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Cities - South Korea
American TESOL Institute has chosen some of the finest cities in South
Korea, in terms of both natural settings and development. Below are the
details of selected cities in South Korea for teaching program.
Busan - This is the second largest metropolitan city, second only
to the capital Seoul. This city definitely deserves the status of one of
the highly rated tourist destinations in South Korea. Busan is also
known as Pusan and is affectionately known as South Korea’s summer
capital. It is known for its white sandy beaches and lush green
mountains. Tourists flock to this city to capture the best naturally
settings, always returning with a memorable experience. The picturesque
setting in this city makes Busan a favorable city for ESL teachers from
around the world.
Incheon - This international metropolis, also a major seaport,
has historically been one of Korea’s important cultural and religious
centers. Named the “English City” in 2007, there was a surge in the
demand for ESL teachers. Till date, because of Incheon’s status as a
domestic and international hub as well as its close proximity to Seoul,
ESL teachers are very much favored.
Daegu - This city is the third largest in the Yeongnam region and
is situated to the southeast of South Korea. Surrounded by hills, the
city offers panoramic views of Mt. Palgongsan and Mt. Biseulsan. Daegu
has a rich historical heritage and termed as “City of Hope,” Daegu is an
attractive destination for travelers to visit and indulge in.
Gwangju - This city is known as the Mecca for arts and culture.
It has produced many scholars renowned for their scholarship and virtue.
The biggest tourist attraction is the city’s colorful Kimchi Festival
held in October annually to promote the excellent quality of traditional
kimchi and to commercialize it as a tourist product.
Daejeon - This city is well-known for its stature in terms of
advanced science and technology, communication, various research
Institutes and science parks. Daejeon is truly captivating with its
numerous natural and artificial scenic sights.
Ulsan - This gorgeous city situated on the banks of Tawhagang
River is the industrial hub of South Korea. Travelers to this city will
have an enriching cultural experience.
Gangwon - Situated in the centre of the Korean Peninsular,
Gangwon is reputed as a well-planned urbanized city. It offers
opportunities for exciting outdoors sports and adventure activities. The
city is rapidly growing as an enticing tourist destination.
Jeju - This is a small island located at the southern coast of
South Korea. It is known for its pristine and clean waters, rich flora
and fauna and enticing weather. One cannot help noticing the spectacular
waterfalls which provides a memorable experience for tourists. The
biggest tourist’s attraction in the city is the Fire festival.
Seoul – The capital city Seoul has lots to offer in terms of
attractions. Seoul is home to over 10 million people, making it one of
the largest cities in the world by population. Modern Seoul begins from
a city called Han yang and one will instantly be able to observe the
contrast between age old richly-mellowed architecture found before Han
yang and the striking skyscraper skyline of modern Korea from Han yang.
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program was exactly what I was looking for.. Fulfill my desire to
travel, get a teaching certification and land up with a job.
- JESSICA
