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Creating a Sweet and Tangy Korea: An Interview with Austin Bashore, Chair of the Native Teachers’ Union in Chungcheong Province
On the afternoon of June 22, downtown Seoul’s Sejong-daero was filled with a sea of workers. It was the day of the National Workers’ Rally. Flags of all colors...
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How to Change Jobs Without a Release Letter or Compel Your Employer to Issue One
For TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teachers in Korea, dealing with employment termination and securing a "release letter" (이적동의서) is often a...
[Interview] From E-2 to F-2-7: Securing Long-Term Residency as an English Teacher in South Korea
Navigating the complexities of visas and residency in a foreign country can be a daunting task, especially for English teachers working abroad. In this...
Government-Authorized and Unauthorized International Schools, Foreign Schools, and Foreign Educational Institutions in South Korea
Introduction:In South Korea's multifaceted educational landscape, students have several choices ranging from 국제중학교 (International Middle Schools) and 국제고등학교 (International High Schools), 외국인학교 (Foreign Schools),...
Temporary Policy for Undocumented Foreigners
The Ministry of Justice in South Korea has announced a temporary policy, effective from September 11 to December 31, 2023, that aims to exempt...
Understanding the Intricacies of South Korea’s E2 Visa and Residence Card(ARC) Expiry for Foreign Teachers
In a recent elucidation penned by Annalise Kriel, tailored primarily for South African educators in South Korea, the intricate details surrounding the E2 visa...
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A Call for Peace: South Korean Civil Society Stands with Palestine
In an unprecedented display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, South Korean civil society groups are organizing a poignant protest, "Shoes of Mourning," to decry the violence in the...
Helping TEFL Teachers Get Legal Support: Now We Need Bilingual Language Assistants!
Note: This article has been updated to reflect feedback regarding the use of the term “volunteer,” given that participants will receive compensation for their time...
Understanding Severance Pay and Mid-Term Settlement
As a TEFL teacher in Korea, you are likely familiar with the concept of severance pay (퇴직금), which is a legal right for workers...
What to Do if You Get Injured at Work in Korea as a TEFL Teacher?
What to Do if You Get Injured at Work in Korea as a TEFL Teacher? As a TEFL teacher in Korea, your work environment may...