City guide
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.
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: 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 →Open positions in Seoul
15 active listings mentioning Seoul.
Kindergarten & Elementary English Teacher
Hanmaeum English Academy · Seoul, South Korea · Full-time
Kindergarten English Teacher / 12pm - 6pm / Jamsil, Seoul / ￦3.2M
Creverse · Jamsil, Seoul · Full-time
English Part-time positions in Yongsan, Seoul
Yongsan Global Language Center · South Korea · Part-time
ESL Teaching Positions | Seoul & Nationwide | Start ASAP /August/September/October
Korea Global Connections · South Korea · Full-time
Teaching English in Korea! Full - time Role at Francis Parker Guri - Beautiful Nature, Modern Housing, Easy Seoul Access
Francis Parker Guri Branch · Various · Full-time
English Kindergarten Teachers /Seoul(Gangnam or Songpa, Seoul)/Housing/2.6M~3.2M/11days PTO/M-F/09:00~18:00
K Recruiter · South Korea · Full-time
Private Elementary School in Seoul-Full Time English Teacher Directly Hired
Seoul Sahmyook Elementary School · South Korea · Full-time
Full time ESL teaching positions in South Korea! Seoul, Gyeonggi and other locations available.
Motive Recruiting · South Korea · Full-time
Seoul, Gangnam & Nationwide ESL Jobs | Up to 2.9M KRW | ASAP,July,Aug,Sept,Oct
Korea Global Connections · South Korea · Full-time
ESL Teaching Positions in South Korea! ASAP ~ September 2026 Starting Dates | Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and other locations available.
Motive Recruiting · South Korea · Full-time
2026 Summer English Camp Teachers & Native English Teachers at UCA
UCA Academy · Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (near Hansung University & Sungshin Women's University Stations, Line 4) · Full-time
Direct Hire Full Time English Hagwon Teacher
MB English · Yangcheon-gu, Seoul (near Mokdong) · Full-time
Direct Hire (Seoul) | Full-Time Kindergarten English Teacher (Direct Hire) – Join Our Fun, Story-Based Learning Academy!
Badanamu · Seoul, South Korea (Gangdong-gu | · Full-time
Substitute Native English Instructor (Maternity Leave Cover) for Daeil Foreign Language High School in Seoul
Daeil Foreign Language High School · South Korea · Full-time
Direct Hire (Seoul) | Full-Time Kindergarten English Teacher (Direct Hire) – Join Our Fun, Story-Based Learning Academy!
Badanamu Academy · Seoul, South Korea (Gangdong-gu | · Full-time