Korean Job Discussion Forums

[marlow]

How do you think he'll change English education?

I think he made some fairly nutty promises, but I'm curious to see what he actually does, or what he can do.

[Snowkr]

My co-teachers, friends and even some of my best students (who really think well for themselves) say that he is a disaster.

I will also be very curious to see what this man does for Korea. Not sure I'll be here long enough to witness it first had but I'll be following the news from wherever I am over the next 4 to 5 years.

[sumfunu]

Well, it could hardly be worse than the mess that Comrade Roh left things in pal. His pipe dreamish plans to " equalize " the educational playing field have polarized the issue so badly that it will take years just to un-do the damage that he and his crew have done. The large majority of my friends who are still in Korea,( both Korean and "way-gook " ), are thanking whatever diety it is they pray to, that he ,( Roh ),will be shouting his future comments/suggestions from the rice paddy, where he belongs.

[Homer]

[Demophobe]

Korea, Inc. will be back to business.

[marlow]

I'm sure it won't happen, but didn't he say during the campaign that he wanted even Korean history taught in English?

Also, was he the guy supporting licensing for Korean English teachers?

[Jarome_Turner]

[marlow]

[tob55]

Korea may be looking at going bi-lingual as some other nations have done. However, the educational atmosphere is not ready to adopt the type of rules and standards that would be necessary for this approach to take place here. First of all, Korea works hard to keep its identity, and any attempt to create a dual language culture would be seen as attacking the core values they hold on to. Next, to effectively create a dual language culture the KTU as well as other educational factions would have to buy into the concept, which is not going to happen in the foreseeable future. Finally, a dual language societal culture is built on a foundation of diversity with regard to others, which Korea is way off base on in the first place. Basically, Korea lacks in some of the most significant areas that would lead to the successful creation of a bi-lingual culture.

[pkang0202]

Lee is a business man. He knows that without English, Korea is not going to be able to enjoy success. English is the language of business.

I think Lee in office is going to do well for English education in Korea. This guy gets what he wants, and he doesn't care if he pisses off people in the process.

[tob55]

While Lee was a popular choice and it has yet to be seen whether or not he can do the job, I am reading some information from different sources that point to what you are saying pkang0202 His model for business must have been good in some way or he would not have become the rich mogul that he is today. The current situation isn't real favorable to someone saying there should be an increase in English education, but I suppose if anyone can pull it off from a business stand point, he is the one that might succeed.