This is just the start of Expacked, the free weekly newsletter for native English teachers working in Korea. Expacked is a brief, weekly summary highlighting key news stories, interesting events and hints on how to get the most out of your Korean experience. We are also helping to build a stronger, be informed and connected community of English Teachers.

If you are like me, you can probably relate to some of the following questions:

• - How many times have you found out about cool events after it has already happened?
• - How hard has it been to find out local news of interest to you?
• - Do you think you should be aware of issues that affect you and your employment in Korea?
• - Are you afraid you are missing out on key experiences in Korea?
• - Are other English teachers having the same problems as you?

If so, hopefully this newsletter goes some way in making life in Korea easier for you.

My name is Ken Wilson and I am currently working as an English teacher in Seoul. I'm amazed at how hard it is to find out whats going in Korea. I love the place and I believe that this newsletter can help our community of English teachers stay more informed and connected. We all want to maximise our enjoyment of living and teaching in South Korea!

Oh, I almost forgot to mention, Expacked also includes a joke of the week. We like to keep things light hearted here! I would appreciate any comments you have to help support and improve Expacked.