Getting a Tourist Visa in Korea

Ever wonder where would be your next stop in Asia? Why not try  some spicy food and kimchi or visiting some famous landmarks here in  The Land of the Morning Calm (Korea).  The problem is what are the things that you have to do before going here. As employee we only have to secure some requirements listed below:

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE

1. Application form http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/form/20111026/28259_file_VISA%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf

2. One passport size colored picture

3. Passport Original (Old and New)

4. Passport photocopy of First Page (6 months valid)

5. Copy of U.S., New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Korea, and Canada Visa (if there is)

6. Employement Certificate (Original)

7. Personal Bank Certificate(Original)

8. ITR (Income Tax Return) (photocopy)

* If Personally invited by Korea Nationals : Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport

* If invited by Company to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit

References: Click this site for different kind of visas and procedures: 

http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/embassy_philippines/visiting/visas/index.jsp

Korean Embassy in the Philippines is now located in:

McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Lungsod ng Taguig, Kalakhang Maynila  122 Upper McKinley Road, Taguig City 1634, Philippines

 Tel : (63-2) 856-9210; Fax : (63-2) 856-9008 ..

How to Pass the EPS or Korean Language

Most of the test takers seek advice on how to pass the test in EPS  or also known as KOREAN LANGUAGE TEST to be able to land a job here in Korea after successfully passing it... I was once an EPS TEST TAKER last 2010 and i was able to successfully pass the Korean Test and Now i am working here in Korea..  I actually didn't go to a review  center to study Korean Language. How did i do it?... Here are my personal steps before taking the test:

1. FIRST YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN KOREAN:  This is actually very important you must be able to know the Basis Korean Alphabet this will begin your interest in studying Korean language: You may Google or Watch it on Youtube, nowadays all of these can be found on the internet at least you don't need to go to a review center anymore.
2. PRINT THE REVIEW MATERIALS: You may choose to print the review materials under this  site  http://epsklt.hrdkorea.or.kr/eps_klt/servlet/ContentManager; I actually did this before i printed the reviewers  for reading and i studied it by taking some points and remembering the answers without actually comprehending the question.  Well, this would be the same material you will receive when you choose to review in Korean Language Center.. :)
3. KNOW THE BASIC WAY OF COUNTING NUMBERS: There are actually two ways of counting in Korean Language:  http://www.koreanfluent.com/cross_cultural/korean_numbers/korean_numbers.htm this is actually important also because most of the test takers don't know the numbering. As i observed when i took the test most of them were already finished during the test while it is not yet even half  because most of them got a problem in counting numbers and repeating questions.
4. REVIEW ALL YOUR MATERIALS: Most of the test takers review their materials only in half bake and neglecting the last pages.. As i did this also so i don't want you my dear readers to experience this, because during our exams most of the tests are taken from the last few pages of the test... hehehe :) SO BE SURE TO REVIEW IT ALL THE WAY!!!
5. TEST TIME: There are actually two set of tests Listening and Reading. Listening will be given first for 25 questions and to be followed  by Reading for also 25 questions. Reading has time limit be sure to finish it before the time is over. That is why you must at least get some cuing during your review time. 
6. DURING TEST TIME:  Relax and do not in hurry, During Listening; you have to listen very carefully to the instructions do not answer immediately as you cannot omit it anymore so always be sure with your answer. 
7. LASTLY, DON'T GET NERVOUS; YOU ONLY HAVE TO GET AT LEAST 20 POINTS TO BE ABLE TO PASS THE EPS TEST.

Blog's note: These tips are all my experience during my first EPS test in 2010 so if there are some changes in set of questions and passing score please feel free to leave your comments,

The Blogger and My Inspiratiion

My First Decision to Blog

Annyong Hasejo!!!  Magandng Araw!!  Good Day!!  I want to start my blog from this day forward by allowing me guys to greet you with a pleasant smile in my face.. Actually i don't know what would be my specialization in this blog and what topic should i write... so i called my blog "Samu't Sari" meaning "Anything."  Ill also gonna share my life here in Korea.. as i greeted you first in Korean Language.. I might start doing the blogs about Korean Cultures and Experiences...  So i welcome you all lin my Blog.. feel free to leave some comments and recommendations to help me improve my blog and to help me what topic i should write in my blog....