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Native Korean speakers teaching online

2,642 of the 3,585 Korean tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $18 per hour, compared with $21 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.

$18/h
Median / hour
$12–$26
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,642
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

2,642 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Jiyoung J.

Jiyoung J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Enjoy Learning Korean with a Verified Tutor!

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
OK

OK

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Level 2 | Learn Korean Through Seoul's Architecture, Spaces & