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Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Has anybody worked on or visited Geoji Island?

It seems awfully remote from Seoul - is it worth a visit?

VanIslander · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:21 pm Post subject:

I've never heard of a Geoji island.

Is it off of the west coast?

I live on Geoje island (old spelling: "Koje"), near Busan. And at least four other guys at Dave's have lived here before.

I welcome anyone to visit. Hint though. My ability to be a host is directly porportional with the amount of notice given. I just got two hours notice of one guy's visit, but I'm extremely busy today, starting in ten minutes! Last week I got a day's notice of another guy's visit, and at least was able to treat him to dinner and drinks. Give me two weeks' notice, ideally, seven days though is prefectly fine. Less, and it'll depend. I do tend to plan the following weekend on Mondays or Tuesdays. let me know.

So, wangja,... clarify for us where this Geoji island is.

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Yes, I guess that's what I mean. Sorry for the confusion.

Daewoo and SHI have yards there and I have been asked if I am interested in a contract there.

VanIslander · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject:

Okay then. Follow the links below to two recent threads about job openings on the island.

And, by the way, it's about 30,000 won to take a 4.5 hour express bus from Seoul to Geoje Island (via the bridge at Tongyeong). But only 50 minutes by ferry to Busan from the island.

"TWO hagwons hiring here on Geoje island, in my small town"
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=40576

"Geoje College - Tips and Warnings"
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=40690

If it's one of the Okpo hagwon positions you're considering, then also look at some pictures on my post here:

"Describe your neighbourhood"
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=40620&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Thanks a lot.

As it happens I am not a teacher and the job would be in SHI yard (contract management) on oil platforms and such like.

I have been in Seoul for nearly 7 years and am a bit worried that I might miss big-city life! But from the websites there do seem to be many compensations - and I can live with not much western food!

What about accommodation - are all apartments rented monthly, or is there the key-money system flourishing?

mithridates · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:44 pm Post subject:

Hahaha, Geoji Island. Right next to Baeksu-do. Wink

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Swiss James · Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai

philinkorea · Joined: 27 Jan 2003

yes definitely go there. its really nice. you must go to the beach Hakdong then go to the other beach about 30 mins from there. the island is beautiful. There is also Tongyong close by.

I would recommend a good few days though as it takes a while to get there. Yeosiu is great to but is another place entirely although also in the south

VanIslander · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:37 pm Post subject:

philinkorea · Joined: 27 Jan 2003

What I actually meant was there is a lot to see. I just had a regular weekend and left early from seoul then went back as late as possible. Also I was quite tired from the travel. If possible I would atleast go on a weekend when you get the monday off to. Well thats what I would do anyway