What is the cell phone coveragein Korea? Will I be able to get a cell phone that I can call the US? Will I be able to use my Korean phone when I move back to the states?

Cell PhoneWhat is the cell phone coverage in Korea?

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I am from India or the Philippines can I get a job Teaching English in Korea?

IndiaI’ve been getting a lot of questions from people from India and the Philippines- in regards to teaching English in Korea.

After searching for a couple of hours this is what I came to the conclusion to:

Short Answer: No.

Long Answer: Yes, but… [Read more...]

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I need your help

questions about korea 

Hey Guys,

I’ve run out of stuff to write about. What are your top questions about Korea you would like to know?

What kind of stuff should I write about?

For a little incentive, I’ll give away 50,000won to the best question via “Moon Hwa Sang Poom Kwon” (Culture Gift Certificate: good at bookstores, movie theaters, and restaurants)

Thanks for the help.

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Teaching English vs Others in Korea

Korean Job Chart

Everyone digs jobs with a good reputation and high income, but who doesn’t?

Here are average salaries for jobs in South Korea.

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This table assumes the average English teacher salary is 2.1 million a month without any benefits.

However, according to a recent news paper article via the Marmot’s Hole- some English teachers rake in 5 million a month.

Source: http://know.work.go.kr/know (Korean)

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The Secret of Your Personality in Your Blood Type

 personality

Photo: cbellphoto

If you have been in Korea for a while, someone has bound to have asked you of what your blood type is. Here is the English explanation. I don’t know if its accurate or not, but its fun.

The Traits

Type O – The Warrior

  •  trendsetter
  •  loyal
  •  passionate
  •  self-confident
  •  independent
  •  ambitious
  •  vain
  •  jealous

Famous O’s

  •  Queen Elizabeth II
  •  John Lennon
  •  Elvis Presley
  •  Liam & Noel Gallagher
  •  Paul Newman

Type A – The Farmer

  •  calm
  •  patient
  •  sensitive
  •  responsible
  •  overcautious
  •  stubborn
  •  unable to relax

Famous A’s

  •  Adolf Hitler
  •  George Bush Senior
  •  Soseki Natsume
  •  Ringo Starr
  •  Britney Spears

Type B – The Hunter

  •  individualist
  •  dislike custom
  •  strong
  •  optimistic
  •  creative
  •  flexible
  •  wild
  •  unpredictable

Famous B’s

  •  Akira Kurosawa
  •  Paul McCartney
  •  Mia Farrow
  •  Leonardo Di Caprio
  •  Jack Nicholson

Type AB – The Humanist

  •  cool
  •  controlled
  •  rational
  •  sociable
  •  popular
  •  critical
  •  sometimes standoffish
  •  indecisive

Famous AB’s

  •  Jackie Chan
  •  Marilyn Monroe
  •  John F Kennedy
  •  Mick Jagger
  •  Alain Prost

What’s your blood type?
Source: Wikipedia, Theppn, Japan Times, Japan Visitor

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