ESL Korea FAQ:

This FAQ is based on my and several other peoples experiences in Korea. Last updated 2/01.

"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."            -Nietszche "The greatest happiness is to vanguish your enemy: to chase him before you; to see his cities reduced to ashes; to rob him of his wealth; to see those dear to him bathed in tears; to clasp to your bosum his wives and daughters."              -Ghengus Khan

(1) What Should I Bring With Me To Korea?

(14) Can I Buy In Korea All the Usual Things I Can Get At Home?

(2) Can I Enter Korea On A One Way Ticket?

(15) Can I Work In Korea On A Tourist Visa?

(3) Can I Get A Job Without A Degree?

(16) I'm 45-55, Will That Be A Problem?

(4) What About Getting Dental Work Done In Korea?

(17) I Want To Leave My Contract. What To Do?

(5) Whats The Best Advice You Could Give Someone Thinking Of Coming To Korea?

(18) My Boss Won't Give Me A Release Letter. What Can I Do?

(6) Is Korea Really As Bad As The People Say It Is? And If So Why Don't They Leave?

(19) How Do I Do A Visa Run To Osaka Or Fukuoka?

(20) Whats The Story About Teaching Privates?

(7) What Questions Should I Ask My Prospective Employer And Co-Workers?

(21) How Much Should I Charge For Privates And Other Part-Time Work?

(8) What Should I Look For In A Contract?

(22) What Exactly Is A Release Letter?

(9) Which Is Better, The Country Or the Cities, Seoul Or Pusan?

(23) Whats The Story About Recruiters?

(24) How Big A Percentage Of Hagwons Are Actually "Bad"?

(10) What Do I Need To Know About Korean Etiquette?

(25) If Koreas So Bad Why Go There at All?

(11) What Do Things Cost In Korea?

(26) How Does Korea Compare To Taiwan And Japan?

(12) Can I Save Money In Korea?

(13) Whats The Weather Like Over There?

(27) When And How Can I Pursue Legal Action?