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| ▶ Busan Metropolitan City |
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| The Second Largest city in Korea |
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Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.7 million residents, is located on the Southeastern tip of Korea . The size of Busan is 0.8% of the whole land of the Korean Peninsula . The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climate that never gets too hot or too cold. |
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| Busan is the second largest city in Korea . Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest container handling port in the country and the fifth largest in the world, with potential for even more growth. Its natural endowments and rich history have resulted in Busan's increasing reputation as a world class city of tourism and culture. |
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| The most famous coastal city |
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| Haeundae Beach is probably the most famous beach in the country. The name "Haeundae" was named by a scholar and is 1.5km long, 30~50m wide, with an area of 58,400 ㎡ . The white sand is rough and is composed of sands that come from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have disintegrated naturally by the wind over a long time. Haeundae Beach is also famous for the various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. At Haeundae Beach there is a Folk Square where you can enjoy traditional games such as Neoldduigi (seesaw jumping), Korean wrestling, Tuho(arrow throwing), tug-of-War and yutnori. There is also the Beach Culture Center and the Beach Library. Numerous people visit every year from June to August. |
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| Busan International Rock Festival |
| - Every year rock concert by world-famous Rock stars from home and abroad, as well as rock contest for amateur rockers, are held against the summer ocean setting. http://rockfestival.co.kr/ |
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| Pusan International Film Festival - The largest film festival in Asia! This film festival (PIFF) began in 1996 in Busan and is held annually, usually around September ~ November. It is PIFF's 12th year this year and PIFF will showcase a total of 275 films from 64 countries, 193 of which are world, international or Asia premieres. Especially, the fact that 11 films in New Currents section are all either world (8) or international (3) premieres proves PIFF's role as the gateway for new Asian talents to success in the film industry. Also 10 among 70 films in World Cinema section are world or international premieres, which reaffirms PIFF's prestigious status |
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| For more information on PIFF : http://www.piff.org/structure/eng/default.asp |
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| Sea Sports - There is a Yachting Center in Busan which hosted the yachting games of 2 Asian Games in 1986 and 2992. Water motorcycling, windsurfing and water skiing are available at the beaches at low costs. Scuba Diving is also available butut with high cost. There are many fishing points where you can get a thrilling experiences catching fish, the popular spots are at Gadeokdo Island , Imnang Beach , Dadaepo Beach , Haeundae etc. |
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| Jagalchi Fish Market - The Old seafood market where you can hear the sounds of splashing fish and vivid accent of Busan |
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| ▶ Useful links |
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- Busan city
- Busan Tour information
- Busan education board |
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(Please let me know the city you would like to apply for and attach your resume and photo) |
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| Public School Positions (Elementary, Middle & High School) |
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- Starting Date: The end of August, 2010
- Salary: 1.8-2.5 million won
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Depending on Qualifications, click the pay scale )
- Working Hours: 9am-5pm
- Teaching Hours: 22 hours per week
- 300,000 won Settlement Pay upon teacher¡¯s arrival
- Round trip airfare: One-way reimbursed upon teacher¡¯s arrival (1.3 million KRW). Return airfare will
be paid (1.3 million KRW) when contract is completed. Those already in Korea will be paid
1.3 million KRW when starting their contract.
- 100% Severance Pay
- 21 working days paid vacation a year (including weekends) and all Korean national holidays
- 50% medical insurance, 50% national pension plan supported
- Full furnished single housing or housing allowance (400,000 won per month) |
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| ▶ Required Documents |
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- A Completed Application Form ← Click for downloading the application
(including a passport size photo attached on the first page)
- Two Signed Recommendation Letters from Academic or Professional Sources
- Must include the name, position, address, contact number and signature of the reference
- Apostilled Copy of Degree - Bachelor's Degree
- One Original Sealed Transcript
- You may need extra ones when you interview with the Korean Consulate or get notarization from Korean Consulate (For Canadians), so please order some extras.
- Criminal Record Check with Apostille Stamp
- Should be done on a state or national level and verified by an apostille
- Applicants from Canada or other countries that do not have an agreement with the Apostille Convention should submit a criminal record check notarized by the Korean Consulate/Embassy (you need one sealed university transcript); however, Korean residents who have a criminal record check from one of the foreign diplomatic offices in Korea are exempt from the apostille verification process
- Verification should be issued by official institutions (of the applicant's government in his/her country or by foreign diplomatic offices in Korea) and must have been issued within 6 months at most before submitting all the required documents.
- Copy of Your Passport¡¯s Photo Page
- Copy of Proof of Certification (If applicable)
-Teacher certification, TESOL, etc.
- Proof of Teaching Experience(If applicable)
- With official letterhead and signature of employer
- The exact start and end dates of your contract with your current or previous employer must be mentioned in the letter. Ex) from September, 2008 to August, 2009.
- One school year is acceptable (two semesters)
- Proof of 2 or more years of teaching experience is required for a Level 1 Teacher
- Proof of 1 year of teaching experience is required for a Level 2 Teacher
- Copy of Citizenship or a Copy of Legal Residence Certificate (for Korean Nationals)
- If English is not your first language (born in a non-English speaking country), then you must be able to provide proof of English education beginning from junior high school level.
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| ▶ Application Process |
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| Please e-mail us your cover letter, resume, and latest photograph and we will contact you for an interview. |
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| *The placement will be done in order of documents received.* |
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- Send us your resume, cover letter, current picture
- Phone interview with WorknPlay
- Send us your Application Form and two reference letters
- Interview with Education Board Staff
- Send us your documents
- Receive final contract & notice of appointment
- Applicants apply and obtain E2 visa at the Korean Embassy/Consulate
- Applicants arrange the air ticket
- Attend orientation
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| ▶ WorknPlay Consulting |
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Tel: +82-2-568-7536
Fax: +82-2-568-7236
Ran Bldg.3F, #1621-18, seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea,137-878 |
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| We look forward to hearing from you!! |
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