How can I increase my chances to get a job at an embassy?
I am curious if anyone has strong ideas on what I can do to get a job in a US embassy in East Asia, preferably in Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan. I am currently an undergraduate student who is close to graduation and I want to go teach English for a couple of years in Japan, and then maybe a couple more in Korea and work my way up to have some skills, but I was wondering if there were any suggestions people could make though education or experiences/skills which could help me. I don't have the money to go to graduate school, and I am not looking to be the ambassador, but I am looking to work somewhere in an embassy or counsolate general. Any suggestions on what I can do or what kind of skills I should have? I can already speak a little of Japanese and my Korean is a bit better. I am currently studying East Asia with a focus on Japan and Korea (no classes on Taiwan at my university). Suggestions?
Embassies & Consulates - 3 Answers
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I can suggest that you write to the Secretary of State's Office and ask them this question. They can give you up to date help on this and give you excellent help. Go to www.state.gov and go from there!
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If you are interested in working for the embassies, I would recommend you to contact the State Department. You might find http://careers.state.gov/ helpful. I believe you are looking to work as a specialist or officer?
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If you are a US citizen, you basically have two options - get a job through the US Department of State or one of the represented agencies, or go to the country in which you are interested in working, arrange for your own residence/work permit, and then apply for a local hire position. Research each US foreign mission location on the Department of State websites for further information.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
which countries pay the best for english teachers?
which countries pay the best for english teachers?
can you tell me: - in South America? - In Asia (japan or south korea?) - in europe? - in aftrica? Right now I am contemplating south korea. However the won is down and it seems that people in japan make almost as much. It also seems that I dont; need a ESL degree or certificate to teach in South korea which saves me money up front...
Languages - 2 Answers
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Don't know, but I make 65 Swiss Francs an hour here in Switzerland. (Have a B.Ed in Teaching English as a Second Language)
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In HK, you can earn as much as HK$60,000 when you work as English teacher in an ESF school. But you have to be qualified.
can you tell me: - in South America? - In Asia (japan or south korea?) - in europe? - in aftrica? Right now I am contemplating south korea. However the won is down and it seems that people in japan make almost as much. It also seems that I dont; need a ESL degree or certificate to teach in South korea which saves me money up front...
Languages - 2 Answers
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Don't know, but I make 65 Swiss Francs an hour here in Switzerland. (Have a B.Ed in Teaching English as a Second Language)
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In HK, you can earn as much as HK$60,000 when you work as English teacher in an ESF school. But you have to be qualified.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
How much should I save up to emigrate to Australia?
How much should I save up to emigrate to Australia?
I'm an American currently living in South Korea. The reason I left the U.S. was because I was not content with the way things are going there. After muck consideration, I've decided that Australia would be a better place to spend the rest of my life. So I'd like to know how much money I should save up to make the plan a reality. You can quote it in either American or Australian dollars.
Other - Australia - 3 Answers
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Immigrating to Australia is not just measured in dollars. Before you pay for your permanent visa, you will need to 'collect points' as the Australian migration system works with a point system. I hope you realize that entering into Australia is getting increasingly difficult each year. It really depends on your profession and whether this profession is in need of support from foreign employees. Additionally, your age, work experience and competency of the English language (shouldn't be a problem in your case) will play a part. The best thing I can do for you is advice you to check with the Australian immigration website, which contains a lot of useful information and a self-evaluation test (to check if you have enough points needed for permanent residency). www.immi.gov.au All the best and I hope you will be able to fulfill your dreams. ;-)
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I'm here and it was relatively easy to come because I was sponsored by my current employer. A little research into the type of employment you might want would be a good idea. Also, Western Australia has a huge teacher shortage right now. If you like to teach (and are qualified of course), that might be one way to get here. By the way, I like the "muck consideration"....intentional or not, very funny. And I'm going home when I've completed my employment here. I miss the ole' red,white, and blue even with all the problems. Good luck.
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the answers above me might be helpful if you are considering transferring your skills to australia. failing the point system or the general skill migration or the employer sponsorship (consider your age as well), and if you already have some savings, do check out investment migration, or business migration as they call it. visit the website www.immi.gov.au.
I'm an American currently living in South Korea. The reason I left the U.S. was because I was not content with the way things are going there. After muck consideration, I've decided that Australia would be a better place to spend the rest of my life. So I'd like to know how much money I should save up to make the plan a reality. You can quote it in either American or Australian dollars.
Other - Australia - 3 Answers
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Immigrating to Australia is not just measured in dollars. Before you pay for your permanent visa, you will need to 'collect points' as the Australian migration system works with a point system. I hope you realize that entering into Australia is getting increasingly difficult each year. It really depends on your profession and whether this profession is in need of support from foreign employees. Additionally, your age, work experience and competency of the English language (shouldn't be a problem in your case) will play a part. The best thing I can do for you is advice you to check with the Australian immigration website, which contains a lot of useful information and a self-evaluation test (to check if you have enough points needed for permanent residency). www.immi.gov.au All the best and I hope you will be able to fulfill your dreams. ;-)
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I'm here and it was relatively easy to come because I was sponsored by my current employer. A little research into the type of employment you might want would be a good idea. Also, Western Australia has a huge teacher shortage right now. If you like to teach (and are qualified of course), that might be one way to get here. By the way, I like the "muck consideration"....intentional or not, very funny. And I'm going home when I've completed my employment here. I miss the ole' red,white, and blue even with all the problems. Good luck.
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the answers above me might be helpful if you are considering transferring your skills to australia. failing the point system or the general skill migration or the employer sponsorship (consider your age as well), and if you already have some savings, do check out investment migration, or business migration as they call it. visit the website www.immi.gov.au.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Is "capitalism" starting to end here in the USA?
Is "capitalism" starting to end here in the USA?
I believe in capitalism. I think if people work hard, or are smart, have a special talent they should be rewarded for it. They should make more money than those who do not possess money making qualities. USSR failed because people were not willing to work hard as there were no incentives to do so. I see our country getting more and more away from capitalism and towards government controlled society. China, India, Hong Kong (China), Taiwan, South Korea, and perhaps Japan are currently more capitalistic than we are now. Are we going toward a welfare state? Are we going toward government controlled jobs that give people no incentives to work hard and excel so they can make more money? I'm an immigrant from Japan who worked hard and now financially secure and "rich" because of capitalism. Nothing was given to me! I worked my a** off to get to where I am. Any comments?
Government - 9 Answers
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No. People who say that America is becoming more socialist than ever obviously don't know what socialism is and they obviously have never studied American history. Seriously, take a history course and see how socialist America has really been. It's nothing new, it's just the way things are. I work hard too, in an emergency room in the middle of the night. I went to college, I have 2 bachelors degrees and I'm studying for my master's. I was never given anything (unless you count the student loans which I'm paying back, I swear). I worked hard for everything I have and I still believe that sometimes people need help. Not everyone who needs money is lazy. It's possible to help people without being socialist. It's called human decency. Why is this such a foreign concept to some people?
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No, Not if you have a job or are in business for yourself ! Yes if you are a investor if we don't stop the manipulation of the stock market.
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Your argument could have been put forward at any time in our history previously. We are not a socialist country and never will be. But that doesn't mean our government won't do everything it can to make life better and keeping it's markets safe. It's a HUGE LEAP from providing health care to communism. If America is the best system then it has to grow and be flexible because nothing in the universe stays the same.
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Capitalism is for people who want to achieve something by working hard. Unfortunately, there are many folks (mainly Obama supporters)in America who refuse to work hard and expect to be compensated with other people's hard earned money.
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FDR wanted introduce a 2nd Bill of Rights and so do the lefties today. They believe everyone should be entitled to a house, food, good paying job and this will all come with a wage cap at the top which is complete bullshit. China has grown significantly in the last 10 years because they have introduced waves of capitalism in their system
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Every time the government gives something to someone who has not earned it, it must take from someone who has.
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Government control is not good! People don't realize the more the government gets involved, the less freedom we really have. We are carrying more debt right now than could be paid in our kids lifetimes, people who are handed help are usually not motivated to do more, that is just how it is. Unfortunately, you can't just let people starve or go homeless, so it is a catch 22! Glad the decisions are not mine to be made!
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Yes, there is another large push to move the United States to a form of Government like they have in Europe which is more socialist based with some Capitalism. In China they are still Communist at heart but moving closer to a Capitalist business structure with more private ownership. India I don't know enough of to make any strong conclusion either way. What I think is that a lot of people in the United States do not understand the tax levels and the constant unemployment rates that have plagued Europe for decades. Europe's average unemployment was close to 10% before the economic collapse happened.
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Sorry, but I'm going to badly paraphrase something I read long ago "spoken" by W. Churchill, British Prime Minister: "Capitalism is a poor system, but it's better than any second runner up" I know, I have poorly quoted him, but I just wanted to point out the spirit of his message.
I believe in capitalism. I think if people work hard, or are smart, have a special talent they should be rewarded for it. They should make more money than those who do not possess money making qualities. USSR failed because people were not willing to work hard as there were no incentives to do so. I see our country getting more and more away from capitalism and towards government controlled society. China, India, Hong Kong (China), Taiwan, South Korea, and perhaps Japan are currently more capitalistic than we are now. Are we going toward a welfare state? Are we going toward government controlled jobs that give people no incentives to work hard and excel so they can make more money? I'm an immigrant from Japan who worked hard and now financially secure and "rich" because of capitalism. Nothing was given to me! I worked my a** off to get to where I am. Any comments?
Government - 9 Answers
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No. People who say that America is becoming more socialist than ever obviously don't know what socialism is and they obviously have never studied American history. Seriously, take a history course and see how socialist America has really been. It's nothing new, it's just the way things are. I work hard too, in an emergency room in the middle of the night. I went to college, I have 2 bachelors degrees and I'm studying for my master's. I was never given anything (unless you count the student loans which I'm paying back, I swear). I worked hard for everything I have and I still believe that sometimes people need help. Not everyone who needs money is lazy. It's possible to help people without being socialist. It's called human decency. Why is this such a foreign concept to some people?
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No, Not if you have a job or are in business for yourself ! Yes if you are a investor if we don't stop the manipulation of the stock market.
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Your argument could have been put forward at any time in our history previously. We are not a socialist country and never will be. But that doesn't mean our government won't do everything it can to make life better and keeping it's markets safe. It's a HUGE LEAP from providing health care to communism. If America is the best system then it has to grow and be flexible because nothing in the universe stays the same.
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Capitalism is for people who want to achieve something by working hard. Unfortunately, there are many folks (mainly Obama supporters)in America who refuse to work hard and expect to be compensated with other people's hard earned money.
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FDR wanted introduce a 2nd Bill of Rights and so do the lefties today. They believe everyone should be entitled to a house, food, good paying job and this will all come with a wage cap at the top which is complete bullshit. China has grown significantly in the last 10 years because they have introduced waves of capitalism in their system
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Every time the government gives something to someone who has not earned it, it must take from someone who has.
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Government control is not good! People don't realize the more the government gets involved, the less freedom we really have. We are carrying more debt right now than could be paid in our kids lifetimes, people who are handed help are usually not motivated to do more, that is just how it is. Unfortunately, you can't just let people starve or go homeless, so it is a catch 22! Glad the decisions are not mine to be made!
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Yes, there is another large push to move the United States to a form of Government like they have in Europe which is more socialist based with some Capitalism. In China they are still Communist at heart but moving closer to a Capitalist business structure with more private ownership. India I don't know enough of to make any strong conclusion either way. What I think is that a lot of people in the United States do not understand the tax levels and the constant unemployment rates that have plagued Europe for decades. Europe's average unemployment was close to 10% before the economic collapse happened.
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Sorry, but I'm going to badly paraphrase something I read long ago "spoken" by W. Churchill, British Prime Minister: "Capitalism is a poor system, but it's better than any second runner up" I know, I have poorly quoted him, but I just wanted to point out the spirit of his message.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Why don't British people generally support North Korea as a country?
Why don't British people generally support North Korea as a country?
It is very sad the way the Western World treats North Korea as a country, don't you think? The people in North Korea are perhaps starving more because of how the outside world blocks trade to their people than due to Kim Jong II who is struggling this sort of uphill battle to preserve an age-old system and make it work that if it did work would mimick utopia. ....there's no violence in the country, the people may be happier than images portray because when people have fewer possessions, the cost of social happiness is cheaper...makes sense does it not? Several unanswered questions: Was the Korean War necessary? Why is the South of Korea really better than the North way of life, how can we judge that based on image without living as locals in North Korea? From North Korea's own perspective, they are a nation that's for no corporation, no big money-making machine, only the working individual, the civilian, the worker! And to defend the worker is Kim Jong and Pyongyang is a lovely city with a state of the art subway system. Let me say this also....what is to fear so much about North Korea? Like the Soviet Union, their technological capabilities are not that advanced, nor do they strive to be. In fact, they still use cassette tape machines...not even ipods...they are down to earth So why are we so one-sided when it comes to the Koreas? Edit: You must understand the North Korean perspective. They watched with their own eyes as East Germany dissolved pretty much completely into the West when the Berlin Wall collapsed. When you restrict access to the outside world, you can create a parallel universe in our time. It is encouraging that you actually can have something like that..... and not to play the other side, but the other side would say the mirror image: The rest of the World closes itself off to North Korea as being itself. If the bloc side were more than one nation, it would make more sense. ATTN: Steven J, most people don't travel to cold climates on holiday, does that mean only tropical islands are worth visiting? think about this
Other - United Kingdom - 8 Answers
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I think most probably feel very sorry for the *people* of North Korea, but the regime in power there is quite simply insane. Millions have starved because of their policies. They use the media to brainwash the population. They continually provoke their neighbours. They don't permit open communication with the outside world and they don't let their people travel freely. This is of course so they can perpetuate the myth that South Korea is the baddie in this equation. But look at how South Korea has prospered over the last 50 years compared with its northern neighbour.
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You a troll seems rather big essay for troll. If N.Korea was that good why does know one want to go their for a holiday? if it was that good why do N.Koreans try to escape to the south. Their nothing good about communism and YOU can not say there isn't any violence in the country. Do you even know what communism is?. The Soviet Union no longer exist, its just called Russia and they do have advanced technology especially when it comes to war. this is also in the wrong section, it has nothing to do with traveling. its more of a poltical question. ATTN: you think N.Korea is a cold country ha (i didn't say that). people do travel to cold climate countries you should try going to st.peters in Jan or Feb very beautiful indeed, then you have Alaska and what are them people who like to slide down Mountain's oh yea Skier's, Snowboarders. going to cold climates is that big the world has a organised sporting event known as the WINTER OLYMPICS in which people take part and they don't get paid. not once did you mention any about weather nor did i. you have changed your story from a political one to a climate one. if you really wanted to know about the climate when are you going to N.Korea? telling us what month and places your going would be a bright start.
