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For the U.S. Americans: Anti-Government Demonstrations in South Korea

Public Service Announcement for US Citizens living in Korea from the US Embassy:
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul is transmitting the following information through the Embassy’s warden system as a public service to all U.S. citizens in the Republic of Korea.  Please disseminate this message to U.S. citizens in your organizations or to other Americans you [...]

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An Association for Foreign English Teachers

There’s discussion going on the Marmot’s Hole about a Foreign English Teacher’s Union. Personally, I don’t think its going to happen, but I would happy that I be wrong here. You can join the discussion here.
http://www.rjkoehler.com/2008/02/27/an-association-for-foreign-english-teachers/

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VISA RULES FOR FOREIGN INSTRUCTORS

Here is new information for all of the American English Teachers in Korea.
1. VISA RULES FOR FOREIGN INSTRUCTORS
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The Korean Ministry of Justice announced that as of December 15, 2007, foreigners will have to submit medical and criminal background checks when applying for a visa to become a foreign language teacher in South Korea.  The U.S. [...]

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List of Banks in Korea

Need a bank account in Korea? It’s not easy if you are a foreigner- especially, because a bunch of foreign teachers got busted for drug possession. Instead of going on that tangent here is a list of banks in Korea with a basic rating of their friendliness.
Many of these require internet explorer only.

Bank Name

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Foreigner Friendliness [...]

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Consular Section, American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter – September 2007

In keeping with updating the website with useful information- here is one for all of the US citizens out there.
U.S. State Department, U.S. Embassy Seoul
Consular Section, American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter
September 2007
The U.S. Embassy is transmitting the following monthly newsletter via its warden system as a public service to U.S. citizens in the Republic of [...]

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