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[blurgalurgalurga]

The new E2 laws are designed to stop unqualified teachers from working here--fair enough. But I'm curious about their other stated justifications.

As I recall it was to cut down on sexual improprieties, drug use, and 'social issues.'

Does anybody have any statistics on the criminal cases they're talking about here?

Of course, that the world-famous paedo worked here is a shocker, but was he actually charged with a crime here at any time? Is this the sexual impropriety they're talking about, or are there others as well?

What about druggies? How many drugged teachers have they found here?

I'd be glad if somebody could point me out to some actual numbers, here.

I really don't mean this as a troll. I want to write something about the situation for some people back in Canada, and I'd like to have my facts straight for a change.

[Juregen]

It's nothing more then a witch hunt.

[chachee99]

If the Canadian government made it a rule for every Korean currently residing in Canada to obtain a criminal record check in their home own country, they would have a hissy fit and cry racism.

If the American government made all Koreans fly back to their home country for psychological evaluation because of the Virginia Tech shooting, they would cry racism.

However, they pull the same thing here and say it's ok because they're concerned about potentially harmful foreigners in their country.

Bottom line is this, Korea doesn't have a major problem with foreigners doing drugs and breaking the law. They are doing it just to bully us.

[thiophene]

Technically if you have a criminal record, you are encouraged to declare this when visiting the US. I'm assuming Canada is the same.

[some waygug-in]

So let me get this straight, to work here legally now....


a person must get a CRC with a vulnerable sector search only available to organizations (not individuals).

Then you must take it to get "apostillicated" and or approved by the Korean embassy in Canada.

Then you have to have the same deal for your diploma, along with transcripts
which must be under 3 months old (no doubt older transcripts must be a clear indication that forgery is in the works )

Then you must have a medical exam done in Canada, which includes an HIV test among other things.

Then you have to go for an interview at the nearest Korean embassy ...
hmm Vancouver is a 3 day drive from Saskatchewan and people would have to pay for hotels etc while awaiting this wonderful process to be conducted.

Then, if you get this far you can get your visa, but you still have to do another medical exam in Korea after arrival, and if you fail it you will be responsible for paying your own way there and back.

OR


You can come in on a six month tourist visa....no checks, no tests, no waiting.


What do you think is going to happen?