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We believe that the people are suppressed and that communism as everywhere tends to leave the people in the country worst off than in a capitalist market. We also think that North Korea does not behave in a positive way in the international community and treat it in an appropriate way. This draws back to behaviour which Germany and Italy had before World War 2.
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I think you meant to say: Why don't British people generally support hell as a country?
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because you can't get drunk we british like to get so drunk at the weekends ,the police are probably the same,we earn lots of money,we can go on a package holiday every other year and own a car and um,well,err,i know we can get drunk again,America tells us you put a family in a glass room and watch them being gassed to death,i think if you filmed it they would sell well in the uk
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because our politicians kiss Americans arse, and Americans don't like communists
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People in Britain are funny about animals. There is no particular logic or reason for this, we just are. Because of this, when we hear that millions of people who like to eat puppy dogs are going hungry, there is little public outcry. The fact that these same people shot at a lot of us back in the 1950's doesn't help either.
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The Korean War was necessary. It may have passed your notice but North Korea invaded South Korea on 25/06/50. It's now run by an atrocious oppressive regime which shows no regard for human rights or international law. Perhaps you would like to emigrate?
It is very sad the way the Western World treats North Korea as a country, don't you think? The people in North Korea are perhaps starving more because of how the outside world blocks trade to their people than due to Kim Jong II who is struggling this sort of uphill battle to preserve an age-old system and make it work that if it did work would mimick utopia. ....there's no violence in the country, the people may be happier than images portray because when people have fewer possessions, the cost of social happiness is cheaper...makes sense does it not? Several unanswered questions: Was the Korean War necessary? Why is the South of Korea really better than the North way of life, how can we judge that based on image without living as locals in North Korea? From North Korea's own perspective, they are a nation that's for no corporation, no big money-making machine, only the working individual, the civilian, the worker! And to defend the worker is Kim Jong and Pyongyang is a lovely city with a state of the art subway system. Let me say this also....what is to fear so much about North Korea? Like the Soviet Union, their technological capabilities are not that advanced, nor do they strive to be. In fact, they still use cassette tape machines...not even ipods...they are down to earth So why are we so one-sided when it comes to the Koreas? Edit: You must understand the North Korean perspective. They watched with their own eyes as East Germany dissolved pretty much completely into the West when the Berlin Wall collapsed. When you restrict access to the outside world, you can create a parallel universe in our time. It is encouraging that you actually can have something like that..... and not to play the other side, but the other side would say the mirror image: The rest of the World closes itself off to North Korea as being itself. If the bloc side were more than one nation, it would make more sense. ATTN: Steven J, most people don't travel to cold climates on holiday, does that mean only tropical islands are worth visiting? think about this
Other - United Kingdom - 8 Answers
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I think most probably feel very sorry for the *people* of North Korea, but the regime in power there is quite simply insane. Millions have starved because of their policies. They use the media to brainwash the population. They continually provoke their neighbours. They don't permit open communication with the outside world and they don't let their people travel freely. This is of course so they can perpetuate the myth that South Korea is the baddie in this equation. But look at how South Korea has prospered over the last 50 years compared with its northern neighbour.
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You a troll seems rather big essay for troll. If N.Korea was that good why does know one want to go their for a holiday? if it was that good why do N.Koreans try to escape to the south. Their nothing good about communism and YOU can not say there isn't any violence in the country. Do you even know what communism is?. The Soviet Union no longer exist, its just called Russia and they do have advanced technology especially when it comes to war. this is also in the wrong section, it has nothing to do with traveling. its more of a poltical question. ATTN: you think N.Korea is a cold country ha (i didn't say that). people do travel to cold climate countries you should try going to st.peters in Jan or Feb very beautiful indeed, then you have Alaska and what are them people who like to slide down Mountain's oh yea Skier's, Snowboarders. going to cold climates is that big the world has a organised sporting event known as the WINTER OLYMPICS in which people take part and they don't get paid. not once did you mention any about weather nor did i. you have changed your story from a political one to a climate one. if you really wanted to know about the climate when are you going to N.Korea? telling us what month and places your going would be a bright start.
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We believe that the people are suppressed and that communism as everywhere tends to leave the people in the country worst off than in a capitalist market. We also think that North Korea does not behave in a positive way in the international community and treat it in an appropriate way. This draws back to behaviour which Germany and Italy had before World War 2.
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I think you meant to say: Why don't British people generally support hell as a country?
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because you can't get drunk we british like to get so drunk at the weekends ,the police are probably the same,we earn lots of money,we can go on a package holiday every other year and own a car and um,well,err,i know we can get drunk again,America tells us you put a family in a glass room and watch them being gassed to death,i think if you filmed it they would sell well in the uk
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because our politicians kiss Americans arse, and Americans don't like communists
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People in Britain are funny about animals. There is no particular logic or reason for this, we just are. Because of this, when we hear that millions of people who like to eat puppy dogs are going hungry, there is little public outcry. The fact that these same people shot at a lot of us back in the 1950's doesn't help either.
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The Korean War was necessary. It may have passed your notice but North Korea invaded South Korea on 25/06/50. It's now run by an atrocious oppressive regime which shows no regard for human rights or international law. Perhaps you would like to emigrate?
Monday, November 14, 2011
Do you think The US is headed towards war against North Korea?
Do you think The US is headed towards war against North Korea?
This is how I feel about the situation, I'd like to know what others think. If you live in the U.S., please read.In the last few days, it’s become more and more obvious that the country is headed straight for a war with North Korea. There really isn’t much we can do to stop it now, aside from nuking the whole place and calling it a day, which we cannot and should not do. When the United States military began conducting joint military operations with South Korea, it stood as a confirmation that should North Korea act against South Korea (which at this point is inevitable), we’re going to back the South Koreans. That’s great and noble and all, but the fact is that we cannot afford it. We already have such a high debt to China that we’ll never be able to pay it off. Even if we try, we cannot possibly grasp how long it will take. With the way our country is headed, spending money like crazy, we will never pay it off, meaning we owe China and we can’t deliver. Just a few weeks ago, the government announced that it had purchased an additional 600 billion dollars worth of bonds from the Chinese government. This alone serves to weaken the value of the dollar 10% over night, and up to 25-30% within months. This means that if you have $100 in the bank, it’ll be worth $70-75 in a matter of months. When China says no the next time we ask for money, we’re pretty much fucked. If our number one loan source refuses to pay for our wars or problems any longer, where will we turn? Other countries will see that China is refusing and they won’t loan money to us either. Our dollar will be useless, meaning you can’t use it to buy food or clothes or pay for the things you take for granted every single day. We’ll be in a worse position than we were in during the Great Depression. And on top of it all, we’ll still have two wars on our plate. So, at this point, our money is worthless and we can’t pay to fight the nuclear and chemical opposition coming from North Korea. It would make sense that we turn to our allies, right? In case you haven’t heard, Wikileaks released an absolutely MASSIVE collection of documents today regarding the relationships that the United States has with its allies. Earlier this week, the government warned Canada that it would damage relationships with our allies and lead to “countless deaths.†(If we need to warn Canada that they’re going to be angry with us, what are other countries going to think?) Basically, we’ll have no one to back us up, no money, and a country with nuclear weapons (I don’t care what the media says, North Korea has nuclear capabilities) fighting against us. So we turn to the UN, right? Wrong. The Wikileaks documents also reveal that Hillary Clinton ordered U.S. diplomats to spy on UN leaders, meaning they’re going to be less than happy about helping us. (Good job, Hillary.) In essence, America is fucked. We’re going to face rougher times in the next few years than any of us could have even imagined. Our safety is at stake. Our lives are at stake. It’s not only possible, but probable that this could be the end of the United States of America as we know it. I don’t think people understand the magnitude of this situation. It means that we might be looking at the end of an empire. We could be a third-world country in a matter of months. So what do we do? Prepare for it. Know how to survive if everything goes wrong. Think about what you’d need to do if an emergency arises. Most of all, ORDER A PASSPORT THIS WEEK IF YOU DON’T ALREADY HAVE ONE. If you need to make a run for it, you’re going to need a passport to get into a different country. I can’t express the amount of urgency of the situation. America is at a time right now that our country could very easily cease to exist. Please try to understand that and act upon it. I care about you all enough to not want to see anything bad happen to you, but at this point, it’s virtually inevitable. Most of all, prepare yourselves. America is in a bad state of affairs right now it’s not going to get any better any time soon.
Current Events - 3 Answers
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I am going to join the infantry army and defend our god given american interests with my life
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No
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No, its all a bunch of hot air.
This is how I feel about the situation, I'd like to know what others think. If you live in the U.S., please read.In the last few days, it’s become more and more obvious that the country is headed straight for a war with North Korea. There really isn’t much we can do to stop it now, aside from nuking the whole place and calling it a day, which we cannot and should not do. When the United States military began conducting joint military operations with South Korea, it stood as a confirmation that should North Korea act against South Korea (which at this point is inevitable), we’re going to back the South Koreans. That’s great and noble and all, but the fact is that we cannot afford it. We already have such a high debt to China that we’ll never be able to pay it off. Even if we try, we cannot possibly grasp how long it will take. With the way our country is headed, spending money like crazy, we will never pay it off, meaning we owe China and we can’t deliver. Just a few weeks ago, the government announced that it had purchased an additional 600 billion dollars worth of bonds from the Chinese government. This alone serves to weaken the value of the dollar 10% over night, and up to 25-30% within months. This means that if you have $100 in the bank, it’ll be worth $70-75 in a matter of months. When China says no the next time we ask for money, we’re pretty much fucked. If our number one loan source refuses to pay for our wars or problems any longer, where will we turn? Other countries will see that China is refusing and they won’t loan money to us either. Our dollar will be useless, meaning you can’t use it to buy food or clothes or pay for the things you take for granted every single day. We’ll be in a worse position than we were in during the Great Depression. And on top of it all, we’ll still have two wars on our plate. So, at this point, our money is worthless and we can’t pay to fight the nuclear and chemical opposition coming from North Korea. It would make sense that we turn to our allies, right? In case you haven’t heard, Wikileaks released an absolutely MASSIVE collection of documents today regarding the relationships that the United States has with its allies. Earlier this week, the government warned Canada that it would damage relationships with our allies and lead to “countless deaths.†(If we need to warn Canada that they’re going to be angry with us, what are other countries going to think?) Basically, we’ll have no one to back us up, no money, and a country with nuclear weapons (I don’t care what the media says, North Korea has nuclear capabilities) fighting against us. So we turn to the UN, right? Wrong. The Wikileaks documents also reveal that Hillary Clinton ordered U.S. diplomats to spy on UN leaders, meaning they’re going to be less than happy about helping us. (Good job, Hillary.) In essence, America is fucked. We’re going to face rougher times in the next few years than any of us could have even imagined. Our safety is at stake. Our lives are at stake. It’s not only possible, but probable that this could be the end of the United States of America as we know it. I don’t think people understand the magnitude of this situation. It means that we might be looking at the end of an empire. We could be a third-world country in a matter of months. So what do we do? Prepare for it. Know how to survive if everything goes wrong. Think about what you’d need to do if an emergency arises. Most of all, ORDER A PASSPORT THIS WEEK IF YOU DON’T ALREADY HAVE ONE. If you need to make a run for it, you’re going to need a passport to get into a different country. I can’t express the amount of urgency of the situation. America is at a time right now that our country could very easily cease to exist. Please try to understand that and act upon it. I care about you all enough to not want to see anything bad happen to you, but at this point, it’s virtually inevitable. Most of all, prepare yourselves. America is in a bad state of affairs right now it’s not going to get any better any time soon.
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I am going to join the infantry army and defend our god given american interests with my life
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No
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No, its all a bunch of hot air.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Could I get a job in Japanese television?
Could I get a job in Japanese television?
I am an American. And if it makes a difference, I am white. I am 19. I know little to no Japanese. I would probably be living in South Korea. What is the market that they are looking for? I just wanted to know if I could make some money overseas legally. Thank you.
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To get a job in Japanese television, you have to speak Japanese fluently.
I am an American. And if it makes a difference, I am white. I am 19. I know little to no Japanese. I would probably be living in South Korea. What is the market that they are looking for? I just wanted to know if I could make some money overseas legally. Thank you.
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To get a job in Japanese television, you have to speak Japanese fluently.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Did you always want to visit North Korea?
Did you always want to visit North Korea?
I'm sorry, I meant the area that USED to be North Korea before the American and South Korean forces flattened it! I think I'm going to try and get in early with some McDonald's franchises and make money. I wonder if North Koreans will like Jimmy John's too? So much for the Sunshine Policy... Anybody reading my post, at all? I said, AFTER US AND SOUTH KOREAN FORCES FLATTEN AND REUNIFY IT! God.
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I seriously want to go, SERIOUSLY. I want to see what is really going on.
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yes, i have a 9 a.m. sunday tee time and i need a caddy. You available?
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no i have been there and you will loose all your money with McD. you will not be able to hire any one that wants to be shot.
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North Korea is on my list of vacation hotspots. Right after I go hiking in Iran wearing a "Proud to be American" shirt.
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As dangerous and risky as it it, I admit I am curious to know what a dictated repressed country like that could possible by like. I feel bad for those people.But in the end if I had an all access pass, id probably chicken out, dont want chancing offending someone and have them thinking im a spy or some crap. If I really want to see a blast from the past, I think ill juest take my chances with Cuba.
I'm sorry, I meant the area that USED to be North Korea before the American and South Korean forces flattened it! I think I'm going to try and get in early with some McDonald's franchises and make money. I wonder if North Koreans will like Jimmy John's too? So much for the Sunshine Policy... Anybody reading my post, at all? I said, AFTER US AND SOUTH KOREAN FORCES FLATTEN AND REUNIFY IT! God.
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I seriously want to go, SERIOUSLY. I want to see what is really going on.
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yes, i have a 9 a.m. sunday tee time and i need a caddy. You available?
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no i have been there and you will loose all your money with McD. you will not be able to hire any one that wants to be shot.
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North Korea is on my list of vacation hotspots. Right after I go hiking in Iran wearing a "Proud to be American" shirt.
