Work in South Korea

South Korea is a different world from the western world. There seems to be a melting pot of other Asian Cultures, Western Cultures, and the Native Korean Culture. Working in South Korea is a fascinating cultural experience.

Jobs in South Korea

Jobs in South Korea for Foreigners & English Speakers

When you work abroad in Korea you will have unique experiences you will never forget and you can immerse yourself in as little or as much of the culture as you like. You will have a chance to eat new foods, meet new people with a different perspective on life, and see the culture that led to the country it is today.

The nature in Korea is valued, and when you want to get out of the city you can find the beauty of forests, mountains, and rivers. English teaching jobs are available in various areas, and in the city you can find western, foreign, and Korea restaurants and other stores.

Living in South Korea is an amazing experience because you can create new friends from all over the world; Korean friends, fellow workers, or some combination of both to help you find a good balance in your life that make you happy.

Korea is what you make it, and is a wonderful place to have a new experience in your life.

It seems surprising to many how advanced Korea is. They are the most wired internet country in the world, and cell phone service is second to none. They have first rate trains and airports. Many things in Korea are written in English as well which helps a visitor find their way much easier. Korean people are glad to help, so don’t be afraid to talk to a Korean if you need help.

You have the opportunity to travel within Korea and other countries in Asia as part of your experience. There are numerous temples, mountains, rivers, festivals and different kinds of cities and towns to explore. You can take weekend trips easily as there is lots of cheap public transportation taking you throughout the country.

You also will make a lot of money, and can save a lot of money while working in Korea depending on your job. You can choose to spend very little, or you can live an excellent lifestyle while living here if you choose, as the cost of living is lower than in the United States or other developed countries.

Teaching English in South Korea is a really popular option with foreigners and English speakers. A lot of job packages include flights and accommodation. If you are lacking in experience an internship in South Korea might appeal, although options are limited if you don’t have basic Korean language skills. You could study Korean to improve integration.

Jobs in Seoul

The city of Seoul (in Korean: 서울) is old enough to have experienced many name changes over the years.

In recent time it has been celebrated as Asia’s most livable city (2015), the city with the world’s best airport (2005-2013), the 4th largest metropolitan economy (after Tokyo, New York and LA), host to the G-20 summit (2010) and the home to 15 of the world’s top 500 companies. Seoul is very densely populated (more than twice the level of New York) and people have learned to live in close proximity with their neighboors.

Seoul is one of the world’s foremost hubs of technology and innovation, which has led to, among other great developments, the world’s fastest internet. The city is served by both a high-speed rail and a subway (with wifi).

Seoul is divided into 20 individual districts (Gu) of varying sizes. The most famous being Gangnam, 강남구 (thanks to that catchy song that could make an entire room break into a coreographed dance in seconds) but larger ones include Songpa, 송파구 and Seocho, 서초구.

The monthly cost of living in Seoul is around KRW 2,500,000 to cover the basics. You can of course save money through your life style or you can go all-in on Korean boutique shopping and enjoy the world-famous night clubs in style.

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