Almost every foreign teacher in Korea has a story that starts with: “My hagwon seemed great… at first.” Then comes the twist — unpaid overtime, canceled vacation, random fines for “electricity use,” or directors who vanish mid-payday. The sad truth? Some hagwon contracts look fine on paper but hide clauses that quietly wreck your sanity … 더 읽기
The first time I lived in a goshiwon, I thought I’d scored a great deal — ₩420,000 a month, no deposit, free rice. Then summer hit, and suddenly the air conditioner took coins. Every 10 minutes, ₩100 gone. That’s when I learned that “utilities included” in goshiwon ads doesn’t always mean what you think it … 더 읽기
I once paid ₩550,000 a month for a goshiwon room that barely fit my suitcase. No window, no privacy, just the faint smell of instant noodles at 3 AM. The funny part? The place next door was ₩100,000 cheaper and twice as nice. That’s when I realized: there’s no clear system behind goshiwon pricing — … 더 읽기