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Teach English in Busan, South Korea
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.
Best for
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.
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Multiple ESL Teaching Positions Available ASAP ~ September (Seoul, Busan, Jeju, Suwon, Dongtan ,Jeonju,Osan & More)
Korea Global Connections · South Korea · Full-time
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One Esl recruitment · South Korea · Full-time
FULL TIME AND PART TIME ESL TEACHER REPUTABLE SCHOOLS ALL AROUND KOREA (Seoul, Busan, Gyeonggido, Incheon, Cheoan, Gyeonggsangdo, Jeolado and etc.) ASAP – Mar. 2027 FULL BENEFITS ALL AGES GROUP
ASK-Now Inc. · South Korea · Full-time
Hot, Brilliant, and Trustworthy Positions! Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Cheongju and all other cities! Various Positions! Work with a relialbe agency!
EnglishWork · South Korea · Full-time
Various Entry Level + Experienced positions in Central Seoul Around Seoul Busan/Daegu/Ulsan Coastal/Rural/Mountainous areas
Park English Recruiting · South Korea · Full-time
Christian Teachers Needed in Busan
Segero Unam Christian Academy · South Korea · Full-time
PAGODA EDUCATION HIRING! | 2026 June ~ July| Seoul & Busan | Adult Students Only | 1-on-1 or Group Classes | Block Shift Schedule | Salary (Up to ₩33,000/hr) + Housing Allowance (Up to ₩500,000/mo) |
Pagoda Education Group · South Korea · Full-time
English Teacher Positions in Various Locations in Korea! Competitive Salary! Prime Locations! Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, All over Korea!
Julie's Esl Cafe · Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
Hot, Brilliant, and Trustworthy Positions! Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Cheongju and all other cities! Various Positions! Work with a relialbe agency!
EnglishWork · South Korea · Full-time
️ ️ ️ DIVERSE TEACHING POSITIONS IN SEOUL( Mapo, Mokdong, GangNam,Gwangjin,Seocho,Seongdong,Jamsil,Yongsan) & NEAR SEOUL, GYEONGGIDO(Suwon,Pangyo,Bundang,Ansan,Yongin,Wirey)INCHEON,BUSAN(Haeundae,Othe
ACE Career Consulting · Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
Hot Teaching positions updated > Looking for new or experienced teachers >> Seoul, Gyeonggi,Daegu, Iksan, Busan, Ulsan, Pohang, CheonAn or so>> E2, Fvisas, Korean teachers, Overseas teachers all welco
Cube Recruiting · South Korea · Full-time
Hot, Brilliant, and Trustworthy Positions! Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Cheongju and all other cities! Various Positions! Work with a relialbe agency!
EnglishWork · South Korea · Full-time
PAGODA EDUCATION HIRING! | 2026 May ~ June | Seoul & Busan | Adult Students Only | 1-on-1 or Group Classes | Block Shift Schedule | Salary (Up to ₩33,000/hr) + Housing Allowance (Up to ₩500,000/mo) |
Pagoda Education Group · South Korea · Full-time