Korean Job Discussion Forums

[MarketFresh]

how'z it?

i know that some places in korea if not most prefer to hire caucasians especially ones that are blonde with blue eyes, but am wondering where are all the non caucasians?

i know there there's a nice small african american or so community up in uijeongbu in gyeonggi...anywhere else in korea...not really interested in going back to gyeonggi...

help a brother out. thanx ya all! Peace!

[SanchoPanza]

I work in an Industrial Complex. There are 90,000 trainees and labourers
here from many different countries. English teachers are definitely
a minority within the minority.

[Ukon]

[MarketFresh]

no no, i'm talking about teachers....where are all the non white teachers hanging out and livin?

aside from uijigeongbu and iteawon?

[nautilus]

Definitely Ansan.

Walking round there is a sea of Non Koreans-mostly Vietnamese and I guess bangladeshis. Its quite a novel experience to be somewhere in Korea yet see so few Koreans ^!

If you're talking only about teachers, then no, there is no "racial segregation" as such.

[MarketFresh]

true been in ansan, forgot about it

what about african american or south african or so...

[onlyinkorea87]

I live in Gwangju in Jeollanamdo. Not the Gwangju in Seoul. I teach elementary. 6 months teaching, I love it. Looking to move to Seoul after my contract ends though.

[abigolblackman]

Actually Wall Street Institute hires non-whites quite often. I know quite a few brothas and non-whites working there and that hagwon is one of the most expensive/well renowned for adults in Seoul.

As far as teachers, I only know about 10 [males] publics school teachers and only hang out with 3 of them. The community isn't that big and I choose to only hang out with the brothas that are actively trying not to fall into the stereotypes people are eager to place us in.

And for anyone wondering, yes, I can slam dunk, but I don't like to play basketball. That is all.

abigolblackman

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[MarketFresh]

@onlyinkorea...really u like it in Gwangju? visited a brother there, but actually hated it...found the korean peeps there quite rude. good for u though, all good!
so y r u moving up to seoul?

@bigolblackman...seoul? wasn't thinking of going there either, but i'll check out the school u mentioned i guess. where's a good hangout place to meet a brother or lady? nothing messy, just looking to make some quality friends.

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[MarketFresh]

[onlyinkorea87]

[quote="MarketFresh"]@onlyinkorea...really u like it in Gwangju? visited a brother there, but actually hated it...found the korean peeps there quite rude. good for u though, all good!
so y r u moving up to seoul?

@ Market Fresh: I hear if you live in Korea having one or two hobbies will save you from boredom (desk warming/too much free time). Plus I totally understand why someone might dislike it here. I have my days when it sucks. But there are too many good days that cancel out the "I'm sooo bored/this sucks" moments.

Why I'm moving to Seoul: more opportunity--professionally and socially. Life here is okay, but Seoul is basically where it's at, where I want to be. For more you can visit my post: http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=177897&highlight=

[nautilus]

[Mr. Pink]