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Skype has come a long way and works perfectly for me over 4g. I place all international calls through it, and would place local calls as well if minutes were a problem and I didn't talk to everyone by text. I also have a Skype number subscription and it's pretty useful. I bought an iPhone 5 outright recently (proxy; cheaper even with shipping) and bought out my S3 so I could switch plans and resell it. The iPhone is around 55k a month through KT using the non-basic plan. Kakaotalk is poo poo for any number of reasons and I hate that it's becoming more popular. The wibro is actually pretty awesome and I'm surprised more people don't use it.
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tirinal posted:I bought an iPhone 5 outright recently (proxy; cheaper even with shipping) and bought out my S3 so I could switch plans and resell it. The iPhone is around 55k a month through KT using the non-basic plan.
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Feb 27, 2013 14:06
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I would have to check (in subway), but I believe I have either the LTE-520 or 620 plan. Regarding proxies, you can get new or nearly new iPhones for a fraction of the Apple.com retail, because as mentioned Korea was excluded from the list of first- and second- release countries and it doesn't command a premium abroad anymore. I use OSX due to some exclusive audio software, and switched to an iOS device for ease of syncing. I wouldn't extrapolate anything from my case. I despise Samsung hardware, but Android is a far sleeker and more adaptable platform if you are at all tech savvy and the welded battery alone of the iPhone almost killed it for me.
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Tirius posted:Does anyone have any experience with Avalon? I've been back in Canada for a couple years now (Getting a B.Ed and TESL Certification) and I'm looking to get back to Korea. The books are OK and there's a lot of structure. If push comes to shove and I had to do another hagwon I'd probably do Avalon again.
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I have the 32g model with 5g LTE a month of LTE and I pay around 90,000. That site sounds like a ripoff. My friend got the 16g model with 2.5g LTE a month and hers is a bit under 80,000 a month.
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tirinal posted:I would have to check (in subway), but I believe I have either the LTE-520 or 620 plan. Regarding proxies, you can get new or nearly new iPhones for a fraction of the Apple.com retail, because as mentioned Korea was excluded from the list of first- and second- release countries and it doesn't command a premium abroad anymore. cryptoclastic posted:I have the 32g model with 5g LTE a month of LTE and I pay around 90,000. That site sounds like a ripoff. My friend got the 16g model with 2.5g LTE a month and hers is a bit under 80,000 a month. Looks like buying from the Korean Apple store is a rip off, yes. But those screen shots are from the KT iOS app. Another friend signed up for one yesterday and sent a photo of 32GB 946,000 (apple.kr 1,030,000) 3 year device contract 24 month service contract LTE 420 - 42,000 200min/1.5GB/200sms 56,932/month
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Yeah, I'll be the first to admit that I don't get Korean (or US) cellphone plans. I do think I'm gonna skip the iPhone 5 though, it would be nice but to get it I'd have to pay off the 400,000 left on the first phone I lost. The guy at the cell phone store is cool though, it's in the same building as my hagwon so we always smoke together. I get paid tomorrow and he said hes going to try to find me a used 4s for a lot cheaper so we'll see. I honestly just want ios, I know android is better but I've already sold my soul to apple with this iPad and it's just a lot easier to keep things running smoothly if I have an iPhone.
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Feb 27, 2013 16:15
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Wibro for me is 10k a month with a free IP registration on Olleh WiFi and 10 GB of data. That includes the price of the egg. 20 GB is 15k and 30 GB is 25k? The speed is literally faster than a cable internet connection in the USA. Everybody inexplicably hates it so there's never network congestion. If they had an unlimited plan for like 40ish I would just cancel my home internet. Downsides are 9 hour battery life and bad connection through physical barriers. The battery thing kinda sucks, but I have gotten a ton of use out of the thing.
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Hey guys, where should I eat in Seoul? I'm leaving Korea for good and my girl and I want to go for a nice dinner before we fly out. Looking to spend around 50k per person, preferably not-Korean food, but I can be swayed. I hear there's a nice Brazilian steakhouse in the city? Any other suggestions? Thanks all.
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I'm supposed to go to Seoul Immigration today and pick up my new ARC. However, the moving company is coming today at some point to pick up my stuff. There's a distinct possibility I won't make it to immigration today. Will there be an issue at immigration about picking up my card Monday morning before work instead?
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The Brazilian steakhouse in Itaewon wasn't too good. It's a steak buffet so all the meat is cooked one way and sort of forgettable. That's the only Brazilian steakhouse I know of.
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Feb 28, 2013 00:42
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Mercado in Gangnam is the one you want, it's loving amazing. The chicken hearts were the surprise hit of my meal there. And when you say rare, they do it rare. I stared at my meat in awe at its beauty before I could bring myself to eat. I can't give directions but the internet can.
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Feb 28, 2013 03:24
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AmbientParadox posted:I'm supposed to go to Seoul Immigration today and pick up my new ARC. However, the moving company is coming today at some point to pick up my stuff. There's a distinct possibility I won't make it to immigration today. I doubt it will be a problem, but I just picked up my new ARC yesterday. At least in Ansan it's the quickest thing, I was in and out in five minutes. They have a pickup window that you just walk up to (no number, just a line. There was one guy in front of me and one woman who tried to cut but gently caress that.) Hand them your receipt and they walk back and grab it, and you're done. So, if you can find even just a little bit of time today you can get it no problem.
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Feb 28, 2013 03:34
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So, uh... they've really doubled down on that porn ban, huh? First impressions of Busan - like Seoul but with more hills and grime. I'm liking it so far.
