Why shouldn't South Korea have nuclear bomb?
A lot of people are getting confused about South Korea. South Korea is a totally different country compared to North Korea. North Korea is as poor as Somalia, but they don't care whether or not, their people starve, and they put over 90 percent of their budget into their military. INSANE!! South Korea's gross domestic product is the world's top 12 and almost 50 times more than North Korea, and you guys know some brands from South Korea like Samsung, LG, Kia, and Hyundai. My point is they have the technologies and money to make nuclear bomb, but they can't even try to buy uranium because of the U.S. I am getting sick of watching North Korea doing something crazy and lunatic against South Korea. Let them have the bomb and bring our troops back from South Korea.I don't think South Korea will do something stupid with the bomb. I think they are rational and practical enough to handle the deadly weapon. Is there any reason South Korea must not make the bomb? I think North Korea already made it.
Politics - 8 Answers
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101027161452.htm
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Is the spread of nuclear weaponry to ANY country a good idea? The notion of Mutually Assured Destruction is a failure as increasingly unstable people are elected in various countries. Imagine if a rabid tea party activist eventually controls our nuclear capabilities.
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They dont need a nuclear device. We have Osan, and Kunsan Air Force bases in South Korea. We have our own nukes there for thier protection.
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They will, once the north collapses and the south gets all their stuff.
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For the same reason you don't let four year olds or juvenile delinquents have loaded guns.
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They don't need one. They have us. We have been in a technical state of war with North Korea since 1950. There have been 10 major incidents in the past 12 years. Hundreds have died, which is better than millions. This will blow over too.
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Nuclear bombs are the weaponry of modern day barbarians. Their only purpose in war is to kill indiscriminately. While conventional precision weapons also kill, their purpose is to disable the enemy. This could mean strategic facilities, or strategic personnel. There is no standing army in the world, nor will there likely ever be, for which a nuclear bomb would be the optimum strategic solution. That is why South Korea (or any country) shouldn't possess nuclear bombs, but not why they mustn't. Any consequential action (passive or direct) taken against any country for developing their military is subject to endless debate.
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As things stand right now China and others can point their fingers at the Big Bad USA, which in a strange way is a good thing imo. If South Korea becomes the focus it could open a lot of old wounds. If that happens, our troops will likely be stuck there anyway on an even more unstable border.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Which foreign country can ESL teachers make the most money?
Which foreign country can ESL teachers make the most money?
Which country pays the most if you plan to teach ESL overseas? (in terms of cost of living and being able to save your money that you earn) Asia: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China Or is it a European country that pays the most money?
Other - Asia Pacific - 5 Answers
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It usually depends on the program, not the country. That said, the price of living is highest in Japan, and that's how they come up with your salary. I had a friend who made loads there in just a couple years.
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My experience is that you are provided a place to live and a low salary. This was in China.
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europe...cuz the euro has more monetary value than the american currency.. try spain...
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New Zealand or Australia [ both have a pretty good standard of living ], and there is a strong demand for E.S.L. teachers due to a large influx of Asian immigrants over the last 10-12 years, particularly New Zealand.
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Out of the four Asian countries, Korea is by far the one you can make the most and save the most. The cost of living in Japan and Taiwan has gotten too high and the salary in China is too low.
Which country pays the most if you plan to teach ESL overseas? (in terms of cost of living and being able to save your money that you earn) Asia: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China Or is it a European country that pays the most money?
Other - Asia Pacific - 5 Answers
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It usually depends on the program, not the country. That said, the price of living is highest in Japan, and that's how they come up with your salary. I had a friend who made loads there in just a couple years.
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My experience is that you are provided a place to live and a low salary. This was in China.
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europe...cuz the euro has more monetary value than the american currency.. try spain...
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New Zealand or Australia [ both have a pretty good standard of living ], and there is a strong demand for E.S.L. teachers due to a large influx of Asian immigrants over the last 10-12 years, particularly New Zealand.
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Out of the four Asian countries, Korea is by far the one you can make the most and save the most. The cost of living in Japan and Taiwan has gotten too high and the salary in China is too low.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Is it possible to teach english in South Korea without a degree?
Is it possible to teach english in South Korea without a degree?
I'm a Korean-American, and I have a American citizenship. I had taken a year of college to volunteer in south korea but due to family circumstances I cannot volunteer. Now after declining my scholarships I have to wait a year for school. I already have a place to stay but making some money to pay for school would be very helpful.
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I'm not going to pretend to know the specifics, but I highly doubt that South Korea is so different from the USA that you can teach without having a degree. Why not try getting a part-time job in the meantime?
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it is quite difficult to get a job without a degree. but if you can, that's not a stable job at all..
