Open Question: How safe is it to teach English in Seoul, South Korea?

2 December 2008, 4:12 pm

I am excited about this opportunity to see new places and meet Koreans, but my friends and family thinks it is a bad idea. They have gone so far as to say I might die because it's too dangerous. I think it will be fine because I love Starcraft and have met mostly friendly Koreans online while playing, but I'd like some reassurance. I may be offered a job with Hyland English making 30,000$ a year. Is it a good amount to make there? I'd like to know if the cost of living is the same, higher or lower than north Texas, USA. I hope things work out because I've always wanted to be around people who know what Starcraft is! Most Americans have no clue about the game, but I hear in South Korea it's like the #1 national pass-time/sport. @ sakura, Why would I get insults like that? That is ridiculous...... Read More »

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