Known as the "City of Love" for its connection to the story of Jeon, Ch'unhyang, Namwon attracts many couples of all ages.

An annual festival with actors recreating the story is the area's most popular event. Additionally, mountain hikers come here before or after climbing Jiri-san, one of Korea's most famous national parks. With local buses to and from the area's major entrances into the park, it also forms a convenient transportation hub for climbers, with buses and trains to all over the country.

Famous Sites
Gwanghallu Namwon is the setting for the story of Jeon, Ch'unhyang, one of Korea's most famous love stories. The area houses several pavillions central to the story, including Ch'unhyang's swing and her mother's cottage. Several photographers have sets of traditional clothes so visitors can dress up like the major characters and get their pictures taken.
Jiri-san National Park As the closest major city to Jiri-san in North Jeolla Province, Namwon makes a great base camp for hikers planning to explore the northern side of the park. The park contains South Korea's second highest peak (Ch'eonwhang-bong, 1915 meters).
Namwon Tourist Complex This sprawling complex has hotels, yeogwans, and minbaks, as well as many different types of restaurants, to cater to the stream of hikers coming through Namwon. Namwon Land amusement park has the general assortment of amusement rides for all ages.
Dongp'yongjae Street Many young lovers walk along the Yoch'eon stream. The area is dedicated to Dongp'yongjae (a traditional Korean opera).

Food and Drink
The Namwon Tourist Complex has many different restaurants with reasonable prices. The streets bordering Gwanghallu also have many places to eat, with some of them decorated to imitate Wolmae's (Junhyang's mother) establishment. (Wolmae worked as a kisaeng, an entertainment woman similar to Japan's geisha.)

Night Life
The Namwon Tourist Complex has a number of noraebangs and drinking establishments open late. Namwon Land is open late on weekends. The musical fountain near the entrance to the Namwon Tourist Complex has lights added for the evening shows.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namwon

Link to the city

http://www.namwon.jeonbuk.kr



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.

Please take note that the positions will be filled quickly, especially in metropolitan cities, therefore applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.


 

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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