Though teaching remains the predominant field of work for most expats in Korea, an increasing number of individuals are seizing the opportunities that lay in the Land of the Morning Calm by starting their own business. From bars and restaurants to dance studios and shops, the number of businesses with expats at the helm continues to
Last Friday was a very good day for me: it was the last day of Winter Camp at school, and the start of a 5 week holiday. So it’s not surprising that I was in a pretty good mood. But, distracting me from my happiness was the horrible feeling of an entirely achey body, eyes
Namaste/Hello/ Hola, I work as a Strategy executive in an Engineering company in Korea. Since its small company we don’t have many foreign employees except me and one more colleague. Since only we two are from another planet, we are always curious about Korean Culture. And the most popular among these are “how often do
Of all the various visa types available to work in Korea, the F6 is amongst those which provide the greatest level of freedom and flexibility. This visa is the one offered to foreign spouses of Koreans who wish to live and work in Korea. It is a little bit harder than many visas to obtain
Have you ever considered working in the Land of The Morning Calm? South Korea opens its calm land for brighter opportunities for job seekers. Locals as well as foreigners can find a lot of resources in how to start a career here in Korea. A high percentage of job openings include teaching while there are
This may not apply to you if you are teaching English or working independently in Korea. However, if you want to work for a corporate company, this should be able to give you an idea of what kind of perks you get regardless of disadvantage of working in South Korea. South Korea has undergone a
So your looking to come and make some big money as an English teacher here is Korea? Recruiters in Korea can be a mixed bag. For one, Don’t sign a contract without being 100% satisfied that your requirements are being met. Typical contracts can be found on the efl-law website. You can and should negotiate details as
The first time you arrive in Korea, can’t speak the language, don’t know right from left even. getting the necessary info to survive in Korea is very hard to come by. But if you are here for the long term. Getting your Alien Registration Card (ARC) can be one hell of a confusing thing to
