EPIK Locations

EPIK places teachers in both metropolitan and provincial Areas. Applicants are able to specify their preference for a particular city or province. The faster you submit your documents the better chance you have of landing in the location you prefer. If the location has already had its positions filled you will be placed in a different area.

Metropolitan – Individual cities with high population densities.
Province – Regions with multiple cities and towns within.

Metropolitan cities each have their own distinct character and culture. The capital city of Seoul houses one of the largest foreign populations in the country and showcases what contemporary Korean life is all about. Busan gives visitors a taste of coastal life with one of the warmest climates and one of the most beautiful coastal views you’ll ever see. Sejong is Korea’s brand new city. It is being built to eventually hold governmental affairs in the future.

Each province in Korea holds multiple cities and towns that not only have their own flavor but also their own unity and historical significance. Jeonbuk and Jeonnam are known across the land for having the tastiest food in the entire country and take pride in their traditional historical cuisine. Gangwon holds some of the highest mountains and ski resorts and recently hosted the 2018 winter olympics. Gyeongnam is known for its historical temples and its fiery temperament.