Teaching English in Korea is full of perks—you can work and travel while earning a high salary, free housing, and plenty of holiday time. Living here, you’ll find a country that’s vibrant yet traditional; it’s extremely modern, yet rich with history. From the high-rises in Seoul, to the sprawling hills and beaches along the coast, Korea is an exhilarating country with loads of attractions.The
Republic of Korea is located on the end of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It’s a tiny country that boasts a huge economic punch, and is known worldwide as an economic, educational, and cultural center. After suffering through colonization by Japan and the Korean War, South Korea has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest growing countries, nicknamed one of the “Asian Tigers” along with Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand. The so-called “Korean Wave” has been highlighted by the Olympics in Seoul, the 2002 FIFA World Cup Games, and rise of Korean pop-culture such as
music, movies, and television dramas.