Monday, February 28, 2011

are you aloud to busk in south korea or do u need a licence?

are you aloud to busk in south korea or do u need a licence?
The reason why is because it breaks my heart when i see Korean beggars go on there knees and put there hands out to make some money (and they get nothing) and i was wondering if they could busk and make money that way because in Australia people that busk make nice amount of money
Korea - 3 Answers
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You won't know until you try. Probably not.
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As far as I know, we do not need a license to busk on the street as long as it's not hamlful. However, you need to think about why they become beggars first. If they are not disabled people, they just don't want to work, even a piece of cake. I, of course, pity them, but I don't want to help them who are completely normal people. They have to and are able to stand on their own feet. Cheers Enjoy Korea.
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Man, I would love to see some stuff like that. It would shock the hell out of me to hear it is not allowed because from what I understand all the carts and vendors are unlicensed. I asked an old lady one time if she has to pay for the spot she sits at. She told me she gives a little to the store where she hooks up electricity but that was it. So I asked what keeps other people from coming earlier in the morning than her and taking her prime spot. She said it was kind of a Neighborhood Watch program. All the other vendors and shop owners would chase the usurper off. With a system like that I cannot imagine busking being illegal. I can imagine Koreans being upset with someone standing around doing it though.




Monday, February 14, 2011

Why shouldn't South Korea have nuclear bomb?

Why shouldn't South Korea have nuclear bomb?
A lot of people are getting confused about South Korea. South Korea is a totally different country compared to North Korea. North Korea is as poor as Somalia, but they don't care whether or not, their people starve, and they put over 90 percent of their budget into their military. INSANE!! South Korea's gross domestic product is the world's top 12 and almost 50 times more than North Korea, and you guys know some brands from South Korea like Samsung, LG, Kia, and Hyundai. My point is they have the technologies and money to make nuclear bomb, but they can't even try to buy uranium because of the U.S. I am getting sick of watching North Korea doing something crazy and lunatic against South Korea. Let them have the bomb and bring our troops back from South Korea.I don't think South Korea will do something stupid with the bomb. I think they are rational and practical enough to handle the deadly weapon. Is there any reason South Korea must not make the bomb? I think North Korea already made it.
Politics - 8 Answers
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101027161452.htm
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Is the spread of nuclear weaponry to ANY country a good idea? The notion of Mutually Assured Destruction is a failure as increasingly unstable people are elected in various countries. Imagine if a rabid tea party activist eventually controls our nuclear capabilities.
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They dont need a nuclear device. We have Osan, and Kunsan Air Force bases in South Korea. We have our own nukes there for thier protection.
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They will, once the north collapses and the south gets all their stuff.
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For the same reason you don't let four year olds or juvenile delinquents have loaded guns.
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They don't need one. They have us. We have been in a technical state of war with North Korea since 1950. There have been 10 major incidents in the past 12 years. Hundreds have died, which is better than millions. This will blow over too.
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Nuclear bombs are the weaponry of modern day barbarians. Their only purpose in war is to kill indiscriminately. While conventional precision weapons also kill, their purpose is to disable the enemy. This could mean strategic facilities, or strategic personnel. There is no standing army in the world, nor will there likely ever be, for which a nuclear bomb would be the optimum strategic solution. That is why South Korea (or any country) shouldn't possess nuclear bombs, but not why they mustn't. Any consequential action (passive or direct) taken against any country for developing their military is subject to endless debate.
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As things stand right now China and others can point their fingers at the Big Bad USA, which in a strange way is a good thing imo. If South Korea becomes the focus it could open a lot of old wounds. If that happens, our troops will likely be stuck there anyway on an even more unstable border.



Monday, February 7, 2011

Which foreign country can ESL teachers make the most money?

Which foreign country can ESL teachers make the most money?
Which country pays the most if you plan to teach ESL overseas? (in terms of cost of living and being able to save your money that you earn) Asia: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China Or is it a European country that pays the most money?
Other - Asia Pacific - 5 Answers
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It usually depends on the program, not the country. That said, the price of living is highest in Japan, and that's how they come up with your salary. I had a friend who made loads there in just a couple years.
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My experience is that you are provided a place to live and a low salary. This was in China.
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europe...cuz the euro has more monetary value than the american currency.. try spain...
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New Zealand or Australia [ both have a pretty good standard of living ], and there is a strong demand for E.S.L. teachers due to a large influx of Asian immigrants over the last 10-12 years, particularly New Zealand.
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Out of the four Asian countries, Korea is by far the one you can make the most and save the most. The cost of living in Japan and Taiwan has gotten too high and the salary in China is too low.




Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Is it possible to teach english in South Korea without a degree?

Is it possible to teach english in South Korea without a degree?
I'm a Korean-American, and I have a American citizenship. I had taken a year of college to volunteer in south korea but due to family circumstances I cannot volunteer. Now after declining my scholarships I have to wait a year for school. I already have a place to stay but making some money to pay for school would be very helpful.
Teaching - 3 Answers
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I'm not going to pretend to know the specifics, but I highly doubt that South Korea is so different from the USA that you can teach without having a degree. Why not try getting a part-time job in the meantime?
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it is quite difficult to get a job without a degree. but if you can, that's not a stable job at all..
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If at least one of your parents or even one of your grandparents are Korean AND held S.Korean citizenship at one point in time then you are eligible for an F4 visa. This is the Korean Heritage Visa. It gives you all the rights of a Korean National with very few exceptions. (You can't vote in national elections; if you get married, your spouse will not be eligible for a spousal visa, etc...) With an F4 visa you can work any job in Korea but not heavy manual labor and a few others I don't remember. There are plenty of Korean/mixed-Koreans on F4 visas who are teaching English in SK. However, Your parent(s) or grandparent(s) must renounce their S.Korean citizenship(I believe this must be done at a S.Korean consulate). Also, if you are male and 35 y/o or under(Korean age), unless you have renounced your S.Korean citizenship before the month of March(?) of your 18th birthday, than you may have a problem with military service(conscription). You MUST understand this and get it taken care of before you EVER set foot on S.Korean soil. Talk to the nearest S.Korean consulate about this. If you are female then no worries. Yes, you can teach English in S.Korea without a degree, but in your case it's because you don't have to deal with Immigration. Considering that you already have a place to stay, with the F4, you can also teach "privates" which can be very lucrative. Technically "everyone" who tutors is breaking the law because no one registers and pays income tax on private lessons(not even Koreans)... and they also charge a LOT more than what the law legally allows... but, YOU don't have to worry about getting deported if caught. Others do have to worry and some have been caught, jailed and deported. Get the F4 visa or complete another year of college. Korea is hiring/granting work visas to native English speakers with either AA degrees or 2 years worth of college credits to work in their "rural" areas. Good luck. Edit: As far as the military issue, this would only be an issue if you were ever registered with the Korean Family Census registry. Didn't mean to scare you but if you are male then you need to find out for certainty about this.