Covid 19 or Coronavirus in Korea, China, and It's Effects on Teaching   On this episode of K-PoD, we all look at Covid 19 and when the Coronavirus first broke out in Asia, what we went through at that time, work being closed, and how life was in Korea and China during the 'lock down'. We also get into how things have changed here in Korea and China, testing, tracing, wearing masks, quarantining, and who we think things regarding Covid 19 and the Coronavirus have been handled here in Asia. Lastly, we talk about public schools re-opening, online teaching, travel restrictions, the demand for teachers now, where we think this is all going, and what life is like now living and working in South Korea and China. Scott, Adam, Marco, as well as returning guest Paul and Dee talk about the effects of Covid 19 on their lives while living a broad and in Asia. It’s all about Covid 19 and the Coronavirus while living in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 00:01 On this episode of K-PoD. 00:48 Scott introduces the hosts and guests on this episode. 04:09 Where everyone was when Covid 19 and the Coronavirus started. 11:20 What happened when our jobs were put on hold and shut down due to Covid 19. 19:30 What we each did and our thoughts during our time off during the Covid 19 outbreak. 24:04 Did anyone hit the panic button when our home countries asked for everyone to come back home. 25:35 How we all felt when we went back to work, being back in the classroom, and what it was like. 34:44 Dee asks about conspiracy theories and what we have all heard regarding Covid 19. 38:13 Paul talks about getting tested for Coronavirus here in South Korea. 43:00 What’s it like being out in public and getting your temperature taken everywhere. 45:08 What we think the difference is with regards to Korea and China handling the Covid 19 outbreak compared to the rest of the world. 49:10 The public school and private school systems during Covid 19 and online classes. 59:05 Travel restrictions and flying due to Covid 19. 01:00:50 Is this a temporary situation? 01:04:07 How things are in Korea and China now living with Covid 19. 01:11:29 Where we see this Covid 19 situation all going and our hopes for the future. 01:17:07 Closing out the episode and how you can get in touch with everyone on this episode.   K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS AND GUESTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Web - https://10yearsapart.com Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Web - https://10yearsapart.com Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe Instagram - https://goo.gl/w2G95c Web - https://kpop.global Paul Paul was one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years.   Facebook -https://goo.gl/JGbYLA Instagram - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Web - https://hypedesign.studio Dee Dee was one of the original hosts of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Dee is originally from USA and he currently lives and works in China.  Facebook - https://bit.ly/3gplO3G Web - https://www.abcdeeteacher.com   Find Dee's books on Amazon here: Get design work from Paul and Hype Design Studio Here: Follow both Adam and Scott on their new animated podcast 10 Years Apart on youTube here: Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #covid19 #coronavirus #livinginkorea #southkorea #korea #china #travelchina #travelkorea #lifeinkorea  #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner

K-PoD: Life In Korea

Covid 19 in Korea, China, and It's Effect on Teaching Abroad

Our top 5 pros and cons to living in South Korea based on our own experiences over the years. We each give our top 5 pros and cons lists to living in South Korea and then come up with a final list for each. Scott, Adam, Marco, and returning guest Saber talk about how long they’ve lived in Korea and their experiences to come up with the top 5 things they love about living in Korea and the top 5 things they don’t. It’s all about the PROS and CONS to living in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:23 Each of us tell how long we’ve each have lived in South Korea. 02:13 Marco gives some of the hardest changes he had to adjust to when he first moved to South Korea. 03:46 Saber talks about her hardest things she had to adjust to when she first moved to South Korea and adapting to working all day and teaching children. 04:22 Scott gives the difficult changes he had to make when he first came to South Korea. 05:00 Adam goes over some the difficult changes he had to make when he first came to Korea. 05:46 Marco gives his top 5 cons to living in South Korea including the lack of trash cans, driving, cultural differences, and more! 09:30 Saber gives her top 5 cons to living in South Korea including clothing sizes, pollution, taxis, and more! 11:28 Adam goes into his top 5 cons to living in South Korea including home sickness, traffic and parking, respect to pedestrians, and more! 12:04 Scott gives his top 5 cons to living in South Korea including smells, weather, seat belts, and more! 13:32 We all put our lists together to agree on a final TOP 5 CONS list to living in South Korea. 17:30 Adam gets into his top 5 pros to living in South Korea including internet, travel, safety, and more! 18:35 Marco gives his top 5 pros to living in South Korea including taxis, recycling, people, and more! 20:25 Saber’s top 5 pros to living in South Korea including living costs, expat community, delivery services, and more! 21:02 Scott’s top 5 pros to living in South Korea including meeting new people, 24hr life, the garbage system, and more! 23:20 We all put our lists together to agree on a final TOP 5 PROS list to living in South Korea. 24:48 Adam wraps things up including where to get in touch with each of us. Guest Saber Lane Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/saber.lane Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saberlane Website - https://kpop.global   K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe Instagram - https://goo.gl/w2G95c Website - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA Instagram - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #livinginkorea #southkorea #korea #constokorea #prostokorea #travelkorea #lifeinkorea #top5pros #top5cons #top5 #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner  