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As dangerous and risky as it it, I admit I am curious to know what a dictated repressed country like that could possible by like. I feel bad for those people.But in the end if I had an all access pass, id probably chicken out, dont want chancing offending someone and have them thinking im a spy or some crap. If I really want to see a blast from the past, I think ill juest take my chances with Cuba.
Friday, October 28, 2011
What is the difference between a diplomat and an ambassador?
What is the difference between a diplomat and an ambassador?
Thank you for answering my questions. And I would more please if anyone could elaborate about how much money they make does America's diplomat and an ambassador make? It will be more awesome if you can answer the following countries....(South Korea, Great Britain, ETC)
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diplomat = 1. One, such as an ambassador, who has been appointed to represent a government in its relations with other governments. 2. One who uses skill and tact in dealing with others. ambassador = A diplomatic official of the highest rank appointed and accredited as representative in residence by one government or sovereign to another, usually for a specific length of time. It seems they represent the same thing (primary meaning). Figuratively, they differ.
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An ambassador remains in the country and serves as a permanent link to their originating country. Diplomats are gov't officals from the originating country who are only in said country for a temporary time.
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no difference they are both politicians
Thank you for answering my questions. And I would more please if anyone could elaborate about how much money they make does America's diplomat and an ambassador make? It will be more awesome if you can answer the following countries....(South Korea, Great Britain, ETC)
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diplomat = 1. One, such as an ambassador, who has been appointed to represent a government in its relations with other governments. 2. One who uses skill and tact in dealing with others. ambassador = A diplomatic official of the highest rank appointed and accredited as representative in residence by one government or sovereign to another, usually for a specific length of time. It seems they represent the same thing (primary meaning). Figuratively, they differ.
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An ambassador remains in the country and serves as a permanent link to their originating country. Diplomats are gov't officals from the originating country who are only in said country for a temporary time.
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no difference they are both politicians
Friday, October 14, 2011
How dose an army wife get over her ex husband who is stationed in South Korea?
How dose an army wife get over her ex husband who is stationed in South Korea?
I'm an ex army wife about to get a divorce cause my husband wants to end the relationship. hes stationed south Korea by the way. I just hate him for the the stuff he put me through cause at first he wouldn't tell me why and i was blaming myself thinking it was something i did. Which i didn't cause ive always been faithful and supportive. And he explained to me that it was because the military changed him and i get that. But i was looking at his myspace and he had a lot of pictures taken with Asian whores and stuff and treating me like shit with all his mind games. So i said a bunch of horrible things to him me being all hormonal cause I just had a daughter six moths ago and i hate him for putting me through all this stuff. I got him in trouble cause he wouldn't send money home and now we just hate each other. I just want to know how to stop thinking of him wasting my energy hating him and all those Asian bitches cause i want to move on. And now he has this hill billy chick sending him stupid comments. I erased my myspace but i got his url memorized and i get curious to see his mood i try to keep busy and im training real hard to join the air force but he stops me from focusing cause hes always on my mind i tried counseling it doesn't help and hating him makes things worse any advice? Didn't state the obvious Counseling I tried it doesn't work I erased my myspace already and i don't talk to him real answers please. Oh and he wants to take my daughter away to because i want to go back to Job corps and continue my education and be happy on my own just frustrated is all. Cause I cant find a job and im stuck at home with the baby by myself but im studying for the asvab and doing the exercises so i can pass basic training. And i'm not planning to join untill next year i'm just preparing myself.
Marriage & Divorce - 3 Answers
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for one stop stalking him on myspace. how in the world do you expect to get over him if you keep bringing him up? so that part is your fault. and another thing, you two have a baby together, so hes forever tied in your life, there's no getting rid of him. your primary goal should be on your child now. why devote all your time to a guy who wasn't faithful to you at all. he is not worth your time or energy.
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Hon, it will take time to get over the anger. He has betrayed you and that is a hard feeling to let go of. He cannot take your child if you are already providing a good/safe/loving home for her. I would go ahead and put a restraining order out to prevent anyone from picking her up from daycare or anywhere until after custody has been established. He is also playing a mind game with you cause that is the button he can still push to hurt you. He does not want her or he would have already tried to get her. I assume he has not tried. Don't reply to any of those comments. Let what he says roll off your back. He is lashing out at you. Let him go screw everyone he wants and pray his "thang" falls off from all the STD's. Isn't that what he deserves? Well, if he keeps on going like he is, that is exactly what will happen. You just need to focus on the here and now. Not the overthere and whoever. You have the best thing going for you right now and that is your daughter. Wrap your world around her and keep that bond strong. I was just as angry as you are when I got my divorce. Yes, I remarried soon after to a wonderful man, but that did not get rid of my anger. He helped me and was patient. What got me over was time. It has been more than a year now on my divorce and I can still say I get angry from time to time, but those times are fewer and fewer. My life is my new family and they keep me busy. Hang in there, kiddo. You will eventually be just great. Just focus on what lies ahead.
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Woah! Tell that man that he better take responsibility and stay with you for the sake of the child or get the hell away from you and the child and find yourself a man who is going to always be there! Man, I hate men like that! My friend is going through something similar btw. :/ I understand how it can be. But be assertive and dont let this man walk all over you.
I'm an ex army wife about to get a divorce cause my husband wants to end the relationship. hes stationed south Korea by the way. I just hate him for the the stuff he put me through cause at first he wouldn't tell me why and i was blaming myself thinking it was something i did. Which i didn't cause ive always been faithful and supportive. And he explained to me that it was because the military changed him and i get that. But i was looking at his myspace and he had a lot of pictures taken with Asian whores and stuff and treating me like shit with all his mind games. So i said a bunch of horrible things to him me being all hormonal cause I just had a daughter six moths ago and i hate him for putting me through all this stuff. I got him in trouble cause he wouldn't send money home and now we just hate each other. I just want to know how to stop thinking of him wasting my energy hating him and all those Asian bitches cause i want to move on. And now he has this hill billy chick sending him stupid comments. I erased my myspace but i got his url memorized and i get curious to see his mood i try to keep busy and im training real hard to join the air force but he stops me from focusing cause hes always on my mind i tried counseling it doesn't help and hating him makes things worse any advice? Didn't state the obvious Counseling I tried it doesn't work I erased my myspace already and i don't talk to him real answers please. Oh and he wants to take my daughter away to because i want to go back to Job corps and continue my education and be happy on my own just frustrated is all. Cause I cant find a job and im stuck at home with the baby by myself but im studying for the asvab and doing the exercises so i can pass basic training. And i'm not planning to join untill next year i'm just preparing myself.
Marriage & Divorce - 3 Answers
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for one stop stalking him on myspace. how in the world do you expect to get over him if you keep bringing him up? so that part is your fault. and another thing, you two have a baby together, so hes forever tied in your life, there's no getting rid of him. your primary goal should be on your child now. why devote all your time to a guy who wasn't faithful to you at all. he is not worth your time or energy.
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Hon, it will take time to get over the anger. He has betrayed you and that is a hard feeling to let go of. He cannot take your child if you are already providing a good/safe/loving home for her. I would go ahead and put a restraining order out to prevent anyone from picking her up from daycare or anywhere until after custody has been established. He is also playing a mind game with you cause that is the button he can still push to hurt you. He does not want her or he would have already tried to get her. I assume he has not tried. Don't reply to any of those comments. Let what he says roll off your back. He is lashing out at you. Let him go screw everyone he wants and pray his "thang" falls off from all the STD's. Isn't that what he deserves? Well, if he keeps on going like he is, that is exactly what will happen. You just need to focus on the here and now. Not the overthere and whoever. You have the best thing going for you right now and that is your daughter. Wrap your world around her and keep that bond strong. I was just as angry as you are when I got my divorce. Yes, I remarried soon after to a wonderful man, but that did not get rid of my anger. He helped me and was patient. What got me over was time. It has been more than a year now on my divorce and I can still say I get angry from time to time, but those times are fewer and fewer. My life is my new family and they keep me busy. Hang in there, kiddo. You will eventually be just great. Just focus on what lies ahead.
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Woah! Tell that man that he better take responsibility and stay with you for the sake of the child or get the hell away from you and the child and find yourself a man who is going to always be there! Man, I hate men like that! My friend is going through something similar btw. :/ I understand how it can be. But be assertive and dont let this man walk all over you.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Is moving to the states the right thing to do?(I'm from south Korea)?
Is moving to the states the right thing to do?(I'm from south Korea)?
I am from south korea, I am 15 years old , I am 175 cm tall. I do have to admit that I am a nerd..When I come from skl, I go to after skl institutes 6 days a week( 4 hours each time).. South Korea is a small country and our country survives by producing nerds.. Anyway, I am really concerned of making friends in America.. I play the flute(played for 5 years.. I'm often solo in the orchestra) and I'm learning to play a traditional korean flute.. However my friend told me that ppl will think that I'm gay cuz I play the flute.. I am terrible at sports which involves balls.. However I am good at running, cross country , and I am learning golf, tennis, and swimming.. The question is.. will i survive? There are loads of Koreans who go to America and fail .They just end up wasting their money and hang around with other koreans...I am good at speaking and I understand English pretty well. My IBT score is about 105 but I am still not sure if going to America is the right thing 2 do. Thanx.. but do u really consider me gay cuz I play flute? And I have some exp living abroad.. I lvied in 5 different countries and Amercica will be my 6th.. However, it is my first time moving to a country where it mainly speaks Eng
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Do you know how many nerds there are here in America? Many. One more can't hurt. If you feel in your heart that you want to be here then come on over and try. Your home isn't going anywhere any time soon and you can go back if it doesn't work out here, broaden your horizions. If it's your dream then make it happen.
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Sure, come on over here! You can make some nerdy American friends.:)
I am from south korea, I am 15 years old , I am 175 cm tall. I do have to admit that I am a nerd..When I come from skl, I go to after skl institutes 6 days a week( 4 hours each time).. South Korea is a small country and our country survives by producing nerds.. Anyway, I am really concerned of making friends in America.. I play the flute(played for 5 years.. I'm often solo in the orchestra) and I'm learning to play a traditional korean flute.. However my friend told me that ppl will think that I'm gay cuz I play the flute.. I am terrible at sports which involves balls.. However I am good at running, cross country , and I am learning golf, tennis, and swimming.. The question is.. will i survive? There are loads of Koreans who go to America and fail .They just end up wasting their money and hang around with other koreans...I am good at speaking and I understand English pretty well. My IBT score is about 105 but I am still not sure if going to America is the right thing 2 do. Thanx.. but do u really consider me gay cuz I play flute? And I have some exp living abroad.. I lvied in 5 different countries and Amercica will be my 6th.. However, it is my first time moving to a country where it mainly speaks Eng
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Do you know how many nerds there are here in America? Many. One more can't hurt. If you feel in your heart that you want to be here then come on over and try. Your home isn't going anywhere any time soon and you can go back if it doesn't work out here, broaden your horizions. If it's your dream then make it happen.
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Sure, come on over here! You can make some nerdy American friends.:)
Saturday, October 1, 2011
How is America going to improve its educational system and improve its level?
How is America going to improve its educational system and improve its level?
How is going to improve in the feild of Mathematics, Science, English because obviously the US gov spends alot of money more than South Korea and yet there results are through the roof and ours is low! Also is spending more money really neccessary or shold we just cut it because maybe the reliance on a big educational budget is not working and cutting it would make public schools more serious.
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Is this Mr President asking on Yahoo Answers what to do??? :-) I believe money DOUBLE for TEACHERS, bottom level, and things the school NEEDS. Then, more people (like me) would want to become teachers. Kids perform bad because they are BORED and BRILLIANT.
How is going to improve in the feild of Mathematics, Science, English because obviously the US gov spends alot of money more than South Korea and yet there results are through the roof and ours is low! Also is spending more money really neccessary or shold we just cut it because maybe the reliance on a big educational budget is not working and cutting it would make public schools more serious.
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Is this Mr President asking on Yahoo Answers what to do??? :-) I believe money DOUBLE for TEACHERS, bottom level, and things the school NEEDS. Then, more people (like me) would want to become teachers. Kids perform bad because they are BORED and BRILLIANT.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
how do you feel about south Korea wanting us to pay cost to clean up old bases there before we leave??
how do you feel about south Korea wanting us to pay cost to clean up old bases there before we leave??
After protecting them for 50 years and rebuilding the country they now want us to make the bases we are leaving as good as they were before we arrived. Maby we should give them the bill for the lives lost ther and the money spent defending them..
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That's sucks doesn't it.
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HEY YOU JUST ANSWERED YOU OWN QUESTION !!!!!! AWESOME COMMENT - I AGREE 100% COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF
After protecting them for 50 years and rebuilding the country they now want us to make the bases we are leaving as good as they were before we arrived. Maby we should give them the bill for the lives lost ther and the money spent defending them..
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That's sucks doesn't it.
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HEY YOU JUST ANSWERED YOU OWN QUESTION !!!!!! AWESOME COMMENT - I AGREE 100% COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
What jobs could I get in Korea?
What jobs could I get in Korea?
Hello. My name is Jon. I'm a soon to be graduate from America. I was wondering, what kind of jobs do you think would be open to me in South Korea with me being a native-born english speaker, and just my high school diploma? My fiance's home is there, and I would like to work there to make money. I would like a job that could help me with my airfare from here to the work location. Everything else I can handle. I want to get my work Visa as quick as possible if I can get a job. Can anyone give me any ideas please?! Thank you!
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I believe you need a four year degree to get a work visa. Most Americans teach English or have a high tech job. But if you marry a Korean citizen that should eliminate the work visa issue. Without knowing native level Korean, your job prospects will be very limited.
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Tutoring, Or become an english teacher, possibly become a singer for kpop like some famous koreans for example (big bang or 2ne1). computer engineer, i like them all you can basically get a job the same way like here in america you can be anything you wanna be.
Hello. My name is Jon. I'm a soon to be graduate from America. I was wondering, what kind of jobs do you think would be open to me in South Korea with me being a native-born english speaker, and just my high school diploma? My fiance's home is there, and I would like to work there to make money. I would like a job that could help me with my airfare from here to the work location. Everything else I can handle. I want to get my work Visa as quick as possible if I can get a job. Can anyone give me any ideas please?! Thank you!
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I believe you need a four year degree to get a work visa. Most Americans teach English or have a high tech job. But if you marry a Korean citizen that should eliminate the work visa issue. Without knowing native level Korean, your job prospects will be very limited.
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Tutoring, Or become an english teacher, possibly become a singer for kpop like some famous koreans for example (big bang or 2ne1). computer engineer, i like them all you can basically get a job the same way like here in america you can be anything you wanna be.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
What would it take to make this dream a reality?
