GEPIK Teaching Locations in Gyeonggi (2026)
Gyeonggi Province surrounds Seoul and is Korea's most populous province with 13.5 million residents. Here's where you could be placed.
GEPIK covers all of Gyeonggi Province — from urban cities with subway access to Seoul, to rural farming communities. Northern cities (Goyang, Paju) and southern cities (Suwon, Yongin) are most common. Rural placements earn an additional ₩100,000/month allowance. Many GEPIK teachers commute to Seoul on weekends.
Major Cities in Gyeonggi
Suwon
Pop. 1.2MGyeonggi's capital. UNESCO World Heritage Hwaseong Fortress. Excellent transportation, dining, and nightlife. 30 min to Seoul by subway.
Seongnam / Bundang
Pop. 930KAffluent southern suburb of Seoul. Bundang district is modern with high-rise apartments. Direct subway to Gangnam.
Goyang / Ilsan
Pop. 1.1MNorthwestern satellite city. Ilsan district has KINTEX convention center, Ilsan Lake Park. 25 min to Seoul by subway.
Yongin
Pop. 1.1MHome to Everland (Korea's largest theme park) and Korean Folk Village. Mix of urban and suburban areas.
Bucheon
Pop. 830KBetween Seoul and Incheon. Known for its international film festival. Excellent subway connections.
Anyang / Gunpo
Pop. 600KSouthern suburbs close to Seoul. Anyang has Line 1 and Line 4 subway access.
Hwaseong / Osan
Pop. 900KSouthern Gyeonggi. Hwaseong is one of the fastest-growing cities. Mix of new developments and rural areas.
Paju / Gimpo
Pop. 650KNorthwestern border cities. Paju is near the DMZ with unique cultural attractions. Gimpo has airport access.
Icheon / Yeoju
Pop. 300KEastern Gyeonggi. Known for ceramics (Icheon) and rice. More rural with lower cost of living.
Pyeongtaek
Pop. 530KSouthern Gyeonggi. Home to Camp Humphreys (US military base). Growing international community.
Urban vs Rural Placements
Urban
- • Subway access to Seoul (30-60 min)
- • More restaurants, shopping, nightlife
- • Larger schools with more students
- • Higher cost of living
- • More competitive placements
Rural
- • +₩100,000/month rural allowance
- • Lower cost of living, better savings
- • Smaller class sizes
- • Closer community with co-teachers
- • Car may be helpful (not required)