Chungcheongnam-do boasts quite a few quirky claims to fame.

For starters, it’s home to Korea’s most popular mud festival, a headquarters for mosi (a type of fabric) and a well-preserved trove for nature that’s also surrounded by shores.

Chung-nam’s Daecheon Beach is visited every summer by tourists who’ve come to enjoy the sand and sea, as well as the Boryeong Mud Festival, which is held every July. Visitors also like to stock up on Chung-nam’s famous local ginseng (which is said to have seven medicinal benefits) and to drink a liquor made of ginseng called Geumsan's Insamju. Of course, tourists can also enjoy Chung-nam’s famous Hansan Sogokju, a traditional Korean rice wine popular among the Royal Baekje court about 1300 years ago.

But good food and drinks aside, Chung-nam’s cultural offerings are just as tempting. There’s the Hansan Mosi Museum, which features plenty of mosi pieces as well as an interactive hand-weaving exhibit. Across the street from this museum is the Hansan Sogokju Brewery, which has been designated a Korean Intangible Cultural Property. Hamsang Park, Asia’s first war-ship theme park, promises extra excitement in Chung-nam. And the Neungsanri Royal Tombs allow tourists the chance to visit the burial sites of kings and other royalty.

Then there’s the Oeamri Folk Village, where lifestyles from centuries ago have been preserved.
And at the Korean Museum of Traditional Architecture, established by the master carpenter, Jeonheungsuhong, visitors can get a deeper taste of the history behind the country’s landmarks.

And what about for rest and relaxation, you ask? Well, for starters, you can catch a performance by the Hanullim Performing Art Group and enjoy Samulnori, Korea's traditional drum performance. For something more luxurious, indulge in hot springs filled with minerals and components said to be great for health and skincare.

Whatever your preference for fun, Chung-nam has it all. So watch and learn why you should head there soon.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

http://www.chungnam.net/content/universal/english/

Link to the city

http://tour.chungnam.net/ctnt/engl/index.jsp

http://www.asia-planet.net/korea/chungcheongnam-do.htm

Cheonan City

http://www.cheonan.go.kr/en/index.html

Gongju City

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=578447

Asan City

http://www.asan.go.kr/eng/about/sub_01.asp

Boryeong-gun

http://www.boryeong.chungnam.kr/ctnt/ptal/

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264510

Nonsan City

http://english.nonsan.go.kr/nsforeign/english/

Seosan City

http://eng.seosantour.net/ 

Starting date and Application deadline

emoticon STARTING  April 1st, 2012, the EPIK 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

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