Please help me to find some unique and fun places to visit in South Korea?
I am currently living and working in Korea. Thank you. I am living and working at an acadmey in Eunyang (outside of Ulsan) To Sweetie -- if you would like - you can message me with questions or concerns about living here -- use my yahoo ID for messenger... island.dreams
Korea - 7 Answers
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First of all, I'm Korean and living in Korea. Well, You should ask that to your friends over there, or guys who work with. Cuz I don't know where you are, so... Maybe you're in Seoul, Traditional course is recommanded. If you're in other place of Korea, You should visit your city's webpage. there's lotta travelling courses. If you tell me where actually you are, I could help you more than this. :) mail me if you want me to tell you more information. see ya ---------------------------------- Additional ANSWERS ---------------------------------- Unfortunately, I couldn't find your email address to reply. Cuz of "Yahoo alert" thing. :( Here's my reply... I hope you read this message. joey1844@yahoo.com --------------------------------------- Wow, I'm living in Pusan! (Next to Ulsan) so close :) Well, you want to visit somewhere looks nice~ (as you say "sightseeing") I've visited "Ulsan city hall webpage" and found some informations about "fastival" though... It's not helping you :P Wow, Ulsan is so prepared for tourists... follow belowing: 1. Visit here http://guide.ulsan.go.kr/index.neo 2. Look left-side on the page. 3. Find "Ulsan map information" section 4. Click on "Tourist Guide Map" button on it. 5. You can see a map. there's traditional place and harbor, nice-view hotel, and beach... 6. You can move your view by moving red square in minimap on your right-bottom side. (dragging the red square by mouse.) Except that, there's lotta informations in that website: http://guide.ulsan.go.kr/index.neo Have fun with your trip. :D Oh, FYI, Don't move alone. (If you're woman.) move with someone else in your accademy. Or, maybe I can be with you on your trip. cuz I have some time until Aug, (am 23 years old, and univ. student of Pusan Natl. Univ.) and I want to have foreigner friend lives in here. :) Oh, and also... Don't go away at first time. Start with your city, and next is somewhere near to your city, and more and more... ( expand the area :P ) By the way, I hope you get enough information you want. See ya then. :) P.S: My email address is: joey1844@yahoo.com
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Lotte World for fun. You must go to Carne Station to eat. Wilameda Island near Inchon is fun lots of good places to eat and visit there. Namdamung market for shopping. Just get out and don't be afraid to explore. Sorry for the crappy spelling.
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Souel, and Ssang Yong-Dong Cheonan City
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I will be going to Korea soon. I am sorry I do not know any places to visit either. Do you like it there? I was just wanting to have someone to talk to about it over there, before I come.
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Well, I dont really know if im 'well travelled' in Korea... but, I can recommend you to go to Kyung Joo... its only an hour or so from Ulsan. Kyung Joo is a bit more expensive than the rest of Korea because its aiming at tourists. In Kyung Joo you can see really big temples, tomb sites of old kings, museums etc etc etc. It's a really nice place, the buses run frequently, there is a great information kiosk next to the bus terminal (Im not sure if they speak english or not... but I assume they would), then you can eat the famous Bori bbang! Yum. It is a really interesting area, maybe more fun if you have friends, I did it by myself and it was just as fun, if you are upto it, you can hire a bike too. Other areas I find lovely are GangWon Do which is north of Seoul. Its especially nice in Autumn and Summer. There are many places along the East river which are so beautiful. My friends are white water rafting guides in Gang Won Do, they also do lots of hang gliding, parachuting, water skiing.... there are lots of fun things to do there. For fun things.... Im not sure what your idea of fun is.... There are numerous theme parks, and generally im a HUGE fan of theme parks, but Korean ones... you have to wait and wait and wait, and honestly its not that much fun after waiting for an hour. Busan is good in the summer time, because of the beaches, and at night time everyone congregates on the beach, and they have big parties, and often there are concerts, and every night the ferry sets off fireworks. I spent a few nights on the beach hahaha. Just watch out for the pigeons in the morning, they like to bite your toes when you're sleeping. Busan has some beautiful temples also, and lots of other things. Busanites are proud of their fish markets too... interesting to walk through... see some things that you arent quite sure what they are! Bit smelly though. I lived in Busan for about 7 months... I would recommend just getting on a bus, and going somewhere. Transport is good in Korea, and if you get stuck somewhere... just wait it out, and get on the next bus back. Seoul has a city bus tour, which I recommend, you can get on an doff wherever you like... and its only 10,000 for the day. Also it gives you discounts to some of the places for admission. You can see old palaces, traditional viallages, it takes you up Nam San, museums, shopping etc. There are lots of unique things to see in Korea, many things you can just stumble across.
