for brochures and to have an advisor assist you...
South Korea Official Facts
- Official Language: Korean
- Population: 48,379,000
- Currency: South Korean Won, KRW
- Major Religions:
Buddhism, Christianity - Major Exports:
Cars, computer memory cards, shipbuilding for foreign countries, mobile phones, LCD TVs
Weather in South Korea
South Korea has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are usually long, cold and dry. Summers are short, hot and humid. Spring and fall are usually pleasant but short in duration.
Teaching Abroad in South Korea Overview:
South Korea is a compact nation where western fashions and Buddhist religion mix easily with Confusion ideals and democratic principles. Did we mention the bar-b-q? The slow and detailed marinating process makes it among the best in the world. People come in droves to savor every bite. There is a seamless coexistence between the natural, (Sereoksan National Park) and the modern, (Korea is a technological and industrial powerhouse that some argue rivals and even surpasses its neighbors, China and Japan). There are historical attractions and lavish recreational activities offered year round so bring a journal and a beach towel to take it all in. Annyeong haseyo (Hello, informal).
Interesting Facts About South Korea
- Korea is a high-tech country, allowing people to surf the Internet while riding in a car.
- One-fifth of South Korea's population resides in the Capital city - Seoul.
- South Koreans have the world's highest average IQ score.
- On the first night of the new year everybody hides their shoes. There is a belief that a ghost will come down and try on everyone's shoes. If the ghost finds a pair it likes it will take them. It is thought that the owner of the shoes will then have bad luck for the whole year.
- The eldest in the house is considered the wisest makes most of the important household decisions.
Highlights of Working Abroad in South Korea
- South Korea has a unique culture where traditions and innovations, old and new, coexist.
- Enjoy authentic Korean barbecue as well as additional Korean cuisine.
- Shopping is available 24/7. The variety of shopping centers, markets, shopping areas and department stores is incredible and caters for every taste, need or pocketbook.
- Enjoy Korean saunas, vastly different from any other spas around the world and quite cheap by western standards.
- Save money! With a relatively low cost of living, South Korea is the best place to save money as a TEFL teacher.
Festivals in South Korea
Chuseok - Korean Thanksgiving Day
Chuseok is one of the biggest and most important holidays in South Korea. Family members from near and far come together to share food, stories and give thanks to their ancestors for the abundant harvest. It falls on August 15th of the lunar calendar. On Chuseok morning, family members gather at their homes to hold memorial services in honor of their ancestors called Charye. After the service, the family members sit down together at dining room table to enjoy delicious foods that symbolizes their blessings.
Compare All Teaching Profiles at a Glance
