Want to Work in Korea, But Korean Not Perfect? Teaching & Non-teaching Jobs in Korea

Do you want to work in Korea but don’t speak Korean perfectly just yet? Find out what your options are for jobs in Korea! We have teaching jobs in Korea as well as non-teaching jobs in Korea along with visa sponsorship information as well. Read on to see how you can come and work in Korea!

This post is for those looking for jobs in Korea, but whose Korean isn’t perfect (yet ;) ). Of course, you’ll need a proper visa if you want to work in Korea. But lucky for you, we’ve included that information in the post too. Now like us on facebook ;)

Popular job sites in Korea (English): craigslist.co.krworknplay.co.krdaveseslcafe.com, Koreajobfinder.com, hiexpat.com.
Popular job sites in Korea (Korean):  saramin.co.kr, jobkorea.co.kr, incruit.com.

 

Teaching Jobs in Korea

Teaching English in Korea

The majority of teaching jobs for foreigners in Korea are English teaching jobs. Many Korean people feel that they need to learn English to gain a step over the competition. So even if people don’t want to learn English, many Koreans feel like that have to learn English. And for kids, whether they love or hate learning English, pretty much every Korean kid is sent to an English hagwon (academy) at some point in their life. All of that equals many teaching jobs in Korea. Typical benefits include free housing, paid round-trip airfare, insurance, year end bonus (1 month’s salary). Also, you can dance like a money in a classroom and be loved by little Korean kids.

Basic requirements: native-English speaker, 4 year degree from a university in an “English-speaking” country (Asian English-speaking countries such as Singapore or India typically don’t apply :( ), non-criminal background, etc. Entry level jobs usually don’t require any job experience.

Don’t forget to check out Seoulistic’s post on the highest paying (English) teaching jobs in Korea!

 

Teaching Other Languages in Korea

There are of course students that learn languages other than English, but generally, the money and the benefits are not as good as teaching English in Korea. The most popular languages to learn in Korea other than English are Chinese and Japanese. But European languages such as French, Spanish, Italian and German also have a presence here in Korea. These jobs are available but are not as easy to find as English-teaching jobs in Korea. It may be hard to find a place that will offer visa sponsorship, but at least they’re a bit more relaxed with the requirements :P .

Basic requirements: native-speaker (not always a requirement), university degree (not always)

 

Tutoring Jobs in Korea

Tutoring is one of the best ways to make good money in Korea. It’s usually higher pay then just working at a hagwon (학원/academy), and the hours are more flexible. Tutoring subjects range from language to test prep. But the problem is that tutoring jobs in Korea are hard to find! You can try registering on Korean tutoring sites, but they’re not so easy for most non-Koreans to navigate. So Seoulistic.com suggests getting tutoring jobs how Koreans get tutoring jobs: by knowing lots and lots of people! Meeting as many Korean people as you can will lead to tutoring job opportunities. Make Korean friends, join a knitting club (with Korean people), join a biker gang or just chat it up with your janitor. They all know someone who wants to learn English or is studying for a test. Putting yourself out there will make sure you’re the person everyone thinks of when they’re looking for private tutoring lessons!

Tip 1: No visas issued (Boo! :( ). But most are cash jobs (Yay! :) ).

Tip 2: Depending on the subject, tutoring rates can start from 25,000 won an hour to even a 100,000 won an hour or more!

 

Non-teaching Jobs in Korea

Media Jobs in Korea

Maybe education isn’t your thing. If you’re one of those ultra good looking people that everyone had a crush on in high school, why not give modeling/acting in Korea a try! If you’re sexy enough, talent agencies in Korea will offer visas for the right candidate. But even if you just want part-time work, you can usually find a few one day gigs on craigslist.co.kr, or worknplay.co.kr. Most of these jobs don’t require Korean ability, so you’ll get paid for just sitting there and looking pretty. But if you’re not the next Brangelina, don’t worry; there are also acting and modeling jobs for the average foreigner too. There are some castings for just general “foreigners.” In addition to acting and modeling jobs in Korea, there are also radio or television jobs in Korea that don’t require being on air (i.e. writers for shows, etc.). There is more part-time work than full-time, so it’s perfect for supplemental income.