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If at least one of your parents or even one of your grandparents are Korean AND held S.Korean citizenship at one point in time then you are eligible for an F4 visa. This is the Korean Heritage Visa. It gives you all the rights of a Korean National with very few exceptions. (You can't vote in national elections; if you get married, your spouse will not be eligible for a spousal visa, etc...) With an F4 visa you can work any job in Korea but not heavy manual labor and a few others I don't remember. There are plenty of Korean/mixed-Koreans on F4 visas who are teaching English in SK. However, Your parent(s) or grandparent(s) must renounce their S.Korean citizenship(I believe this must be done at a S.Korean consulate). Also, if you are male and 35 y/o or under(Korean age), unless you have renounced your S.Korean citizenship before the month of March(?) of your 18th birthday, than you may have a problem with military service(conscription). You MUST understand this and get it taken care of before you EVER set foot on S.Korean soil. Talk to the nearest S.Korean consulate about this. If you are female then no worries. Yes, you can teach English in S.Korea without a degree, but in your case it's because you don't have to deal with Immigration. Considering that you already have a place to stay, with the F4, you can also teach "privates" which can be very lucrative. Technically "everyone" who tutors is breaking the law because no one registers and pays income tax on private lessons(not even Koreans)... and they also charge a LOT more than what the law legally allows... but, YOU don't have to worry about getting deported if caught. Others do have to worry and some have been caught, jailed and deported. Get the F4 visa or complete another year of college. Korea is hiring/granting work visas to native English speakers with either AA degrees or 2 years worth of college credits to work in their "rural" areas. Good luck. Edit: As far as the military issue, this would only be an issue if you were ever registered with the Korean Family Census registry. Didn't mean to scare you but if you are male then you need to find out for certainty about this.
I'm a Korean-American, and I have a American citizenship. I had taken a year of college to volunteer in south korea but due to family circumstances I cannot volunteer. Now after declining my scholarships I have to wait a year for school. I already have a place to stay but making some money to pay for school would be very helpful.
Teaching - 3 Answers
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I'm not going to pretend to know the specifics, but I highly doubt that South Korea is so different from the USA that you can teach without having a degree. Why not try getting a part-time job in the meantime?
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it is quite difficult to get a job without a degree. but if you can, that's not a stable job at all..
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If at least one of your parents or even one of your grandparents are Korean AND held S.Korean citizenship at one point in time then you are eligible for an F4 visa. This is the Korean Heritage Visa. It gives you all the rights of a Korean National with very few exceptions. (You can't vote in national elections; if you get married, your spouse will not be eligible for a spousal visa, etc...) With an F4 visa you can work any job in Korea but not heavy manual labor and a few others I don't remember. There are plenty of Korean/mixed-Koreans on F4 visas who are teaching English in SK. However, Your parent(s) or grandparent(s) must renounce their S.Korean citizenship(I believe this must be done at a S.Korean consulate). Also, if you are male and 35 y/o or under(Korean age), unless you have renounced your S.Korean citizenship before the month of March(?) of your 18th birthday, than you may have a problem with military service(conscription). You MUST understand this and get it taken care of before you EVER set foot on S.Korean soil. Talk to the nearest S.Korean consulate about this. If you are female then no worries. Yes, you can teach English in S.Korea without a degree, but in your case it's because you don't have to deal with Immigration. Considering that you already have a place to stay, with the F4, you can also teach "privates" which can be very lucrative. Technically "everyone" who tutors is breaking the law because no one registers and pays income tax on private lessons(not even Koreans)... and they also charge a LOT more than what the law legally allows... but, YOU don't have to worry about getting deported if caught. Others do have to worry and some have been caught, jailed and deported. Get the F4 visa or complete another year of college. Korea is hiring/granting work visas to native English speakers with either AA degrees or 2 years worth of college credits to work in their "rural" areas. Good luck. Edit: As far as the military issue, this would only be an issue if you were ever registered with the Korean Family Census registry. Didn't mean to scare you but if you are male then you need to find out for certainty about this.
Friday, January 28, 2011
English teachers in South Korea: do you like your job?
English teachers in South Korea: do you like your job?
Do you enjoy your job, or do you just tolerate it because you make decent money? In general, do you like your life in South Korea? Are you glad you're there, or do you wish you were back home? Along with your answer, I'd also like to know if you work in a hagwon, public school, etc. Thanks!
Korea - 4 Answers
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I work at a public school and I love teaching English. I've also worked for private schools, but never at a hogwas. It allows me to be both fun and creative. I am happy I came here. The money is decent, the people are friendly if you are friendly to them first, and the woman are beautiful. I do not regret coming to Korea, and I don't know when i will be returning back home to Canada.