Top 5 Pros and Cons to Living in South Korea (Episode 75)

There are many alternative things you can find to do during your stay in South Korea! There are lots of things you can do while in South Korea!  Things to do indoors, things to do outdoors, and things you can only do in Korea!  In this episode we share so of these alternative things to do while in Korea along with our own experiences. Scott, Adam, and Marco are joined by guest Michael DeLorenzo to talk about the different things you can do while in South Korea and the Changwon area that you might not know about. Our guest, Michael DeLorenzo, has lived in South Korea for the past 8 years.  He’s originally from the United States and is a teacher at Changwon National University.  He has been running a group in Changwon called the ‘Changwon Culture and Activity Group' for the past 4 ½ years, and he joins us to share in all the different activities that they group does and why the group exists. We each share in our own experiences of fun, strange, indoors, outdoors, and craziest things we’ve done while living in South Korea (combined +27 years) including screen rooms, singing rooms, festivals and concerts, mystery dinners, movie nights, ghost hunting, and even hiking in North Korea! It’s all about FUN and ALTERNATIVE things to do in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:30 An introduction to our guest Michael DeLorenzo including why he first came to Korea and what he does here. 02:00 A little more on the group Michael created ‘Changwon Culture and Activity Group’, why he created it, and some of the things they do. 04:12 Each of us gives some of the things we do indoors and activities we each like to indoors while living in South Korea including screen rooms, escape room, VR rooms, board games, DnD, singing rooms, and ice skating and the ice rinks in the Changwon Area. 07:02 Outdoor activities we each like to do in Korea including batting cages, hiking, the Changwon reservoir, parks, events, festivals, ghost hunting, the Dark Side of Seoul Tour, and biking.. 11:45 Our own experiences of some of the strangest and craziest things that we’ve each done during our time in South Korea including stories on dog soup, living octopus, lost in NamHae, saved by the Fire Department, October Fest, and hiking in North Korea as well as getting on the wrong bus in North Korea! 18:00 Michael talks about trying to bike from Busan to Seoul, Incheon on a bike path that takes you all the way and all the bike hotels along the way. 19:45 The most fun things we’ve each done in Korea including fireworks festivals, music festivals, camping, Metallica in Korea, JinJu Lantern Festival, and the Anndong Mask Festival. 25:10 Adam sums up everything and where you can get in contact with each of us and submit any questions you would like regarding to living in South Korea.   OUR GUEST Michael DeLorenzo Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michaelbdelorenzo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mbdelorenzo/ Changwon Culture and Activity Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Changwonculturegroup/ K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf     HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram- https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. Facebook- https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe Instagram - https://goo.gl/w2G95c Website - https://kpop.global Listen and Subscribe on....  #koreathingstodo #hikingkorea #koreaactivities #koreanfun #koreaevents #metallicakorea #hikingnorthkorea #northkorea #southkorea #korea #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Alternative and Fun Things to Do in South Korea (Episode 74)

Shopping in Korea, online shopping in Korea, Korean clothes and fashion, food costs in Korea, and services in Korea can be a good or bad experience while living in South Korea. The costs of living in South Korea can be cheaper than the current country you are in and South Korea can be a great place to save money if done the correct way!  Korean clothing, fashion, sizes, food, online shopping, markets, street markets, haircuts, and services in Korea can have their advantages. Scott, Adam, Marco, and returning guest Saber talk about the costs of living in Korea, online shopping in Korea, finding clothes, the service industry in Korea, food shopping, and more! It’s all about SHOPPING in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:34 Food shopping and where each of us buy and get our grocery shopping done in South Korea. 04:45 How much we each do cooking at home compared to eating out or getting delivery and Korean food. 07:45 The costs of food in South Korea and comparing it to other countries. 10:32 Buying food at markets and Korean street markets as well as some recommendations from us on shopping for food in Korea. 12:38 Korean clothes, sizes, fashion, where we buy our clothes in Korea, shoes and some other fashion accessories. 16:50 Online shopping, buying household items, larger things like furniture online and getting it delivered. Delivery time tables, buying books online, and comparing Korean online shopping to sites like Amazon. 21:20 Any stories we’ve had with regards to being satisfied or dissatisfied with online shopping in South Korea. 23:05 Medication and other items you may want to bring with you and that are hard to find in South Korea if you are coming here for the first time. 24:57 Customer services in South Korea, returning items, language barriers, banking, and waiting times. 28:45 Getting you haircut in South Korea and what you can expect and look for. 34:02 Restaurants, ordering food, avoiding allergy related items, menus, and using apps to order food in South Korea. Guest Saber Lane Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/saber.lane Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saberlane Website - https://kpop.global   Online shopping in Korea K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe Instagram - https://goo.gl/w2G95c Website - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA Instagram - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #shoppinginkorea #southkorea #korea #koreashopping #travelkorea #shoppingonline #livinginkorea #koreanfashion #koreanclothes #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea #koreanfood