Tip: Work experience or mega good looks will usually get you a visa sponsorship. But no experience is usually ok for part-time gigs.

Some media companies that hire: TBSefm Radio, Arirang TV/Radio

 

Voice Acting Jobs in Korea

Even if you don’t like coming out on camera, you can take your acting talents behind the mic. Voice acting jobs in Korea include English language material, voices for GPS (“turn left here!”), reading maketing copy for TV or radio, reading shopping mall announcements, and tons of other opportunities. The more experience you have in voice acting (and of course, the more awesome your voice), the better paying jobs you can get. But even for those with no experience at all, many of these jobs simply look for native speakers of other languages. Not all voice acting jobs are advertised on the internet, so if you have a demo tape (or can make one), try going by foot to these studios to sell your services. There are plenty of part-time opportunities advertised on the internet at decent rates, but visa sponsored jobs are extremely rare. These are great for supplemental income, not so great for main income. Be sure to have your own job!

Tip: Places with many recording studios: Hongdae University Station (Line 2, see Naver map here) and Gangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7, see Naver map here)

 

Editing Jobs in Korea

If you’re not a teacher, but pretty good with words, there are a number of editing jobs in Korea (mostly for English). Many of these jobs can be found with agencies that will look stupid if they have super Konglish (Korean-style English – e.g. “Now, Happy Sunny Smile Day with Us!”) on their work. Most of the work is to make sure the company or agency doesn’t look stupid. The pay is comparable to teaching English in Korea, and there are many opportunities for full-time, visa-sponsored work. Most of these will be advertised on the internet, but are of course not as numerous as teaching jobs. Don’t forget to constantly check Korean job sites to apply as soon as possible. Oh  yea, and be good at English too ;)

Tip: There are editing jobs for languages other than English, but not common.

 

Education (Non-teaching) Jobs in Korea

The English-teaching industry in Korea is so big that there are non-teaching jobs in Korea for education companies. The very same companies that offer English teaching jobs in Korea will also offer non-teaching jobs in Korea, including human resources, trainers, content development & research jobs. These jobs usually have to do with teaching English but will not require you to be in front of a classroom teaching kids that’ll run circles around you. You’ll most likely be the ones making the English language textbooks or hiring/training other teachers. Full-time work with occasional visa sponsorship.

 

Marketing Jobs in Korea

Maybe you want to go the corporate route. If you do, and don’t speak much Korean, there are still some marketing job opportunities in Korea (usually full-time work with visa sponsorships). Many of these will still greatly prefer Korean speakers to make inter-company communication easier, but it is not a must. Experience is also usually the same (preferred, but not always a requirement). Because these companies sometimes have to market to non-Koreans, they’ll need someone with a non-Korean mindset. So be ready to sell your own peeps some Korean stuff. If you’re good with social networking, job opportunities will also increase as well. All those 4 AM facebook sessions weren’t a waste after all!

 

Specialized Jobs

If you’re uber talented and have specialized skills, you might be able to score a few jobs in Korea. Usually this is with IT jobs (programming, engineering), but if you’ve got the goods, you don’t have to speak too much Korean. Just be sure that you can show them your skills. Visa sponsorship is usually offered for full-time work.
Have you worked any of these jobs in Korea? Tell us your experiences in the comments section!

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  • Athena August 27, 2012

    What about working at a restaurant as a server or bartender? I’ve seen quite a few foreigners weighing tables in Itaewon and sometimes even in Hongdae. I think students or artists often take this route. I also sometimes see local hostels looking for live-in employees. The pay is usually only a little higher than Korean minimum wage, but you get a free place to stay since you would be boarding at the hostel. The hours can be wonky though, so you need to be flexible. My 2¢.

  • KoreaJobFinder August 27, 2012

    To clarify, private tutoring is technically illegal unless you’re, a) on an F-series visa, or b) on a student visa, and have permission from your professors. Anyone else could be subject to hefty fines and/or deportation.

    Even considering the consequences, a lot of people still choose to take on private tutoring work, but it’s something everyone should be aware of before they make their decision. I’ve heard that the Korean government even offers a reward for reporting illegal tutors, so if you do choose to take on privates, be wary who you tell about it.

  • Keith August 27, 2012

    Great suggestions Athena!
    And very useful/important information KJF :)
    Thanks!

