Getting by in Seoul: Language issues

Over the last 15-20 years Korea has undergone a major English language boom. Korean families are eager for their children to learn English and commonly place them in private language schools. Accordingly, most of the foreigners you encounter in the city will be resident EFL teachers from English-speaking countries. Read More »

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