Shopping and Services in Korea (Episode 73)

Summertime in Korea can have it's UPS and DOWNS! In this episode we'll look at SUMMER in Korea, what we like and what we don't, plus some of the summer events and activities going on all over South Korea for summer 2019! Scott, Adam, and Marco are joined by guest Michael DeLorenzo (Changwon Culture and Activity Group) to talk about what we each like about summer in South Korea, the things we don’t like about summer here, what we miss about summer in our home countries, the summer weather, things we like to do in summer in Korea, how to beat the heat, and Events going on all over South Korea for this coming summer, 2019. It’s all about SUMMERTIME in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:31 An introduction to our guest Michael DeLorenzo and more about his Facebook group ‘Changwon Culture and Activity Group’ 02:05 Some things each of us like about the summer in South Korea (Or do we like it at all?). 03:36 The things we don’t like about the summertime in South Korea. 08:23 Each of us get into the things we each miss about summer back in our home countries and things we can’t do or get here in South Korea. 13:10 Summertime activities that you can do here in South Korea and the things each of us enjoy doing during our summers in Korea. 16:12 Some of the ways to BEAT THE HEAT here in South Korea during the hot and humid summers. 20:13 A list of summer EVENTS going on throughout South Korea 2019 and some of our own thoughts on each event. 42:10 Adam sums up all the events that we covered and talked about in this episode. 42:55 Some events not mentioned in the list before that we’ve attended in the past that we enjoyed.   OUR GUEST Michael DeLorenzo Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michaelbdelorenzo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mbdelorenzo/ Changwon Culture and Activity Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Changwonculturegroup/     Summer Event In Korea Covered in this Episode Boryeong Mud Festival Period: July 19-28, 2019 Venue: Daecheon Beach Mud Square in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 보령시 대천해수욕장 머드 광장) http://boryeongmudfestival.com/ Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Period: June 27 – July 7, 2019 Venues: Bucheon City Hall, Bucheon Gymnasium, Korea Comics Museum, Bucheon Art Bunker B39, etc. (부천시청, 부천제육관, 한국만화박물관, 부천아트벙커B39) https://www.bifan.kr/eng/big/info01.asp Sinchon Water Gun Festival Period: July 6-7, 2019 Venue: Jisan Resort, 267, Jisan-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 이천시 지산로 267) https://www.facebook.com/watergunfesta Jisan Valley Rock Festival Period: July 26-28, 2019 Venue: Jisan Resort, 267, Jisan-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 이천시 지산로 267) http://www.globalinterpark.com/detail/edetail?prdNo=19006288&dispNo=01003 Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival Period: July 5-7, 2019 Venue: Area of Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 부여군 서동공원과 궁남지) http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=739701 Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival Period: July 26 – August 1, 2019 Venues: Areas of Tamjingang River and Cypress Forest Woodland in Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (장흥군 전라남도 탐진강, 편백숲 우드랜드) http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=1807079 Busan Sea Festival Period: August 2-6, 2019 Venues: Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, Busan Songdo Beach, Songjeong Beach and Dadaepo Beach in Busan (부산광역시 해운대해수욕장, 광안리해수욕장, 송도해수욕장, 송정해수욕장, 다대포해수욕장) http://www.bfo.or.kr/festival_Eng/ Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival Period: August 9-11, 2019 Venue: Songdo Dalbit Festival Park in Incheon (인천광역시 송도달빛축제공원) http://www.pentaport.co.kr/kor/main/main.php Tongyeong Great Battle of Hansan Festival Period: August 10-14, 2019 Venues: Areas of Cultural Plaza, Tongjeyeong and Yi Sun-sin Park in Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 통영시 문화마당, 통제영, 이순신공원) http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=591440 Muju Firefly Festival Period: August 31 – September 8, 2019 Venue: Areas of Deungnamju Arena, Namdaecheon Stream, Yeche Cultural Hall, and Jinam Park in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 무주군 등나무운동장, 남대천, 예체문화관, 지남공원) http://www.firefly.or.kr/   K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years.  Facebook - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe Instagram - https://goo.gl/w2G95c Website - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA Instagram - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com   #summerinkorea #beattheheat #koreasummers #summertime #summerevents #summeractivities #livinginkorea #southkorea #korea #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Summertime in Korea and Events 2019 (Episode 72)

