TEFL Locations in South Korea - Quick References
Cost of living, Foreign Embassies, Hospitals, Passport, Survival Guide
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Cost of living in Korea is not very high and the ESL jobs are quite high paying. The accommodations might cost KRW 200,000 to 500,000 won per month but the tenants are expected to pay a large deposit. Other utilities like electricity, water and Internet might cost around 100,000 won per month. Restaurants are not very expensive and if you eat at home, the cost will be around KRW 250,000. There are buses and taxis for transportation and while traveling in a bus within the city it will cost around KRW 700 and a taxi costs about KRW 500 for a kilometer. While traveling from one city to another the buses will charge about 1400 won.
South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea, has diplomatic relations with more than 170 countries and an extensive network of trading relationships. South Korea is represented at various countries all over the world, and most countries of the world have their Foreign Embassies & Consulates in South Korea. However, there are three nations that are not recognized by South Korea, namely, Cuba, Laos, and Cambodia.
Some of the embassies located in South Korea are
- Embassy of Australia in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.australia.or.kr
- Austrian Trade Commission in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.austria.or.kr
- Embassy of Belgium in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.belgium.or.kr
- Embassy of Czech Republic in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.czechembassy.org
- Embassy of China in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.chinaemb.or.kr
- Embassy of Denmark in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.denmark-embassy.or.kr
- Embassy of France in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.ambassade.france.or.kr
- Embassy of Germany in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.gembassy.or.kr
- Embassy of India in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.indembassy.or.kr
- Embassy of Ireland in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.irelandhouse-korea.com
- Embassy of Mexico in Seoul, Korea (Republic;) www.sre.gob.mx/corea/index.htm
- Embassy of The Netherlands in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.nlembassy.or.kr
- New Zealand Embassy, in Seoul, Korea; www.nzembassy.com
- Embassy of Singapore in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.mfa.gov.sg/seoul
- Embassy of Sweden in Seoul, Korea (Republic); www.swedenabroad.com
- Embassy of The United Kingdom in Seoul, Korea; www.britishembassy.or.kr
- Embassy of The United States in Seoul, Korea: www.usembassy.state.gov/seoul
Hospitals in Korea are generally well-equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic
and therapeutic equipment. High quality general and specialty dental care is
available in Seoul. Western-style medical facilities are available in major
urban areas of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and other large cities. Korean hospitals
generally do not accept foreign medical insurance and expect advance payment for
services in the form of cash or credit cards from foreigners.
List of general hospitals
Samsung Seoul Hospital – www.samsunghospital.com
Gangbuk Samsung Hospital – www.kbsmc.ko.kr
Yonsei Severance Hospital – http://www.yuhs.or.kr/en
Seoul Asan Hospital – http://www.yuhs.or.kr/en
Samsung Cheil Hospital - http://www.cgh.co.kr/cghenglish/main.html
Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital - http://www.cmcsungmo.or.kr/eng/main/index.jsp
Gangnam St. Mary’s Hospital - http://www.cmckangnam.or.kr/eng
Seoul National University Hospital - http://www.snuh.org/eng/
Soonchun Hyang University Hospital - http://schuh-internationalclinic.com/
Gangnam Cha Hospital - http://kangnam.chamc.co.kr/ic/
Aju University Hospital - http://hosp.ajoumc.or.kr/eng/
Seoul Red Cross Hospital - http://hosp.ajoumc.or.kr/eng/
Shihwa General Hospital - http://www.swhosp.co.kr/
Busan University Hospital - http://www.pnuh.co.kr/english/english_index.html
Wallace Baptist Hospital - http://www.wmbh.co.kr/
Yongdong Severance Hospital - http://www.yuhs.or.kr/en/
Hospitals of Oriental Medicine
Kyunghee University Hospital - http://www.khmc.or.kr/eng/index.html
Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine - http://www.jaseng.net/Main/Main.asp
Haedang Hospital - http://www.haedang.com/
Conmaul Hospital - http://www.conmaul.co.kr/
Gangshu Hospital - http://www.e-kimedi.com/
Indang Hospital - http://www.indang.com/
Hamsoa Hospital - http://www.hamsoa.com/
Kirin Hospital - http://www.kirindiet.co.kr/
Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before coming. However, people of 99 countries who want to visit Korea temporarily are permitted to enter without a visa according to visa-exemption agreements or in accordance with principles reciprocity or national interest.
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.
The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany,
Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries.
From mid-March through late-May and mid-September through mid-November you can
wear long-sleeved shirts and slacks plus possibly a cardigan or a jacket. During
summer, June through August, short-sleeved shirts and shorts would be a good
idea. Late November through early March you must be prepared for the cold. A
scarf and gloves are recommended for January and February, and remember that it
snows at higher elevations in Korea.
Dial 112 for the police, 119 for the fire department, or 1339 for medical
emergencies (though most operators speak only Korean). A hotel staff or hotel
manager can arrange for a doctor or an ambulance.
