November

Wow time is flying. I don't have much time left at this school. Final exams are December 6-8. Winter vacation starts December 23.  In between finals and the end of the term it will be all Christmas all the time.
I have to complete a Winter Camp which is two weeks long. After the middle of January I will be pratically free. My contract will be complete in February. Currently I am thinking about transferring to an elementary school as I hope it will be easier and more joyful.
Once we complete our contracts we will be heading home. Hopefully with ideas/ plans for the future, happiness and some money for the bank.

North Korea attack South Korea

Hey everyone,
It is calm here in Busan. We are far enough away that we are not feeling the effects of the attack. No one in my company seems all that concerned, yet. This unloading of bullets happens often; at least 2 or 3 times a year. However, the feeling of this one is a little different, as tensions are currently high.

We are registered with the embassy so we recieved at notice at about 7pm KST letting us in on the details and what to do in case of..

Dear Canadian Citizen,

The Embassy of Canada in Seoul is aware of the current situation on Yeonpyeong Island.  For the moment, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has not changed the risk level for the two countries nor released any official warning. The Canadian Embassy to Korea is closely monitoring the situation and will advise the Canadian community in Korea of developments as required.  As the situation evolves, you are advised to consult the Travel Report for South Korea for up-to-date information.

Canadians are encouraged to maintain their level of readiness to cope with any emergency situation. It is recommended that:

you ensure that your travel documents, including your passport, are valid;
you have registered with the online Registry of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) and/or updated your registration with your latest information.

Please see the weblinks below for additional information:

Travel report-up-to-date information about Koreahttp://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=153000

Registry of Canadians Abroadhttps://www.voyage2.gc.ca/Registration_inscription/Register_Inscrire/Login_ouvrir-une-session-eng.aspx?fwd=true&hash=p0V4sJhYtXNnDsAOImpW8w6161

How to obtain a passporthttp://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea-coree/consular_services_consulaires/passport-passeport.aspx?lang=eng

Emergency evacuationhttp://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea-coree/consular_services_consulaires/emergency_plan_urgence.aspx?lang=eng

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/faq/evacuations-eng.asp

We hope that this information will be helpful to you,

Your Consular team
Embassy of Canada

16-1, Jeong-dong,
Jung-gu, CPO Box 6299,
Seoul, Korea 100-662

Tel. (International) : 82-2-3783-6000
Tel. (Domestic) : 02-3783-6000
Fax (International) : 82-2-3783-6239
Fax (Domestic) : 02-3783-6239
Email: seoul@international.gc.ca
Emergency Services : 1-613-996-8885

It is a strange feeling to be in a country where this type of action takes place. In Saskatchewan, the worst I've seen is a blizzard with -40 degrees and windchills of outrageous proportions. The kind that shut down Universities and higways and everything in between.

I will update again if there is anything to report, otherwise try not to worry about us. I guess the worst thing that could happen is we would have to come home early; which would mean sqwatting at our favorite people's places. Lets hope it does not come to that.