What would it take to make this dream a reality?
i want to live in South Korea. i am 18 now and i live in Newfoundland Canada. how much money am i going to need, what is it going to take? has anyone ever up and moved to another country? what was it like?
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Its not how much money u need to come here to live... the fact , how you gonna make money here and live in Korea...living in another country is a big challenge ..you need to get a good job as possibe as you can so that you would make a good life in Korea or of course , in another country. I wonder what can you do here for a living? if you graduate from university at least you can work as an English teacher here...there must be have good reasons to live in Korea other than make money anyways if then it wont be that difficoult i think ... for example if you like korean culture it will make you easier to adjustment to a new environment btw, this is what i read, according to OECD survey , Seoul is the top 5 highest expensive cost of living.. sorry for my bad English ... hope it helped ...
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south korea is ganna be hard to live... hard to find a job there, considering there is SOOO MANY foreignors coming in to find a job, and south korea is getting more crowded... theres ganna be some competition...
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I wonder what made you pick South Korea of all places? It is a great country, I can't argue that, but just curious. Well, if you want to start a life there, it's going to take a lot of time and money. I would suggest visiting there first and really experience the culture and environment. See if you can really see yourself living there for a while, as it's hard to just pick up and leave and enter countries. Selecting a city you really like would be a good start. Then look for a job obviously, as it will be your source of income. Moving to another country in general will take a lot of guts cause you won't know anyone there. But you can also start networking; try finding people that live in the city you want to live in. There are actually a lot of foreigners that live in South Korea, you'd be surprised. People think just because they go to a foreign country, they can automatically become an english teacher. But the reality is that, there are a lot of procedures to be certified to be an english teacher, especially in South Korea, as they take their education very seriously. The certified english teachers are the actual english teachers that get paid good amounts. If you are not certified, or have a college degree, then you would be just a tutor or something of that sort at the most; nothing that will attract a steady income. Also, most people that had their studies in a regular public school, tend to fall behind and mostly fail out if they try their hand at education in South Korea. So I wouldn't recommend trying that unless you are very smart, and determined. South Korea's education programs are one of the most rigorous in the world. That is why most South Koreans are very intelligent, especially in subjects of math, science, language, etc. But a down side is that they don't focus on creativity and subjects of that sort. I'm half Korean half English, and did my studies in Seoul when I was in my pre-elementary years. Put it this way, I learned my multiplication and division by preschool, and fractions and decimals by first grade. But after I moved to the U.S., the expectations get lower, so it was a lot more relaxed and slower for me. But, I loved my education in the U.S. because it enabled me to touch on my creative sides more. Anyway, stopping my rant here. Good luck!
i want to live in South Korea. i am 18 now and i live in Newfoundland Canada. how much money am i going to need, what is it going to take? has anyone ever up and moved to another country? what was it like?
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Its not how much money u need to come here to live... the fact , how you gonna make money here and live in Korea...living in another country is a big challenge ..you need to get a good job as possibe as you can so that you would make a good life in Korea or of course , in another country. I wonder what can you do here for a living? if you graduate from university at least you can work as an English teacher here...there must be have good reasons to live in Korea other than make money anyways if then it wont be that difficoult i think ... for example if you like korean culture it will make you easier to adjustment to a new environment btw, this is what i read, according to OECD survey , Seoul is the top 5 highest expensive cost of living.. sorry for my bad English ... hope it helped ...
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south korea is ganna be hard to live... hard to find a job there, considering there is SOOO MANY foreignors coming in to find a job, and south korea is getting more crowded... theres ganna be some competition...
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I wonder what made you pick South Korea of all places? It is a great country, I can't argue that, but just curious. Well, if you want to start a life there, it's going to take a lot of time and money. I would suggest visiting there first and really experience the culture and environment. See if you can really see yourself living there for a while, as it's hard to just pick up and leave and enter countries. Selecting a city you really like would be a good start. Then look for a job obviously, as it will be your source of income. Moving to another country in general will take a lot of guts cause you won't know anyone there. But you can also start networking; try finding people that live in the city you want to live in. There are actually a lot of foreigners that live in South Korea, you'd be surprised. People think just because they go to a foreign country, they can automatically become an english teacher. But the reality is that, there are a lot of procedures to be certified to be an english teacher, especially in South Korea, as they take their education very seriously. The certified english teachers are the actual english teachers that get paid good amounts. If you are not certified, or have a college degree, then you would be just a tutor or something of that sort at the most; nothing that will attract a steady income. Also, most people that had their studies in a regular public school, tend to fall behind and mostly fail out if they try their hand at education in South Korea. So I wouldn't recommend trying that unless you are very smart, and determined. South Korea's education programs are one of the most rigorous in the world. That is why most South Koreans are very intelligent, especially in subjects of math, science, language, etc. But a down side is that they don't focus on creativity and subjects of that sort. I'm half Korean half English, and did my studies in Seoul when I was in my pre-elementary years. Put it this way, I learned my multiplication and division by preschool, and fractions and decimals by first grade. But after I moved to the U.S., the expectations get lower, so it was a lot more relaxed and slower for me. But, I loved my education in the U.S. because it enabled me to touch on my creative sides more. Anyway, stopping my rant here. Good luck!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
What are some tips on finding privates to teach in South Korea? (ESL job)?
What are some tips on finding privates to teach in South Korea? (ESL job)?
Should I network in bars? or churches? Maybe volunteer work? ( I am willing to do volunteer work if I can get students to teach for some extra money) Should I make small talk with people at bookstores and in a subtle way let them know I am an English teacher and see if they are interested? Making flyer's would get me pinched I am sure but what are some good ways to get your name out? Any places online to advertise? Does anybody have any tips or strategies in finding privates and avoid getting in trouble? shop owners? neighbors? that is a surefire to get in trouble you jerk. Like you want me to get deported, idiot. thanks dude
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I think all of your suggestions are great. A good way to get privates is just to talk to as many people as you can. Talk to your neighbors, shop-owners etc. If you can get one this way, and charge something on the low side, before you know it you'll have more than you actually want, because word will spread. I know it sounds simple, because it is, but just talk to as many people as you can and the privates will trickle in. Another tip: Find foreigners who are on their way out of Korea. I got a great "hand me down" private from a friend who was finishing up his contract. His private wanted to continue, and he suggested me. Again, once your foot is in the door, you'll be able to expand via your current students. Hope that helps.
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The best method is word of mouth. Talk to a lot of people (especially Koreans) and the offers will come your way. Don't waste your time or effort with flyers or online advertising. It doesn't work. Target professionals (people with money) Tips to avoid getting in trouble: 1) Never talk about the privates that you're teaching to coworkers. 2) Provide the student(s) with a high quality lesson. 3) Don't charge too little. (40K /hr. and up is the going rate)
Should I network in bars? or churches? Maybe volunteer work? ( I am willing to do volunteer work if I can get students to teach for some extra money) Should I make small talk with people at bookstores and in a subtle way let them know I am an English teacher and see if they are interested? Making flyer's would get me pinched I am sure but what are some good ways to get your name out? Any places online to advertise? Does anybody have any tips or strategies in finding privates and avoid getting in trouble? shop owners? neighbors? that is a surefire to get in trouble you jerk. Like you want me to get deported, idiot. thanks dude
Korea - 2 Answers
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I think all of your suggestions are great. A good way to get privates is just to talk to as many people as you can. Talk to your neighbors, shop-owners etc. If you can get one this way, and charge something on the low side, before you know it you'll have more than you actually want, because word will spread. I know it sounds simple, because it is, but just talk to as many people as you can and the privates will trickle in. Another tip: Find foreigners who are on their way out of Korea. I got a great "hand me down" private from a friend who was finishing up his contract. His private wanted to continue, and he suggested me. Again, once your foot is in the door, you'll be able to expand via your current students. Hope that helps.
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The best method is word of mouth. Talk to a lot of people (especially Koreans) and the offers will come your way. Don't waste your time or effort with flyers or online advertising. It doesn't work. Target professionals (people with money) Tips to avoid getting in trouble: 1) Never talk about the privates that you're teaching to coworkers. 2) Provide the student(s) with a high quality lesson. 3) Don't charge too little. (40K /hr. and up is the going rate)
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Information on teaching English in South Korea..?
Information on teaching English in South Korea..?
First off, i have no degree, just a btec diploma in graphics (uk college level, not a university course) I'm looking for information on how i could teach english in Korea, i'm looking for UNPAID work ideally where i would pay for my own travel costs and teach in exchange for room and board (cutting out all the visa application stuff) I really just want to go on my savings and integrate in the culture and enjoy the country, rather than going for the money. I'd consider paid work but only want to spend maybe six months in any part of South Korea. I only know a few VERY basic korean words, but i'm looking to go in the spring next year so i should know a bit more by then. If anyone has any links to websites or messageboards where i could find out more information, please post them here, maybe even links to Korean schools, which i could e-mail and make my case to them. Thank you!
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Dave's ESL cafe is the most commonly used English teaching job seeking website.
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Ok, to work officially in Korea you'll need a degree and a TEFL certificate. Most contracts are for the academic year, starting in September time. Not having a degree makes it harder, but not impossible. To find work you should be in the country itself. If you arrive and immediately start knocking on doors and presenting yourself well as an English teacher looking for work - and you have a TEFL certificate to prove you know what you're talking about - then sooner or later you should pick up work. Good luck!
First off, i have no degree, just a btec diploma in graphics (uk college level, not a university course) I'm looking for information on how i could teach english in Korea, i'm looking for UNPAID work ideally where i would pay for my own travel costs and teach in exchange for room and board (cutting out all the visa application stuff) I really just want to go on my savings and integrate in the culture and enjoy the country, rather than going for the money. I'd consider paid work but only want to spend maybe six months in any part of South Korea. I only know a few VERY basic korean words, but i'm looking to go in the spring next year so i should know a bit more by then. If anyone has any links to websites or messageboards where i could find out more information, please post them here, maybe even links to Korean schools, which i could e-mail and make my case to them. Thank you!
Korea - 2 Answers
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Dave's ESL cafe is the most commonly used English teaching job seeking website.
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Ok, to work officially in Korea you'll need a degree and a TEFL certificate. Most contracts are for the academic year, starting in September time. Not having a degree makes it harder, but not impossible. To find work you should be in the country itself. If you arrive and immediately start knocking on doors and presenting yourself well as an English teacher looking for work - and you have a TEFL certificate to prove you know what you're talking about - then sooner or later you should pick up work. Good luck!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Today(2010) do you think Asians are less inclined toward War because they like making money? Or not?
Today(2010) do you think Asians are less inclined toward War because they like making money? Or not?
Random question. Why won't China use force for spratley island claims? Or to fully-back North Korea? Why won't South Korea take back North Korea? Can a case be made that Asian countries are reluctant to go to war simply because they are all growing as they are? OR is it Asian countries are as averse to war as european or american countries? I would just like everyone's views. Thanks
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well if they love money as much as you say then they would be at war every 10 years or so, since in most cases war creates revenue. I cant say why they dont go to war but I am happy for the peace
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I don't think South Korea will take back North Korea at the moment because they are fed up with them. They have drastically reduced, if not ceased, their aid for their neighboring country. I go to a Korean church and asked the pastor about this actually. He said that it would take so much time and energy to get North Korea up to the economic speed of South Korea that they probably aren't willing to do it. South Korea is a top notch country, while North Korea is just about a third world country in my opinion. Also, South Korea is intertwined with the United States and they probably have to collaborate before initiating a war. I would think that China is content with themselves for the time being. They're extremely profitable and are holding America by the balls in terms of debt. Of course, I believe that they could ignite a war with most countries and easily overtake them. They've certainly got the manpower. In general, though, I believe that most East and Southeast Asian countries are not willing to go to war because they are averse to it, as you said. The exceptions I'd make would be Russia, and possibly North Korea. I don't really see North Korea doing anything as of right now, though. Maybe once ê¹€ì •ì¼'s successor takes power...
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Given the enormous suffering which follows wars as an inevitability, a better version of the question might be "Why are non-Asian countries more accepting of war?" I would say that the Asian religious and philosophical traditions carry stronger warnings against war. From the teachings of Buddha, Lao Tzu, the Upanishads, and even Sun Tzu's Art of War are uniformly clear that war is to be avoided if possible. Several of these would go so far as to say that if there is war, the ruler has failed. In contrast, in the west, we seem to always view our greatest rulers as those who have gone to war and won. Not those who gently avoid war. There is also a balance of power in Asia that is pretty well established right now. So violence and oppression in Asia tends to be more internal than external.
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They obviously just want to grow and become as rich and powerful as possible as every other country. Remember war is extremely expensive.
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These countries are smart enough to realize that being involved in a war is expensive, but taking money from war stricken countries is easy as pie.
Random question. Why won't China use force for spratley island claims? Or to fully-back North Korea? Why won't South Korea take back North Korea? Can a case be made that Asian countries are reluctant to go to war simply because they are all growing as they are? OR is it Asian countries are as averse to war as european or american countries? I would just like everyone's views. Thanks
Sociology - 5 Answers
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well if they love money as much as you say then they would be at war every 10 years or so, since in most cases war creates revenue. I cant say why they dont go to war but I am happy for the peace
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I don't think South Korea will take back North Korea at the moment because they are fed up with them. They have drastically reduced, if not ceased, their aid for their neighboring country. I go to a Korean church and asked the pastor about this actually. He said that it would take so much time and energy to get North Korea up to the economic speed of South Korea that they probably aren't willing to do it. South Korea is a top notch country, while North Korea is just about a third world country in my opinion. Also, South Korea is intertwined with the United States and they probably have to collaborate before initiating a war. I would think that China is content with themselves for the time being. They're extremely profitable and are holding America by the balls in terms of debt. Of course, I believe that they could ignite a war with most countries and easily overtake them. They've certainly got the manpower. In general, though, I believe that most East and Southeast Asian countries are not willing to go to war because they are averse to it, as you said. The exceptions I'd make would be Russia, and possibly North Korea. I don't really see North Korea doing anything as of right now, though. Maybe once ê¹€ì •ì¼'s successor takes power...
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Given the enormous suffering which follows wars as an inevitability, a better version of the question might be "Why are non-Asian countries more accepting of war?" I would say that the Asian religious and philosophical traditions carry stronger warnings against war. From the teachings of Buddha, Lao Tzu, the Upanishads, and even Sun Tzu's Art of War are uniformly clear that war is to be avoided if possible. Several of these would go so far as to say that if there is war, the ruler has failed. In contrast, in the west, we seem to always view our greatest rulers as those who have gone to war and won. Not those who gently avoid war. There is also a balance of power in Asia that is pretty well established right now. So violence and oppression in Asia tends to be more internal than external.
