All schools observe Korean National Holidays, which are usually thirteen or fourteen days each year. In addition to holidays, teachers receive a twelve-day vacation each year. These are combined with Korean national holidays and weekends to provide a number of vacations during the year. Emergency leave Teachers are eligible to receive six days of paid emergency leave per year in the event of death or serious illness in close family members. Housing Housing is usually a two or three bedroom apartment or house shared by two teachers.
Bathrooms normally have a western-style toilet.
Apartments have either 110 or 220 volt outlets or both. For 110 volt outlets a tranformer is required. Teachers are governed by the same regulations as Koreans with regard to premium rates, payment of benefits, and coverage. Membership is available to all Korean employees and foreign employees who have a valid visa allowing employment and a residence certificate. Membership is by group only.