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natasha12
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
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 Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:25 am Post subject: Experience in JAPAN look good for KOREA application???? |
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Hello,
It is common knowledge that South Korea and China are enemies but what is South Korea's relationship with Japan?
Are they allies? 
Are North Korea and China together on one side and South Korea and Japan joined on the other?
It would make sense as well if indeed they are allies because they are neighbours in pretty close proximity to each other (it's a 2 hour journey from South Korea to Japan by ferry,isn't it?)
So I guess I would just like to know what kind of relationship they have and if somebody has 6 months experience or more working as an ESL teacher is Japan and writes about it when they apply for a position as an ESL teacher in South Korea,how is that perceived??? |
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marsavalanche
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:34 am Post subject: |
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| natasha12 wrote: |
Hello,
It is common knowledge that South Korea and China are enemies but what is South Korea's relationship with Japan?
Are they allies?
Are North Korea and China together on one side and South Korea and Japan joined on the other?
It would make sense as well if indeed they are allies because they are neighbours in pretty close proximity to each other (it's a 2 hour journey from South Korea to Japan by ferry,isn't it?)
So I guess I would just like to know what kind of relationship they have and if somebody has 6 months experience or more working as an ESL teacher is Japan and writes about it when they apply for a position as an ESL teacher in South Korea,how is that perceived??? |
Okay now I'm convinced you're a sockpuppet account.
Who do you main? Out with it! |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:45 am Post subject: Re: Experience in JAPAN look good for KOREA application???? |
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| natasha12 wrote: |
Hello,
It is common knowledge that South Korea and China are enemies but what is South Korea's relationship with Japan?
Are they allies?
Are North Korea and China together on one side and South Korea and Japan joined on the other?
It would make sense as well if indeed they are allies because they are neighbours in pretty close proximity to each other (it's a 2 hour journey from South Korea to Japan by ferry,isn't it?)
So I guess I would just like to know what kind of relationship they have and if somebody has 6 months experience or more working as an ESL teacher is Japan and writes about it when they apply for a position as an ESL teacher in South Korea,how is that perceived??? |
First off South Korean and China are NOT enemies. In fact China is South Korea's largest trading partner.
South Korea and Japan are not allies but trading partners.
And it's a three hour journey by ferry not two.
As for six months of experience..probably doesn't count for all that much anywhere in the world. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:52 am Post subject: |
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6 months is pretty meaningless as far as experience counts (no matetr where you got this experience).
As for your theory of world political alignment, it was entertaining and somewhat cute. |
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authoritar
Joined: 15 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:25 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
any experience is valuable, many people come here without a days experience and the fact you have lived in Asia and taught will put you ahead of some. A piece of advice, the Koreans may be a bit suspicious of the 6 months because most contracts here are 12 months minimum, make sure it is clear why it was only 6 months.
With regards of Korea and Japan, it is a complicated issue, simply Koreans will tell you they hate Japan but they don't think twice of buying or using Japanese products. Hello Kitty is so popular here. The Dokdo argument never goes away either.
http://teachorient.blogspot.com/ |
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litebear
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Holland
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:26 am Post subject: Re: Experience in JAPAN look good for KOREA application???? |
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| natasha12 wrote: |
Hello,
It is common knowledge that South Korea and China are enemies but what is South Korea's relationship with Japan?
Are they allies?
Are North Korea and China together on one side and South Korea and Japan joined on the other?
It would make sense as well if indeed they are allies because they are neighbours in pretty close proximity to each other (it's a 2 hour journey from South Korea to Japan by ferry,isn't it?)
So I guess I would just like to know what kind of relationship they have and if somebody has 6 months experience or more working as an ESL teacher is Japan and writes about it when they apply for a position as an ESL teacher in South Korea,how is that perceived??? |
Possibly the best ever post in the history of Dave's. |
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lalartu
Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Why did I suddenly have a picture of a blond typing all this?
definitely in top 10 posts on this board...love it!
also this (her personal description):
Occupation: Teacher
Interests: reading languages |
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natasha12
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:54 am Post subject: I am blonde! |
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I am blonde!  |
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myenglishisno
Joined: 08 Mar 2011
Location: Geumchon
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| Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:46 am Post subject: |
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| After almost three years in Korea I went to teach in Japan for a year and my experience in Korea was absolutely worthless. I'd imagine it'd be the same way in the other direction, especially with a measly six months experience... |
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madoka
Joined: 27 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:21 am Post subject: |
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| marsavalanche wrote: |
Okay now I'm convinced you're a sockpuppet account.
Who do you main? Out with it! |
A few more typos and I would say it's yet another account from cert43 / eb / cyui. |
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jizza
Joined: 24 Aug 2009
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Does my experience in Uzbekistan help my chances in Korea?
serious question. |
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danwom
Joined: 31 May 2011
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While there are Koreans who like Japan, the majority of the population has this deep rooted umbrage against Japan.
Once I wore a shirt that said "I <3 日本" (I heart Japan) and several of my friends told me, "Take that shirt off right now", "I don't like that shirt", "Traitor" and so forth. The elders at my church also gave me crap about wearing the shirt. The animosity runs deep. Once I got a 2 hour lecture as to why I should hate Japan and stop buying Japanese products.
As for your resume/CV, it's a hit or miss. If your recruiter doesn't care about Japan, the experience might help. |
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danwom
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myenglishisno
Joined: 08 Mar 2011
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| danwom wrote: |
Once I wore a shirt that said "I <3 日本" (I heart Japan) and several of my friends told me, "Take that shirt off right now", "I don't like that shirt", "Traitor" and so forth. |
Nobody said anything when I wore my "私は愚かな観光客です" t-shirt. 
Koreans love my "나는 미국인이 안니에요" t-shirt! |
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DBXD
Joined: 16 May 2011
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| Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:06 am Post subject: |
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| danwom wrote: |
Once I wore a shirt that said "I <3 日本" (I heart Japan) and several of my friends told me, "Take that shirt off right now", "I don't like that shirt", "Traitor" and so forth. |
Nobody said anything when I wore my "私は愚かな観光客です" t-shirt.
Koreans love my "나는 미국인이 안니에요" t-shirt! |
They're laughing at you because you spelled it wrong. (아니) |
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