Teach English in Pyongyang

North Korea · Eastern Asia · Asia

Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea and a key destination for English teachers in Eastern Asia. English teaching demand across North Korea is high with typical salaries in the region of USD 1,500–3,500/mo.

Typical salary

USD 1,500–3,500/mo

Salary note

Competitive

Demand

High

Region

Eastern Asia

Teach English in Pyongyang

Pyongyang can offer opportunities for English teachers across language schools, private academies, schools, tutoring, and online teaching routes. As the capital of North Korea, Pyongyang typically offers the highest concentration of teaching roles in the country.

Salaries in Pyongyang typically range from USD 1,500–3,500/mo. Practical TEFL preparation can help you discuss lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching skills more confidently.

What to check before applying

✓Whether the employer asks for a TEFL/TESOL certificate and how many study hours they expect

✓Whether the role, visa route, or school requires a degree or previous teaching experience

✓English proficiency, nationality, age, or document rules that may apply to the role

✓Passport validity and work-authorisation requirements for North Korea

✓Background check, references, health checks, or document legalisation requirements

✓Current official rules, because requirements can change by country, city, employer, and season

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