  • Kelly August 27, 2012

    So I’m a software / web developer from the US. What job site link should I use for finding programming jobs in Seoul? Most of the jobs I see are for teaching which I’m not interested in. Thanks a lot Keith for the links already provided.

  • Maeva August 28, 2012

    Aah, suddenly feel down after reading this ;_;
    How about working in tourism ? I know in France there are more and more people who wants to go to Korea. Are there any work there for foreigners ?

  • Keith August 28, 2012

    Hi Kelly, from personal experience if you work with Web 2.0, there won’t be many jobs available. Korea’s web programming is very different than that of other places in the world. Work opportunities are more available for systems engineers, building databases, etc. things of that nature

    Maeva, there are some jobs of tourism. But that I am not too familiar with. I did meet a french women who was a concierge at Lotte hotel once also, and have seen job advertisements for jobs of that kind, but they are not common at all :P

  • des August 29, 2012

    hi keith, so Singaporeans can’t do teaching as we are not ‘native’ English speakers? :( Would you suggest we try for non-teaching posts instead? thanks… really interested to come to Korea to work but not sure where to start..

  • Keith August 29, 2012

    @des there are definitely job opportunities to teach, but getting a visa might be hard. I think the Korea government officially recognizes USA, Canada, England, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand as ‘native’ english speaking countries, which is important when getting a job.

    For non-teaching jobs, you basically have to demonstrate that you’re better than the average Korean at something in order to get a visa. And since so many Koreans speak English well, you have to offer something that normal Koreans can’t (thus the jobs that are listed above).

    My suggestion (for getting a job as well as a visa in Korea) would be to build work experience (in a certain field) as well as learn Korean. If you got no experience/skills to offer, and you can’t speak Korean, it is will be difficult. Hope this explains a bit more!

  • Paola August 29, 2012

    An easy way to learn Korean?? I was in Korea for almost two years…..I tried to learn…but my time for studies was really tight…I would like to come back for visit and show my Koreans friends I learned more …..will be awesome

  • des August 30, 2012

    hi keith, thanks for the explanation. I have my TOPIK certs, (if that is of any help?) and can speak Korean quite alright as of now. As for skills, hmmm I am in the accountancy major but I do not want to go into that field if I were to work in korea, was hoping to be in the non-technical fields… guess i will have to look for non-teaching jobs hopefully in hagwons.

  • Mich August 30, 2012

    I was keen on teaching English in Korea, but after doing my own research and finding out that my country (Singapore as well – hi des) is not recognised as a ‘native English’ country, am shelving that thought for now. I also realise that in most of the writing/editing jobs listed on craigslist, for example, they are also looking for ‘native English’ speakers, which is probably along the same countries that are favourably looked upon for English teachers. it is a pity, though; I taught Korean mature aged students for a year, and I was told that it was nice to have an Asian teacher who teaches English, as they would better be able to relate to the students.

  • des August 31, 2012

    hi mich…! thanks for the info…oh man this is bad…our degrees are well recognized but yet we can’t even go teaching overseas. So have you tried any other jobs when you were in Korea? Was it hard to get recruited.? I have been looking alot at the recruitment sites but……. How can I contact you? Maybe we can keep in touch ^^ I really was hoping to go there soon actually :(

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  • parnia September 8, 2012

    Hi honestly i will do any thing if i can go to korea and liveeeeeeeeeeee

  • David September 14, 2012

    Hi Keith!
    its interesting to know about job opportunities in korea of various fields but i was wondering about the opportunities in design department? what about graphic design jobs or maybe illustration job? concept arts , video game arts and any jobs that relates to illustration and design. Im really curious about the job market in design there :D

    Thanks in advance!

  • Angelo September 16, 2012

    안녕하세요 Keith :) i want to become a broadcaster in Korea is it possible for me to apply as a broadcaster in one of these stations(KBS,MBC,SBS) 감사합니다 ^^

  • Faith September 23, 2012

    Hi. I have a question. Is there more others opportunities for foreigners? For example… is it posible to work in restaurant or… in a coffee shop and etc?

