Country Facts of South Korea for TEFL Teachers
Let us now explore South Korea in brief.
Where is South Korea?
South Korea is a located in the eastern part of Asia. It is in the Korean
Peninsula and is surrounded by Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea on both sides.
The geographic coordinates of South Korea are 37 degree north latitude and
127 degree East Longitude.
Language of South Korea
Korea language is the official language of Korea and most people here
communicates in this language. There is growing demand of English language
and students from the junior school level are taught English. About 98
percent of the population in South Korea is literate.
Climate of South Korea
South Korea has a temperate type of climate as it is located in the
temperate zone. During summer months there is heavy rainfall and the winter
months are usually dry. Most parts of South Korea experience snowfall during
the winter months.
Religions in South Korea
Most people in South Korea are followers of Christianity among which maximum
is protestant. Buddhism is the second largest religion in South Korea and
the highest percentage of South Korean population is non believers.
Airports in South Korea
There are number of airports in South Korea among which there are six
international airports. Names of some of the important airports in South
Korea are Cheongju Airport, Gimpo International Airport, Jeju International
Airport, Muan International Airport, Gwangju Airport, Daegu Airport,
Yangyang International Airport and Gimhae International Airport.
Vaccines for South Korea
The types of vaccinations which are absolutely necessary for travelers to
South Korea are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Japanese encephalitis (
for rualr areas0, rabies and tetanus.
Clothing for South Korea
South Korea is not a very warm country as it falls in the temperate zone.
One has to take sufficient winter clothes while traveling here as in the
winter months the temperature has the possibility to drop significantly.
