Seunghye K.
NativePreply · South Korea
✨ Learn Real Korean with a Seoul Friend 🇰🇷 Slang · K-Culture
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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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
899 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mayuko.U
Cafetalk · Japan
韓国留学・就職のための韓国語レジュメを添削いたします！
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Jungmi
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Child English Reading | Conv
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Seojung P.
NativePreply · South Korea
Learn Korean in a Relaxed and Fun Class!
- Native
- 9 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Sojung Hyun
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
初回カウンセリングやレッスンのご紹介致します。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Seunghyun
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Korean
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
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Ja Bok K.
NativePreply · South Korea
It's okay to make mistakes! Friendly coaching-style Korean tutor with 15 years of language education experience
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Soyoung Yi
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
ビジネス韓国語教室
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Minhee
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🌱 Personalized 1:1 lessons
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
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Jennie L.
NativePreply · South Korea
🇰🇷 Love K-pop? Let's learn Korean together! | Your first Korean friend 💗
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
hye.in
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
Practice Korean for 15 minutes a day in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere—just like talking to a friend on the phone! Choose your preferred style: casual or polit…
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Jo
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Samsung, Refined Korean 💬
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.60/h
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Sunmi C.
NativePreply · South Korea
I know the struggle! I provide thorough post-lesson feedback and review materials after every class.💕
- Native
- 34 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
HAKHYUN
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
フリートーク＆文化交流で気軽に楽しく話しましょう～！どんなレベルの方も大歓迎！
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
JOSHUA
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 2 yrs Experience | Conversat
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Minwoo C.
NativePreply · South Korea
Learn Natural Korean Conversation with a Korean Tutor Who Has International Experience
- Native
- 2 yrs · 3 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
NANAMIN
Cafetalk · Japan
オンリー韓国語で話しましょう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Younghoon
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Korean 👄
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Dowoon G.
NativePreply · South Korea
✨ Comfortable like a friend! 1:1 Customized Conversation & TOPIK Specialist Tutor Dowoon 🌟
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.00/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.50
Rang.H
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
짧지만 알차게! 15분 동안 부담 없이 한국어로 이야기해요. 短い時間でも充実！15分間、気軽に韓国語でお話ししましょう。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
HyeWon
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Seongmin O.
NativePreply · South Korea
Super Friendly Tutor
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Ayaka.
Cafetalk · Japan
今日から韓国語を始めてみませんか？
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Sarah
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TKT | Conversational Korean
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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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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