For those who enjoy visiting scenic spots, enjoy nature and like a light workout, then making a stop at Haneul Park should be on your to do list. Haneul translates to sky. It truly fits this park, because one truly has to put the work to rise into the sky in order to get to this location. The park is located in the top of a small mountain. There are three ways to get to the top of the mountain - ride a golf cart, walk the hike or take the stairs. I opted for the hike. While I would of prefered the golf cart ride, I didn’t want to miss out on the chance to enjoy the nature on the way up. Also, there was a long line in order to wait for a golf cart to take me up. I choose the hike over the stairs, because while the stairs look very cool, they look challenging.
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life in Korea,
working in korea,
living in Seoul,
things to do on the weekends,
hiking in korea,
parks in Korea,
outdoor activities,
teaching at CDL
Dental care in Korea is commonly of a high standard and very affordable with or without insurance. A typical cleaning and scaling costs about $60 (CAD) compared to $145 (CAD) back home in Toronto. The costs will be even cheaper if you are covered by the National Health Insurance Plan. I will guide you through my experience of successful dental treatments done in Korea.
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living in Seoul,
dentist,
Healthcare,
living in South Korea,
dental insurance,
retainers
The foundation and staple of Korea’s diet has always been soups and stews. Soup dishes in Korean cuisine are referred to as Guk (국), also sometimes known as tang (탕) because of the added meat. Korean stews or Jjigae (찌개) come in a bevy of varieties and flavours to suit anybody’s personal taste preferences. I will review some of my favourite soups and stews that all ChungDahm teachers must try while having a great year teaching and living in Korea.
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living in Seoul,
eating healthy in Korea,
living in South Korea,
Korean food
A great place to visit on your day off from teaching is the Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul. One can make a whole day of places to see and things to do due there. It is conveniently located in between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine. Recently, I had a memorable day visiting Bukchon Hanok Village and found it a must go to location for three main reasons.
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living in Seoul,
bukchon hanok village,
cultural activities,
hanbok,
living in South Korea,
korean traditional village
Making the move from your home country to Korea is a big deal. You will love your time here and grow to embrace the Korean culture. To make your time even better, check out my 3 tips that you should know to make your transition a lot smoother as you begin your time teaching in Korea.
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living in Korea,
living in Seoul,
Itaewon,
Foreigner bars,
Seoul subway,
Subways in Korea,
Transportation in Korea,
Cheonho,
Commuting in Seoul,
bus system,
sports bars
When you begin teaching in Korea, you will quickly realize upon your arrival that Korea is one of the leading fashion capitals in the world. The Korean influence has been spreading from their Kpop music, Korean movies and dramas, and Korean fusion food. One thing that you will notice in Korea, is that many Koreans try to keep in shape from the youngest to the oldest in Korean society. With all of the soju drinking and Korean BBQs, you would think that Koreans would be so unhealthy. However, this is not the case for many people. In this blog I will write how to sign up for a gym membership. If however want to learn about how to workout in non-traditional gyms, such as at a yoga studio or at a bouldering gym, feel free to also check out Linda's recent blog.
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living in Korea,
living in Seoul,
gyms in Korea,
Health in Korea,
fitness,
gym,
working out
Hopefully you enjoyed the first part of my blog ChungDahm Teacher Asks Top Questions About Teaching in Korea. Today I will answer some of the other popular questions that I have been asked by candidates who are interested in teaching in Korea for ChungDahm.
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living in Korea,
living in Seoul,
teaching at Chungdahm,
living in South Korea,
chungdahm,
chungdahm learning
For medical procedures, many foreigners come to Korea from all over the world because of the reasonable prices and high quality. I remember while I was living in America, I hated going to the dentist and eye doctor because of how much money I would spend for my medical procedures. Even with insurance, I’d pay at least $80-$100 for each visit. Luckily here in Korea, the prices are not astronomical. Here are some tips to help you save money while you are living and teaching in Korea.
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life in Korea,
shopping in Korea,
living in Seoul,
dentist,
haircut in korea,
benefits of living in Korea,
eyeglasses,
hairdresser,
hair salon,
cost of living,
optometrist
Living in Korea has been an amazing experience and there is nothing in the world that I would change it for. It has been during these years that I have become independent, as it was the first time that I have lived outside of my parents' house. One of the adjustments that I had to learn, and you will as well when you are teaching in Korea, is learning how to operate your apartment. This blog will introduce you to some residential Korean customs and teach you how to utilize many of the appliances that you will have in your Korean apartment.
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housing in Korea,
living in Korea,
living in Seoul,
appliances in Korea,
appliances,
recycling in korea,
living in South Korea,
chungdahm learning
My last blog talked about where to buy food and furnishings while living in Korea. This blog will focus on helping you get your cellular phone in order when you begin teaching in Korea and will also help you find great areas to shop for clothing if you are on a budget.
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teaching in Korea,
living in Korea,
shopping in Korea,
living in Seoul,
Gangnam,
cellphones in Korea,
what to do,
dongdaemun,
cellphones,
Seoul subway,
the arrival store