Do you think English is going to play an important role in K-Pop music? You are hearing more and more English in K-Pop songs these days and more K-Pop idols can speak English.  This might have a part in K-Pop growing a larger International market. Special guest Saber Lane joins the podcast again to discuss with Scott, Adam, and Marco how English is becoming a bigger role in K-Pop music, how English can play towards K-Pop’s success globally, if it’s important for K-Pop Idols to know and study English, does English in K-Pop help with younger generations of Koreans wanting to learn English, and what the future of English in the K-Pop industry is going to be. It’s all about English in K-pop on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:42 A brief introduction of our guest, Saber Lane, why she got into K-Pop music, and her favorite K-Pop band. 02:48 Marco goes into some of his favorite K-Pop bands and his background with K-pop. 03:15 K-pop has become a lot more popular around the world and everyone discusses if they think English has anything to do with that international success. 05:05 Blackpink has members that have lived abroad, and Marco and Saber talk about how more K-Pop idols are living or coming from abroad countries. 06:18 BTS has a member of the band that speaks English and Marco and Saber tell how he learned English and if that played any role in the band’s success globally. 08:36 Some of the strange English you might have heard in older and newer K-Pop songs. 09:28 Some of the reasons and opinions on why K-Pop has become so appealing outside of Korea. 14:45 Do we think English will become a necessity for K-Pop bands and Idols, and other important languages K-Pop bands learn? 17:08 Bands with English speaking members and its importance with doing interviews and promoting their own brand. 18:28 Is the use of English in K-Pop influencing younger Koreans to learn and study English? 23:00 Do K-Pop bands have expiry dates, what happens to bands when members get a little older, and how do they stay relevant. 27:08 Have any of us used K-Pop in our classrooms or to help with teaching English and if we think it could be used. 29:35 Where we see the future of English in the K-Pop industry and how it could help it. 31:55 Adam wants to be a K-Pop star! How can he do it? Does he have to change his name? Some K-Pop idols that use common English names. 32:35 Some of our favorite K-Pop songs and why some song titles are in English or translated to English. K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. - Facebook: https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram: https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years.  Facebook: https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram: https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years.  Facebook:  https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe  Instagram: https://goo.gl/w2G95c  Website: https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years.  Facebook: https://goo.gl/JGbYLA  Instagram: https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #kpop #englishinkpop #englishkpop #kpopsongs #kpopmusic #bts #blackpink #englishinkorea #southkorea #korea #kpopglobal #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

English in K-pop (Episode 71)

Friendship can have its pros and cons while living in South Korea. If you’ve spent time in South Korea or are thinking about moving to South Korea, you are going to make new friends and at some point, have to say good-bye to them.  Whether it’s you or them that leave, you can make life long friends here and it can be difficult when it’s time to part ways. Scott, Adam, and Marco talk about friends coming and going during their time in Korea, making new friends, having Korean friends, and all the benefits and difficulties of friendship while living abroad.  It’s all about FRIENDSHIP in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:22 Marco talks about what it’s like making new friends when moving to South Korea and the best ways to meet new people. 02:43 How social media has made it easier for people to meet and stay in touch while living in South Korea or abroad. 04:14 Making friends with your co-workers and more and more foreigners living in South Korea these days. 06:15 Scott tells about not meeting a foreigner for his first 6 months in Korea and what it was like to hear someone speaking English after that time. 07:02 Some more on social media and sites you can meet new people and get help if you’re coming to Changwon, South Korea. 09:12 What’s it like having Korean friends and the best ways to meet Koreans. 18:00 Dating in Korea. 23:41 Having friends coming and going and the difficulties with that and making new friends so often. 30:58 How is making friends different in Korea.   K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. - https://goo.gl/VTk37j - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe - https://goo.gl/w2G95c - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com   #friendship #koreanfriends #friendsinkorea #friendshipinkorea #livinginkorea #southkorea #korea #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Friendship In South Korea (Episode 70)