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They obviously just want to grow and become as rich and powerful as possible as every other country. Remember war is extremely expensive.
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These countries are smart enough to realize that being involved in a war is expensive, but taking money from war stricken countries is easy as pie.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
How much money do the U.S give to other countries in aid and should we stop this practice?
How much money do the U.S give to other countries in aid and should we stop this practice?
Should we make Countries like Kuwait and South Korea pay American troop salaries? We cry about the cost of health care but send money to other countries. LOL @2nd answer and as soon as China or NKorea start acting the fool who are they going to call, the European Union?
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We should give limited aid to those whose behavior is in our best interests. We should cut the cord with any country embarrassing us or acting against our interests. Want to be your own country? Okay by me. But I keep my cash. You know who - are you listening?
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50,000 troops in Japan, and Japan would be happy to see them out. The biggest receiver of aid is Israel, for more guns, and more hatred of America
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The U.S. should not give foreign aid to any country unless the taxpaers, who are giving it, decide where the money should go.
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Obama administration is pumping money in to deepen the U.S.-Indonesian partnership, including $165 million for a major education effort, $136 million for climate change programs and $15 million for civil society programs. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases US President Barack Obama signed last week the foreign aid budget law for 2010 which includes the granting of US$2.775 billion in security aid to Israel. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Annual aid to Israel under the MOU is to rise from $2.55 billion in 2009 to a ceiling of $3.1 billion in 2013, and it will remain at that level for the rest of the period. Like in previous years, Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases from Israeli manufacturers, and the remainder must be spent for defense purchases in the US. Egypt will receive $1.3 billion in aid in 2010, and Jordan will receive $540 million. The budget signed by Obama, for the first time, also grants $500 million to the Palestinian Authority. The aid also includes $100 million to be used by US General Keith Dayton, who is in charge of training the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank. This is a small part of it.and yes we should stop it.
Should we make Countries like Kuwait and South Korea pay American troop salaries? We cry about the cost of health care but send money to other countries. LOL @2nd answer and as soon as China or NKorea start acting the fool who are they going to call, the European Union?
Elections - 4 Answers
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We should give limited aid to those whose behavior is in our best interests. We should cut the cord with any country embarrassing us or acting against our interests. Want to be your own country? Okay by me. But I keep my cash. You know who - are you listening?
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50,000 troops in Japan, and Japan would be happy to see them out. The biggest receiver of aid is Israel, for more guns, and more hatred of America
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The U.S. should not give foreign aid to any country unless the taxpaers, who are giving it, decide where the money should go.
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Obama administration is pumping money in to deepen the U.S.-Indonesian partnership, including $165 million for a major education effort, $136 million for climate change programs and $15 million for civil society programs. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases US President Barack Obama signed last week the foreign aid budget law for 2010 which includes the granting of US$2.775 billion in security aid to Israel. US foreign aid to Israel will rise by US$225 million in fiscal year 2010. Annual aid to Israel under the MOU is to rise from $2.55 billion in 2009 to a ceiling of $3.1 billion in 2013, and it will remain at that level for the rest of the period. Like in previous years, Israel can spend up to 25% of the sum for defense purchases from Israeli manufacturers, and the remainder must be spent for defense purchases in the US. Egypt will receive $1.3 billion in aid in 2010, and Jordan will receive $540 million. The budget signed by Obama, for the first time, also grants $500 million to the Palestinian Authority. The aid also includes $100 million to be used by US General Keith Dayton, who is in charge of training the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank. This is a small part of it.and yes we should stop it.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Which entertainment company is better in South Korea?
Which entertainment company is better in South Korea?
Ok i am signing up for the sm auditions in sf but i heard sm ent. is horrible from the rumors of battered artist and they kkep so much of the money you make, theres JYP the WONDERIGRLS ent. company , then theres , YG for BIG BANG and GUMMY , YIGA ENT, GOOD ENT, and i heard the best so far is MNET ENT. home of LEE HYORI , SS501, (i think im not sure the new duo) DAVICHI there r more but the list goes on plz help me decide
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JYP the WONDERIGRLS ent. company
Ok i am signing up for the sm auditions in sf but i heard sm ent. is horrible from the rumors of battered artist and they kkep so much of the money you make, theres JYP the WONDERIGRLS ent. company , then theres , YG for BIG BANG and GUMMY , YIGA ENT, GOOD ENT, and i heard the best so far is MNET ENT. home of LEE HYORI , SS501, (i think im not sure the new duo) DAVICHI there r more but the list goes on plz help me decide
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JYP the WONDERIGRLS ent. company
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Is this is a good platform for president?
Is this is a good platform for president?
This is for a school project... 1. Limited government/less spending a. Abolish many government agencies which are either unconstitutional or inefficient (like the Dep. of Education and a few others) b. Privatize social security by putting it in the hands of credit unions, rather than large corporations c. End useless foreign aid and make sure the only form of foreign aid is microloans, and that also to the poorest nations only 2. Decrease military spending and end the war a. End the war and bring the troops home, immediately, there's no use of us being in Iraq, and the only reason for us being in Afghanistan is to fight the 100 al-qaeda members which are still there... We are occupiers, and that only perpetuates the war b. Close useless military bases which help us defend our 'global empire'... We have over 700 military bases in over 100 different countries... We have about 30,000 soldiers in South Korea, Germany, and Japan, each, and all these countries are doing well enough to defend themselves 3. End foreign oil dependence and initiate new hemp based economy a. Systemically encourage ethanol usage instead of petroleum and legalize the growing of hemp, which has one of the best seed to oil ratios in the natural world... Hemp can replace corn as the main ethanol source which will lower food prices... b. Hemp fibers can produce 4 times as much paper per acre than trees, so we can add some more oxygen into the air by not cutting more trees 4. Clean up the environment a. Even though global warming has been proven a hoax (see: climategate), we still need to clean up air and the water supply b. We need to ban fluoride, lithium, and other substances which are purposely put into our water supply "to keep us healthy"... These are like forced vaccines, since nearly every community's water supply contains these hazardous substances c. "Cash for Caulkers" program where people are encouraged to be efficient in their household 5. Lower taxes a. Since many useless programs will be cut, our need for taxes will become less b. We abolish the individual income tax and abolish the dividend tax c. We instate an intangible property tax so we can efficiently tax the rich (this tax will make stuff like stocks, bonds, patents, and other things like real property, so we can tax it) 6. Empower local government a. Since local government are so numerous, they are all harder to infiltrate by the money powered elite b. Since we stop many programs, we can stop the chokehold the federal government has over the people and local governments What do you think? Would you vote for someone with this platform?
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I don't think your plan to privatize SS will work. Credit unions fail frequently. Who will take responsibility if you put my dad's SS into a failing credit union? What are you going to do about medicare? I don't believe you can cut taxes. Show me a detailed balanced budget first. Anybody who claims climate change has been "proven a hoax" is *way* too crazy for my vote
This is for a school project... 1. Limited government/less spending a. Abolish many government agencies which are either unconstitutional or inefficient (like the Dep. of Education and a few others) b. Privatize social security by putting it in the hands of credit unions, rather than large corporations c. End useless foreign aid and make sure the only form of foreign aid is microloans, and that also to the poorest nations only 2. Decrease military spending and end the war a. End the war and bring the troops home, immediately, there's no use of us being in Iraq, and the only reason for us being in Afghanistan is to fight the 100 al-qaeda members which are still there... We are occupiers, and that only perpetuates the war b. Close useless military bases which help us defend our 'global empire'... We have over 700 military bases in over 100 different countries... We have about 30,000 soldiers in South Korea, Germany, and Japan, each, and all these countries are doing well enough to defend themselves 3. End foreign oil dependence and initiate new hemp based economy a. Systemically encourage ethanol usage instead of petroleum and legalize the growing of hemp, which has one of the best seed to oil ratios in the natural world... Hemp can replace corn as the main ethanol source which will lower food prices... b. Hemp fibers can produce 4 times as much paper per acre than trees, so we can add some more oxygen into the air by not cutting more trees 4. Clean up the environment a. Even though global warming has been proven a hoax (see: climategate), we still need to clean up air and the water supply b. We need to ban fluoride, lithium, and other substances which are purposely put into our water supply "to keep us healthy"... These are like forced vaccines, since nearly every community's water supply contains these hazardous substances c. "Cash for Caulkers" program where people are encouraged to be efficient in their household 5. Lower taxes a. Since many useless programs will be cut, our need for taxes will become less b. We abolish the individual income tax and abolish the dividend tax c. We instate an intangible property tax so we can efficiently tax the rich (this tax will make stuff like stocks, bonds, patents, and other things like real property, so we can tax it) 6. Empower local government a. Since local government are so numerous, they are all harder to infiltrate by the money powered elite b. Since we stop many programs, we can stop the chokehold the federal government has over the people and local governments What do you think? Would you vote for someone with this platform?
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I don't think your plan to privatize SS will work. Credit unions fail frequently. Who will take responsibility if you put my dad's SS into a failing credit union? What are you going to do about medicare? I don't believe you can cut taxes. Show me a detailed balanced budget first. Anybody who claims climate change has been "proven a hoax" is *way* too crazy for my vote
Friday, July 8, 2011
Teach in Korea or Japan?
Teach in Korea or Japan?
Me and a group of friends are looking to teach abroad next year in either Japan or South Korea. We have read in some places that korea is the best place to make money even though the schools aren't as good as Japanese ones. However, elsewhere we have read in Japan you can make just as much -if not more- money. So just wondered if anyone could give advice if they have taught in both or any one of them and could offer some advice (or pros and cons).
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You're not going to make money in any of the private schools abroad. GEOs, NOVA, etc. etc. These private institutions are schools looking to teach kids how to doodle in English and play hangman all day. If you don't have a choice, look for one that would contract you a place to live and maybe boarding, at the very least. I'm guessing you want Korea or Japan because it's modern? Either way, you will be in some major culture shock unless you're a Korean or Japanese-American. Even if your ethnicity is Korean or Japanese you'll still experience culture shock. Try to volunteer at your local college to get some hands on experience with Korean or Japanese students to get a feel of their culture. You'll find that both Korean and Japanese use high-context communication. They will never tell you straight out what they think of you. ;) If they do, it will be very subtle. You should also consider which age group to teach and where. I've always taught adults but since they come to the US they are here on "extended VISA" and use learning English as an excuse to fool around. What happens in America, stays in America. And please please PLEASE take a crash course. There are a lot of colleges that offer a crash course in TEFL to help out what is relevant for students. I've seen too many backpacking teachers teach kids how to play hangman all day. Not cool.
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Both places are incredible. I personally have lived and taught English in Japan. It was an AWESOME experience. I have also had a ton of friends teach in Korea as well and heard nothing but amazing things as well. It's relatively easy to get a job in both places. In Japan you can earn a decent living teaching at any of the major schools. If earning money is your top priority, you can always pick up private lessons on the side and earn even more money. The major Japanese English schools are pretty well organized and they provide you with lesson plans/ideas to make it as easy as possible for you to teach their curriculum. I can almost guarantee that for your first 6 months in your new home, you will want to spend your free time exploring, studying, immersing yourself in the new culture/language/environment etc. Go to Japan! It's pretty easy to move from one place to the other. In fact, a lot of people do the China, Korea, Japan teaching tour! Why not? Check the links below for my experience in Japan as well as a link to find jobs in Japan. If you have questions, get in touch.
Me and a group of friends are looking to teach abroad next year in either Japan or South Korea. We have read in some places that korea is the best place to make money even though the schools aren't as good as Japanese ones. However, elsewhere we have read in Japan you can make just as much -if not more- money. So just wondered if anyone could give advice if they have taught in both or any one of them and could offer some advice (or pros and cons).
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You're not going to make money in any of the private schools abroad. GEOs, NOVA, etc. etc. These private institutions are schools looking to teach kids how to doodle in English and play hangman all day. If you don't have a choice, look for one that would contract you a place to live and maybe boarding, at the very least. I'm guessing you want Korea or Japan because it's modern? Either way, you will be in some major culture shock unless you're a Korean or Japanese-American. Even if your ethnicity is Korean or Japanese you'll still experience culture shock. Try to volunteer at your local college to get some hands on experience with Korean or Japanese students to get a feel of their culture. You'll find that both Korean and Japanese use high-context communication. They will never tell you straight out what they think of you. ;) If they do, it will be very subtle. You should also consider which age group to teach and where. I've always taught adults but since they come to the US they are here on "extended VISA" and use learning English as an excuse to fool around. What happens in America, stays in America. And please please PLEASE take a crash course. There are a lot of colleges that offer a crash course in TEFL to help out what is relevant for students. I've seen too many backpacking teachers teach kids how to play hangman all day. Not cool.
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Both places are incredible. I personally have lived and taught English in Japan. It was an AWESOME experience. I have also had a ton of friends teach in Korea as well and heard nothing but amazing things as well. It's relatively easy to get a job in both places. In Japan you can earn a decent living teaching at any of the major schools. If earning money is your top priority, you can always pick up private lessons on the side and earn even more money. The major Japanese English schools are pretty well organized and they provide you with lesson plans/ideas to make it as easy as possible for you to teach their curriculum. I can almost guarantee that for your first 6 months in your new home, you will want to spend your free time exploring, studying, immersing yourself in the new culture/language/environment etc. Go to Japan! It's pretty easy to move from one place to the other. In fact, a lot of people do the China, Korea, Japan teaching tour! Why not? Check the links below for my experience in Japan as well as a link to find jobs in Japan. If you have questions, get in touch.
hey, im heading to Soeul South Korea to work as an english teacher, i have a few questions to ask such as?
hey, im heading to Soeul South Korea to work as an english teacher, i have a few questions to ask such as?
1. Money - when i open a bank a/c do they offer a Laser facility with ur bank card??? What type of credit card is accepted? What is the most frequent method of payment?? 2. Directions - is it quite difficult find your way around??? 3. What should i make sure to bring with me??? 4. Any other tips or advice that u feel i may need to be aware of??
