Where Should I Go?

There are many towns in South Korea in which to teach English. Depending on what you want from your experience will affect your choice of location.

If it's your first time living away from home and you think you'll miss your Starbucks, McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts, then we'd recommend you live in one of the larger cities. Here, you'll find plenty of foreigners and just as importantly, Koreans who speak English.

However, if you are looking to totally immerse yourself in the experience, learn the language and learn how to tell the difference between five year old homemade kimchi and the kimchi straight out of a packet, then we'd definitely tell you to go to one of the smaller cities. Warning: You may be the only Westerner in town, so be prepared to receive some strange looks!!

Here are some of the more popular choices:
Seoul
  Seoul is the nation's capital with over 10 million inhabitants. Nearly half the population of the country lives within an hour’s drive of the city.

Seoul is one of the most metropolitan Asian cities with a large number of foreign influences. The public transport is fantastic, the nightlife is colourful, and you’ll never be lonely!

On the other hand, pollution is higher as well as congestion. Because space is so vital, the cost of living is much higher than the rest of Korea. There are numerous satellite cities surrounding Seoul that have a great quality of life and are only a subway ride away. Cities such as Bundang and Anyang have a very large number of foreigners.		  
Incheon
  Incheon is Korea's fourth largest city on the West Coast. It has expanded rapidly over the last decade, especially since Korea's main airport is located there. There are plenty of foreigners living here, with many enjoying the fact that they're in a smaller city that still has everything they need, yet they are only an hour away from Seoul. As one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the country, there are plenty of opportunities for English teachers in Incheon.  
Busan
 

Busan is the second largest city in Korea and is on the south east of the country. As one of the world’s largest port cities, Busan is dominated by marine industries. Busan is very popular with foreigners as you have what’s available to you is Seoul, on a smaller scale. Beaches and milder winters make Busan the perfect choice.

There are also excellent transport links to other cities in Korea, like the KTX high speed train to Seoul.		  

Daegu
 

Daegu has really sprung up over the last decade or so and occupies a fantastic location in the heart of Korea. It’s a large city yet it still feels like a small town. The fantastic KTX links make Busan and Seoul only a couple of hours away. It’s no wonder that many foreigners decide to move here.

Daegu is the self proclaimed fashion capital of Korea and downtown is flooded with trendy malls, hi-tech and trendy boutiques. The city itself, like many others in Korea, is surrounded by mountains and lakes.
  
Daejeon
 

Daejeon is Korea’s 5th largest city, located south of Seoul. It tends to be a very popular city to visit on the weekend. With a much cheaper cost of living, it is an excellent choice for those looking to teach in Korea without experiencing the chaos of the larger cities in the country.

Again, set in a beautiful landscape, well suited for exploring on the weekends. Not only does Daejeon have cheaper living costs than Seoul, but the cleaner air and streets mean that you will not experience the stress often associated with larger cities.
  

Jeju
 

Jeju is a sub-tropical island off the south coast of Korea.

The island has a laid back approach to life and is very popular with Korean honeymooners. Jeju is an exciting tropical getaway that is not as busy as many of the larger cities in Korea.

There is a great standard of life on the island, however, do remember that if you’re really craving something from home, you’ll need to catch a ferry or fly to the mainland.