Learn more about teaching English abroad in South Korea!
South Korea is one of the most vibrant places on earth, with a capital and rich history to match. The Korean people have been occupying the peninsula for close to 5,000 years, though most people are much more familiar with the relatively new north/south split. Most visitors are surprised to learn that the North Korean threat gets so little attention in Korea, despite dominating the Western perception of the country. The truth is Koreans are too busy working to worry about much else. In the 60 years since the Korean War, South Korea has gone from a third-world country to the 12th largest economy in the world.
Their fixation to excel has lead Koreans to value education above anything else. This emphasis has created one of the largest markets for ESL teachers in the world. Over 10,000 foreigners are working at schools throughout Korea at any given time. You could be next! The first step toward teaching English in South Korea is deciding what type of school you want to work at: public or private. The majority of teachers will work with an experienced recruiter to help them find the perfect job.
Nearly half of Korea's 50 million people live in or around its capital, Seoul. An extensive transportation network (including a subway that moves 2 billion people a year) make getting around the huge capital incredibly fast and easy. Convenient, given all there is to see and do. 1,000 year old palaces and Buddhist temples coexist with gilded malls and hotels. Busan in the south and the semi tropical Jeju Island off the southern coast are other popular destinations for ESL teachers. If you're looking to teach abroad for a year or more, it doesn't get much better than South Korea!
