Busan is Korea's second-largest city and its primary southern port. The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education (BMOE) manages public school placements. Haeundae, Suyeong, and Nam-gu are the highest-density areas for hagwon roles; Sasang and Saha have a stronger public school concentration.
Public vs. Private
BMOE recruits on the same February/August cycle as SMOE. Hagwon demand in Busan skews toward primary and kindergarten, with strong summer intake for conversation programs near Haeundae Beach. The city's coastal geography creates distinct neighborhood markets — most contracts are within subway range of the beach district.
Practical Notes
Housing costs are roughly 30% below Seoul. Busan KTX to Seoul runs approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. The city has a significant expat teacher community with established social networks in Gwangalli and Haeundae.