A community
built for life
in Korea.
From Galbijim in 2005 to 117,000+ members in 2026, Every Expat in Korea has helped newcomers, long-term residents, and globally minded locals navigate work, housing, friendships, family life, and everyday living in Korea.
Galbijim launches
Galbijim launches, helping fill the information gap for English-speaking residents in Korea.
EEIK begins
Every Expat in Korea launches on Facebook as social platforms start reshaping community.
Recognized by Facebook
Facebook recognizes EEIK as a standout community, leading to an official commercial feature.
The knowledge base returns
EEIK grows into a modern publishing and community platform with 117,000+ members and a growing newsletter ecosystem.
Before EEIK, there was Galbijim.
Back in the mid-2000s, information for expats in Korea was scattered, outdated, or hidden in forums that were hard to navigate. Galbijim emerged to help bridge that gap, surfacing practical information, local knowledge, and real conversation.
As the internet changed, so did the way community worked. EEIK became the faster, more social, more immediate answer: a living network where questions could be answered in minutes, not days.
The goal was never just content. It was connection.
Recognized by Facebook.
In 2019, Facebook selected Every Expat in Korea as one of a small number of standout Groups worldwide, chosen from among millions as an example of how online communities help people build real-world support networks across borders and cultures.
Facebook sent an international production crew of more than 60 people to Korea to film a television commercial about EEIK. The commercial broadcast across the United States and Europe during the Christmas season. At the time, EEIK had fewer than 50,000 members.
Official feature video · Facebook Community Stories · Every Expat in Korea
More than a Facebook group.
Over time, EEIK became more than a place to ask questions. It evolved into a publishing platform, a trusted discovery engine, and a marketing bridge between expat audiences and businesses that genuinely serve them.
Newsletters & guides
Curated weekend newsletters and in-depth guides that help expats navigate life in Korea with confidence.
Local discovery
Helping expats discover housing, schools, neighbourhoods, services, and local experiences worth knowing.
Community promotion
Spotlighting events, initiatives, and helpful resources that make our community stronger together.
Expat Marketing
Partnering with brands and organizations that want to reach Korea's international community with trust and relevance.
Why EEIK lasted.
Useful first: practical help beats empty noise.
People come for answers and stay for the real value.
Moderated with care: trust is built through consistency.
Clear standards, fair moderation, and a community that looks out for each other.
Rooted in real life: from visas and housing to schools and everyday living.
We cover what actually matters day to day.
Community over trend: built to endure, not chase algorithms.
We focus on people, relationships, and long-term impact.
