Korvia Magazine
295 guides, news articles, and stories about teaching English in Korea.
294 articles
Chuseok 2026 in Korea: Holiday Dates, Events and Deals
September 22, 2026
Chuseok 2026 is September 24 to 26, with Chuseok Day on Friday the 25th. What's open, free palaces, toll and train deals, and Korvia's office hours.
Your EPIK Essay and Lesson Plan Should Be Yours
September 8, 2026
Write your own EPIK essay and lesson plan. Revisit your TEFL training, rehearse a demo lesson, and prepare to explain your teaching choices.
What Does ESL Mean? ESL, EFL, ESOL & TEFL Explained
August 24, 2026
ESL means English as a Second Language. Learn how ESL differs from EFL, ESOL, TESOL and TEFL—and which terms fit teaching English in South Korea.
Seoul Immigration Office Move: Check Before You Visit
August 10, 2026
The Seoul Immigration Office is scheduled to move from Mokdong to Munjeong-dong in October 2026. Check your office and current address before visiting.
CAD 200 Travel Voucher for Canadian Youth in Korea
August 10, 2026
Languages Canada is offering a CAD 200 travel voucher to the first 20 eligible Canadian youth who share a short testimonial about travelling or working in Korea.
Your Contract Ended. Do This Within 15 Days.
August 5, 2026
A five-minute filing on HiKorea keeps an avoidable ₩1,000,000 fine from ever becoming your problem. Two paths depending on whether you have a new job, the seven screens you will actually see, and the one filing this does not cover.
The Employment Information Report — Korea's 15-Day Rule
August 4, 2026
Occupation, industry, annual income bracket — reportable within 15 days of a change since September 2020, though the wording only reached official guidance in December 2025. Where the ₩2.5M bracket line falls, and which codes English teachers should pick.
Arriving Early for EPIK? What to See, Eat, and Try in Seoul
August 3, 2026
Arriving in Korea before EPIK orientation? Choose Seoul neighborhoods, solo-friendly food, markets, and Korean snacks with practical luggage and Terminal 2 return tips.
EPIK Spring 2027 Applications Are Open: Official Guide
July 30, 2026
The EPIK Spring 2027 application is now open on Jinhak. Check the one-application rule, agency review timing, recommendation letters, and the optional TOPIK score report.
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.
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.
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.