LUMI
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
Page language: English
3,585 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Korean tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 899 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$10/h
Median / hour
$7.85–$11
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
899
on 12 platforms
Compare Korean tutors
100 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Woni
Nativeitalki · South Korea
한국어교원 자격증 보유｜12년 차 K-pop·예능 PD 출신 실전 회화 튜터
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
금숙쌤
Nativeitalki · South Korea
뉴욕 간호학 전공 | 글쓰기 수상자 출신의 맞춤형 한국어 튜터, 글쓰기 대회 수상 경력! 자연스럽고 세련된 한국어 교정 전문
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
이가람
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Friendly & Patient Tutor | Speak Korean with Confidence from Day
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jirang
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Master Korean Logic with a 20-Year Language Expert & Certified Counselor!"
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shin
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Personalized Korean Lessons for Travel, Business, and Everyday Life
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Yeny
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
HYEJU
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Speak Korean with Confidence!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Jimin
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Speak Real Korean Like in K-Dramas! Fun & Tailored Lessons
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Jung
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
SSONG
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Stop Textbook Korean — Speak Real Korean
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
민아
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Taewoongjung
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Zoey
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Korean Teacher | English Instructor (5 yrs)
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Sora
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
마리아
Nativeitalki · South Korea
편하게 말하며 배우는 실전 한국어 회화
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Seongrok
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Comfortable Korean Conversation 📢 Intro Rate: $10/hr!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
양미라
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Speak Natural Korean with a Friendly Native Tutor | Beginner-Friendly & Practical Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
SEOYEON
Nativeitalki · South Korea
The tutor who jokes with you until—oops—you’re a Korean language master. Die Tutorin, mit der man so
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ben
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Business/Tech or friendly everyday Korean
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yujin
Nativeitalki · South Korea
"Your Korean Teacher, Your Language Partner, Annyeong? "
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Indonesian +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
David
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Ph.D. holder with 6 years of academic teaching experience offering clear, professional Korean lesson
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Na
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
minii
Nativeitalki · South Korea
🍓미니쌤🍓한영이중언어🌺한국어회화전문📕고급한국어반개설✨드라마로배우는 한국어표현🎯1:1맞춤수업
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Korean tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (911 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 911 | $18 | $11–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 889 | $23 | $16–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 729 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 546 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 326 | $12 | $9.18–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Classgap | 54 | $22 | $18–$27 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $32 | $27–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Engoo | 33 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $50–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $30 | $28–$40 | — | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 9 | $34 | $33–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 4 | $44 | $41–$53 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Korean tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 3551 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2610 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 941 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 911 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 546 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
Classgap
$22Middle 50% between $18 and $27, 54 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $28 and $40, 23 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
Where Korean tutors are from
- South Korea2,502 / 3,585
- Japan72 / 3,585
Taiwan49 / 3,585
China48 / 3,585
United States26 / 3,585
Hong Kong SAR China16 / 3,585
United Kingdom9 / 3,585
Canada7 / 3,585
Korean tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (899 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 3,551 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $38 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Classgap, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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Updated September 29, 2026
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