The legal driving age for automobiles is 18 and 16 for motorcycles. Seatbelt use is mandatory and violators will receive a fine. Normal roadway speed is 60 kph and 80-110 kph on the highways. Busy city roads often have a "Bus Only Lane" for the convenience of those who use a public transportation. Passenger vehicles

The Han River is the largest source of fresh water in Korea. It splits Seoul in half and is lined all the way through the city with parks and restaurants. The River is "supposedly" clean enough to swim in, but if the Koreans won't swim in it, the rest of us better avoid it as

Living and teaching in Korea is an absolutely fantastic experience that will open your eyes to a whole new world that you can never experience at home. Traveling in itself to another country provides an education that one cannot get from any book or receive from any university. Learning about and experiencing first-hand another culture,

The Family System In Korea, a typical family not only consists of the nucleus family (the father, the mother and their children), but often includes the extended family as well (i.e.: grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and grandchildren). Therefore, in contrast to a typical western family that is comprised of an average of four members,

  The Cost of Living in Korea Even though the United Nations reports the cost of living in Seoul as very high, that does not pertain to teachers who do not own a house or other property, pay rent or drive a car. Income taxes are virtually non-existent at a low 3% – 7%. The

The Korean peninsula is located mid-latitude in the Northern Hemisphere and lies in the transitional zone between continental and subtropical maritime climates. Like North America it has four distinct seasons, though the climate varies a bit between the northern and southern parts of the country.   Spring: Spring begins in late March and ends in