How to Check if Your Job is Registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE)
To legally teach in Korea, native teachers must be registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) at the local Education Office. Your employer is responsible for registering you. Registration must be completed within 4 weeks of your first day of work using a copy of your passport and Residence Card (RC)
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Note: If there is a government inspection and unregistered teachers are found, the school owner may be fined or ordered to close the school, but teachers will NOT be fined or deported.
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Check If You’re Registered with the MOE
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