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I travel a lot there, so I will do my best to answer your questions. 1. What is a Laser facility? Most places take Master Card and Visa. Places that American Express are hard to find at times. I usually get cash at the airport, just in case. Smaller shops and restaurants usually only take cash. 2. Seoul is a big city. I mean BIG city. Taxi's are probably the best way to get around until you get familiar. Once you know your way around, the subways there are fairly nice. The people there are so nice, too. They will help if you get lost. School girls, particularly, are always eager to practice their english. 3. Bring a power converter for any electronics you bring with you. They run on 240 with weird round prongs. 4. Take advantage of any free time you might have to explore the country. Busan is a good spot to visit. The islands on the south end are also nice. Have fun! I forgot to mention business cards. Have some made as soon as you get there. Seems like everyone exchanges them out there.
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It will be a little difficult if you don't know any Hangeul. You should make sure you bring all your identification and maybe a good book. IF you can't speak or read, you might want to learn some of our language or bring a friend that can speak. It will be helpful to write down where you are trying to go in Korean and show them to others. They will be happy to help.
1. Money - when i open a bank a/c do they offer a Laser facility with ur bank card??? What type of credit card is accepted? What is the most frequent method of payment?? 2. Directions - is it quite difficult find your way around??? 3. What should i make sure to bring with me??? 4. Any other tips or advice that u feel i may need to be aware of??
Korea - 2 Answers
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I travel a lot there, so I will do my best to answer your questions. 1. What is a Laser facility? Most places take Master Card and Visa. Places that American Express are hard to find at times. I usually get cash at the airport, just in case. Smaller shops and restaurants usually only take cash. 2. Seoul is a big city. I mean BIG city. Taxi's are probably the best way to get around until you get familiar. Once you know your way around, the subways there are fairly nice. The people there are so nice, too. They will help if you get lost. School girls, particularly, are always eager to practice their english. 3. Bring a power converter for any electronics you bring with you. They run on 240 with weird round prongs. 4. Take advantage of any free time you might have to explore the country. Busan is a good spot to visit. The islands on the south end are also nice. Have fun! I forgot to mention business cards. Have some made as soon as you get there. Seems like everyone exchanges them out there.
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It will be a little difficult if you don't know any Hangeul. You should make sure you bring all your identification and maybe a good book. IF you can't speak or read, you might want to learn some of our language or bring a friend that can speak. It will be helpful to write down where you are trying to go in Korean and show them to others. They will be happy to help.
How do I invest in gold in South Korea?
How do I invest in gold in South Korea?
I really am frustrated when it comes to investing in South Korea. I want to buy some gold coins or gold bullions but here in Korea, there are no gold coin shops. Banks don't sell gold. The Korean mint does not make gold coins. Of course this is just the top of the iceberg compared to the problems I am having with investing my money while I am working in South Korea. Did you know that Korean brokers do not give you a prospectus on each stock before you buy it? Also, some dealers just give you a handful of stocks and you don't know the companies. Yeah, that's South Korea for you. Anyway, does anyone know how I can buy or invest in gold in South Korea? Or how about Asia, I am willing to travel anywhere in Asia for great deals in gold, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, anywhere in Asia. Sorry for being long winded but Korea's investments strategies are a$$-backwards
Korea - 2 Answers
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I may not know much, but if you're so rich that this is actually an issue for you then buy a plane ticket to Hong Kong, they speak English there. Or you could just buy gold online--I see you've met the internets.
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you can invest in gold in Corea. you can buy in í•œêµì€í–‰(han gug eun haeng). but there is not much gold in corea because we sold it to have more foreign money in IMF situation.
I really am frustrated when it comes to investing in South Korea. I want to buy some gold coins or gold bullions but here in Korea, there are no gold coin shops. Banks don't sell gold. The Korean mint does not make gold coins. Of course this is just the top of the iceberg compared to the problems I am having with investing my money while I am working in South Korea. Did you know that Korean brokers do not give you a prospectus on each stock before you buy it? Also, some dealers just give you a handful of stocks and you don't know the companies. Yeah, that's South Korea for you. Anyway, does anyone know how I can buy or invest in gold in South Korea? Or how about Asia, I am willing to travel anywhere in Asia for great deals in gold, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, anywhere in Asia. Sorry for being long winded but Korea's investments strategies are a$$-backwards
Korea - 2 Answers
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I may not know much, but if you're so rich that this is actually an issue for you then buy a plane ticket to Hong Kong, they speak English there. Or you could just buy gold online--I see you've met the internets.
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you can invest in gold in Corea. you can buy in í•œêµì€í–‰(han gug eun haeng). but there is not much gold in corea because we sold it to have more foreign money in IMF situation.
Possibly moving to south korea after graduation?
Possibly moving to south korea after graduation?
I plan on moving to south korea after graduating high school. I will be waiting a year to make sure I have enough money for the first month or so but is all weird and scary... I don't know anything about them or their culturs.. I plan on living there after getting out of college... but. I need to know the basics... like are they nice? Will they eccept me even though I look and talk differently how will I know how to act around them and most of all will I be able to get a job there? Can any one help? Also how do koreans write their mail? Is it like americans? I am going to college in souel forboth korean language and studies.
Korea - 4 Answers
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the people are very nice but their language is hard :)
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Weeeell, I've never been to South Korea but I'm assuming they speak Korean there, so it'd be smart to know the language. And get this straight: everywhere in the world there is going to be prejudice but I don't think you should be too worried they're going to gang up on you.
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It's never a good idea to move to a country you know nothing about. You can't move there without a four year degree and a job offer before you get there. Most people teach English. Unless you have a skill a Korean doesn't have, chances of finding work are slim. Most Koreans don't speak English. Koreans have their own alphabet, and it's nothing like ours. You may want to save your money and go there for a visit first. Korea is a different world than it is in the US.
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I'm Korean. And I'm going to warn you some things. Old people are very rude. They think they could do and get whatever they want because they're older. Also sometimes, they are no sidewalks. So you just walk in the road. So make sure a car doesn't hit you. Some people are going to accept you. They might even admire you, because your from somewhere else. But some people may mock and make fun of you. Hope you have fun over there!(:
I plan on moving to south korea after graduating high school. I will be waiting a year to make sure I have enough money for the first month or so but is all weird and scary... I don't know anything about them or their culturs.. I plan on living there after getting out of college... but. I need to know the basics... like are they nice? Will they eccept me even though I look and talk differently how will I know how to act around them and most of all will I be able to get a job there? Can any one help? Also how do koreans write their mail? Is it like americans? I am going to college in souel forboth korean language and studies.
Korea - 4 Answers
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the people are very nice but their language is hard :)
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Weeeell, I've never been to South Korea but I'm assuming they speak Korean there, so it'd be smart to know the language. And get this straight: everywhere in the world there is going to be prejudice but I don't think you should be too worried they're going to gang up on you.
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It's never a good idea to move to a country you know nothing about. You can't move there without a four year degree and a job offer before you get there. Most people teach English. Unless you have a skill a Korean doesn't have, chances of finding work are slim. Most Koreans don't speak English. Koreans have their own alphabet, and it's nothing like ours. You may want to save your money and go there for a visit first. Korea is a different world than it is in the US.
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I'm Korean. And I'm going to warn you some things. Old people are very rude. They think they could do and get whatever they want because they're older. Also sometimes, they are no sidewalks. So you just walk in the road. So make sure a car doesn't hit you. Some people are going to accept you. They might even admire you, because your from somewhere else. But some people may mock and make fun of you. Hope you have fun over there!(:
Trying to make some money... any suggestions?
Trying to make some money... any suggestions?
I just had a leopard gecko die of a disease two nights ago:(. And I want to get another pet, but I haven't had much luck with reptiles(they either end up sick, killing each other, or crawling out of the tanks and dying when I am away), so I want to get a hamster, instead. I have taken care of a friends hamster for about a month while he was visiting a family member in south Korea, and I thought that I wanted a hamster of my own. My Grandparents(with whom I live[I'm 15]) told me I had to raise the money myself. I need to raise about $35- $40 to get the stuff I need(that I don't already have), and I have tried working for my neighborhood(mowing lawns, raking, etc.), Walking dogs, and sitting, but nothing has worked for me. I was thinking on selling my guppies, but found it wouldn't do a lot of good. I haven't tried selling anything and I am not gonna be able to get a real job right now(again, grandparents rules). Any suggestions? Thanks! PS: sorry if its too long, I had a sudden burst of need to tell people a long story about this. thanks!
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Your best bet is to find chores to do for your parents and neighbors. Maybe you could wash cars, mow lawns, trim hedges, or weed. You could bake cookies and try to sell them to your neighbors. You could look through your stuff and sell off the things you don't want any more. But do not join or sign up for any of the online scams that you will get from this forum. They are scams, for sure.
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Make babysitting flyers using the computer and put them in the library, people's mailboxes, and grocery stores. Drum up more business and keep a notebook to schedule when you do get a customer. Culver's minimum hiring age is 14 with a workers permit. I called many stores because I am looking for a job. This was the response they gave which makes me happy after looking for so long. Find a local one go online and apply and go in store to apply or call and ask if they are hiring. What I did was Google a bunch of business near my home and found their numbers using Google maps or their sites and I called and directly asked if they are hiring and what age do they hire at. Try local grocery stores, pizza parlors, retail stores, fast food restaurants.
I just had a leopard gecko die of a disease two nights ago:(. And I want to get another pet, but I haven't had much luck with reptiles(they either end up sick, killing each other, or crawling out of the tanks and dying when I am away), so I want to get a hamster, instead. I have taken care of a friends hamster for about a month while he was visiting a family member in south Korea, and I thought that I wanted a hamster of my own. My Grandparents(with whom I live[I'm 15]) told me I had to raise the money myself. I need to raise about $35- $40 to get the stuff I need(that I don't already have), and I have tried working for my neighborhood(mowing lawns, raking, etc.), Walking dogs, and sitting, but nothing has worked for me. I was thinking on selling my guppies, but found it wouldn't do a lot of good. I haven't tried selling anything and I am not gonna be able to get a real job right now(again, grandparents rules). Any suggestions? Thanks! PS: sorry if its too long, I had a sudden burst of need to tell people a long story about this. thanks!
Personal Finance - 2 Answers
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Your best bet is to find chores to do for your parents and neighbors. Maybe you could wash cars, mow lawns, trim hedges, or weed. You could bake cookies and try to sell them to your neighbors. You could look through your stuff and sell off the things you don't want any more. But do not join or sign up for any of the online scams that you will get from this forum. They are scams, for sure.
2 :
Make babysitting flyers using the computer and put them in the library, people's mailboxes, and grocery stores. Drum up more business and keep a notebook to schedule when you do get a customer. Culver's minimum hiring age is 14 with a workers permit. I called many stores because I am looking for a job. This was the response they gave which makes me happy after looking for so long. Find a local one go online and apply and go in store to apply or call and ask if they are hiring. What I did was Google a bunch of business near my home and found their numbers using Google maps or their sites and I called and directly asked if they are hiring and what age do they hire at. Try local grocery stores, pizza parlors, retail stores, fast food restaurants.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
What is there to do in South Korea?
What is there to do in South Korea?
We have been here for a couple of months now and our 1 year wedding aniversary is coming up VERY soon. We were wondering if there was any place to go that is somewhat close to us or in or around seoul. We live about an hour to two north of Seoul. We were going to go to Lotte world but one of our friends told us it wasnt worth the time or money. We would also like to make it an all weekend thing. We aren't really in to museums. Thank You!! =o)
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Uuuh can do anything in south Korea! Go on romantic beaches and dinners.
We have been here for a couple of months now and our 1 year wedding aniversary is coming up VERY soon. We were wondering if there was any place to go that is somewhat close to us or in or around seoul. We live about an hour to two north of Seoul. We were going to go to Lotte world but one of our friends told us it wasnt worth the time or money. We would also like to make it an all weekend thing. We aren't really in to museums. Thank You!! =o)
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Uuuh can do anything in south Korea! Go on romantic beaches and dinners.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
What do you think about juvenile crime in South Korea?
What do you think about juvenile crime in South Korea?
From koreantimes Juvenile Crime Increasing Juvenile crimes have been on the rise over the last few years while the average age of teenage criminals has been decreasing. Crimes committed by minors from 12- to 19-years-old jumped from 25,946 in 2006 to 41,754 last year, according to Rep. Joo Kwang-deok of the governing Grand National Party. According to research, the main reason crimes were committed was to make money to spend on entertainment. Crimes committed by accident and out of curiosity followed. By charges, larceny was the highest with 10,920 cases while violence and committing traffic violations as members of motorcycle gangs followed. The number of juveniles committing felonies, such as robbery and assault, also went up from last year. In 2001, 20 percent of juvenile offenders were 17-year-olds followed by 16- and 18-year-olds. Last year, 23 percent were 16 and 18 percent were 15. Joo said each judge of the Busan Family Court handled 4,913 juvenile cases last year. ``It is impossible for (the judges) to be in charge of every case and we need to establish a court for juvenile offences or assign more judges,'' he said. No more than five years ago, the term ``juvenile delinquent'' mainly referred to badly-behaved male students in secondary schools. But now it is quite difficult to identify the gender of offenders when individuals hear about a crime in which young students are involved. It is because the number of female teenagers causing serious crimes is poised to outnumber that by males. In December last year, a user created content (UCC) in which several female students in school uniform are assaulting another girl student was posted on a local UCC-only Web site. The offenders were punching, slapping and kicking the victim. They even attempted to strip off the victim's uniform. Fortunately, the police, who had tracked them down through a cyber investigation, charged them with mob violence. In May this year, ten female students from a primary school in Daejeon, North Chungcheong Province, were involved a group fight that left several casualties including one student suffering brain-damaged. The reason for the fight was trivial: one group of students provoked another, saying they did not want to see their colleagues studying English in a classroom. While types of female-led misconducts in the past were limited to something unpremeditated and minor, recent crimes break down the time-honored legacy. The following is a case showing how brutal and violent current female student-led crimes are. In November 2005, a 16-year-old girl was seized in Seoul on suspicion of running a buying-and selling-sex business. Reportedly, she conned several runaway girls with a proposition to make money and then forced them into prostitution. She even extorted what they earned. The money she had blackmailed for a month amounted to 1.3 million won ($1,500). Reportedly, she frequently assaulted those who refused to sell their bodies. Crimes by female juvenile on the rise The number of crimes committed by female attackers is increasing. Statistics compiled by the Foundation for Preventing Youth Violence (FPYV) show how steeply the number has grown. In 1999, female students accounted for only 2.2 percent of all offenders causing in-school crimes. But the number soared to 10 percent in 2006. According to a report released by the National Court Administration, a total of 25,946 juveniles were charged in 2006 with committing physical and psychological crimes such as physical violence, verbal abuse, bullying and extortion. The number has declined after hitting its highest of 30,706 in 2001. These figures indicate that the overall number of such crimes reported to local courts has gradually dropped. But the interesting thing is that the percentage of juveniles convicted is increasing. While, around 4,700 or 15 percent of those charged in 2001 were put behind bars, a fourth of those charged last year were imprisoned. Moderate punishment makes it worse As the figures above show, female students are no longer just victims of school violence. Many school authorities and the government are also stepping up their efforts to curb the upward tendency. But many experts say moderate punishment against school attackers is making the situation worse. A 13-year-old girl had her 11th police investigation in 2005. She was charged with breaking into a neighbor's home to steal valuables. What she did was serious enough to be jailed. But she was released following the investigation due to her age. Her first crime was actually not that serious. But her school had no countermeasures against school crimes. Teachers at the school, who had once scolded her for a series of wrongdoings, paid no attention to her as her misdeeds persisted. She became familiar with bad boys around the school and then started getting involved in crimes such as theft, assault and even hou
Korea - 5 Answers
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well, korea still has a low crime rate compared to other countries... if compared to maybe lets say america per capita, then its about 5 times lower... and if youre asking why its increasing... i think maybe because of bad influences from their peers and the media...