  • vatey October 6, 2012

    How to get a midwife or a doctor job in korea

  • Ari'el October 17, 2012

    Hey how would i search for Media Jobs or Voice Acting Jobs in Korea? Do i search their sites.

  • Naomi October 18, 2012

    Heyyy thanks for these suggestions! For teaching in Korea, do u need to have a degree in English?

  • Keith November 1, 2012

    @Angelo, I’m not sure about being a broadcaster. Personally, I’ve never seen a non-Korean broadcaster (your Korean pronunciation has to be perfect). But there are definitely many actors/TV personalities.

    @Faith – Yes foreigners do work in restaurants or coffee shops, but the pay is quite low. And you have to have your own visa (usually students I believe?)

    @ Ari’el – Look on the job sites listed above. They usually advertise on those job sites. But sometimes you will find Voice acting jobs advertised on Korean sites (if you can read Korean)

    @ Naomi – Nope! for any regular teaching position, your major can be anything. But English is usually a bonus :)

  • Noémie November 6, 2012

    Is it impossible to be a doctor in Korea?

  • Alex November 7, 2012

    Hello,
    what about economics? Can I get a job in this field?

  • Ari'el December 4, 2012

    Thank-you I will check it out it shouldn’t be that big of a problem cause i can read korean but dont know many words….just a couple

  • Octavia December 11, 2012

    I am continually browsing online for ideas that can benefit me.
    Thx!

  • Jasmine December 11, 2012

    What about a video game designer in Korea?

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  • cynt December 17, 2012

    Do you know about jobs like nutritionist, physiotherapist that kind of job ?
    Or is it included in ”specialized jobs” ?

    Thanks :)

  • Lynn December 20, 2012

    Am mechanical Engineering but cannot speak korean what can I do if want to work in Korea , am from Thailand

  • mrm January 5, 2013

    Your comment. Hi i have 14 years petrochemical exprience do you think i can get a job in KOREA ?meanwhile 4years ago for 2 weeks i have been in KOREA for training .

  • LEOPOLD TEKAM WANKO January 7, 2013

    .happy new 2013 for every one .my name is TEKAM WANKO LEOPOLD i am cameroonian for 37 years old.i need to travel in south korea to look for a job.how can i do?thank you for help me travel in korea.

  • Pewang Yonzon January 8, 2013

    so its seems that its not possible for an indian to get a teaching job in south korea even if i’ve got degree in English.

  • mrm January 11, 2013

    Your comment…

  • Cornel January 15, 2013

    I’m from south africa and would like to know if there are any construction jobs for non-koreans or even maintenance work at hotels. I’ve basically finished my NDip Building course , but just waiting for the results. Any suggestions?

  • JL January 18, 2013

    I wanna move back to Korea. I can speak both chinese and english fluently. Is there any job opportunity besides teaching? Also do I need to have a job sponsor to apply for visa?

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  • Matt February 1, 2013

    Hey, iv wanted to go work in Korea for awhile. Im working on getting my mechanic license but that doesnt involve getting a BA/BS at most its a 2year degree instatute. How practical do you think it would be for me to find a Auto related job in korea this way? Also I have to admit it really feels like Teaching english is really the only decent way unless your really good looking, haha. (Also im learning korean at the moment. Words and spelling are coming pretty easily its just the SOV vs SVO thats getting me Subject/Verb/Objective.)

  • rakib mahmud February 13, 2013

    hello……….i am Bangladeshi, now i am students.i have completed B.B.S( bachelor of business study ) in national university of Bangladesh & now i studied in M.com(masters of commerce)…But i have no any legal experience of any work….can i do apply for Korean any worker visa………………?

  • rakib mahmud February 13, 2013

    hello……….i am Bangladeshi, now i am students.i have completed B.B.S( bachelor of business study ) in national university of Bangladesh & now i studied in M.com(masters of commerce)…i have also reading,writing,speaking & listening well in English.But i have no any legal experience of any work….can i do apply for any Korean visa………………?

  • Lyzette February 18, 2013

    I really really want to work in Korea! Can someone from the Philippines land a job in Korea? I just finished taking up Electronics Engineering and sadly, I realized that there’s no high demand for engineering graduates here. :( I’m studying Korean Language at Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and hopefully I’ll pass with flying colors until I take my TOPIK. :D Maybe someday this will help me achieve my Korean dreams. :P

  • KAI February 19, 2013

    Hi Keith, I would hope to serve in the Korea Coast Guard.
    Is it possible to do that because i am a non-korean.
    How and what should i do if i want to be a part of the KCG?
    Thank you in advance.

