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Schools and Locations
The mesmerizing cities in South Korea never fail to attract
foreigners from all over the world. Koreans are remarkably
friendly and have increasingly opened their doors to visitors. It
boasts of a pleasant climate which make one yearn to stay there
forever. American TESOL Institute has requirements for both GEPIK
(Gyeonggi province English Program in Korea) and EPIK (English
Program in Korea).
Under EPIK, American TESOL Institute has chosen some of the finest
cities in South Korea, in terms of both natural settings and
development. Below are the cities selected in South Korea for the
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 favourable city for ESL teachers from around the world.
Inchon - This international metropolis, also a major
seaport, has historically been one of Korea’s important cultural
and religious centres. 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 favoured.
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 travellers
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 colourful Kimchi Festival held in October annually to
promote the excellent quality of traditional kimchi and to
commercialise 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. Travellers
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 urbanised 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.
Teachers under the GPIK scheme will be placed in the Gyeonggi
Provice near the capital city, Seoul. 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 Hanyang and one will
instantly be able to observe the contrast between age old
richly-mellowed architecture found before Hanyang and the striking
skyscraper skyline of modern Korea from Hanyang.
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