Jeonnam, in the southwestern region of Korea, is a province abundant with arts, good eats, good scents (it’s a manufacturing hub for green tea) and centuries of history.

Blessed with rivers, mountains, a bamboo forest and much more, even the yellow earth in Jeonnam is considered a living treasure. Filled with calcium carbonate, iron and magnesium, it was used in popular folk remedies before the advent of modern technology and medicine.

Visitors can further get a whiff of yesteryear in Gokseong Town, where you can hop in the steam locomotive and travel as if back in time. Traditional villages abound in Jeonnam, and Naganeupseong is a prime example of lifestyles preserved from a century ago. When it comes to art, traditional Korean paintings, Goryeo celadon and Joseon white porcelain have origins here. Jeonnam is also home to the Jindo National Center of Korean Traditional Performing Arts of Namdo. A combination of art and nature can be found in the architecture of the area’s temples, such as Mihwangsa.

Jeonnam is also home to the Yeosu National Industry District, which produces and exports oil related products, and the Gwangyang Steel Mill, which manufactures 18 million tons of steel. The province is also widely regarded as a global port.

Scenic pleasures abound here as well. Whether it’s the melding of islands, stones and cobalt sea at Dadohae National Sea Park or the countless sights to behold from the Seomjin Ferry, Jeonnam will prove itself a picturesque, unforgettable memory.

The province’s annual festivals are also can’t-miss attractions. The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival, an ecology education program introducing nature and butterflies, is a favorite, as is the Bosung Green Tea Festival.

Movie fans can also stop by the filming locations of some of Korea’s most popular works.

So head to Jeonnam and experience one of Korea’s most charming provinces.

Jeonnam

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeollanam-do

http://english.jeonnam.go.kr/

Information  from Korea Sparkling

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?areaCode=38

Mokpo City

http://eng.mokpo.go.kr/

Yeosu City

http://yeosu.go.kr/site/Home/ 

http://yeosu.go.kr/en/

Gwangyang City

http://www.gwangyang.go.kr/main.jsp

Naju City

http://www.naju.go.kr/01kr/

Suncheon City

http://www.suncheon.go.kr/open_content/main_page/ 



 

Starting date and Application deadline

emoticon STARTING  April 1st, 2012, the EPIK-SMOE office will schedule interviews for the 2012 intake in August. To get an interview you need to submit the initial application package and you need to start preparing for the required documents ASAP (between January and April 2012). If you are a USA or a UK citizen, it is recommended that you start the application procedure in early January 2012.

Eligibility

A person who has minimum bachelor degree in any discipline.

By E2 visa law, EPIK teachers should have a citizenship from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa. Must have studied from the junior high level (7th grade) and resided for at least 10 years or more in the country where English is the primary language.

Salary and benefits

·         Salary: from 2.0-2.85 M Korean Won per month depends on your qualification and a location you teach

·         Free roundtrip Airfare (Entrance/ Exit allowance)

·         Free Furnished Housing Provided - Single studio-type housing

·         Paid vacation minimum 21+ calendar days per year  in addition to national holidays (12-14 days)

·         Government Medical plan; this medical insurance will allow you to receive medical attention and prescription medicines at a fraction of their original cost.

·         National Pension Scheme; Pursuant to the Korean National Pension Corporation Act, 50% of your compulsory pension contributions will be paid by your host POE. At present, only EPIK GETs holding American or Canadian citizenship are eligible for a lump-sum pension refund upon successfully completing their contract and departing Korea

·         Severance Pay - Equal to approximately one month's salary

·         Settlement allowance: 300,000 Won

·         Renewal Allowance: 2,000,000 KRW will be provided upon successful completion and renewal of your contract with the same POE.

·         Tax Exemption - 2 years of income tax exemption (except for Canadians)

Working hours and duties

•Work Place: Public schools under the Provincial Office of Education.

•Teaching for the elementary to high school students

•Working hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

•Teaching hours: 22 classes (not hours) per week during the school hours.

•Duties: Jointly conduct English conversation classes and extracurricular activities with Korean teachers

How to apply

Please email us your resume to iloveesl.com11@yahoo.com  Please state your date of availability when you send us your resume. Once we receive your resume will contact you as fast as we can.

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