South Korea is one of the most popular countries in which to teach English as a second language. The main reason for its popularity is the fact that salaries for ex-pat teachers are higher than in most other countries where native English speakers are employed. Coupled with a low cost of living and government endorsed employment contracts, and you have teaching packages that out-perform most.
However, money isn’t the only reason why teaching English in South Korea is something that’s high on so many people’s “to do” list. The country itself is fascinating, and should definitely be somewhere everyone plans to visit at some point.
If you’re still not convinced, here are some fascinating facts about the country to whet your appetite:
1. When babies are born in South Korea, they are considered a year old already. So a South Korean born in 1990 will consider him or herself a year older than a Westerner born in the same year.
2. Many South Koreans believe that leaving a ceiling fan on overnight will kill the person sleeping underneath it!
3. Taxis in South Korea are color-coded according to the level of service they offer. White or grey taxis, for example, offer the lowest level of service – a basic car driven by a licensed, but inexperienced driver. Black taxis are luxurious cars driven by much more experienced drivers.
4. Many South Korean men use cosmetics, spending almost $900 million every year on skin care products and make up. Foundation is the most popular product, with eye creams, facial cleansers and anti-aging moisturizers coming a close second.
5. Most restaurants (not just fast food places) offer a home delivery service, making use of death-defying motorcyclists to get your food to you hot and fast. They will even come back later and pick up the dirty plates – just leave them outside your door!
There are so many things to discover about this amazing country, and teaching English in South Korea is the perfect way to enjoy a rewarding, challenging and stimulating job that offers generous salaries so that you can explore the country and its neighbors during your time off.
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