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Korean Beliefs – Fact or Fiction?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Youngil Ely Loew Nov 30, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes

An Expat’s Insight into the Korean Business Psyche

Started this discussion. Last reply by Philipp Grunwald Nov 29, 2011. 53 Replies 1 Like

Greetings fellow KBC members. I wanted to share an article that I have submitted for publication in a global business journal.Although it is long-winded I feel that it shows and covers my experience…Continue

Korea a True Democracy? Don't Bet On It......

Started this discussion. Last reply by Philipp Grunwald Sep 8, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like

Korea calls itself a democracy. However, there is a law that states that gambling is illegal for Korean nationals in Korea or abroad. Below is the article concerning an actor who got caught…Continue

Did you know? - Many expats can vote in referendum

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According to Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission, expatriates in Korea can vote in referenda or in regional elections, although not in a general or presidential election. The following categories…Continue

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William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea'

Hi Megha, HAHA – I would not even sell Amway products in Korea only for commission as an expat. That “headhunter” is nuts. Tell him no and move on. Not common, not smart and no way will it work. Unless you marry a Korean, get a…

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William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea'

Hi Dustin, Many fresh candidates without much experience feel that they must fill the pages of their resume with something. I have read thousands. Some people put everything they did in university, clubs, classes they took, seminars they…

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William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea'

Hi Dustin and thanks for your question. Congratulations on you soon to be graduation. Your degree focus is very useful and timely. 7 months is still a little far off to be applying to positions. However, it is never too late to start networking. For…

Feb 1

Megha Dubal and William Sisson are now friends Jan 27

William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea'

Hi Megha, Thanks for your questions. My first thought is that 35 ~ 50 million KRW is about right for a university graduate with 2 ~ 4 years of experience. It is a big range but you must also remember that they might include housing in that…

Jan 27

William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea'

Hi Claire and thanks for your question. Sorry it has taken so long to reply. Have been on business and holiday travel. Your question is more complicated then it seems on the surface. As an expat it is much more difficult to land any internship in…

Jan 27

William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Kim Jong-Il is Dead: What Do You Think? What's Next?'

Wow – this sure has been the year of the “dictatorships” around the world. I think that this is going to turn into a diplomacy issue not for South & North Korea but between the USA and China in the short term. We can only watch…

Dec 19, 2011

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Dec 16, 2011

Youngil Ely Loew replied to William Sisson's discussion 'Korean Beliefs – Fact or Fiction?'

I lived with a Korean family when I was 14. It was so hot, so we had to leave to the bedroom open every night in order to have the fan running. I never questioned this, and had no idea it was a 'Korean' concept... until I read this post, I…

Nov 30, 2011

Steven S. Bammel replied to William Sisson's discussion 'Korean Beliefs – Fact or Fiction?'

I often suspect there's a propaganda factor to it, too. What better way to have reduced electricity consumption during the days when Korean was trying to keep consumer consumption down than to come up with theories like #1 and #2? As you…

Nov 30, 2011

Steven S. Bammel replied to William Sisson's discussion 'Korean Beliefs – Fact or Fiction?'

To clarify #1, the idea is that apparently you can die by running the fan full-on the face, not just a matter of running it in the room. From what I heard, it apparently creates some kind of differential in the temperature or pressure of the blood…

Nov 30, 2011

Simon Hoggett replied to William Sisson's discussion 'Korean Beliefs – Fact or Fiction?'

Hi William. I think you the topic is a little confusing since it combines superstition with negative stereotype. Which are you looking to add to?

Nov 30, 2011

Korean Beliefs – Fact or Fiction?

In any culture there are certain beliefs that many citizens hold to be true. In western countries we label most of these as “old wives tales.” The same holds true for Korea. Below are just 4 that I know of that have been told to me directly by a Korean or I have read about.Any others you can add to the list? 1. Fan Death - the belief is that if you run a fan in a closed room you will die.2. Death by Air Conditioning – the belief of being frozen to death in a closed room while running the AC.3.…See More

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Philipp Grunwald replied to William Sisson's discussion 'An Expat’s Insight into the Korean Business Psyche'

The following passage suits the topic and sure allows for some reflection: Source: http://blog.holler.com/what-makes-a-good-brand-good-2011-10

Nov 29, 2011

William Sisson replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion 'Experts Corner: Ask William Sisson about Getting a Job in Korea'

Hi and thnaks for reaching out to me. Please feel free to send me a copy of your reusme direclty to william@headhunter.co.kr and I will respond ASAP. Take care and talk soon, William

Nov 21, 2011

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Company Name / 회사이름: Top Business Consultants Services Inc.

