Teacher Housing in Korea: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Most ESL teaching positions in Korea include free furnished housing — typically a studio apartment (officetel) near your school. Expect a bed, desk, wardrobe, washing machine, stove, refrigerator, and internet. You pay utilities (100,000-200,000 KRW/month). Alternative: negotiate a housing allowance (300,000-600,000 KRW/month) to choose your own apartment.
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ESL365 Editorial Team. (2026, March 20). Teacher Housing in Korea: What to Expect and How to Prepare. ESL365. https://esl365.com /blog/teacher-housing-korea-guide
Sarah Chen
Senior ESL Consultant & TESOL Trainer
8+ years of experience
Credentials
- TESOL Certificate — Cambridge University (2016)
- CELTA — British Council (2017)
- MA in Applied Linguistics — University of Toronto (2015)
