liancourttalks
American expat in South Korea
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About me
American
Lives in Seoul
Speaks English, Japanese, Korean
Registration: 15 May 2014
Top 5 tips to live in South Korea by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in South Korea. What recommendations would ...
All right, I'll take a stab at it: 1. Learn Korean. Begin doing this now. Sure you will likely never approach fluency, but every little bit you learn will help you get by in a place that values personal connections. Sure there are TONS of ... Read More
Whole year climate in South Korea
Honestly, I don't think South Koreans do festivals so much. There are certainly a few events that have traditional underpinnings, like cherry blossom watching, but most holidays in Korea are spent with family members, and generally involve ... Read More
Teaching in Ulsan
Cheers from another mechanic who made the move to South Korea. Sadly, there are no jobs here for foreigners with that kind of skill :( Personally, I just make it my hobby on the side, and if I manage to sell a motorcycle or two, or if I get to do ... Read More
Just curious by Lethe
I really like the Korean culture and people but one thing does not makes a sende in my mind. Why a Korean manager want to employer drink alcohol, he or she had to join? Thanks
Indeed you are right, but what is important there isn't what is fun for you, it's what is fun for your manager :/ A good way around it is to claim that you are on medication that doesn't allow you to drink alcohol, Read More
Whole year climate in South Korea
That is about right. The summer here is longish. There is a rainy season in July/August that lasts for a few weeks, but it was pretty tame this year. I was never a fan of weather in Korea, but the air around Seoul has gotten so much better recently, ... Read More
Alarm clock delay
Electricity here is 240v. So that could have something to do with it. Just use the alarm on your phone? Read More
Locals (or experts) I need your advice
Indeed it is possible to find a job while on holiday here as a foreigner... However, you should realize it is far from likely. It's not like jobs in your field are posted on public job forums. Even when they are, it would most likely be in ... Read More
helo ;
Daves ESL cafe, Craigslist, or really just do a google search. There are a ton or recruitment outfits out there. Read More
Counting days to go to daejeon
They are totally different cities separated by about 100 km. Read More
I Want to work and live a bit in south korea
Hey Mr. Egypt! You sound quite accomplished. I am not sure weather you'd be interested in coming to Korea under a student visa or a working visa however. If you go the Student route you might find it to be easier. It seems there are quite a few ... Read More
Going back to South Korea for Teaching
Hello, I have been in this exact situation. I first came to Korea in 2009, left from 2010~2011, I returned in 2012 and intend to stay until 2015. I think a TEFL would be worthwhile. The English teaching industry has really gone into decline, so ... Read More
teaching job in south korea by coolprossy
Good day all I am a Nigerian wishing to relocate and vet myself engaged in teaching in south Korea but most of the jobs I see are for people from the US.Canada UK and the only African country mentioned is South Africa.can anyone please help with ...
Good day, Unfortunately many of the English teaching positions in Korea will only be offered to nationals of the "big 7" : America, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zeland, and South Africa. This is mostly in an attempt to wrangle in ... Read More
special education teacher/ Speech therapist in Ulsan by amazona45
Hi, Im Dalia. I am looking forward to work in a Foreign School in Ulsan. I wanna know what are the documents needed. I am now residing in Ulsan and hopefully can get a teaching job for the next school years. Thanks, D
Hi Dalia, What visa do you currently possess? For most teaching positions (except university) you will require an E2 visa. If you already have one of these, you will need to get it transferred from your current employer to your new one via a ... Read More
Daejeon or Ulsan? by 92kimberly
Hi everyone! I just got accepted into the EPIK program, but since I'm so late to the process my recruiter has advised me that it's going to be too competitive for me to get placed in my original destination of choice, Daegu. He's ...
Congrats on getting a job Kimberly! Sounds like you're about to embark on an awesome adventure. If you like outdoorsy activities and picturesque scenery, then you would likely actually NOT want to be located in a city of any kind, and the ... Read More
I want to go south korea . I like korean by nynana99
Hi everyone who can help me to go south korea? Please help me. I wait for everyone
Seeing as how you girls are from Cambodia and the Philippines respectively, I'm afraid I have some harsh things to say on the topic. Many ladies from your countries are essentially imported to Korea as "mail order brides". A ... Read More
looking for a job
Hit up Daves ESL cafe, worknplaykorea, etc. for job listings. Doesn't hurt to check Craigs either. If you're already living in Ulsan you might have better luck going through friends and by word of mouth. With a masters you qualify for a ... Read More
Relocate to South Korea
It all comes down to your visa. If you're on a student visa you can try finding part time work while you are out here (that might be illegal, but I have a Moroccan friend who might be able to help you out) Your visa is directly related to your ... Read More
16 and going to korea by myself, advice?
Yea, you'll be fine. It's certainly "safe" to be in Hongdae alone at night, but you may find the lure of local guys and chic clubs will be enough to get you in trouble with your host family for staying out late. You will likely be ... Read More
New members of the South Korea forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Korea forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello all, I'm an American living in Seoul ("not another one" right??) and I've been in Korea for about 4 years now. Only started up my blogging recently however. Mostly this is focused on Motorcycling in Korea, as a means of ... Read More
New member having some questions to ask by Greko74
Hello everyone, My name is Dimitri's and im from Greece . im a journalist and also a writer . So now few things about me ... well... after spending my life in Greece working as a journalist at newspapers , magazines , radio Stations , portals , etc ...
Not sure about Euros, but you will need an income of about 1.5 million KRW to live here... and that is assuming you live in the countryside. It would cost more for the city. I wouldn't attempt to live in Seoul on an income of less than 2 million KRW ... Read More