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I fear that the root cause of South Korea's rising juvenile crime rate is because of the environment South Korean children are placed in. Sure, South Korea has a generally low crime rate, but the government must do something before this gets too out of hand. Consider this - South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in all of the OCED nations. The statistics for South Korean teenagers are particularly high. Why is this so? Because of the intense academic pressure that the schools and hagwons put the children under. Some are studying late into 1 or 2 am doing school/hagwon work. When schools fail to function as community centers (which South Korean schools fail to do) students often drift further away from school and drift into questionable activity. What schools in South Korea must do is embrace students and make school a more relaxing, captivating place to stay. They must offer more extracurriculars and offer more counseling programs. They must give students more choice in what they get out of high school rather than making them go through a strict predetermined course. I have faith that South Korea will be able to do this. However it is only a matter of when.
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Korea's juvenile crime is low I more worry forigner's crime ! forigner crime become high more and more
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Lol, dis is rather small compared to koreans at LA, Cali. Almost half the people i know in my neighborhood are "juvenile delinquents", or gang members. Their crime here is for more horrific then in South Korea, and I've experienced/seen many incidents here dat i try not to remember. One of my regrets, was seeing a kid get stabbed 5 times on both sides of the rib cage cause of the rivalry of two gangs. No one helped him, people just watched this kid bleed to death and just walked on by. Im pretty sure the kid would of lived if someone called the ambulance sooner. The Ambulance came... the Next day.
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let me put it to u this way... some kids i've taught (from kindergarten to elementary to university) in korea...when they act up i think i want to slap them around. some kids ive seen in the states...when they act up i want them incarcerated. big difference
From koreantimes Juvenile Crime Increasing Juvenile crimes have been on the rise over the last few years while the average age of teenage criminals has been decreasing. Crimes committed by minors from 12- to 19-years-old jumped from 25,946 in 2006 to 41,754 last year, according to Rep. Joo Kwang-deok of the governing Grand National Party. According to research, the main reason crimes were committed was to make money to spend on entertainment. Crimes committed by accident and out of curiosity followed. By charges, larceny was the highest with 10,920 cases while violence and committing traffic violations as members of motorcycle gangs followed. The number of juveniles committing felonies, such as robbery and assault, also went up from last year. In 2001, 20 percent of juvenile offenders were 17-year-olds followed by 16- and 18-year-olds. Last year, 23 percent were 16 and 18 percent were 15. Joo said each judge of the Busan Family Court handled 4,913 juvenile cases last year. ``It is impossible for (the judges) to be in charge of every case and we need to establish a court for juvenile offences or assign more judges,'' he said. No more than five years ago, the term ``juvenile delinquent'' mainly referred to badly-behaved male students in secondary schools. But now it is quite difficult to identify the gender of offenders when individuals hear about a crime in which young students are involved. It is because the number of female teenagers causing serious crimes is poised to outnumber that by males. In December last year, a user created content (UCC) in which several female students in school uniform are assaulting another girl student was posted on a local UCC-only Web site. The offenders were punching, slapping and kicking the victim. They even attempted to strip off the victim's uniform. Fortunately, the police, who had tracked them down through a cyber investigation, charged them with mob violence. In May this year, ten female students from a primary school in Daejeon, North Chungcheong Province, were involved a group fight that left several casualties including one student suffering brain-damaged. The reason for the fight was trivial: one group of students provoked another, saying they did not want to see their colleagues studying English in a classroom. While types of female-led misconducts in the past were limited to something unpremeditated and minor, recent crimes break down the time-honored legacy. The following is a case showing how brutal and violent current female student-led crimes are. In November 2005, a 16-year-old girl was seized in Seoul on suspicion of running a buying-and selling-sex business. Reportedly, she conned several runaway girls with a proposition to make money and then forced them into prostitution. She even extorted what they earned. The money she had blackmailed for a month amounted to 1.3 million won ($1,500). Reportedly, she frequently assaulted those who refused to sell their bodies. Crimes by female juvenile on the rise The number of crimes committed by female attackers is increasing. Statistics compiled by the Foundation for Preventing Youth Violence (FPYV) show how steeply the number has grown. In 1999, female students accounted for only 2.2 percent of all offenders causing in-school crimes. But the number soared to 10 percent in 2006. According to a report released by the National Court Administration, a total of 25,946 juveniles were charged in 2006 with committing physical and psychological crimes such as physical violence, verbal abuse, bullying and extortion. The number has declined after hitting its highest of 30,706 in 2001. These figures indicate that the overall number of such crimes reported to local courts has gradually dropped. But the interesting thing is that the percentage of juveniles convicted is increasing. While, around 4,700 or 15 percent of those charged in 2001 were put behind bars, a fourth of those charged last year were imprisoned. Moderate punishment makes it worse As the figures above show, female students are no longer just victims of school violence. Many school authorities and the government are also stepping up their efforts to curb the upward tendency. But many experts say moderate punishment against school attackers is making the situation worse. A 13-year-old girl had her 11th police investigation in 2005. She was charged with breaking into a neighbor's home to steal valuables. What she did was serious enough to be jailed. But she was released following the investigation due to her age. Her first crime was actually not that serious. But her school had no countermeasures against school crimes. Teachers at the school, who had once scolded her for a series of wrongdoings, paid no attention to her as her misdeeds persisted. She became familiar with bad boys around the school and then started getting involved in crimes such as theft, assault and even hou
Korea - 5 Answers
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1 :
well, korea still has a low crime rate compared to other countries... if compared to maybe lets say america per capita, then its about 5 times lower... and if youre asking why its increasing... i think maybe because of bad influences from their peers and the media...
2 :
I fear that the root cause of South Korea's rising juvenile crime rate is because of the environment South Korean children are placed in. Sure, South Korea has a generally low crime rate, but the government must do something before this gets too out of hand. Consider this - South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in all of the OCED nations. The statistics for South Korean teenagers are particularly high. Why is this so? Because of the intense academic pressure that the schools and hagwons put the children under. Some are studying late into 1 or 2 am doing school/hagwon work. When schools fail to function as community centers (which South Korean schools fail to do) students often drift further away from school and drift into questionable activity. What schools in South Korea must do is embrace students and make school a more relaxing, captivating place to stay. They must offer more extracurriculars and offer more counseling programs. They must give students more choice in what they get out of high school rather than making them go through a strict predetermined course. I have faith that South Korea will be able to do this. However it is only a matter of when.
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Korea's juvenile crime is low I more worry forigner's crime ! forigner crime become high more and more
4 :
Lol, dis is rather small compared to koreans at LA, Cali. Almost half the people i know in my neighborhood are "juvenile delinquents", or gang members. Their crime here is for more horrific then in South Korea, and I've experienced/seen many incidents here dat i try not to remember. One of my regrets, was seeing a kid get stabbed 5 times on both sides of the rib cage cause of the rivalry of two gangs. No one helped him, people just watched this kid bleed to death and just walked on by. Im pretty sure the kid would of lived if someone called the ambulance sooner. The Ambulance came... the Next day.
5 :
let me put it to u this way... some kids i've taught (from kindergarten to elementary to university) in korea...when they act up i think i want to slap them around. some kids ive seen in the states...when they act up i want them incarcerated. big difference
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Advice on Living in South Korea?
Advice on Living in South Korea?
I am moving over in a few months after i finish my undergrad to teach English for a year or so (to sort of kill time until grad school and make some money). I sort of took the job on a bit of a whim and other than the obvious of trying to learn a little of the language, Are there any good need to know type things that a rather green traveler should know about? Thanks
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they drink a lot, and they respect teachers a lot...good thing u r going. But the living cost is high tho. Heard of the scam on accomodation where the employer promised to take care of rent but didn't. Google Teaching english in Korea, u get quite a few good websites, discussion board. If i remember correctly, there's one called Dave's ESL cafe or something like that....Good Luck!
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budget your money well, in the best and worst times keep your composure give them a good impression of who you are and where you come from. Friendliness, willing to learn the local language, and open mind will serve you as well as properly budgeting your money
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About clothes- Koreans will respect you more if you dress professionally and clothes are very expensive in Korea, make sure you bring enough nice clothes to wear on the job. Also, If you wear XL size, you will have a hard time finding that in Korea. The American embassy publishes a nice information packet to read and explore. here is the link... http://seoul.usembassy.gov/t_overview.html
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Be friendly and have a good attitude. They can be very pushy people. Go with it or you could offend them. I have taught some Korean children in the past and they are very eager to learn. They love seeing Americans and will stare a lot...get used to that. It will be easier on you to learn some of their language. Don't stick your nose up at their food and drinks without trying them. They tend to look and smell gross but they aren't that bad. Some delicious! Soju is huge here. The bigger cities like Seoul, Pusan or Daegu will be about the same as the big cities in the states; a bit on the pricey side. Almost every city has a market with cheaper things for your budget though. It is a great place to live. Very safe and friendly. Enjoy!
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The site SeoulKoreaAsia is specifically about Living in Seoul.
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As I answered another question previously, you will never get a "really, totally correct" answer as to what's the best part of South Korea. Everybody who answers your question will be giving their own answer as to location, activities, weather, foods, etc . Some people go "ga-ga" over visiting or living in Seoul. Other people go "Ooohhhh" over Pusan. Some of the best advice you will ever receive about living, or visiting, in South Korea is - 1) Act natural and be friendly with everybody you meet. Just being friendly towards the people makes a lot of points for you. You can still have a wonderful time without knowing the language, but it’s a definite plus if you know the language, or have somebody translating for you. 2) Be open-minded that many things here in Korea are somewhat "different" than what you're used to or expecting. Different in no way means inferior. 3) When not working, don't hesitate to go around and visit the different locations, festivals, beaches, activities, etc., that Korea abounds with. It’s guaranteed you will find something to spark your interest. Remember, if you get bored living here in Korea, it's your own fault. 4) Don't act "more superior than thou" so many foreigners (especially Americans) behave like; blend-in and "go with the flow." 5) Don't have concerns that items, foods, clothing, etc., in Korea might be "inferior" to any standards you're used to. Is it different? Quite likely it is or will be for you, although Korea has a lot of good quality items and products. 6) Don't worry about Medical care. South Korea has gained a reputation as being top-notch concerning medical care, especially in the larger cities. 7) Like eating really good food? Korea is full of fantastic, tasty food (a lot of it is traditional). Don't hesitate about anything; at least try any item once before deciding whether or not you like it. And, learn to use Chopsticks. And a really big item to remember - "Seoul is not the center of the universe" as a lot of foreigners tend to believe. These people really believe either nothing exists outside Seoul city limits, or perhaps they believe outside Seoul there only exists farm villages and Rice Paddies, or??. (I feel sorry for them) Yes, Seoul is nice and has its attractions, but so do other locations around Korea.
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have you taken a job with a hagwon? if so i would look into the public school right away there is a big difference in pay and a difference in months of vacation look up Canadian connections they are fantastic for finding great jobs i am Irish and came with them this year i have been in Korea 3 years trust me i much prefer working 4hrs a day then 9 with a hagwon (private school) after that i would thing about bringing clothes and spices and deodorant
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These are all good responses. I would suggest reading the book Culture Shock! Korea. I read that before going, and it really helped a lot in the transition. I would reiterate that you need to be wary of hakwons. So many of them will work you to death. As well, many will work you illegally. I, personally, will never work for a hakwon again! Though, there are some reputable ones, like YBM (though, some people might disagree with me on that). If you go to daveseslcafe.com, you will find a lot of positions listed. Do try to get one in a highschool or other form of public school. You'll definitely be glad you did! As well, stay away from agents as they often are only out to make a quick buck by suggesting you to any hakwon that will pay them. If you need any other suggestions, feel free to email me at christensenjunk@yahoo.com.
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Learn how to negotiate, and don't feel compelled to accept any first offers on anything. Shop around and do your homework regarding salary and conditions,etc.
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Went to high school in Seoul @ an army base and was hesitant of going because it was a culture I did not know anything about. Was able to make friends with Koreans my age who were allowed to attended the school on base. They were welcome to the idea of taking me with them off base to experience their culture. Koreans from my experience were friendly.
I am moving over in a few months after i finish my undergrad to teach English for a year or so (to sort of kill time until grad school and make some money). I sort of took the job on a bit of a whim and other than the obvious of trying to learn a little of the language, Are there any good need to know type things that a rather green traveler should know about? Thanks
Korea - 10 Answers
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they drink a lot, and they respect teachers a lot...good thing u r going. But the living cost is high tho. Heard of the scam on accomodation where the employer promised to take care of rent but didn't. Google Teaching english in Korea, u get quite a few good websites, discussion board. If i remember correctly, there's one called Dave's ESL cafe or something like that....Good Luck!
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budget your money well, in the best and worst times keep your composure give them a good impression of who you are and where you come from. Friendliness, willing to learn the local language, and open mind will serve you as well as properly budgeting your money
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About clothes- Koreans will respect you more if you dress professionally and clothes are very expensive in Korea, make sure you bring enough nice clothes to wear on the job. Also, If you wear XL size, you will have a hard time finding that in Korea. The American embassy publishes a nice information packet to read and explore. here is the link... http://seoul.usembassy.gov/t_overview.html
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Be friendly and have a good attitude. They can be very pushy people. Go with it or you could offend them. I have taught some Korean children in the past and they are very eager to learn. They love seeing Americans and will stare a lot...get used to that. It will be easier on you to learn some of their language. Don't stick your nose up at their food and drinks without trying them. They tend to look and smell gross but they aren't that bad. Some delicious! Soju is huge here. The bigger cities like Seoul, Pusan or Daegu will be about the same as the big cities in the states; a bit on the pricey side. Almost every city has a market with cheaper things for your budget though. It is a great place to live. Very safe and friendly. Enjoy!
