South Korea South Korea has drawn travelers for many years who want to teach English in another country. Those opportunities have only gotten better, since South Korea’s cost of living is so low you can live like a king on $30,000 a year. But work is not the only thing that draws travelers to South Korea. The food is delicious (Korean Barbeques are springing up in the States from Los Angeles to New York), the nightlife is bustling, and Karaoke lovers will be in paradise! Of course, South Korea still has some problems with its brother to the North. North and South Korea have had decades of tension, but don’t let that deter you from adding the South to your itenerary. In fact, recent meetings between the two countries seems to have had a positive effect on north and south relations. It’s worth hopping on an organized tour to get a glimpse of Panmunjeom, a strange village on the old battlefront of the Korean War. While a truce was signed here in 1953, peace was never agreed to and technically, the north and south are still at war. While the area is called the Demilitarized Zone, both sides are guarded, and the border remains the most heavily armed in the world. Of course, you’ll want to see Seoul, and stop by the Gyeongbok-gung, Deoksu-gung, and some of the many palaces as well as Mount Inwang, Seoul's most famous shamanist shrine. Highlights: Check out the big city bustle of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and a mixture of ancient temples and modern skyscrapers. Join an organized tour for a visit to Panmunjeom and the heavily armed Demilitarized Zone. Don’t miss the Karaoke and the great food, no matter where you are! Best time to visit: April to May Student Airfare: $737 Los Angeles to Seoul 7 Nights in a hostel: $87.78 Exchange Rate: 1.00 USD = 918.471 KRW Student Traveler travel South Korea home page Student Traveler articles on South Korea Study Abroad: CIEE, University Studies Abroad Consortium, New York Film Academy, State University of New York, State University of NJ Rutgers, Suffolk University, University of Miami, SUNY Stony Brook, Loyola Marymount University, Florida State University, Semester at Sea, School for International Training, Youth for Understanding, Harvard Summer School Study Abroad, Northern Arizona University Work Abroad: Park English, TEFL International, I to I, ESL Job Network, OK Recruiting, Global Crossroad, Canadians with Seoul, Teach Anywhere, Jun Inc, TEFL Job Placement

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