Anne Rivera -- 2010-07-31 02:54
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is by far the country's largest city populated by over 10 million people. Moreover, it is considered the nation's center of culture-a culture that has been cultivated for 600 years. The plane going to Seoul will land you at the futuristic Incheon International Airp...

Christopher Marc Anderson -- 2010-07-31 02:50
Namdaemun Market Namdaemun Market is a huge shopping area in Seoul, South Korea. According to the official guide book it is the largest and best general wholesale market in Korea. You can get almost any product at the market, ranging from "clothing and textile products, everyday items, kitchen utens...

Tourist Attractions in Gyeongju, South Korea

Christopher Marc Anderson -- 2010-07-31 02:46
Korea has many tourist destinations, and Gyeongju has a vast number in a small area. I have listed the main tourist destinations as specified by the official tourist map of Gyeongju. As you can see, there are many locations to visit and many things to see. If you are in a certain area (i.e. Down tow...

Living in Gyeongju, South Korea as an ESL Teacher

Christopher Marc Anderson -- 2010-07-31 02:44
I live in Gyeongju, South Korea. I am an English teacher for a private academy in Korea. In this article I will give you a brief breakdown as to where you can expect to work once you get here in South Korea. When you are looking for work as an English teacher in Korea, you can either work at a publi...

Backpacking Information on South Korea

Josh Boorman -- 2010-07-31 01:55
- Population: 48.2 million (UN, 2005) - Capital: Seoul - Area: 99,313 sq km (38,345 sq miles) - Major language: Korean - Major religions: Buddhism, Christianity - Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN) - Monetary unit: won This southern half of the Korean peninsula is the world's win...

Expatriates in Korea - What to Expect

Danielle L. Ruffin -- 2010-07-31 01:45
For those unfamiliar with the term, an expatriate is a person residing in a different country from where he or she is a citizen. The term is more readily referred to skilled professionals sent abroad to work. This began in 19th century when Americans were drawn to other countries, such as Europe and...

7 "Must Do" Activities on Jeju Island - The Hawaii of South Korea

E. Gail Gillespie -- 2010-07-31 01:41
Jeju Island is a small island with a warmer climate than the mainland, and beautiful scenery. White sandy beaches washed by turquoise sea surround the coastline. Waterfalls splash into rivers and even into the sea at one point, while the central area has mountains with Mt Halla the centrepiece. Famo...

The History of the Korean Language

JessicaAckerman -- 2010-07-09 11:58
The Korean language has a rather interesting history. Up until around the early 1400s, classical Chinese characters, which are known as Hanja in Korea, were generally used to write documents. However, Chinese characters are known for being quite difficult to learn. As a result, many people could not...

Hiking Opportunities in Korea

JessicaAckerman -- 2010-07-09 11:55
Hiking is a popular activity in Korea. In fact, it's so popular that there are numerous hiking clubs, with members enjoying weekly outings. If you would like to plan a leisurely hike through the mountains of Korea, you'll want to avoid going on Sunday, since this is the most popular day for hiking g...

Re: English tutoring legal in Korea

tip -- 2010-07-04 13:29
teaching private lessons in korea is actually illegal for E series visa holders (teaching visas). ill admit, ive taught private lessons but its something u have to be very careful about (i think u get fined or deported or something getting caught doing it). honestly, as a foreigner i've run into two...