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Where should you teach and live in Korea?

Korea is an amazing country to teach English and literally there are jobs from the most northern tip to the southern reaches of the pennisula. So where should you teach English? Good question. That depends on you.

Rural placements, or rather, placements outside of the major metropolitan centers like Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, or Gwangju have less Western influence and therefore make the teaching placement more uniquely Korean. You don't have TGIFridays or Outback and you often won't have as many foreigners. For those of you looking for a true blue Korean teaching experience, living outside these centers is definitely for you. All that said, Korea is a small country and as a result of this size and the incredible infrastructure, you can get around and get to and from the major centers with relative ease.

• If acquiring Korean language is your goal - think rural - the more rural the better.
• If you want to surround yourself in Korean culture - think rural.
• If you want more foreigners and you want more of the locals to speak English (or at least a little more English) - think more urban.

Whatever you choose, teaching in Korea is an awesome experience and it is what you make of it. There is something for everyone. If you walk with your head up and your eyes open, opportunities abound. Soak up life! Teach English in Korea.