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Feb 28, 2013 06:27
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Alright moving update: I had a friend contact the Korean Postal Service, and they schedule a pick-up of your things. They will deliver it on whatever day you need that they're working. It's w8,500 a box. The downside though, is you don't know what time they'll come. I suppose you could get a better time estimate, but I waited for 7 hours today. My day isn't completely shot, but it did screw with my immigration visit today. Still cheaper than a moving truck 
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Feb 28, 2013 06:33
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I paid 80,000 for a dude to come, pick up 15 boxes plus a futon, and help unload everything. If you load the boxes yourself it's 50.000. You can ride in the cab too.
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Feb 28, 2013 06:54
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joedevola posted:So, uh... they've really doubled down on that porn ban, huh? Brothel Owners got a good lobby behind them. drat shame too cuz if there is one industry I want to see Korea compete with Japan in, it's wild and crazy censored nudie movies. I want to know what Korea's word for bukkake is and how bad they would claim they invented it first.
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Feb 28, 2013 07:20
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Neat article mentioning Yongsan Park, which is now occupied by the military base. Housing prices are also the largest indicator of the health of the Korean economy, along with exports. 3.3 sq meters = 1 pyong So yeah a two bedroom 20 pyong place in a newly constructed building should supposedly set you back almost $600k USD. quote:Recession Changes Map of Housing Market
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The Gay Bean posted:I paid 80,000 for a dude to come, pick up 15 boxes plus a futon, and help unload everything. If you load the boxes yourself it's 50.000. You can ride in the cab too. Wish I had heard from you earlier. All quotes were 170k to 200k and they refuse to do stairs.
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The banks are gonna be closed tomorrow right? Which means I'm going to have to get to Yongsan, buy what I can find all with 100k. Which means I can only do that and not party in Seoul, gently caress why am I not paid yet? I'm usually paid the last day of the month. Do any of you guys have a "my life in Korea!!" blog?
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Feb 28, 2013 12:46
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I've got a Tumblr I upload a photo to each day with a super short caption. It's mostly for my parents and in-laws, but it is kind of one of those things...
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Feb 28, 2013 16:35
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I have a photoblog but "My life in Korea" involves light lawbreaking and snowman arson.
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Anyone in Seoul selling a vacuum? This apt is p gross.
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I think I've been really unlucky with my gyms. It's absolutely enraging. People (read: ajjoshis) just camp out on the highest traffic machines like the chest press and the inclined bench and either do a hundred slow reps, rest or even just leave their poo poo on the machines and get huffy if you move them. I've seen ajjoshis reading the newspaper on the only chest press in the whole goddamn gym. I know a lot of them think they are lords and masters of all they see but jesus christ. It's getting to be where if I walk in and see a full gym I just want to turn around and walk back out. What I don't understand is why these old retired guys show up at peak hours. You've got the whole day free, why not roll in at one when the gym is empty?
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AmbientParadox posted:Anyone in Seoul selling a vacuum? This apt is p gross. Did you have a backpack full of clothes, self made montages of hundreds of photos and a computer left in yours? Or a solid year of grime and discarded hair? No, you did not. I'm terrified to turn on the laptop she left, I'm sure that's when the Saw dude will appear on the TV.
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joedevola posted:Did you have a backpack full of clothes, self made montages of hundreds of photos and a computer left in yours? Or a solid year of grime and discarded hair? Do you have Kakao yet? Add your name ID to the doc and make it searchable if you want to join groupchat.
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You want to join group chat.
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joedevola posted:I don't have a phone yet, is there a desktop version? There's an android desktop emulator I think it's called Bluestacks. It blows though and still requires you to receive a confirmation SMS on some number. Do you have an ipod touch?
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THE LUMMOX posted:There's an android desktop emulator I think it's called Bluestacks. It blows though and still requires you to receive a confirmation SMS on some number. I do but it's a first generation, it won't run any apps released in the last few years. I expect I'll have a phone soon. I'm quite keen on the gigantic tablet style phones everyone here has now.
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New coteacher appears not to speak any English. Either she is just really nervous, or my Korean will have lots of opportunity to improve.
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Anyone know where I can find the rules to "Simon Says" in Korean? I'm teaching second graders with no English experience and I'm starting with classroom commands.
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I can't answer your question, but I'd recommend altering the game somewhat. I like to do it with "please," as that is a lot more important for them to know than "Simon says." I've always been able to get the point of the game across through demonstration, as well. It's helpful to explain in Korean a little about why "please" is important (since it's not directly equivalent from Korean to English), but they can understand the game easily enough. The bright ones will catch on quickly and help the others, as well.
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First day of school! My office is freezing cold and my coteacher and I both appear to be deskwarming all day. I guess this is "welcome to Korea", eh?
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Tao Jones posted:First day of school! Lessons start tomorrow.
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Toussaint Louverture posted:Lessons start tomorrow. Ah, that makes sense.
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Toussaint Louverture posted:Lessons start tomorrow. You say that like public schools operate on a centrally planned schedule and not at the whims of a megalomaniacal administrator who runs the place like a feudal lord. Information from one school is only applicable to another in the most broad and vaguest of senses.
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I have one class on Tuesday, and then 7 on Wednesday. 
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Well, to be fair, some of it is universally applicable. Lessons will either start for him tomorrow, or never.
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I've been having fun terrifying the kids who've been brave enough to open my office door (by saying hello to them, generally resulting in screaming and running away), so it's not a total wash.
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