  • Darren February 20, 2013

    Hi Seoulistic!
    Being a English native speaker is one of the pre-requisites to being an English teacher? I noted that you also stated Asian English speaking countries like Singapore is not considered? May I ask why so?

    How do you define native since I have friends who are Westerners and they don’t speak English as well as me. Would they be considered eligible? Do Singaporeans stand no chance on being a school teacher? I know of Koreans who teach english, and Korea isn’t a native English speaking country.

    What about private tutoring? Singaporeans also not eligible to apply? What about an editors job? Do enlighten me on this.

  • Keith February 25, 2013

    Hi Darren,
    The reason these jobs don’t apply to Asian countries is because of the visa. The government give visas to “Western” English speaking countries. As for tutoring, you could get a job but as koreajobfinder said… It’s illegal :/

  • miriam February 27, 2013

    I’m wondering if you can give information about internships…
    I’m specifically interested in the anything with Fashion or Textiles. Is there a website that makes it easy to find internships in Korea?

  • Keith February 28, 2013

    Personally most of the websites I know are in Korean. How is your Korean?

  • Katarina February 28, 2013

    Hi Keith! I was reading this article because next year I’m graduating (high school) and looking to go to Korea for a year to work afterwards. My boyfriend of two and a half years came to Canada as an international student and recently he went back to Korea and took me with him! I can speak intermediate Korean and although I was a bit shy at first learned a lot in the two months I spent there. I feel really lucky that his parents have accepted me and have said they’d approve if we decided to get married in the future (I’ve heard that sometimes a veeerrrry opposite reaction can happen when Koreans date foreigners). They suggested that I come to Korea to work for a year after I graduate and we all thought it would be a good idea. The only issue is I have no idea what kind of work I’d be eligible for. I know that you need a University Degree to become a teacher and that tutoring is illegal, so we’re trying to come up with other options. My Korean isn’t bad and will probably improve a lot before next year, but I’m not sure if I’d be good enough for just an everyday job. I noticed someone mention acting which is a stroke of luck for me because I’ve been an actor since I was very young. I’ve worked in theater since I was five and was accepted into a special performance High School, but didn’t go due to distance. I don’t know if you’d need to get a visa before you go or what to do at all, so I’m a bit worried about it all. Editing isn’t out of the question either because my mother is an English Language Arts/Literature/Second Language teacher and as a result I grew up with a pretty hefty skill set in that Area. I’m going to major in Linguistics after I come back and then hopefully get a teaching job teaching English in Korea after I get my degree. I just don’t know how I’d go about actually getting a job in acting or editing, should I get a visa and then go and look or something else? Thanks for the help!

  • abir February 28, 2013

    hi i m from Tunisia i can speak arabic english& french also i have a degree in international law what kind of job can i do it ?? thanks

  • 광용 March 4, 2013

    Your comment…Hi everyone,we need female english teacher in Seoul for 7 years old kid. We want to have a lessons two times a week. If you interested you can send me email indiralee@mail.ru
    Thanks

  • kcanu March 4, 2013

    Your comment…hi,im from nepal.now i ve passed 12 class.i can speak,readin and writting english well. and i know korean language little bit but i can’t reply that is my problem.i want to work on restaurant and i’ve no idea for this. how can i do apply for korean visa.so please help me

  • qasim khan March 5, 2013

    Your comment…
    hi i m qasim and live in korea but not perfect in korean.. but i want to make the job of marketing if you have any post then contact me in this number..0082 105 8283371
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  • kashif khan March 6, 2013

    hi i m kashif from Pakistan i had completed my bachelor in textile designing and want to work in Korea. but dont know korean plz help me for job and visa

  • Candice March 6, 2013

    Hello,

    I am an aspiring actress in the US with some experience. Would love to work in Korea. Could you give some advice on where to look? How to get in contact with the companies that are casting? any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  • Keith March 12, 2013

    @Candice try: https://www.facebook.com/communitykorea they always have short term gigs

  • lloyd March 16, 2013

    Hi Keith,
    I am doing actuarial science in college. And I am tryingto get a summer internship in finances or investment are you aware of any companies that can help?