Are you concerned with your safety living in South Korea? People always have questions and worries with regards to safety in South Korea or regards to safety when teaching for a year in South Korea. How safe is living in South Korea? Special guest Saber Lane joins the podcast to discuss with Scott, Adam, and Marco each of their concerns before moving to South Korea, how safe they each feel living in Korea, living next door to North Korea, precautions they take living here, and some unsafe issues they've each experienced while living here. It’s all about SAFETY in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 02:20 Adam remembers his concerns with moving to South Korea before he first came to Korea based on his brother’s advice. 03:09 Marco gives his thoughts on any worries he had before moving to South Korea. 04:24 Saber gives her concerns with regards to moving to South Korea before moving here and her family concerns as well. 06:10 Scott gives a story regarding a murder in South Korea that he heard about before moving to South Korea and some of his concerns before moving here. 07:35 Adam talks about his family concerns with North Korea. 08:06 Saber gives her concerns with North Korea along with the rest of the hosts, including Marco’s trip to the DMZ and only being worried about North Korea when South Koreans seemed worried. 10:05 Scott talks about all the North Korea events that have gone and passed while he has lived in South Korea. 11:40 Is North Korea the biggest safety concern with us and foreigners in general. 12:40 Everyone talks about the honor system in Korea. 14:04 Scott gives a story with regards to his first trip to a police station in South Korea and why! 16:00 Scott gives another story about his house being broken into and having items being taken from his home.. 20:40 Saber expresses some of her concerns or worries regarding safety walking around in the streets or heading home at night and being confused as a Russian escort. 22:30 Saber talks about taking taxis late at night, if she is ever worried about taxi drivers, and her experiences in night clubs and booking. 23:45 Adam brings up CCTV in Korea, how it’s everywhere and how it makes things safer. 24:48 Marco gives his thoughts on if South Korea is safer than his home back in the United States. 25:50 Saber lets us know if she feels safer in Korea than back home in Texas, USA.. 26:25 Both Adam and Scott sum up if they feel safer in South Korea compared to Canada. Guest Saber Lane Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/saber.lane Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saberlane Website - https://kpop.global     K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. - https://goo.gl/VTk37j - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe - https://goo.gl/w2G95c - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #iskoreasafe #safetyinkorea #livinginkorea #koreansafety #northkorea #southkorea #korea #safetyissuesinkorea #safetyissues #korealife #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Is Korea Safe? (Ep 69)

There are some STRANGE THINGS you can find in South Korea!   There are a lot of things that you can only find in South Korea! Some of them are cool, some bad, somethings we like, some we don’t, and some are just plain strange! Scott, Adam, Marco, and Paul talk about some of the strangest things they have seen over their years in South Korea.  They also talk about the Facebook group ‘OINK’ (Only In Korea), and some of the more recent events which happened regarding this Facebook group.  They also look at some of the things you would only find here in Korea, and which of these things would work back in their own countries, and which of them wouldn’t. It’s all about STRANGE THINGS in Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:55 A strange thing Paul has seen in Korea since he arrived here in 2003. Sleeping people in suits on the streets. 03:04 Adam talks about some of the strange food items that you can find here in South Korea. 06:02 Marco talks about a strange thing here he has seen and drinking in public. 07:15 One of the strangest things Scott found it hard to get adjusted to when he came to Korea. 07:48 The guys talk about ‘OinK’, Only in Korea. The Facebook group that was recently shutdown. 09:20 Funny t-shirts that you might see in South Korea. 11:45 Some of the reasons we think the ‘OinK’ Facebook group might have been shut down or suspended. 13:22 Should social media like Facebook have the right to shutdown groups on their social platforms. 16:25 Paul gives a story of someone saying something negative regarding South Korea and that person being deported. 17:50 Scott talks about one of the things that he loves here in South Korea that he hadn’t seen anywhere else before. 19:45 Adam and Marco give a couple other things they loves in South Korea. 20:20 Some of the things that we like in South Korea that just wouldn’t work back in our home countries. 21:55 Scott sums up all the things that were covered in this episode. K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. - Facebook: https://goo.gl/VTk37j - Instagram: https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years.  Facebook: https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram: https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook: https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe  Instagram: https://goo.gl/w2G95c  Web:  https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years.  Facebook:  https://goo.gl/JGbYLA  Instagram: https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on....  #strangethingsinkorea #onlyinkorea #southkorea #korea #OINK #funnytshirts #strangethings #livinginkorea #korea #korealife #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Strange Things in South Korea (Ep 68)