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I am not an English teacher but I am currently lving in South Korea. My dh was stationed here with the army and we (me and my 5 and 1.5 yr old daughters), came to join him on our own (meaning without the Army's assistance). We live north of seoul in an area that is considered the country by most Koreans. There are still tons of apartment buildings over 20 stories tall so it doesn't seem very country like to me. But relative to Seoul, I guess it is. We have been here for 7 months and it has been an experience that I would never trade. We are actually quite happy here. The public transportation system in expansive so getting around is pretty easy. Most road signs are written in both English and Hangul so that makes things easier. There really isn't a lot of English spoken here. I think the estimate is like half the population but I find that many are too embarassed to speak English to a foreigner. It is just necessary to learn a little hangul to get by but I don't know very much and do pretty well. I really enjoy Korean food. Much of it is pretty spicey so some people have trouble getting used to that. You will find an equivalient to most things you would need at a local supermarket. Beef is quite expensive but pork is affordable. I don't think you will be able to find chicken breasts or even a raw chicken at the supermarket. I have never seen it. The only way chicken is really eaten in Korea is fried or barbequed. Normally ordered as takeout. Takeout is extensive. You can get tons of food delivered to your home. I was suprised to see milk and yogurt here. Most chesse is processed prewrapped american slices. There is alot to see and do. Koreans love outdoor activities so there are great parks, walking paths, even outdoor excersice equipment at parks. Hiking up the mountains is popular as is skiiing in the winter. Museams, temples, palaces, are all abundant and fun places to go. Good luck with your decision.
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lol. the teachers i no would say that they luv teachin in korea. lol. i'm just a freshman in high school, just to tell u.
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is bcoz the money,.....korean children r so unbearable,...
Do you enjoy your job, or do you just tolerate it because you make decent money? In general, do you like your life in South Korea? Are you glad you're there, or do you wish you were back home? Along with your answer, I'd also like to know if you work in a hagwon, public school, etc. Thanks!
Korea - 4 Answers
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I work at a public school and I love teaching English. I've also worked for private schools, but never at a hogwas. It allows me to be both fun and creative. I am happy I came here. The money is decent, the people are friendly if you are friendly to them first, and the woman are beautiful. I do not regret coming to Korea, and I don't know when i will be returning back home to Canada.
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I am not an English teacher but I am currently lving in South Korea. My dh was stationed here with the army and we (me and my 5 and 1.5 yr old daughters), came to join him on our own (meaning without the Army's assistance). We live north of seoul in an area that is considered the country by most Koreans. There are still tons of apartment buildings over 20 stories tall so it doesn't seem very country like to me. But relative to Seoul, I guess it is. We have been here for 7 months and it has been an experience that I would never trade. We are actually quite happy here. The public transportation system in expansive so getting around is pretty easy. Most road signs are written in both English and Hangul so that makes things easier. There really isn't a lot of English spoken here. I think the estimate is like half the population but I find that many are too embarassed to speak English to a foreigner. It is just necessary to learn a little hangul to get by but I don't know very much and do pretty well. I really enjoy Korean food. Much of it is pretty spicey so some people have trouble getting used to that. You will find an equivalient to most things you would need at a local supermarket. Beef is quite expensive but pork is affordable. I don't think you will be able to find chicken breasts or even a raw chicken at the supermarket. I have never seen it. The only way chicken is really eaten in Korea is fried or barbequed. Normally ordered as takeout. Takeout is extensive. You can get tons of food delivered to your home. I was suprised to see milk and yogurt here. Most chesse is processed prewrapped american slices. There is alot to see and do. Koreans love outdoor activities so there are great parks, walking paths, even outdoor excersice equipment at parks. Hiking up the mountains is popular as is skiiing in the winter. Museams, temples, palaces, are all abundant and fun places to go. Good luck with your decision.
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lol. the teachers i no would say that they luv teachin in korea. lol. i'm just a freshman in high school, just to tell u.
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is bcoz the money,.....korean children r so unbearable,...
Friday, January 14, 2011
How can an american student get a source of income in South Korea?
How can an american student get a source of income in South Korea?
I will be studying in Korea on student exchange. I dont know Korean, but I am also trying to learn the language while i am there. I was wondering how i can make money there. And please give me an answer other than "english teacher" because that is just about every answer i got when i asked this question. (I do not think i will be able to do it because: 1. i dont know korean, 2. i am just an undergraduate student) anyway, any suggestions on how i can make money there?
Korea - 2 Answers
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Well,, I assume you know this, but without a visa, it is illegal to make money in South Korea, whether as an english teacher or as anything else. people gave you the teacher suggestion, I assume, because this is something quite common here. Parents pay cash and usually no one knows about it. But if caught, you will be shipped home by authorities. You do not offer any of your qualifications, so I assume you are not qualified to work in any particular field, or to be sponsored by a school/university as an employee. Your only option is to be sponsored. The company/institution that hires you will help to obtain your visa/work permit. You do not need to pseak Korean to tutor in english here. and just being a native speaker, sadly, qualifies you to work as an english tutor here. (albeit, illegally)
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Get any job( be a waiter or store person) in an english speaking part of seoul or korea.... work at TGIF or Outback...in a place like itaewon where there are many koreans that can speak english and help you in your korean....as well or go to the US army base and be a clerk or something. dont worry you will still get a lot ot korean exposure... good luck if you are here in korea you will learn korean fast ! believe me !.,.... I am here now !