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I suggest you listen to kara nari. She knows what she's talking about. I myself have lived three years in Ulsan and it was a blast. Most of the times I went with Korean friends, so I suggest you do the same. Just go to the downtown area in Ulsan and ask the locals. You can even go to one of the many foreigner bars and ask the guys there. I know of one specific pub, The Royal Knight where you can go. It's right next to the BIG WATCH in downtown. These guys there, lots of Americans, Canadians, Australians and South Africans, go on trips almost every weekend. Then at least you can move in a group and with people you can speak to. The guys at the pub go camping, sing carols over Christmas, have dvd nights and Halloween parties...masquerade parties and so on and so on. Really nice guys too.
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There are so many interesting places to visit in Korea. My favourite so far has to be Cheju Do. I spent 6 days there and there are so many interesting things to see form Loveland to the volcano. It is like going to Hawaii in Korea. Outside of that if you are here for along time there arre lots of places to visit that take only a weekend. Defintiely check out Seoul cause there are lots of things you can see there. Palaces, and museums and many other things. Went to Pusan a few weeks ago and saw many interesting things there. I am living in Chuing Ju and although it is a smaller town there seems to be lots to see here even because it is considered the center of all of Korea North and South.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
can i collect unemployment insurance if i relocate from South Korea to california
can i collect unemployment insurance if i relocate from South Korea to california?
i have been working as a teacher in south korea and would like to return to california and while looking for a permanant job would like to collect unemployment insurance. is this possible?
Insurance - 4 Answers
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When you were in South Korea, was the company paying unemployment in the states? -- I doubt it... but maybe they did. If the employer paid unemployment taxes on you, you are eligible to file for benefits -- i'm not sure if this would be accepted or not. If your employer didn't pay unemployment taxes, there is no way to receive benefits.
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No, for two reasons: 1. If you voluntarily decide to leave your job, or if you are leaving your job because you voluntarily decided to move, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits. 2. If you have not worked in the U.S. in the last 18 months, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits.
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No you cannot collect unemployment if you relocate from South Korea to California. You will need to work in the US, earn a certain amount of qualifying wages, and be laid off from your job through no fault of your own before you can become eligible for unemployment.
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Were you employed by a California company in Korea that laid you off? You may qualify if that is the case. If you did not work for a California company that contributed to the unemployment insurance on your behalf, there is no way to claim benefits. You should stay in Korea. Unemployment is very high here.
i have been working as a teacher in south korea and would like to return to california and while looking for a permanant job would like to collect unemployment insurance. is this possible?
Insurance - 4 Answers
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When you were in South Korea, was the company paying unemployment in the states? -- I doubt it... but maybe they did. If the employer paid unemployment taxes on you, you are eligible to file for benefits -- i'm not sure if this would be accepted or not. If your employer didn't pay unemployment taxes, there is no way to receive benefits.
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No, for two reasons: 1. If you voluntarily decide to leave your job, or if you are leaving your job because you voluntarily decided to move, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits. 2. If you have not worked in the U.S. in the last 18 months, then you cannot collect unemployment benefits.
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No you cannot collect unemployment if you relocate from South Korea to California. You will need to work in the US, earn a certain amount of qualifying wages, and be laid off from your job through no fault of your own before you can become eligible for unemployment.
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Were you employed by a California company in Korea that laid you off? You may qualify if that is the case. If you did not work for a California company that contributed to the unemployment insurance on your behalf, there is no way to claim benefits. You should stay in Korea. Unemployment is very high here.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, any tips
Going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, any tips?
Hey! I'm going to be stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea for a year. I'm pretty excited, as I have never been on that side of the world before. It's going to be exciting exploring and interacting with asian culture. I want to know if anyone has any tips of living in South Korea? I'm thinking about picking up a Rosetta stone to get a foundation on the Korean language. Would American phones work with South Korean services? Any cool places I should definately visit? Foods? Thanks a lot!
