The Midnight Runner Korea Podcast. ESL Podcasting In Seoul Korea At Its Finest!
Welcome to The Midnight Runner ESL Podcast in Korea, serving English teachers and expats! Listen to interviews of interest to foreigners living, or planning to travel to work in Seoul, South Korea. If you like a story, you can click on the E-mail link beside it and forward it to a friend. Likewise, you can leave me feedback, or would like updates to new stories, you can E-mail me under my profile. I hope to improve this podcast, and your input is appreciated! I change mics a lot, and am now using a Studip Projects B1 or AT818II mic for news updates, and my trusty Zoom H2 for most interviews.
Giving Birth in Korea as a Foreigner
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I talk with Victoria and her husband Steven as they discuss giving birth in Korea as a foreigner. Hear their experiences, both good and bad, at two hospitals in Seoul. They also give their suggestions on things to consider if you are planning a birth in Korea.
Song Credit: Cantinero - Lights Went Out
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Sunday, Sep 21, 2008Gina Talks Insurance in Korea
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If you’re a foreigner living in Korea, chances are, you’ve wondered what you should do about insurance for health, auto, or the possessions in your apartment. Today, I interview Gina June of Gina Agency Insurance in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Gina sells, travel, health, auto, rentors, general & personal liability insurance for AIG insurance – and chances are, she can get you coverage.
For in-depth information on what is covered by the national health care plan, please click on the links:
http://www.efl-law.com/medical-insurance.php
http://www.nhic.or.kr/eng/
You can reach Gina at: 02-794-7414, 02-793-6903 or e-mail: ginajun@kornet.net
Song credit: BadKat - Meaning of Self
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Friday, Sep 12, 2008On public school & UNI jobs in Korea
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Bibbitybop covers tons of ground discussing public school jobs. We also get into the transition from a public school job to a position at a university. With stagnant salaries, increased workloads, and shortened vacations, is a university job worth leaving a good public school job for? Bibbitybop from the eslcafe weighs-in on his thoughts on many topics. Bibbitybop worked in the Korean public school system for 2 years, and moved to a university job this year. I also share some of my own thoughts on the topic. Every situation is different, but perhaps our discussion could give you some things to think about.
Song credit: Free Love by Derek James
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Sunday, Sep 07, 2008Why Get an F-5-9 Visa in Korea?
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Wayne discusses his experiences with upgrading to an F-5-9 visa. What is this visa? What does it offer long-time foreigners in Korea? Listen and find out! Wayne also discusses the KEI-TEFL program and KEISIE Graduate School programs. For more information, see: http://www.koredinco.com
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Thursday, Aug 28, 2008Is there life after teaching overseas?
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Have you ever asked yourself what job you might get after going home? Do you fear whether your overseas teaching experience will be considered worthwhile by future employers? How about for those of us married to people of other nationalities? Do you wonder how your foreign spouse will endure the culture shock of living in a new country? We’ll explore these questions and more as we talk to Jeff in Canada via Skype. Jeff worked in Korea for several years, and then returned home with his Korean wife in tow. How’s life going for them? Find out!
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Saturday, Aug 23, 2008Should you teach in Korea or Japan? "Tiger Beer" dishes on both.
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Should you teach in Korea? Or Japan? Kevin, otherwise known as "Tiger Beer" from eslcafe.com dishes on his experiences in both. If you've ever wondered about teaching in either of these countries, you don't want to miss this interview!
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Thursday, Aug 21, 2008Tip a Glass at Stompers in Itaewon
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Dwayne, owner of Ole' Stompers in Itaewon discusses his foreign-owned bar, his feelings on "blood money", and more. Hear what it's like for a foreigner to run a bar in Itaewon. Dwayne also discusses the changes on "the hill" in Itaewon -- both good and bad.
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Sunday, Aug 17, 2008Counseling Foreigners in Korea
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Harpeau (Yvon) of Dave's eslcafe discusses his work as a mental health counselor in South Korea. Hear his thoughts on different issues facing foreigners in Korea, and what type of help is available for those who need someone to talk to. See www.harpo.ca to learn more about Yvon's counseling services. This is part 1 of a 2 part series, to be completed at a later date.
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Saturday, Aug 16, 2008Getting Involved in Korea
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Joshua from KOTESOL gives us ideas on how to get out and get involved in different organizations in South Korea. In addition to discussing KOTESOL, Joshua talks about meeting interesting people through Toastmasters, and The Royal Asiatic Society. Web sites here: www.kotesol.org , www.alak.or.kr , www.kate.or.kr , www.raskb.com , www.toastmasters.org
Song Credit: After Thought by The Second Advance
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Bassexpander
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I'm from the USA. Before coming to Korea, I worked as a TV commercial writer/producer for both ABC and CBS stations. I also worked in the radio industry as a weekend DJ and an Account Executive. I've been living in Korea for over six years, and teach English at a university in this interesting country.
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