Korean Job Discussion Forums

[hexagonsun]

I'm really open to finding a job anywhere in Korea as long as I'm close to a "city center" per se. I'm using multiple recruiters, one of which, Park English has position in Seoul itself and the suburb of Gyeonggido.

First off, has any one worked with Park English before? Good experience or not?

Second, they have positions in the Gyeonggido area where I don't know much about. Is this a good place to live in regard to proximity to central Seoul, nightlife, public transport, and last, but not least schools and the working environment?

Any information regarding Park English or Gyeonggido would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[Atavistic]

Gyeonggido is a large province that encircles Seoul.

You have to tell us the specific cities you're thinking of in order for us to help you. I live in Anyang, it's about 45 mins into Seoul. I used to live in Gwangmyeong, three blocks from Seoul.

Details, please.

ETA: Am I the only one that bought a guidebook before I applied for jobs? Too cheap for a book or library card? Google Gyeonggido and the first hit very clearly says it's a PROVINCE. It also shows you a map sp you can understand relative size and lists the cities!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeonggi-do

[hexagonsun]

I could go to the library and google it all, I know that. I just was looking for a quick reference to my situation.

The places listed: Budang, Anyang, and Ansan. The rest just list a general "Gyeonggi."

I spoke with someone at Park English yesterday and said the living arrangements are about 30 minutes away from central Seoul.

[Netz]

http://maps.google.com/

P.S. It's spelled BuNdang.

[luvnpeas]

You don't usually to get to pick the city, if you are working in GEPIK.

Much of Gyeongi-do is a urban on the subway line, about an hour to downtyown Seoul. Some of it is rural, and it's a chore to get into the city.

[Binch Lover]

[Atavistic]

[Juregen]

[luvnpeas]

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[paquebot]

[hexagonsun]

Thanks for the help everyone. I apologize if I'm not Magellan when it comes to locating areas relative to the distance of Seoul. Just trying to figure things out at this point and usually this board has great answers and quick response time. Albeit some people are absolutely critical.

[wylies99]

From what I understand, you can apply directly to GEPIK or any other public school system in Korea. That way, you can ask for a specific region and not have to deal with any lying or cheating recruiters.

Here's the link for GEPIK
http://gepik.ken.go.kr/r//bbs/board.php?bbs_code=f_notice&wr_id=12

[yeremy]

I live and work in a suburban city in Gyonggi-do near one of the subway lines. I'm 50 minutes away from Seoul Station by subway, which suits me fine.

I suggest that you look for a job in an 'urban center' along either the Seoul Metro's number one or four subway lines. Gyonggi-do is very densely populated along the subway lines mentioned, but a bit less so as you drive into the countryside. It has been estimated that some twenty million people live in Seoul and Gyonggi-do, so I'm sure you can find an 'urban center' there.

I have to tell you, though, that Seoul is not the only interesting place in Korea. Korea is full of interesting places outside of Seoul, too, which you can have a lot of fun exploring if you're curious enough.

Suwon could be good choice, too. Suwon has a number of colleges, universities and Suwon Station has both the Subway and the National Railroad including the KTX (Korea's fastest bullet-like train).

However, if you are coming here to teach for a few years or longer, then you will be moving around to different jobs anyways as your interests change. So, I would suggest that you just take a job close to the subway and get to know the Seoul-Gyonngi-do area before you really worry too much about where to live and work. One of the other poster's was right. You need to get a map and study it, so you know more about this area.

[R. S. Refugee]

This website has some maps and other useful info about Korea:

http://english.tour2korea.com/index.asp