The idea of being an au pair is not common in South Korea however. You’ll also have to prepare yourself for Asian society, which differs quite a lot from the West in terms of family life and personal interaction.
Koreans have a very hierarchical society by Western standards and don’t expect to be on first-name terms with your hosts. Telling white lies in order to avoid upsetting someone is very much the norm in Korea. Young people in South Korea are free to socialize and have boy- or girlfriends but curfews are very common. It is the custom for young women to share in household chores. The most common discipline technique with kids is using verbal reprimands; physical discipline is not common in South Korea. The mother is usually responsible for the majority of the childcare responsibilities but it is becoming more and more common for both parents to work and be away from home during the day.
English is compulsory in South Korea and is taught from elementary school through to university. English education in South Korea used to focus on written English but this is changing.
A typical South Korean diet includes rice and kimchi (pickled cabbage) and lots of vegetables as a traditional meal, but many people like western food such as bread, steaks, pasta and pizza. Vegetarianism is not common. Most homes have a telephone and a computer with internet access.
The best internet-based agencies for finding au pair work are:
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