How have teaching English techniques changed in South Korea and what direction are they going in? The ways of teaching and learning English are always changing and evolving.  What are some of the best new ways and what hasn’t changed? What is the future for learning and teaching English in South Korea? Special guest Craig Nicol stops by to discuss with Scott, Adam, and Marco some of their best and worst methods for teaching English, how teaching English has changed over the years, and how technology, for better or worse, is being applied in classrooms.  Craig also talks about a new program he is involved with call Chasing Time English. It’s all about teaching and learning English on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:20 Scott welcomes Craig Nicol to the show and gets some of his background and connection with Changwon City and South Korea. 03:20 Craig goes over where he is originally from and the reasons he first came to South Korea. 04:12 The different degrees and certificates you use to need and do now to get a teaching job in South Korea. 06:18 Some of the things that have changed regarding teaching methods that each of us have noticed over our years of teaching English in Korea. 11:30 Craig talks about teaching in different places and back home in New Zealand and the differences with EFL and ESL. 12:50 Students having cell phones in classes and how each of us deal with the use of cell phone in the class. 14:35 Technology and how it’s changed in the classroom and what technology we all use now. 16:40 Craig gets into what he is involved with now and Chasing Time English and what Chasing Time English is all about. 19:00 The reasons why Craig became a part of Chasing Time English and some of the others he works with at Chasing Time English. 21:01 How Chasing Time English comes up with their stories for their learning videos used in their courses. 22:40 Is Chasing Time English for use in the classroom or good for self-study at home? 23:40 Where is Chasing Time English available and how do you get it? 24:55 The different levels available for using Chasing Time English, the age ranges it’s geared towards, and what levels would suit you best. 30:37 Chasing Time English feedback, award nominations, and how the program has progressed. 31:50 Craig’s role in Chasing Time English and what it is exactly that he does. 32:55 Scott sums up what was covered in this episode, how to get involved with Chasing Time English and thanks guest Craig Nicol for stopping by. Chasing Time English Website: https://chasingtimeenglish.com/ youTube: https://www.youtube.com/chasingtimeenglish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingtimeENG/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chasingtimeeng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingtimeenglish/ Craig Nicol: https://www.facebook.com/craig.nicol.758   K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website: https://k-pod-cast.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email: podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O/'Briens Irish Bar and Restaurant Facebook: https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website: https://changwoner.com Facebook: `https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/VTk37j Instagram - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh Instagram - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe Instagram - https://goo.gl/w2G95c Website - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. Facebook - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA Instagram - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... /> If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #teachingenglish #teachinginkorea #southkorea #koreanenglish #jobsinkorea #teachingmethods #livinginkorea #korea #korealife #classroomideas #chasingtimeenglish #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Best Ways To Teach and Learn English (Ep 67)

 What kind of healthcare will you get with your job if you’re coming to work in South Korea? South Korea has both National healthcare and private healthcare. Which are you most likely to get with a teaching job and which will work best for you?  Scott, Marco, and Adam talk about the different healthcare insurance each of them has, the coverage you get, the costs, and some of their very own experiences with trips to the doctor or hospitals in Korea!  It’s all about healthcare in South Korea on this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 02:05 Adam tell use what coverage he has working in a public school in South Korea. 02:48 Marco isn’t sure what healthcare coverage he has but explains what he knows he’s covered by. 03:32 Scott talks about private healthcare, what he is covered by, the costs, and the differences with private healthcare and national healthcare. 04:25 The costs of visiting a doctor without healthcare insurance. 05:00 Adam talks about some of the times he has had to use his national healthcare insurance and Korean medicine. 05:45 The types of medication you get in South Korea and what you can expect with a visit to your local doctor. 06:12 Marco talks about his trips to the doctor and how he has needed his healthcare insurance. 07:15 Scott explains how medication is so cheap and why he didn’t have healthcare for many years and why he doesn’t really use it now. 09:00 The reasons you may want healthcare and why you will get sick as an English teacher in South Korea. 09:40 English speaking doctors and what to do for the language barriers when visiting a doctor or hospital. 11:45 Scott gives a story about one of the times he was misdiagnosed due to mistranslation. 12:35 Each of the hosts compares healthcare to their home countries of Canada and USA. 18:37 Some stories of what to watch out for when visiting a family doctor in South Korea, or at least from the past! 20:12 Adam gives a personal experience of a visit to the hospital that he had. 22:19 What you can expect with regards to your health checkup that you have to get when first coming to South Korea to get your working visa. 25:25 Scott sums up his thoughts on healthcare in South Korea. K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. - https://goo.gl/VTk37j - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe - https://goo.gl/w2G95c - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #koreanhealthcare #healthcareinkorea #southkorea #koreandoctors #koreanhospitals #koreanmedicine #livinginkorea #korea #korealife #travel #changwon #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Healthcare in South Korea (Ep 66)