  • Candice March 18, 2013

    Thank you Keith!

  • bernadette March 21, 2013

    hi..am an f2 visa holder and lives in masan..i was browsing for jobs and found your site..i am not a native speaker but i can do well in teaching english (i used to work in Turkey as an english teacher) but the problem i si am not yet well conversed with korean..my friends also filipino were already teaching here but they said that hanguk mal is required..i really need to find a job as i am getting bored staying at home doing nothing..could you recommend a job near to my place? which does not require a native speaker and hanguk mal..thanks and i hope to hear from you.

  • Masha March 24, 2013

    If I know English good, but I’m not native speaker is it possible to find job as a teacher of English ? (I am Russian and Ukrainian native speaker )

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  • tina April 4, 2013

    Hi ! I think that this article is very interesting so I thank you for that !
    I have a question and I couldn’t find an answer on the net : How to find a summer job for teaching french in Korea ? Is it even possible to find that ?

  • mz April 5, 2013

    Wow, really interesting.

    I found the part about Singapore not being a “Native English” country really, uhrm.. questionable though.
    Our education system has been monitored and supported even at elementary level, by Cambridge and Oxford University.

    Our local Universities are taught ONLY in English, and are ranked amongst the top in the world.

    I guess being Asian just means we’re not “Native Speakers” and that’s about it, eh? hahaha

    Anyway, thank you for this very insightful entry. I’m at that crossroad where I’m looking for a job, and since I’m in love with Korea and the Korean culture, and since I’m slowly speaking better Korean as the day goes by, I was thinking of teaching there. Though I took an American degree, I guess by definition of Asian/Singaporean, I’m not a Native Speaker :(

    Oh well.. stuck here in Sg then. lol

  • France April 10, 2013

    Hello, I’m a Filipina, I’m a communication arts graduate and currently working as a video editor. I just wanna ask if companies do hire foreign editors? Or writer? I’m really interested in working there. Thank you!

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    Please contact with me by mail I need to ask some questions :/

  • Stephen April 14, 2013

    Hi there,

    I am currently a iphone applications developer in Melbourne and am looking to relocate to south korea. Would you be able to help me out with some links of where to apply for similar jobs? I would be willing to do any sort of programming not just for ios.

    Cheers

  • KEN12 April 15, 2013

    Can I ask a question? I s it possible for me to land a job? I am undergraduate, I finished my 2nd year in college last 2010. My job right now is a call center agent and I want to work in KOREA.I’m interested in Voice Acting or the media job. My passion is singing and I hope I can find a job where I can showcase my voice or use my voice.I’m also a hardworking person but my problem is, I’m not a degree holder :( I hope I could find a job there MY E-MAIL k_loves_kpop@yahoo.com

  • Nate April 16, 2013

    I’m a foreigner (American) who got to work in a Korean company for a while (five months on assignment) and it was a fantastic experience. It really helps if you can speak the language – although a lot of work was done in English, it really makes your office relationships much better. So, language is fairly key (despite what some people say). There are definitely a lot more foreigners in “professional” positions than just five years ago. http://www.seoulprofessionals.com has a variety of listings for English-speaking foreigners.

  • Rosel April 20, 2013

    VERY INTERESTING. It’s a bit like racial discrimination about Asian English speakers not valid for the posts. It’s a sad truth. I’m a Filipinina ESL Tutor and I witnessed these things. There are many ESL tutorial online companies that commit fraud. I mean requiring the teachers to pretend to be americans and even create fake american backrounds just for the heck of it. It’s so ironic,I’m typing this right now in my work station in a company handling turkish clients. (Turks will be furious if they discover that they’re taught by asians. They do not regard themselves as asians). Yes, this is widely spread! Even in asia! They look up to the westernians as better teachers. I’m talking about phone classes with Japanese,Chinese and Koreans,too. Also, the pay rate is unfair. These companies are paid in dollars by the fooled clients and these awesome teachers are left with the low peso rate and the fact that they can’t divulge any personal stuff about themselves(being a teacher is supposed to be a heartfelt relationship) AND (there’s more) it is not them that are being credited once the student learned English but Westernians themselves! I tell you,ESL teachers are more likely better to teach you about grammar than native speakers…. sorry about the comment but I fel really sad about this.

