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A learner in Brazil waving at her laptop during a video call, her wall covered with photos of Korea

Now recruiting · 30–50 founding hosts

Korean conversation buddies & teachers wanted

The world wants to talk with you.

From Brazil to Vietnam, learners dream of Seoul — and of a Korean friend to talk to. Join as a Conversation Buddy (any friendly Korean, 19+) or a Teacher (certificate or experience). From home, on your schedule.

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Keep 80%
Paid in KRW
Your own hours

Who can host

Ordinary Koreans are exactly who learners want

Two Korean university students smiling over laptops on a campus lawn — **University students**Between classes, from your room.

Two colleagues smiling at a laptop in a Seoul office — **Office workers**Evenings and weekends.

A smiling Korean woman in her fifties waving at her webcam — **Retirees**Slow, clear Korean is a gift to learners.

A young family picnicking under cherry blossoms by the Han River — **Parents at home**Short 25-minute chats while the kids sleep.

Why host with us

Fair, flexible work from home

Home

Work from anywhere in Korea

All you need is a laptop, a camera and a quiet room.

Your hours

Set your own schedule and price

Open the slots you want and choose a price within your type's band.

80%

Keep 80% — even the first lesson

One flat 20% fee. We never take your whole first lesson.

KRW

Paid in Korean won

Learners pay in their currency; you receive won through a licensed payout service.

Who you'll meet

They already love Korea. They need a Korean friend.

Two fans singing together at a night concert — **K-pop and K-drama fans**They know the songs — and want to understand the jokes.

Friends in hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace in autumn — **Travellers planning a first trip**Ordering, directions, palaces in hanbok.

A foreign student and a Korean friend talking in a Seoul café — **Students and workers moving to Korea**Interviews, campus life and office Korean.

Requirements

Two ways to join

Conversation Buddy

$8–12 / 25 min

For ordinary Koreans who enjoy talking with people from other cultures.

19 or older, native Korean speaker
Friendly, patient, speaks clear standard Korean
Basic English or another foreign language is a plus (not required)
Stable internet, webcam, quiet place

Teacher

$15–30 / 50 min

For trained Korean-language instructors.

Korean-teacher certificate (한국어교원 level 1–3) or at least 1 year of Korean teaching experience
Can plan a 50-minute lesson for different levels
Can give corrections and short notes after lessons
19 or older, stable internet, webcam, quiet place

Kids-safe

Kids-safe badge (to teach learners under 18)

Only Teachers with this badge can be matched with minors. Buddies never teach minors.

Identity verified
Consent to a criminal record (sexual-offence) check, submitted to us
Korean-teacher certificate or proven teaching experience
Agreement to the kids policy: in-site video only, no contact exchange, guardian notifications

The record check is requested later, only from applicants who want the badge. We do not collect it in this form.

Process

From application to your first learner

1
Apply
Fill in the form below (about 5 minutes).
2
ID check
We contact you to verify your identity through a secure method.
3
Video interview
A short 10–15 minute online interview about you and how you talk with learners.
4
Profile
We help you build your profile. You go live when booking opens.

Application

Host application

Founding hosts get priority placement at launch.

Fields marked * are required.

About you

Full name *

Email *

Mobile phone *

Birth year *

4 digits. Hosts must be 19 or older.

Gender (optional)

City / area you live in *

Host type and experience

I want to join as *

Conversation BuddyTeacherBoth

Korean-teacher certificate (한국어교원)

Teaching experience (optional)

e.g. 2 years at a university language centre; online tutoring since 2023

Foreign languages you speak (optional)

Add up to three. Korean is assumed.

Language 1

Level 1

Language 2

Level 2

Language 3

Level 3

Availability and topics

When can you host? (Korea time, KST) *

Tick every slot that usually works. Evenings and early mornings in Korea match learners in the Americas and Europe.

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Introduce yourself

Short self-introduction *

At least 50 characters. What do you enjoy talking about, and how would you help a learner?

Intro video link (optional)

A 1-minute YouTube (unlisted) or Google Drive link. You can also send it later.

Would you consent to a criminal record check to earn the Kids-safe badge? *

Only Teachers can earn the badge. Answering 'No' does not affect your Buddy or adult-learner application.

YesNo

Consent

Do not send ID cards, resident registration numbers or certificates in this form. We will ask for verification securely later.

I agree to the collection and use of my personal information for host recruitment, as described in the Privacy (draft) * I confirm I am 19 or older. *

Host questions

I am not a teacher. Can I still join?

Yes — as a Conversation Buddy. Learners want natural conversation with ordinary Koreans. You only need to be 19+, friendly and reliable.

How much can I earn?

You keep 80% of your price. Example: a $10 Buddy session pays you $8 (in won, before tax). A $25 Teacher lesson pays you $20.

How are taxes handled?

Payouts are planned as freelance (business) income with 3.3% withholding, and we will issue the required statements. Details will be confirmed before launch.

Do I need to speak English?

Not necessarily. Many learners want to practise only in Korean. Foreign languages help with beginners, so please list any you speak.

Can I teach children?

Only Teachers with the Kids-safe badge (ID check, criminal record check consent, certificate or experience) can be matched with learners under 18.

When does it start?

We are recruiting founding hosts now and plan to open booking after the pilot setup. We will keep you updated by email.

The world wants to talk with you.

Ordinary Koreans are exactly who learners want

Fair, flexible work from home

Work from anywhere in Korea

Set your own schedule and price

Keep 80% — even the first lesson

Paid in Korean won

They already love Korea. They need a Korean friend.

No lesson prep for a chat — AI writes the notes

Two ways to join

Conversation Buddy

Teacher

Kids-safe badge (to teach learners under 18)

From application to your first learner

Apply

ID check

Video interview

Profile

Host application

About you

Host type and experience

Availability and topics

Introduce yourself

Consent

Application received

Host questions