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ive lived in korea as both a civilian (english teacher) and a serviceman (albeit my tours in korea were just a few wks/months at a time as a reservist). its good on u to attempt to pick up the language. if the rosetta stone thing doesn't work for u, there should be korean classes on post as well as meeting locals for language exchanges. american phones wont work w/ korean services. however,if u are into those iphones or other hi-tech gadgets, u can get those there and get connected. calling home, they've got international plans (dirt cheap), prepaid cards or u can use skype. oab is located in songtan. and right outside the front gate, there is a pretty big shopping district which the workers there pretty much all speak some sort of english. plus u can pay either USD or korean won. they've got a pretty good variety of foods for a small place. walk outside the shopping district past the rail rod tracks and above the overpass and about 5 min drive later, ur at the songtan bus terminal which can take u to seoul and other places. http://osanguide.com/ this site might be of some help as well.
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Good questions! Unless your American phone is unlocked and has the same Sim card as the Korean ones, which I doubt, it won't. It's good to see that you are going to try to learn a little of the language before you get over there. Many American soldiers that come to Korea seem to not care about the language, culture or societal rules. I used Rosetta Stone, but you may also be able to get "Pimsleur Korean" the basic set from your local library just to get a foundation. Either way, both are good. In regards to your cool places or food, what might be cool for me isn't necessarily going to be cool for you so I think you should go to this site (see below). It'll give you language help, food and drinking, cultural rules and travel destination help. I also recommend you pick up a lonely planet travel book. They are the bible in foreign countries. Good luck!
Hey! I'm going to be stationed at Osan Air Base in South Korea for a year. I'm pretty excited, as I have never been on that side of the world before. It's going to be exciting exploring and interacting with asian culture. I want to know if anyone has any tips of living in South Korea? I'm thinking about picking up a Rosetta stone to get a foundation on the Korean language. Would American phones work with South Korean services? Any cool places I should definately visit? Foods? Thanks a lot!
Korea - 2 Answers
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ive lived in korea as both a civilian (english teacher) and a serviceman (albeit my tours in korea were just a few wks/months at a time as a reservist). its good on u to attempt to pick up the language. if the rosetta stone thing doesn't work for u, there should be korean classes on post as well as meeting locals for language exchanges. american phones wont work w/ korean services. however,if u are into those iphones or other hi-tech gadgets, u can get those there and get connected. calling home, they've got international plans (dirt cheap), prepaid cards or u can use skype. oab is located in songtan. and right outside the front gate, there is a pretty big shopping district which the workers there pretty much all speak some sort of english. plus u can pay either USD or korean won. they've got a pretty good variety of foods for a small place. walk outside the shopping district past the rail rod tracks and above the overpass and about 5 min drive later, ur at the songtan bus terminal which can take u to seoul and other places. http://osanguide.com/ this site might be of some help as well.
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Good questions! Unless your American phone is unlocked and has the same Sim card as the Korean ones, which I doubt, it won't. It's good to see that you are going to try to learn a little of the language before you get over there. Many American soldiers that come to Korea seem to not care about the language, culture or societal rules. I used Rosetta Stone, but you may also be able to get "Pimsleur Korean" the basic set from your local library just to get a foundation. Either way, both are good. In regards to your cool places or food, what might be cool for me isn't necessarily going to be cool for you so I think you should go to this site (see below). It'll give you language help, food and drinking, cultural rules and travel destination help. I also recommend you pick up a lonely planet travel book. They are the bible in foreign countries. Good luck!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Can anyone give me their experience working at Topia in South Korea teaching english
Can anyone give me their experience working at Topia in South Korea teaching english?
Korea - 1 Answers
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Dave's ESL Cafe in the Korea Job Discussion Forum would be a better place to ask this question. There are alot more people there reading this kind of question and you could find someone or someone who knows someone who has worked there to comment. The link is below.
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Dave's ESL Cafe in the Korea Job Discussion Forum would be a better place to ask this question. There are alot more people there reading this kind of question and you could find someone or someone who knows someone who has worked there to comment. The link is below.
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