Living abroad in South Korea
Hopfner, Jonathan2013
Book
Jonathan Hopfner has made the move to South Korea--twice. His experience as a journalist, investor, and homeowner has taught Jonathan the ins and outs of living in South Korea--from the banking and business realities, to the immigration and business procedures. It is this firsthand experience and advice that Jonathan brings to "Moon Living Abroad in South Korea." "Moon Living Abroad in South Korea" is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, and gaining employment. You'll get practical advice on education, health care, and how to rent or buy a home that fits your needs. The book also includes color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps--making the moving and transition process easy for businesspeople, students, teachers, retirees, and professionals.
Main title:
Living abroad in South Korea / Jonathan Hopfner.
Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Berkeley, CA : Avalon Travel, 2013.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Partial contents: Machine generated contents note: WELCOME TO SOUTH KOREA -- Introduction -- The Lay of the Land -- Social Climate -- History, Government, and Economy -- History -- Government -- Economy -- People and Culture -- Ethnicity and Class -- Customs and Etiquette -- Social Values -- Gender Roles -- Religion -- The Arts -- Sports and Games -- Planning Your Fact-Finding Trip -- Preparing to Leave -- Arriving in South Korea -- Things to Do -- Sample Itineraries -- Practicalities -- Daily Life -- Making the Move -- Immigration and Visas -- Moving with Children -- Moving with Pets -- What to Take -- Housing Considerations -- Types of Housing -- Renting -- Buying -- Household Expenses -- Language and Education -- Learning Korean -- Education -- Health -- Hospitals and Clinics -- Insurance -- Pharmacies and Prescriptions -- Preventive Measures -- Environmental Factors -- Disabled Access -- Safety -- Employment -- Teaching English -- Self-Employment -- The Job Hunt -- The Work Environment --
ISBN:
16123863269781612386324
Dewey class:
915.195915.9
Language:
English
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Subject:
Americans -- Korea (South) -- Handbooks, manuals, etcRelocation (Housing) -- Korea (South) -- Handbooks, manuals, etcMoving, Household -- Korea (South) -- Handbooks, manuals, etcKorea (South) -- GuidebooksKorea (South) -- Social life and customsKorea (South) -- Emigration and immigration -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
BRN:
175102
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Library at the Dock | -Travel | TRAVEL 915.9 HOPF | Available |