Korean Job Discussion Forums

grant gerstners · Joined: 13 Jan 2010 Location: USA

I arrived in Korea earlier this month. Thanks to all who provided responses to the questions I had.

The computer at work has everything in Korean. Is there something I can do to get it to display microsoft stuff (Office) in English? Or do I have to go through the school's IT guy. This must be a common question and I know I've read about it on here before, but can't find any obviously relevant thread titles.

Also, I brought my old iBook (G4). Now that I have my ARC and bank account, I can arrange for internet service at my apartment. One of the Korean teachers at work says he'll help me get that arranged. But, will there be any problem with using an Apple product--and an old one at that?

namerae · Joined: 10 Jun 2010 Location: Anyang, RoK

I can't say for sure, since I'm not in Korea yet, but your G4 should be able to connect no problem. As for the computers at work, what operating system are they using? XP?

SeoulNate · Joined: 04 Jun 2010 Location: Hyehwa

You will be able to connect to the internet no problem, just make sure that you know the basics about setting up a network in case the guy they hire to set it up is English challenged.

As for the English on work computers, do a search on the site, there is a ton of information.

But, long story short, if they have a legit copy and have the boot CD, you should be able to switch it over to English. If it is a pirated copy like 99.9% of the stuff here is, you are SOL. Just download a copy of enlgish office and be done with it :p

ChilgokBlackHole · Joined: 21 Nov 2009

English Windows and Korean windows can coexist quite well on the same machine. Just install and pick a different directory. Make sure you know where the sound / video / nic drivers are and download them before you start. Takes about an hour, two if you install Office, Firefox, etc. When you're done, nuke it.

ThingsComeAround · Joined: 07 Nov 2008

NYC_Gal · Joined: 08 Dec 2009

The only trouble you may have is when setting up your internet for the first time, if you haven't already. Often, IE needs to be used to set up the ID and Password for the first time. After that, you're good to go.

Senior · Joined: 31 Jan 2010

Just download the software you need in English. As suggested, OpenOffice is good. I like Google Docs better. The actual OS in Korean isn't really that much of an issue most of the time.