I will be studying in Korea on student exchange. I dont know Korean, but I am also trying to learn the language while i am there. I was wondering how i can make money there. And please give me an answer other than "english teacher" because that is just about every answer i got when i asked this question. (I do not think i will be able to do it because: 1. i dont know korean, 2. i am just an undergraduate student) anyway, any suggestions on how i can make money there?
Korea - 2 Answers
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Well,, I assume you know this, but without a visa, it is illegal to make money in South Korea, whether as an english teacher or as anything else. people gave you the teacher suggestion, I assume, because this is something quite common here. Parents pay cash and usually no one knows about it. But if caught, you will be shipped home by authorities. You do not offer any of your qualifications, so I assume you are not qualified to work in any particular field, or to be sponsored by a school/university as an employee. Your only option is to be sponsored. The company/institution that hires you will help to obtain your visa/work permit. You do not need to pseak Korean to tutor in english here. and just being a native speaker, sadly, qualifies you to work as an english tutor here. (albeit, illegally)
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Get any job( be a waiter or store person) in an english speaking part of seoul or korea.... work at TGIF or Outback...in a place like itaewon where there are many koreans that can speak english and help you in your korean....as well or go to the US army base and be a clerk or something. dont worry you will still get a lot ot korean exposure... good luck if you are here in korea you will learn korean fast ! believe me !.,.... I am here now !
Friday, January 7, 2011
How do I convince my parents to let me go to school in South Korea?
How do I convince my parents to let me go to school in South Korea?
I'm a teenager. Let's just say hypothetically, I can make enough money to support myself in South Korea. How do I convince them? ;) Thanks
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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tell them that you will learn a differnet language that willl help you later on in ur career, and how important it is to learn a new language and a new culture.
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Look for an organized study abroad program. They deal with helping parents understand what it involved. On a side not, there is plenty of issue right now between North and South Korea, and it is not out of the question that there will be a war there in the not so distant future.
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Unless you speak and can write Korean I wouldn't go unless you are going to be staying with a host family.
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To survive you have to do something so if you already make your destination to go abroad and you wanna convince your parents so tell them positive and try to make believable activities to them.
I'm a teenager. Let's just say hypothetically, I can make enough money to support myself in South Korea. How do I convince them? ;) Thanks
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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tell them that you will learn a differnet language that willl help you later on in ur career, and how important it is to learn a new language and a new culture.
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Look for an organized study abroad program. They deal with helping parents understand what it involved. On a side not, there is plenty of issue right now between North and South Korea, and it is not out of the question that there will be a war there in the not so distant future.
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Unless you speak and can write Korean I wouldn't go unless you are going to be staying with a host family.
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To survive you have to do something so if you already make your destination to go abroad and you wanna convince your parents so tell them positive and try to make believable activities to them.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
How much do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea?
How much do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea?
How much money do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea? and is it an okay salary compared to the prices there?
Teaching - 5 Answers
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You make about _______ dollars, enjoy
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I don't know about the south, but in the north most of the teachers are paid equally. You should try North Korea first.
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LOL to try North Korea--yeah I would go teach English in a communist country-NOT. It all depends upon who you work for. Be VERY wary of agencies on the net who promise you a job and then when you get there, there is no job to be had.
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The average wage of a new English teacher in South Korea is between 1.8 million won and 2.6 million won. That works out to about $1500 to $2200 a month in American dollars. To work in Korea you must have an authentic 4 year university degree Be from the big 7 English speaking countries such as Canada, US, England, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and South Africa. Finally you must have no criminal record. Korea is very strict with drug offenses and other crimes foreign teachers are tightly screened and are the scapegoat for the local media.
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5000
How much money do you make as an English teacher in South-Korea? and is it an okay salary compared to the prices there?
Teaching - 5 Answers
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You make about _______ dollars, enjoy
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I don't know about the south, but in the north most of the teachers are paid equally. You should try North Korea first.
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LOL to try North Korea--yeah I would go teach English in a communist country-NOT. It all depends upon who you work for. Be VERY wary of agencies on the net who promise you a job and then when you get there, there is no job to be had.
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The average wage of a new English teacher in South Korea is between 1.8 million won and 2.6 million won. That works out to about $1500 to $2200 a month in American dollars. To work in Korea you must have an authentic 4 year university degree Be from the big 7 English speaking countries such as Canada, US, England, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and South Africa. Finally you must have no criminal record. Korea is very strict with drug offenses and other crimes foreign teachers are tightly screened and are the scapegoat for the local media.
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5000
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