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▶ Jeollabuk-do |
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Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla) is a province in the southwest of Korea, also known as Jeonbuk-do. The provincial capital is Jeonju. Other major cities include Gunsan, Iksan, Jeongeup, Nawon, Gimje, Wanju, Jinan, Muju, Jangsu, Imsil, Sunchang, Gochang and Buan.
Traditional culture is alive in Jeollabuk-do, as flavors, fashion, and way of life are preserved and treasured. Jeollabuk-do is easily accessible through expressways and highways, which keeps the province connected to other cities and provinces throughout South Korea. |
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This province is popular for hiking in its mountainous national, provincial and county parks. While Buddhist temples take advantage of the serenity of hilly areas, off-shore islands provide a busy spot to sunbathe in the summertime. Winters draw skiers and snow boarders to the slopes of the Muju Ski Resort, one of the more popular winter sport destinations in the country. |
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| Capital city Jeonju is famous for its cuisine and culture, and is a popular destination for WorknPlay Consulting Tours. A village with traditional Korean houses, hanoks, is located in this city, featuring craft workshops, teashops and museums. Locally-produced goods that Jeollabuk-do is known for can be purchased here, including dolls, boxes and fans. Ties made of hanji paper, handmade from mulberry bark are popular gifts. |
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Rich Food Culture |
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| The fields of Jeollabuk-do are among the most fertile in South Korea, and the province takes pride in the quality of food grown in its mountains and fields. Jeollabuk-do is known for traditional Korean foods, such as Jeonju Bibimbap and Hanjeongshik, which are popular not only with Koreans but with foreigners also. |
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| Available Activities |
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Jeonju International Film Festival |
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The Jeonju International Film Festival celebrated their 10th year in 2009. This popular even focuses on digital, independent and art films from around the world. Visit http://eng.jiff.or.kr/ for more information about the springtime event.
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Jeonju International Sori Festival |
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| This annual festival features "all kinds of 'Sori (sound of voice & music)' that mankind has sung." Starting in 2009, the Jeonju International Sori Festival drew 269,000 attendees in 2008, including 3,800 from countries outside of Korea. 280 musicians were featured, representing 16 countries. The festival features pansori, a traditional musical drama performed by a solo singer and a drummer. For more information, visit www.sorifestival.com. |
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World Calligraphy Biennale of Jeollabuk-do |
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From long ago Jeollabuk-do Province has nurtured calligraphers. To introduce the art of calligraphy to a wider audience, the province has held the world's largest calligraphy biennale since 1997. Visit www.biennale.or.kr for more information
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Jeonju Computer Game Expo |
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Korea is a leader in terms of game industry. This expo is held not only for fostering game business but also for sound game culture for young people. At this expo, you will be able to join various events, try new games and learn new interesting games |
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| ▶ Useful links |
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| - Jeollabuk-do & Tour information
- Jeollagbuk-do Office of Education
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(Please let me know the city you would like to apply for and attach your resume and photo)
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| Public school positions (Elementary, Middle & High school) |
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- Starting Date: The end of February, 2012
- Salary:2.1-2.75mil won (Depends on Qualification, click the pay scale )
- Working Hours: 9am-5pm
- Teaching Hours: 22 hours per week
- 300,000 won Settlement pay upon teacher is arrival
- Round trip airfare : One way reimbursed upon teacher¡¯s arrival (1.3million KRW) and the
other will
be paid (1.3million KRW) when you complete your contract.Even though you are
in Korea, airfare will
be paid (1.3million KRW) when you start working.
- 100% Severance pay
- 18 working days paid vacation a year( include weekend) and all Korean national holidays
- 50% medical insurance, 50% national pension plan supported
- Full furnished single housing or housing allowance (400,000 won per month) |
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| ▶ Required Documents |
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- A Completed Application Form < Click for downloading the application
(including a passport size photo)
- Signed and sealed recommendation letter from academic or professional sources
- Must include the name, status, address, contact number and signature of the
reference.)
- Copy of diploma(s) or Original proof of enrollment
- should be attached with an apostille or with verification issued by official Korean institutions such as the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE); applicants from a country that does not have an agreement with the Apostille Convention (such as Canada), should attach a notary from the Korean Consulate/Embassy in your country or verification issued by KCUE
- Original proof of enrollment must show completion of at least two academic years
- Three Original sealed transcripts
- 1 sealed transcript sent to woknplay. 2 sealed transcripts to take with you to the Korean Consulate/Embassy when you apply for the E2visa.
- Apostilled nationwide Criminal Record Check
- Should be done on a nationwide and should be verified by an Apostille.
- Applicants from Canada or other countries that do not have an agreement with the Apostille Convention should submit a criminal record check notarized by the Korean Consulate/Embassy; however, Korean residents who have a criminal record check from one of the foreign diplomatic offices in Korea are exempt from the apostille verification process
- Verification should be issued by official institutions (of the applicant's government in his/her country or by foreign diplomatic offices in Korea) and must have been issued within 6 months at most before submitting all the required documents.
- Copy of passport photo page
- (If applicable) Copies of certification (teacher certification, TESOL, etc)
- (If applicable) Proof of teaching/work experience
- Copy of citizenship or a copy of legal residence certificate(for Korean nationals)
- If English is not your first language (born in a non-English speaking country), then you must be able to provide proof of English education beginning from junior high school level.
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| ▶ Application Process |
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| Please e-mail us your cover letter, resume, and latest photograph and we will contact you for an interview. |
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| *The placement will be done in order of documents arrival.* |
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- Send us your resume, cover letter, current picture
- Phone interview with us
- Send us your EPIK application form
- Interview with Busan Education Board Staff
- Send us your documents
- Receive contract & certificate
- Applicants sign the official written contract
- Applicants apply and obtain E2 visa at the Korean Embassy/Consulate
- Applicants arrange the air ticket
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| ▶ WorknPlay Recruiting |
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Tel: +82-2-568-7289
Fax: +82-2-568-7236
Ran Bldg.3F, #1621-18, seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea,137-878 |
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| We look forward to hearing from you!! |
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(Please let me know the city you would like to apply for and attach your resume and photo)
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