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  • Tyson April 22, 2013

    Hello guys I am an Australian citizen and will possibly teach English in Korea from August later this year, but I was also wondering what are the chances of a foriegner working in the security industry over there? Preferably I would like to work crowd control (“bouncing”) in Korean bars and clubs – as I have extensive experience in that industry back here in Australia, as well as a proficient grasp of the Korean language that I studied back in university – despite not being of Korean heritage (rather an Australian with Vietnamese heritage!).

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • Francesca April 24, 2013

    Hi! I’m italian and I was wondering if it was difficult or impossible to find a job as a native speaker, since the most in demand still remain English.
    Thanks:)

  • norwegiangirl April 27, 2013

    Hi i’m norwegian/latin and i’m good in english but since i’m not from the usa does that mean it will be harder for me to get a job there?
    What about studying? do you know how good my grades should be to apply for a university in korea? cause i really want to study in korea but i’m still not sure what i want to study.. :/ any suggestion?

  • Kelvin April 27, 2013

    Hi,
    Im married to a Korean and I was hoping to teach english there. Unfortunately I never went to university, although I am in the process of completing a Diploma of Accounting Online. If I continue this into Bachelor level will that count as a Uni degree or do I have to physically attend a University for it to count.
    Cheers

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  • Hettie May 9, 2013

    I have taught as an assistant teacher in South Korea before. I am graduating the end of this year with a B.A. in English degree from the USA, although I am from South Africa originally. I can read and write Korean, but am not fluent in speaking Korean. I am determined to get a permanent teaching job in Korea next year. I love South Korea and have many Korean and foreign friends living in South Korea, who are hoping that I would be able to return and find a good job. My husband will be coming with me and needs to eventually find a job too. However, he has a very specialized job of being a Senior Technician on racing Ferraris. He has worked on other exotic cars too and has been granted a special visa in the USA because of his specialized skills. I have not seen many exotic foreign cars when I was in Korea and am apprehensive about finding him a job. Do you think it will be difficult to find my husband a job in South Korea? Thank you for an enjoyable site which I find extremely helpful.

  • Georgia May 9, 2013

    안녕하세요Keith! I am from the UK, and I’m hoping to become a doctor one day. After I graduate and have finished my two years training , is there any possibility of me being able to get work as a doctor (in a hospital) in South Korea? 감사합니다!

  • Juncong May 9, 2013

    Hi there, I’m from Singapore. Came across this post and decided to ask for opinions. I have experience in the horseracing industry, and hopes to ply my trade at the Korea Racing Authority (KRA). Have taken some elementary classes in Korean. Able to speak/write English and Chinese. Is there any likelihood of me securing job there?

    Thanks!

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  • maria ahmad May 11, 2013

    hi keith , how are you ?
    my name is maria ,i’m 20 years old & i’m from jordan . i speak arabic & english fluently .
    i’m intermediate in korean & i took 2 level from 6 in spanish but i’m still a university student .
    i have alot of korean friends & they say i’m so good at languages .
    can i find a job in korea ?? in teaching or translating ??
    please , this is important for me , can u replay on me ASAP??
    thank you .

  • maria ahmad May 11, 2013

    hello keith ~~
    if you get my email , can u please email me ??

  • frha May 13, 2013

    I’m a Singaporean and I’m really interested in having a teaching career in Korea. But, the only thing I have with me for now is a diploma in Nursing. Wondering if somehow, that would be useful there… sigh sadly only native speaking countries are considered. But just for my knowledge, are there any other job opportunities that can be considered with what I have now?

  • Colton McCoy May 16, 2013

    Are there any jobs in law enforcement available to foreigners?

  • aibi May 20, 2013

    Hi. Im a mass communication student and I plan on working at korea by the time I graduate. I know that I need experience and stuff so Im planning to go there after a few years of working in my own country. Is there any journalism related career opportunity in s.korea? And is there any other career related to the course im studying right now? Please reply, I hve been wanting to go there since I was 12. Thank you so much. You can email me if you want to.

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