Website Address / 홈페이지 주소: http://www.headhunter.co.kr

Job Title / 직함: Senior Consultant

How long have you been involved with Korea and/or Korean business? / 한국 또는 외국에 관련된 비즈니스에 몇 년 동안 종사하였습니까?: 3-5 years

What is the nature of your involvement with Korea and/or Korean business? / 주로 어떤 직종의 비즈니스에 종사하였습니까?: Currently, I am working with an Executive Search Firm in Seoul. My area of specility is placing English speaking Koreans with multi-national companies in Korea, Asia and around the globe.

What is at least one benefit you hope to get from joining the Korea Business Central community? / 어떠한 목적을 갖고 Korea Business Central에 회원가입을 하였습니까? 또한, Korea Business Central 에 바라는 점: I think that one of the most important benefit will be the ability to network with many different people from around the world. As is the nature of my business as is my network. - William

How did you find out about Korea Business Central? / 어떠한 경로로 Korea Business Central를 가입하게 되었습니까?: KORUS FTA Group posting

If you'd others to learn about you from LinkedIn, please list the URL for you LinkedIn public profile. / 다른사람들이 LinkedIn, LinkNow를 통하여 귀하을 찾을수 있길 원한다면, LinkedIn 또는 LinkNow 주소를 귀하의 회원정보에 등록해 주세요.: http://kr.linkedin.com/pub/william-sisson/9/792/596

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At 12:22pm on July 26, 2011, Michelle Baxter said…: I am actually a job seeker.

At 1:53am on July 26, 2011, David Müller said…: Dear William,

Thank you for your welcome message. I just joined the group you recommended. KBC seems to be a great way to get in contact with foreigners in Korea in a situation similar to mine.

Best regards

David

At 3:34am on July 25, 2011, Ellie Chang said…: Hi William,

Thank you for the welcome message. I look forward to getting involved with the community here as well.

Best,

Ellie

At 9:40pm on July 24, 2011, Juan B. Aguilar said…: Thank you for your kind words. I already posted a discussion topic regarding my business, looking forward for some advices...

At 8:48pm on July 24, 2011, Putri A.P. Santoso said…: Hi william thanks for the info ^^, Yeah I'm interested in Kpop&Korean Wave issues, so far I just observe about the phenomenon and deliver my thought about it, I'm quite surprised that this issue has already been taken as a subject ^^ which is a good news^^, I'm learning Korean now and I'm very interested in languages and the cultures ^^. I'm planning to go to Korea this nov or jan 2012. And I wonder if you'd like to give me some advice as a non western foreigner to get a job in a multinational company/Korean company?. I'm thinking to start a business on my own but since am very young n lack of experiences so I decided to take 3/4 years to do it and working overseas instead.

Regards

Putri Santoso

At 9:57am on July 24, 2011, Tom Chambers said…: Hi William,

Thanks for the welcoming message. I'm very interested in starting a business in Korea and KBC seems like a great platform to help me achieve this. Looking forward to getting involved with the community.

Regards

Tom

At 3:27am on July 13, 2011, Todd Saed said…: Hi Sir WIlliam

That is SOng Kwang Tae, Phd, songkt@cwnu.ac.kr

now in Eugene Oregon for one and one half years researching PA differences

between Korea and the US

At 11:26pm on July 12, 2011, Rick Carlino said…: Hi William, thanks for the warm welcome. I can see that this is a very active community and is exactly what I was looking forward to. I am currently searching for an internship for when I study at Yonsei University next year and I don't think I could ask for a better resource. I look forward to discussion with you and the other members. Best regards,

-Rick

At 8:10pm on July 12, 2011, Hana Kim said…: Thanks William. Glad to join this community!

Hana

At 4:41am on July 7, 2011, Joshua Hall said…: Willam,

Kenneth Kim Vineyards do tours. I haven't been. I'm not into hot muscat and concard grapes.

http://www.homebrewkorea.com/?p=1209

Wine and hanshik is a natural pairing. Many great things to do here.

Cheers,

Joshua.