City guide
Beach city with lower competition than Seoul and a tight expat community.
Busan offers a slower-paced alternative to Seoul. Hagwons are concentrated in Haeundae and Seomyeon. Pay is roughly equivalent to Seoul, but cost of living is lower and the beach is 20 minutes from most teaching jobs.
Teachers who want a coastal lifestyle and a smaller expat network where you actually know people.
South Korea at a glance
Salary: Public schools: 2.0M to 2.7M KRW per month with housing. Hagwons: 2.1M to 2.8M KRW with housing or stipend. Universities: 2.3M to 3.5M KRW with shorter contact hours.
Visa: E-2 visa for most roles. Requires a bachelor's degree, a clean criminal record check, and citizenship from one of seven approved countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa). A 120-hour TEFL certificate is standard, sometimes required.
Full South Korea guide →3 active listings mentioning Busan.
ESL Teacher - Seoul and Busan
YBM PINE Division · South Korea · Contract
English Teacher Positions in Various Locations in Korea! Competitive Salary! Prime Locations! Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, All over Korea!
Julie's Esl Cafe · Various · Full-time
️ ️ ️ Diverse Teaching Positions In Seoul( Seodaemun, Mapo, Songpa) & Near Seoul,Gyeonggido,Busan, All Over Korea. Kinder~Adult ( F/T & P/T, On & Off) ️ ️ ️
ACE Career Consulting · Various · Full-time