Korvia Magazine
281 guides, news articles, and stories about teaching English in Korea.
280 articles
How to Choose an ESL Recruiter for Korea — 2026 Comparison
May 20, 2026
How to evaluate Korea ESL recruiters in 2026 — criteria, red flags, questions to ask. Korvia has been EPIK's exclusive partner since 2008.
Which TEFL Certificate Do You Need for Korea? (2026 Guide)
May 20, 2026
TEFL certificate Korea guide for 2026: EPIK requires a 100-hour TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA. Compare costs, exemptions, and apply with Korvia.
Is Teaching English in Korea Worth It in 2026? An Honest Look
May 20, 2026
Is teaching English in Korea worth it in 2026? Honest look at EPIK salary savings, ESL Korea pros cons, and career value. Apply through Korvia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hagwon vs EPIK in 2026: Which Is Right for You?
April 16, 2026
An honest side-by-side comparison of teaching at a private academy versus EPIK public schools — salary, schedule, vacation, and more.
Cost of Living in Korea as an English Teacher (2026 Budget Guide)
April 12, 2026
Monthly budget breakdown for English teachers in Korea — food, transport, utilities, and how much you can realistically save.