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Teach English in Seoul, South Korea
The biggest hagwon market in Korea, plus EPIK metro placements.
Seoul has the highest concentration of ESL jobs in Korea. Gangnam and Mapo-gu host the most premium hagwons, while younger teachers cluster in Hongdae and Itaewon. EPIK Metro places teachers in Seoul public schools but spots are limited and competitive.
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Neighborhoods
Gangnam for premium hagwons. Hongdae for nightlife and student-aged teachers. Mapo and Yongsan for quieter international vibes.
Cost of living
1.6M to 2.4M KRW per month outside housing. Housing is usually covered by the contract.
Best for
Teachers who want the most job options, the strongest expat scene, and easy KTX access to the rest of Korea.
South Korea at a glance
Salary: Public schools (EPIK): roughly 2.2M to 2.8M KRW per month with housing provided by the office of education (Seoul has its own scale; source: EPIK pay page, checked 6 Oct 2026). 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 TEFL certificate of 100 hours or more is the usual expectation (EPIK's minimum is 100 real-time hours, and it is waived for a teaching licence or an education degree).
Full South Korea guide →Open positions in Seoul
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Instructor Position in Seoul
Language Scholars Inc. · South Korea · Full-time
Great Positions All Over Korea
eslteachingjobinasia.com · Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
ESL Teaching Positions in South Korea! ASAP Starting Dates | Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and other locations available.
Motive Recruiting · Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do · Full-time
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Teaching JOBS Korea · Seoul / Gyeonggi · Full-time
4 weeks paid vacation, 25hrs teaching/week, 2.8M won salary working at an international school in Gangnam, Seoul
PlanetESL Recruiting · Gangnam, Seoul · Contract
2.8M Won salary, teaching only older students from 2pm-8pm at a reputable school in Dongjak near Yongsan, Seoul
PlanetESL Recruiting · Dongjak near Yongsan, Seoul · Contract
(Asap) ’Full Time Position No Mornings 3.3 Million Won Seoul Location Fun Team F-Visa Only! (교포가능)
Lion English · South Korea · Full-time
New ESL Teaching Jobs – Seoul & Nationwide ,ASAP to Next Year
Korea Global Connections · Seoul (Daechi-dong ) · Full-time
Direct Hiring April Language Institute ESL Teaching Positions in Central Seoul Be a respected Instructor at a prestigious school
Chungdahm -April Language Institute Seongbuk/Chungseong 3L Co.Ltd · South Korea · Contract
[Direct HIre] FVisa holders Only, Gang-dong-gu Seoul, (1-6pm)
Minerva Academy · Sangil-station (line 5) Gangdong-gu, Seoul · Full-time
Native Level English Speaking Teacher for Middle School (Seoul)
Seoul National University Boys Middle School(서울사대부중) · South Korea · Full-time
Direct ESL TEACHER Hire – Dongbuk Elementary School in Seoul
Dongbuk elementary school · South Korea · Full-time
[YBM ECC] Early 2027 / Seoul and Gyeonggi / All Over Korea / Founded in 1992 / Kindergarten and Elementary / Global Leaders / English-friendly Environment
Embark Recruiting · South Korea · Full-time
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