  Teaching different age ranges English in South Korea! What will work best for you? There is a wide range of ages you can end up teaching English to working as an English teacher in South Korea. What age range will work best for you?  Scott, Marco, and Adam discuss teaching children to adults and which ages they prefer, which ages are the most difficult to teach, which ages learn the quickest, and which age range will be best for you. It's a podcast of different student ages in South Korea for this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:43 Marco tells us the current age ranges that he teaches now. 01:55 Adam lets us know the age ranges he currently is teaching. 02:39 The current age ranges that Scott is teaching now. 02:50 Adam gives his views on what it is like teaching elementary school students and younger children English with the use of songs and games. 04:30 Marco gives his opinions on teaching younger kids English, more advanced English, and the frustrations that can come with it. 05:40 Scott gives his views from over the years of teaching kids English from kindergarten to middle school students. 07:10 Each of the hosts talk about their class sizes and the different between class sizes in a public school compared to private schools. 09:15 Each host gives their experiences with teaching adults in South Korea and how it’s different from younger students. 14:28 Marco gives some advice on teaching kids and what he means with regards to being ‘Scary Teacher’. 15:52 Adam talks about the age range that he prefers to teach and his thoughts on having a co-teacher with him in his classes. 17:11 Scott gives the age range he prefers to teach and how he covers up making mistakes as a teacher in class. 18:36 Adam gives some advice on how to improve grammar for adult students. 19:22 Scott sums up the differences of teaching different age ranges and what might work best for you.   Direct Download:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/changwoner/ep65.mp3?stats-code=pk65 K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://goo.gl/mstEXJ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://goo.gl/7iky24 This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  https://changwoner.com Facebook:  https://goo.gl/P7SeJf   HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. - https://goo.gl/VTk37j - https://goo.gl/qJv8ZX Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years. - https://goo.gl/UuKwLh - https://goo.gl/DHJ2Gt Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. - https://goo.gl/ZCX9Qe - https://goo.gl/w2G95c - https://kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. - https://goo.gl/JGbYLA - https://goo.gl/1nrmQq Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com   #teachingenglish #englishteaching #southkorea #expatskorea #expats #students #koreanstudents #livinginkorea #korea #korealife #travel #changwon #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner #lifeinkorea

Student Age Ranges in South Korea (Ep 65)

Living conditions, housing, and what you can expect when coming to South Korea!   Big cities to small cities in South Korea and the different types of housing you find in South Korea.  Scott, Marco, and Adam talk about the differences between big cities and smaller cities in South Korea, the different kinds of housing you can expect while living in Korea, and each of their own experiences they each have had with regards to their own housing and areas that they have lived in. It's a podcast of living conditions in South Korea for this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 02:01 Big cities vs small cities: Where does Changwon City fall on that scale. 02:54 Big Cities: Marco shares some of his experiences with visiting Seoul, South Korea. 03:48 Big Cities: Adam gives some of the differences with big cities compared to smaller cities and what can you expect with living in a big city. 05:19 Big Cities: Marco and Scott give some thoughts on big cities with comparison to cities back home in their own countries. 06:25 Are the foreign communities closer in the smaller the city you live in? 07:41 Big City:  Adam compares Busan to Changwon, South Korea. 08:23 The different types of housing in Korea and what you can expect with your job when coming to South Korea. 10:19 The guys talk about houses, villas, and apartments in South Korea. 11:48 Does the neighborhood in your city determine the size of your housing? 12:38 Housing allowance vs having your housing provided for you. 13:35 Each of the guys talk about their own experiences they have had and the different types of housing we’ve each lived in. 15:40 Making your home your home and judging your decisions on they amount of time you think you will be staying in Korea. 17:20 Scott tells about his first year in Korea and living in a classroom in his school. 19:32 A recap of the topics that we covered in this episode of K-PoD. K-PoD: Life In Korea Podcast Website:  https://k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com     This show is recorded at: O’Briens Irish Bar & Restaurant Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/obriensirishbar/     This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  http://www.changwoner.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/     HOSTS Scott Scott is one of the original hosts of K-PoD (formally The Changwoner Podcast) and also the founder and producer of the show.  He is also the founder of Changwoner Entertainment.  He is from Newfoundland, Canada and has been living in Changwon, South Korea for almost 17 years. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scottphillipmcfarlane  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefarles/  Email - scott@changwoner.com Adam Adam is one of the hosts of K-PoD.  He started as a host last season in 2018.  Adam is from Ontario, Canada and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for 8 years.  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peewhenyapoo  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/everstalwart/  Email - adam@changwoner.com Marco Marco is now one of the new hosts of K-PoD.  Marco is from Columbus, OH, United States and has lived in Changwon City, South Korea for almost 3 years. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BarkMailey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcobaille/  Email - https://kpop.global - marco@kpop.global Paul Paul is one of the original hosts and founders of K-PoD (The Changwoner).  Paul is originally from England and he currently continues to live in Changwon City where he has lived for the past 16 years. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=642570563 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paul_roberts1/  Email - paul@changwoner.com Listen and Subscribe on.... If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD: Life In Korea, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #koreahousing #southkorea #expatskorea #expats #housingkorea #livinginkorea #korea #korealife #travel #seoul #busan #changwon #podcast #podcastkorea #kpod #changwoner

