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285 guides, news articles, and stories about teaching English in Korea.

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What Makes a Good English Teacher in Korea?

July 1, 2026

What Korean schools, hagwons, English kindergartens, and international schools actually look for in a native English teacher, from the E-2 qualification floor to the renewal rubric public schools score at about 70 percent, and how to become that teacher.

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Aerial view of downtown Gwangju, center of the new Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

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The Gwangju-Jeonnam Merger: What It Means for EPIK Teachers

July 1, 2026

On July 1, 2026, Gwangju and Jeollanam-do merged into one Integrated Special City with a single office of education. What changed for EPIK teachers, what did not, and the one thing to plan for: you could be placed in metro Gwangju or rural Jeonnam.

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EPIK Office of Education Addresses & Phone Numbers (E-2 Visa Form)

June 11, 2026

The address and phone number to put on your E-2-2 visa application — by Office of Education. EPIK places you with a provincial/metropolitan Office of Education, and that office (not EPIK) is your visa sponsor. Full directory for all 17 EPIK regions.

A hand signing an official document with a fountain pen — preparing EPIK Fall 2026 final documents before the June 12 deadline

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EPIK Fall 2026 Final Documents Deadline — June 12, 2026

June 2, 2026

Korvia's Fall 2026 final documents submission deadline is Friday, June 12, 2026. Your accurate checklist, what needs an apostille, where to mail your packet (the Korvia office), and the full step-by-step of what happens next.

A passport booklet resting on a stack of white paper documents — applying for the E-2-2 visa at a Korean consulate

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How to Apply for the E-2-2 Visa at Your Local Korean Consulate

May 20, 2026

After your EPIK Notice of Appointment arrives, the E-2-2 visa application happens at your assigned Korean consulate. Step-by-step guide with US (DC / Seattle / Houston / Dallas / Atlanta / Philadelphia), UK (KVAC London), and South African (Pretoria + TB X-ray) instructions.

Cherry blossoms over a Seoul city street — Korvia's EPIK Fall 2026 application window closes May 15

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EPIK Fall 2026 Application Deadline Notice — Korvia Closes May 15

May 13, 2026

Korvia's EPIK Fall 2026 application officially closes May 15, 2026. After that, apply directly through EPIK's website — or submit a Korvia application now to be contacted in July for the Spring 2027 intake.

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Korvia Spring Party 2026 Recap — 100+ ESL Teachers, Squid Game Dalgona, AirPods Raffle in Itaewon

May 6, 2026

100+ ESL teachers, host Kesung Anderson, the iconic Squid Game dalgona challenge, a Blooket quiz battle, and an AirPods grand prize raffle at Itaewon's Waikiki Beach Pocha. Read the full recap and aftermovie.

Seoul subway train arriving at a platform with bilingual signage

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Korea Public Transportation Guide for Expats (2026)

May 5, 2026

T-money, Seoul subway, Naver Map vs Kakao Map, taxi apps (Kakao T / k.ride / Uber), KTX, and Incheon Airport transfer — practical 2026 guide for English teachers.

Open suitcase in a new room, representing a new English teacher's first month arriving in Korea

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First Month Survival Guide — Teaching in Korea (Week 1-4)

April 18, 2026

Your first month teaching in Korea — Residence Card (RC, formerly ARC) application, apartment essentials, Korean SIM, banking. Week-by-week checklist from Korvia.

Two professionals shaking hands across a desk — ESL recruiter consultation

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How to Choose an ESL Recruiter for Korea — 2026 Comparison

April 18, 2026

How to evaluate Korea ESL recruiters in 2026 — criteria, red flags, questions to ask. Korvia has been EPIK's exclusive partner since 2008.

Vintage world map — global ESL teaching destinations for 2026

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Best Countries to Teach English in 2026 — 9-Country Guide

April 18, 2026

Best countries to teach English in 2026 — salary, housing, visa, and lifestyle compared across Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, UAE, Vietnam, and more.

Person signing a contract with a pen — hagwon contract review

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Hagwon Contract Red Flags: 7 Warning Signs to Avoid

April 18, 2026

7 hagwon contract red flags every English teacher should watch for, with direct citations to Korean Labor Standards Act Articles 17, 20, and 43.

Candidate on a video call at a laptop — preparing for an EPIK interview

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EPIK Interview Questions 2026 — Complete Preparation Guide

April 17, 2026

Format, typical questions by category, and preparation tips from Korvia's 20-year EPIK partnership — based on thousands of debriefed interviews.