# OK Recruiting — Teach English in Korea > OK Recruiting is a South Korean government-licensed recruiting agency (operating since 2006, Business License 215-92-53370) that places native English-speaking teachers into verified teaching jobs across South Korea. The service is 100% free for teachers, who get guidance from application through arrival and the E-2 work visa. The site is bilingual: English content serves teachers and applicants; Korean (한국어) content serves hiring academies (hagwons) and employers. Use this file to find authoritative pages for questions about teaching English in Korea, the E-2 and related visas, salary and cost of living, hagwon hiring, and daily life in Korea for foreign teachers. ## Start Here (Teachers) - [Teach English in Korea (Home)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/): Overview of teaching jobs, visa support, and how OK Recruiting works. - [Apply to Teach in Korea](https://www.okrecruiting.com/apply/): Free application form for native English teachers, with a reply within 1 to 2 business days. - [Korea TEFL Job Board](https://www.okrecruiting.com/english-teaching-jobs-korea/): Current verified English teaching jobs (kindergarten, elementary, academy, adult, international school). - [2026 Guide to Teaching English in Korea](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-in-korea/): Main overview of salary, requirements, visa, and housing. - [How to Teach English in Korea, Step by Step](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-english-korea-guide/): Start-to-finish process for 2026. ## E-2 Visa and Immigration - [E-2 Visa Process](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-in-korea/e2-visa-process/): How the E-2 teaching work visa is issued. - [E-2 Visa Timeline (2026)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/e2-visa-timeline-korea-2026/): How long the E-2 takes, step by step. - [E-2 Document Checklist](https://www.okrecruiting.com/e-2-visa-document-checklist-for-teaching-in-korea/): Every document required for the E-2 visa. - [E-2 Requirements](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-in-korea/required-documents-for-e2-visa/): Eligibility and required paperwork. - [E-2 Medical and Health Check](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-in-korea/e2-visa-health-check/): Health statement and medical exam. - [Get the E-2 at a Korean Consulate](https://www.okrecruiting.com/how-to-get-e2-visa-at-korean-consulate/): Consulate issuance steps. - [E-2 Visa Extension and Renewal](https://www.okrecruiting.com/e2-visa-extension/): Extending your stay on the E-2. - [E-2 Visa Transfer (Change Employer)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-in-korea/e2-visa-transfer-korea/): Moving schools or adding a workplace. - [Alien Registration Card (ARC) Guide](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-in-korea/applying-for-arc/): Getting your residence card after arrival. - [Letter of Release (LOR) Guide](https://www.okrecruiting.com/how-to-get-a-letter-of-release-lor-for-your-e-2-visa-in-korea/): Required to switch employers on an E-2. - [D-4 to E-2 Visa Change](https://www.okrecruiting.com/d4-to-e2-visa-change-korea/): Switching from a student visa without leaving Korea. - [D-10 Job-Seeker Visa](https://www.okrecruiting.com/your-go-to-guide-for-south-koreas-d-10-visa-as-an-english-teacher/): Job-search visa for teachers. - [C-4 Short-Term Camp Visa](https://www.okrecruiting.com/c-4-5-visa-korea-english-camp-teachers/): For English camp teachers. ## Salary, Money and Healthcare - [How Much Can You Save Teaching in Korea (2026)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/how-much-can-you-save-teaching-english-in-korea-2026/): Realistic savings on a teacher salary. - [South Korea Cost of Living](https://www.okrecruiting.com/south-korea-cost-of-living/): Typical monthly expenses for teachers. - [Korean Health Insurance (NHIS)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/korean-health-insurance-nhis-foreign-english-teachers/): How national health insurance works for foreign teachers. - [Korea Pension Refund](https://www.okrecruiting.com/korea-pension-refund-english-teachers/): Reclaiming pension contributions when you leave. - [Hagwon vs Public School](https://www.okrecruiting.com/hagwon-vs-public-school-pathways-for-teaching-english-in-south-korea/): Salary, hours, and trade-offs. ## Teaching Life and Practical Guides - [First Hagwon: New Teacher Success Manual](https://www.okrecruiting.com/hagwon-teacher-guide-first-year-success-manual/): Surviving and thriving in your first year. - [TEFL Job Interview Tips](https://www.okrecruiting.com/job-interview-tips/): Preparing for the teaching interview. - [Korean Pharmacies and OTC Medicines](https://www.okrecruiting.com/your-guide-to-korean-pharmacies-otc-meds-for-native-english-teachers/): Buying medicine and basic healthcare. - [Teaching in Korea: Reddit Myths vs Reality](https://www.okrecruiting.com/reddit-teaching-in-korea-myths-reality-2026/): Common misconceptions corrected. - [Japan vs Korea vs China](https://www.okrecruiting.com/teach-english-japan-vs-korea-vs-china-2026/): Choosing where to teach. - [5 Tips to Thrive as a Teacher in Korea](https://www.okrecruiting.com/5-essential-tips-for-thriving-as-an-esl-teacher-in-korea/): Settling-in advice. ## Jobs by Region - [English Teaching Jobs in Seoul](https://www.okrecruiting.com/english-teaching-jobs-korea/seoul-english-teaching-jobs/): Current Seoul positions. - [English Teaching Jobs in Gyeonggi-do](https://www.okrecruiting.com/english-teaching-jobs-korea/gyeonggi-english-teaching-jobs/): Current Gyeonggi positions. ## TEFL Certification - [Best 120-Hour TEFL Courses for Korea (2026)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/online_tefl_course/): Accredited TEFL course reviews and options. ## For Hiring Academies (한국어 / Korean) - [원어민 강사 구인 (홈)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/): 학원을 위한 원어민 영어강사 채용 안내. - [원어민 강사 채용·구인 방법 가이드](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/hiringteacher/): 채용 절차, 비자, 계약, 급여, 수수료 총정리. - [원어민 강사 구인 신청서](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/request-3/): 학원·고용주 구인 신청 양식. - [정부 등록 리크루팅 소개](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/ok/): 20년 경력의 정부 등록 채용 대행. - [원어민 강사 급여 가이드 (2026)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/2026-native-teacher-salary-guide/): 적정 급여 수준과 현실적인 기준. - [원어민 강사 비자 8종 총정리 (2026)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/englishteacher-visatype/): 비자 종류별 학원 채용 가능 여부. - [강사 계약서 작성 체크리스트](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/contract-preparation/): 강사 계약 시 반드시 확인할 사항. - [OK 리크루팅 블로그 (한국어)](https://www.okrecruiting.com/ko/ok-recruiting-blog/): 채용, 비자, 학원 운영 가이드. ## About - [About OK Recruiting](https://www.okrecruiting.com/about-us/): Government-licensed TEFL recruiter in Korea since 2006. - [Testimonials](https://www.okrecruiting.com/about-us/testimonials/): Reviews from teachers placed by OK Recruiting.