The beautiful and stunning cities in South Korea are warm to foreigners
and have such a climate which make one yearn to stay there forever. We
have requirement for both GEPIK (Gyeonggi province English Program in
Korea) and EPIK (English Program in Korea) and SMOE (Seoul Metropolitan
Office of Education).
American TESOL Institute has chosen some of the best cities located in
most spectacular natural settings for the best TEFL/ESL jobs in South
Korea under EPIK.
Busan - The second largest Metropolitan city after the capital
Seoul undoubtedly deserves the status of one of the top most tourist
attractions in South Korea. Also known as Pusan, the city is well know
as South Korea’s Summer capital are dotted with pristine and secluded
white sandy sea-beaches and lush green mountains that attracts tourists
from all over the world. One of the most picturesque cities in South
Korea in a stunning setting of exotic luxury, Busan is a perfect
destination for ESL teachers coming from all over the world.
Inchon - The international metropolis, a major seaport, has
historically been one of Korea’s important cultural and religious
centers, was declared an “English City” in 2007, generates huge demand
for ESL teachers; is consistently acknowledged as a major domestic and
international hub for South Korea, enjoys close proximity with the
capital Seoul; there are lots of things to attract the discerning
tourist.
Daegu - The third largest city situated in Yeongnam region, in
the southeastern part of South Korea. The city is surrounded by hills
and offers panoramic view of Mt. Palgongsan, Mt. Biseulsan.With a rich
historical heritage; the “City of Hope” Daegu is all set to open its
arms to woo travelers from all over the world.
Gwangju - Journey to Gwangju is just like flipping through the
annals of country’s year old historical memoirs; many of the nations
democratic movements had their roots in this area that would surely take
you to the bygone era of the country. Rich in agricultural and marine
products, the major tourist magnet in the city is colorful Kimchi
Festival.
Daejeon - A city of advanced science and technology,
communications, various research Institutes, science parks; come and
discover the wonders of science and technology in a thoroughly modern
city surrounded by lush green mountains- truly a mind-boggling
experience.
Ulsan - Beautiful city on the banks of Tawhagang River,
industrial hub of South Korea. It is one of the most splendid cities
with very rich cultural history.
Gangwon - Located in the middle of Korean Peninsular, Gangwon is
breathtakingly beautiful, a well planned modern city, the focal point of
East Asian tourism industry that offers great outdoors, sport and
adventure opportunities-the city has become a globally hot and happening
tourist destination.
Jeju - A tiny island in the southern coast of South Korea, dotted
with eye-catching, cleanest, most pristine sea beaches, rich in flora
and fauna, beautiful weather, scattered with a number of stunning
waterfalls, ideal tourist destination with spectacular scenic beauty
will make your stay a very comfortable one. The biggest tourist’s
attraction is Fire festival.
Under the program of GPIK, teachers will be placed in the Gyeonggi
Provice surrounding areas of the vibrant capital of the city and under
SOME teachers will be placed in Seoul which is the major political,
cultural, commercial, financial, and educational hub of South Korea.
Seoul also offers many of South Korea’s major tourist attractions. With
a population of over one crore, Seoul is South Korea’s largest city and
one of the largest in the world by population. Seoul is located on the
Han River in the country’s northwest; the modern Seoul descends from a
city called Hanyang where one will marvel at the extravagant contrast
between the age old richly-mellowed architecture and the striking
skyscraper skyline of modern Korea.
Traveling
the world has been a life long dream of mine. When this opportunity
was presented to me by an advisor at my university, I knew it was
what I was looking for!