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My experiences in Korea - ESL in Korea
By:Samantha U.K

Hi Joe Kim,

I have been working in South Korea for the past 6 months and I hate to say that your article about working in South Korea is a fairly accurate representation of what I have experienced so far.
Since I got here I have felt constantly belitled, disrespected or just blatantly ignored. Not to mention the fact that white woman seem to be considered prostitutes so are continually followed, propositioned and hassled (mostly by drunk old men which isn't fun!).
I have to add that this is only my experience and I 've met a few people out here who really love it (though they do all seem to be men), also I am in a small town which hasn't seen many white people so I think the negative issues are increased. I do think that Seoul would be a much more enjoyable and laid back place to work.






Messages In This Thread

Article: TeachersNeededNow! 2.7 mil / month no kids no weekedends - Info: Teach ESL in Korea -- Joe Kim
OOOOH!!! PILSUN KOOOORREEAAA!!!! - ESL in Korea -- Joe Sullivan
Re: OOOOH!!! PILSUN KOOOORREEAAA!!!! - ESL in Korea -- Professor Dr.David Ngin Sian Pau
permission?? - ESL in Korea -- tungtengi
My experiences in Korea - ESL in Korea -- Samantha U.K

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