Living Conditions in South Korea (Ep 64)

Being new to Korea has had a lot of positives so far! Sean White is new to South Korea and doing his service in the Navy on base here in JinHae. He joins the podcast this week to talk about some of his experiences here in South Korea, after being here for just 6 months. Sean has also spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Navy and he tells us what got him into this path in life that he is on. Sean is also a musician and played a few songs that he wrote during his time in the Navy and what music means to him! It's the podcast on newbie's, Navy, and music with guest Sean White for this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 02:12 What brought Sean to South Korea? 02:37 Sean's strange accent. 04:37 Sean plays a mean guitar and he tells us why he started playing. 07:20 Our guest explains the first song he wrote here in Korea and it's origins. 12:45 Song #1: Lessons Learned? by Sean White 16:16 The reasons Sean got involved with the Navy. 20:12 The likes and dislikes Sean has with Korea. 22:00 Spending time in Iraq and the reasons Sean wrote his first song. 24:53 Song #2: I'd Give It All Up For This by Sean White 30:12 Having the luxury of his guitar while on deployment. 31:30 The differences between Iraq and Afghanistan. 33:40 Heading back home and going to school for the Navy. 34:20 How Sean ending up choosing to come to JinHae, South Korea. 37:13 Sean's thoughts on JinHae and the Changwon area. 38:09 Being a gamer and Sean's favorite game. 40:00 The future plans of Sean in South Korea. 47:20 Song #3: Popped A String by Sean White   Direct Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/changwoner/ep62.mp3   Guest Contact Information: Sean White on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/SeanMWhite1089 K-PoD: Life In Korea Website:  http://www.k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: CK (Chef's Kitchen), Changwon Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/ckchangwon This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  http://www.changwoner.com Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/ Hosts Scott Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scottphillipmcfarlane Email- scott@changwoner.com Adam Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peewhenyapoo Email - adam@changwoner.com Phil Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wayne.stanley.5680 Email - phillip@changwoner.com If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #navy #armedforces #iraq #guitar #jinhae #koreanlife #expats #travel #korea #southkorea #kpod #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #changwoner

Navy Life in JinHae, South Korea And Some Tunes! -guest Sean White (Ep 63)

Do you ever wonder if Korea would be a place for you? Scott, Adam, and Phil talk about the reasons they first came to Korea, working in South Korea, and how to find a good job in Korea. They will also get into such things as what you need to qualify to work in Korea, what you can expect if you are coming here, visa stuff, and what area/city in Korea would best suit you. It's the podcast on finding the right place and job in Korea for this episode of K-PoD! Show Notes 01:33 The reasons why Phil decided to come to Korea. 02:35 Adam gets into the reasons why he first came to Korea. 03:36 How Scott accidently ended up in South Korea. 05:15 Other reasons why others may decide to come to Korea including eating away at student debts. 08:24 Remo Wiliams got Scott interested in Korea when he was young. 15:55 Teaching English in other countries and how Korea compared to them. 20:20 How things have changed in Korea in terms of qualifying to be an English teacher. 25:18 Good places to find a good job teaching in South Korea and what to look for. 35:32 The different cities of Korea and which city would best suit you.     K-PoD: Life In Korea Website:  http://www.k-pod-cast.com Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/ Email:  podcast@changwoner.com This show is recorded at: CK (Chef's Kitchen), Changwon Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/ckchangwon This show is produced by: Changwoner Entertainment Website:  http://www.changwoner.com Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/changwoner/ Hosts Scott Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scottphillipmcfarlane Email- scott@changwoner.com Adam Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peewhenyapoo Email - adam@changwoner.com Phil Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wayne.stanley.5680 Email - phillip@changwoner.com If you would like to be a guest on K-PoD, or have any questions for the show or regarding South Korea, or have something you'd like to promote, please contact us at podcast@changwoner.com #teachingenglsih #expats #travel #englishteachers #jobhunting #korea #southkorea #kpod #podcast #podcasting #podcasts

Is South Korea Right for You? (Ep 61)

Ever wonder what it's like to live, teach and work in South Korea? This is the podcast that brings you people who are doing just that! Join hosts Scott, Adam, and Phil as they cover topics and issues regarding living in Korea as well as special guests of real people who are living and working abroad, their stories, and more! This podcast is coming to you from Changwon City, South Korea. Whether you are living in South Korea, have lived in South Korea, or thinking about coming to South Korea, this is the show for you! Tune in and have a listen for yourselves! This show was formally known as The Changwoner Podcast.

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K-PoD: Life In Korea

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