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Why is Korean drama so corny but still addictive to people?

Why is Korean drama so corny but still addictive to people?

Referring to the tearful scenes as the viewer think about Korean drama. Youngsters and elderly, pretty boys, pretty girls in Korean dramas are always willing to burst into tears which make audience feel touching and even hurt.

An actor must know how to cry

From the early ’90s until now, most Korean films always have tearful scenes with the main characters take are in charge of crying…

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Super delicious street food in Insadong

Super delicious street food in Insadong

This cool tour about Korean street food with delicious and unique tastes lures fascinated tourists to visit Insadong, Seoul with incredible ease.

Insadong, South Korea is one of the famous tourist spots. There are many tea shops, souvenir markets, colorful trolley  loaded with eye-catching snacks, from octopus skewer to custard cake.

You can spend an entire afternoon enjoying and experiencing all…

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Touring Seoul the cheap way!

Touring Seoul the cheap way!

Are you a traveler who lacks money to do expensive tours? Thinking of touring Seoul on the cheap? Or you’re on a tight budget, where you  only have enough cash to last a few days, it would be hard for you to go around all the places you want to go to. Coming to Korea for me, was not definitely to have fun. Since I am a scholarship student, I don’t have the money to go around and play. However,…

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떡춤, 크록하 and 더기: Are'ya ready for the Korea clubs?

떡춤, 크록하 and 더기: Are’ya ready for the Korea clubs?

A jampacked Korean club

The  Korean Night scene is among those of which you shouldn’t miss in Korea. Seoul, Daejeon or Busan. Hongdae, Gangnam or Itaewon. These places are where you will surely find clubs beaming with flicker lights and neon signage, that will surely invite you to come in on a Friday night, or a Sunday night. Friday would be the busiest as the number of people really flock the…

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South Korean Education

South Korea is known for it’s advances in technology, business, and urbanization over the last 50 years, but one thing I don’t believe South Korea gets enough credit for is the schooling system in the country. As someone who has studied at Korea University – one of the SKY, or top three, schools in Seoul, and who has done much research about the schooling system of younger individuals, I would…

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City out of Seoul - Gangneung

City out of Seoul – Gangneung

You had been travelling to Korea for more than once, and felt a little bored with Seoul already? No worries, let us head out of Seoul, and visit Gangneung in Gangwon-do!

This name has been ringing in front of my eyes for quite some time and I decided to do some research about it. Though I have no experienced about this city yet , but after few days of research after research, I felt a little more…

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Types of Work Visa Offered in Korea

Types of Work Visa Offered in Korea

To work in South Korea, or any other country, you need to know what are the various categories of work visas available to you as a foreigner.

Below is a list of all the work visas available in Korea and a brief description of what they are.

Categories of Employment Visas in Korea

C-4 Visa – Temporary Employment (Temporary employment – Lectures, research or technical training, short-term…

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International Embassies of Countries with Working Holiday Visa Agreement with South Korea

International Embassies of Countries with Working Holiday Visa Agreement with South Korea

South Korea has a Working Holiday Agreements with Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden, Taiwan and The United States. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 25 (or 30 for some countries). Please check all other requirements for each of the nationalities to apply for a working holiday visa in South Korea, since each might…

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A Working Holiday Makers Job Search In Korea

A Working Holiday Makers Job Search In Korea

So as you all know, A working holiday makers job search in Korea is no easy feat. Especially if your not a teacher. A Working Holiday Maker is just that bit harder!

A normal job for foreigners in Korea

For one, it’s a country where most people still don’t speak English all to well even though there is a craze for it and a whole lot of money spent by students in hope of becoming fluent in English…

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Mouse Rabbit Coffee

For those who are familiar with K-Pop, it is common knowledge that many idols and their families own side-businesses that are frequented not only by the fans, but sometimes by the idols themselves. One of the most famous locations is Mouse Rabbit Coffee, or ‘MoBit’ as fans refer to it, tucked into a side street near Konkuk University.

Mouse Rabbit Coffee is owned by the family of Super Junior’s…

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Know the Norm of Korea

Know the Norm of Korea

There are different cultures in different countries, not to mention the various backgrounds in every human being. Korea has been developing into a advanced country at a considerably fast pace, so what are the few etiquette or cultures which arises in the community?

1. Discount coupons for foreign visitors.

To promote Seoul/Korea tourism, the government is working to make the country into a…

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5 advices to help you with your job search in Korea

5 advices to help you with your job search in Korea

Although South Korea seems to attract more and more foreigners every year, finding a job there is not as easy as you might think. Unless you came here to try your luck at becoming an english teacher or have a lot of degrees, you must be ready to face several difficulties. Here are some advices to help you coping with the problems you will have to face, and to help you with your job search in…

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Interview with an English Teacher in Korea

Interview with an English Teacher in Korea

So, The first interview with an English teacher in Korea who taught at Songjeong Middle School in Gwangju as part of the Epik Program.

After sitting doing for a quick interview with Mr. Eugene Bible, who to his students that he taught for 1 year goes by the affectionately given nickname “Eugene Teacher”.

What it is like to work as a teacher in Korea?

The First thing about working in Korea as a…

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Positives and Negatives of Working In a Hagwon

Positives and Negatives of Working In a Hagwon

Working in a Hagwon in Korea has positives and negatives to it. Depending on the Hagwon you end up in the positives could outweigh the negatives or vice versa.

As for the Positives:

The Pay: The pay is better than other first time teaching jobs. There are exceptions to this, but generally for first time, teachers with little to no experience, the hagwons pay the best really. For new teachers…

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Recruirters in Korea

Recuirters in Korea

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 you see fit. Try not to be taken for a ride. For example, a typical work week is…

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The first time you arrive in Korea, can’t speak the language, don’t know right from…

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 do.So the more info you have, the less confusion. Since Information is either inaccurate or not explained in a…

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Yeouido – The Wall Street of South Korea

Yeouido – The Wall Street of South Korea

Yeouido is a large sandy island on the Han River in Seoul. Yeouido is the financial and banking district of Seoul – the capital of South Korea. Typically, National Assembly Building of South Korea, Korea Financial Investment Association, Gospel Church, Building 63 and the headquarters of major corporations are all located on Yeouido Island (LG, KBS, MBC …).

History of Yeouido:

During Joseon…

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