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The site SeoulKoreaAsia is specifically about Living in Seoul.
6 :
As I answered another question previously, you will never get a "really, totally correct" answer as to what's the best part of South Korea. Everybody who answers your question will be giving their own answer as to location, activities, weather, foods, etc . Some people go "ga-ga" over visiting or living in Seoul. Other people go "Ooohhhh" over Pusan. Some of the best advice you will ever receive about living, or visiting, in South Korea is - 1) Act natural and be friendly with everybody you meet. Just being friendly towards the people makes a lot of points for you. You can still have a wonderful time without knowing the language, but it’s a definite plus if you know the language, or have somebody translating for you. 2) Be open-minded that many things here in Korea are somewhat "different" than what you're used to or expecting. Different in no way means inferior. 3) When not working, don't hesitate to go around and visit the different locations, festivals, beaches, activities, etc., that Korea abounds with. It’s guaranteed you will find something to spark your interest. Remember, if you get bored living here in Korea, it's your own fault. 4) Don't act "more superior than thou" so many foreigners (especially Americans) behave like; blend-in and "go with the flow." 5) Don't have concerns that items, foods, clothing, etc., in Korea might be "inferior" to any standards you're used to. Is it different? Quite likely it is or will be for you, although Korea has a lot of good quality items and products. 6) Don't worry about Medical care. South Korea has gained a reputation as being top-notch concerning medical care, especially in the larger cities. 7) Like eating really good food? Korea is full of fantastic, tasty food (a lot of it is traditional). Don't hesitate about anything; at least try any item once before deciding whether or not you like it. And, learn to use Chopsticks. And a really big item to remember - "Seoul is not the center of the universe" as a lot of foreigners tend to believe. These people really believe either nothing exists outside Seoul city limits, or perhaps they believe outside Seoul there only exists farm villages and Rice Paddies, or??. (I feel sorry for them) Yes, Seoul is nice and has its attractions, but so do other locations around Korea.
7 :
have you taken a job with a hagwon? if so i would look into the public school right away there is a big difference in pay and a difference in months of vacation look up Canadian connections they are fantastic for finding great jobs i am Irish and came with them this year i have been in Korea 3 years trust me i much prefer working 4hrs a day then 9 with a hagwon (private school) after that i would thing about bringing clothes and spices and deodorant
8 :
These are all good responses. I would suggest reading the book Culture Shock! Korea. I read that before going, and it really helped a lot in the transition. I would reiterate that you need to be wary of hakwons. So many of them will work you to death. As well, many will work you illegally. I, personally, will never work for a hakwon again! Though, there are some reputable ones, like YBM (though, some people might disagree with me on that). If you go to daveseslcafe.com, you will find a lot of positions listed. Do try to get one in a highschool or other form of public school. You'll definitely be glad you did! As well, stay away from agents as they often are only out to make a quick buck by suggesting you to any hakwon that will pay them. If you need any other suggestions, feel free to email me at christensenjunk@yahoo.com.
9 :
Learn how to negotiate, and don't feel compelled to accept any first offers on anything. Shop around and do your homework regarding salary and conditions,etc.
10 :
Went to high school in Seoul @ an army base and was hesitant of going because it was a culture I did not know anything about. Was able to make friends with Koreans my age who were allowed to attended the school on base. They were welcome to the idea of taking me with them off base to experience their culture. Koreans from my experience were friendly.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
What is the point of having troops and military bases in South Korea?
What is the point of having troops and military bases in South Korea?
The reason I ask is because North Korea is not a threat. North Korea’s million-man army may look impressive on paper, but remember that Iraq had a million-man army, which also had modern equipment, combat experience, and plenty of fuel. In contrast, North Korean soldiers suffer from malnutrition and rarely train due to a scarcity of fuel and ammo. Most North Korean soldiers could not attack because they are needed to defend the entire DMZ and coastal approaches (they remember the 1950 landing at Inchon) while entire divisions must remain throughout North Korea to fend off heliborne offensives, food riots, and probable coups On the other hand, the entire 700,000 man South Korean active duty army can be devoted to the defense of Seoul. The modern South Korean army is backed by over 5,000,000 well-trained reservists who can be called to duty in hours. South Korea has twice the population of the North, thirty times its economic power, and spends three times more on its military each year. South Korean military equipment is first class whereas most of the North Korean military equipment is over 30 years old and much is inoperable due to a lack of maintenance. If war broke out, South Korea has a massive industrial capacity and $94 billion in foreign currency reserves to sustain a war, while North Korea has no industry and no money. As a result, South Korea is roughly five times more powerful than North Korea. South Korea could crush North Korea in a war without our help. North Korea's military equipment that date back to the 1950,60,70s,80s which are Soviet obsolete weapons system that are not properly maintained. North Korea is unstable and could commit suicide by attacking South Korea. North Korea attacking south Korea would be like a bully punching a man in the face that has a loaded gun. So if all of this is true,why do we have military bases in South Korea then? South Korea has mined and built concrete fortifications along the mountainous DMZ to make a rapid breakthrough impossible. More importantly, China and Russia trade heavily with South Korea and provide no help to the fragile regime in the North. I mean come on there is a Burger King on the DMZ. So what is the point of having troops there? Many of you guys make very good points. But technology wise they lag behind. South Korea has military that is just as large as North Korea and better trained. Yes they would use a lot of arty on Seoul but in the end they would be smashed,crushed and defeated in a another war. Maybe I need to reserch more but South Korea is five times more powerful then NK.
Military - 9 Answers
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¬¬ dont know i only know that the US is the only country with troops in the foringe
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Simple fact... The South Korean government has asked us to stay there.
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Just incase
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First, I'd like to introduce you to your new best friend, the paragraph. Second, you have outlined an impressive set of facts and logic. If North Korea were to start a war, a LOT of people would die, and since Seoul is only 30 miles from the DMZ, it would still be hugely disruptive to the South Korean economy, which is now tightly linked with the world economy.
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I have never thought of it that way. If that's the case then there is no reason for the US to be there, since South Korea can easily defend itself.
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Because North Korea is a danger to one of our closest allies in the region, despite your failure to recognize it as such....and because that close ally has requested that we maintain a presence there. What you must understand is that the North Koreans are not aware of anything that you state is "on paper." From an early age they are told that they are superior and that they are surrounded by enemies who are jealous of them. They are conditioned to be ready to fight...and they ARE ready to fight. The main reason you cannot see the threat is that you are applying rationality to what has been proven to be one of the more irrational regimes in the world.
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Perhaps you are unaware that the Korean War is still ongoing. We are in a protracted cease-fire. Further, the government and the leaders in North Korea want to unify the peninsula, but only under Communist rule. As to the concrete fortifications and minefields, these are (as Patton said), "[Fixed fortifications] are monuments to man's stupidity." When I was in South Korea, several tunnels large enough for ten abreast to walk through were discovered under the DMZ. North Korea is constantly planning and scheming to take over the South. And with the current political climate, with the Obammessiah's World Apology Tour, the North doesn't think the world has the stomach to stop them if they decide to invade.
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North Korea has special forces that dug caves under the DMZ and tried to kill the president, Park Chung Hee, at the Blue House. The American are there to patrol the DMZ. North Korea are testing nuclear missile and South Korea doesn't have an anti-missile defense so the Americans are there to provide them with one. Amercains have bases there just in case if North Korea violates the cease fire. Also North Korea are now making their own weapon and tanks and they are getting weapons from China and Russia secretly.
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You have researched your numbers but have left off some very glaring facts. 1. You cannot compare apples to oranges..Numbers of Iraqi troops cannot be compared to numbers of NK troops for many reasons a. will to fight are different for each army...NK troops think of their leader almost as a god; not a tyrant b. topography and local advantage c. artillery and underground facilities (solid granite; not sand) NK has enough arty pointed at Seoul to level it in about 2 hours. Put another way, imagine 9-11 wiping out all of NY in 2 hours 2. How would 700,000 troops defend Seoul against artillery? have you ever been to Seoul? BTW, a large portion of that 700,000 are just guys doing their 2 years because they have to..many don't want to be there....again will to fight 3. NK SOF troops...largest SOF force on the planet....very well trained...will use all types of unconventional ways to cause trouble. 4. Sleeper agents in SK 5. DMZ is the most heavily mined border on the planet....not that many troops needed to defend it. Add to that the tunnels that have not been all discovered under the DMZ that NK could use 5. NK has huge chemical weapons stockpile and a handful of nukes (wind always blows north to south over there) As to your food riots and such. most in NK believe that the US and SK are the cause of those shortages...another reason for them to fight China has been and will continue to provide NK support to keep them stable regardless of their trade with SK I could go on, but as you can see, everything is not as you think. You should research more before making assumptions.....joining the military wouldn't help either
The reason I ask is because North Korea is not a threat. North Korea’s million-man army may look impressive on paper, but remember that Iraq had a million-man army, which also had modern equipment, combat experience, and plenty of fuel. In contrast, North Korean soldiers suffer from malnutrition and rarely train due to a scarcity of fuel and ammo. Most North Korean soldiers could not attack because they are needed to defend the entire DMZ and coastal approaches (they remember the 1950 landing at Inchon) while entire divisions must remain throughout North Korea to fend off heliborne offensives, food riots, and probable coups On the other hand, the entire 700,000 man South Korean active duty army can be devoted to the defense of Seoul. The modern South Korean army is backed by over 5,000,000 well-trained reservists who can be called to duty in hours. South Korea has twice the population of the North, thirty times its economic power, and spends three times more on its military each year. South Korean military equipment is first class whereas most of the North Korean military equipment is over 30 years old and much is inoperable due to a lack of maintenance. If war broke out, South Korea has a massive industrial capacity and $94 billion in foreign currency reserves to sustain a war, while North Korea has no industry and no money. As a result, South Korea is roughly five times more powerful than North Korea. South Korea could crush North Korea in a war without our help. North Korea's military equipment that date back to the 1950,60,70s,80s which are Soviet obsolete weapons system that are not properly maintained. North Korea is unstable and could commit suicide by attacking South Korea. North Korea attacking south Korea would be like a bully punching a man in the face that has a loaded gun. So if all of this is true,why do we have military bases in South Korea then? South Korea has mined and built concrete fortifications along the mountainous DMZ to make a rapid breakthrough impossible. More importantly, China and Russia trade heavily with South Korea and provide no help to the fragile regime in the North. I mean come on there is a Burger King on the DMZ. So what is the point of having troops there? Many of you guys make very good points. But technology wise they lag behind. South Korea has military that is just as large as North Korea and better trained. Yes they would use a lot of arty on Seoul but in the end they would be smashed,crushed and defeated in a another war. Maybe I need to reserch more but South Korea is five times more powerful then NK.
Military - 9 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
¬¬ dont know i only know that the US is the only country with troops in the foringe
2 :
Simple fact... The South Korean government has asked us to stay there.
3 :
Just incase
4 :
First, I'd like to introduce you to your new best friend, the paragraph. Second, you have outlined an impressive set of facts and logic. If North Korea were to start a war, a LOT of people would die, and since Seoul is only 30 miles from the DMZ, it would still be hugely disruptive to the South Korean economy, which is now tightly linked with the world economy.
5 :
I have never thought of it that way. If that's the case then there is no reason for the US to be there, since South Korea can easily defend itself.
6 :
Because North Korea is a danger to one of our closest allies in the region, despite your failure to recognize it as such....and because that close ally has requested that we maintain a presence there. What you must understand is that the North Koreans are not aware of anything that you state is "on paper." From an early age they are told that they are superior and that they are surrounded by enemies who are jealous of them. They are conditioned to be ready to fight...and they ARE ready to fight. The main reason you cannot see the threat is that you are applying rationality to what has been proven to be one of the more irrational regimes in the world.
7 :
Perhaps you are unaware that the Korean War is still ongoing. We are in a protracted cease-fire. Further, the government and the leaders in North Korea want to unify the peninsula, but only under Communist rule. As to the concrete fortifications and minefields, these are (as Patton said), "[Fixed fortifications] are monuments to man's stupidity." When I was in South Korea, several tunnels large enough for ten abreast to walk through were discovered under the DMZ. North Korea is constantly planning and scheming to take over the South. And with the current political climate, with the Obammessiah's World Apology Tour, the North doesn't think the world has the stomach to stop them if they decide to invade.
8 :
North Korea has special forces that dug caves under the DMZ and tried to kill the president, Park Chung Hee, at the Blue House. The American are there to patrol the DMZ. North Korea are testing nuclear missile and South Korea doesn't have an anti-missile defense so the Americans are there to provide them with one. Amercains have bases there just in case if North Korea violates the cease fire. Also North Korea are now making their own weapon and tanks and they are getting weapons from China and Russia secretly.
9 :
You have researched your numbers but have left off some very glaring facts. 1. You cannot compare apples to oranges..Numbers of Iraqi troops cannot be compared to numbers of NK troops for many reasons a. will to fight are different for each army...NK troops think of their leader almost as a god; not a tyrant b. topography and local advantage c. artillery and underground facilities (solid granite; not sand) NK has enough arty pointed at Seoul to level it in about 2 hours. Put another way, imagine 9-11 wiping out all of NY in 2 hours 2. How would 700,000 troops defend Seoul against artillery? have you ever been to Seoul? BTW, a large portion of that 700,000 are just guys doing their 2 years because they have to..many don't want to be there....again will to fight 3. NK SOF troops...largest SOF force on the planet....very well trained...will use all types of unconventional ways to cause trouble. 4. Sleeper agents in SK 5. DMZ is the most heavily mined border on the planet....not that many troops needed to defend it. Add to that the tunnels that have not been all discovered under the DMZ that NK could use 5. NK has huge chemical weapons stockpile and a handful of nukes (wind always blows north to south over there) As to your food riots and such. most in NK believe that the US and SK are the cause of those shortages...another reason for them to fight China has been and will continue to provide NK support to keep them stable regardless of their trade with SK I could go on, but as you can see, everything is not as you think. You should research more before making assumptions.....joining the military wouldn't help either
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