitter @mathyann)

~더 코리안 라이프 The Korean Life~

Busan Haps– A magazine for all that happens in Busan: Busan Haps. (Twitter: @BusanHaps)

Daegu Friendship Community and Events- A group onFacebook dedicated to my former fair city. They also publish Daegu Compass.

Gmarket– Korea’s Amazon. You can find nearly anything you’d want: Gmarket.

Groove Korea– Expat magazine from Korea: Groove Magazine. (Twitter: @groovekorea)

Korean Embassy in Ottawa- Here is the English language version of the site: Embassy. Check with them for Visa regulations (for Canadians, obviously).

Korean National Pension Service– English language version of their site: NPS. If you have problems with your money, go ask a question HERE. 

Peeps in Gangneung- A group on Facebook for those of us residing in my current city.

South Korean Movie Mega Thread- A highly informative thread devoted to Korean cinema on RottenTomatoes.

Talk to Me In Korean– You want to learn Korean? Then ya gotta check out these fine folks: HERE. They also have a YouTube channel.  (Twitter: @ttmik)