by mailmikeelgar@gmail.com | Mar 21, 2026 | Articles
Korean Banking for Beginners: Setting Up Your Financial Life Comments The bank teller stared at me. I stared back. Between us lay my passport, my alien registration card, and a form I’d filled out that was apparently completely wrong. She said something in...
by mailmikeelgar@gmail.com | Mar 18, 2026 | Articles
How to Survive Your First Week at a Korean Hagwon Comments You’ve made it. After months of paperwork, visa processing, and a long flight, you’re actually here in Korea, standing in front of your new hagwon. Your apartment is smaller than you imagined,...
by mailmikeelgar@gmail.com | Mar 12, 2026 | Articles
The Truth About TEFL Certifications: What Korean Hagwons Actually Care About If you’ve spent any time researching English teaching jobs in Korea, you’ve been bombarded with ads for TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA certifications. Slick websites promise these...
by mailmikeelgar@gmail.com | Nov 18, 2025 | Articles
Korean Visa Process for Hagwon Teachers: Step-by-Step Guide Securing your E-2 teaching visa is the essential gateway to teaching English at a Korean hagwon. While the process involves multiple steps and considerable paperwork, understanding the timeline and...
by mailmikeelgar@gmail.com | Oct 27, 2025 | Articles
Why Incheon is Korea’s Gateway City for ESL Teachers Comments When ESL teachers consider South Korea, they often overlook Incheon in favor of Seoul’s glitz or Busan’s beaches. This oversight represents a missed opportunity to experience one of...
by mailmikeelgar@gmail.com | Oct 22, 2025 | Articles
What to Pack for Your First Year Teaching in Korea Comments What to Pack for Your First Year Teaching in Korea So you’ve signed your contract, booked your flight, and now you’re staring at an empty suitcase wondering what on earth to bring for a year in...
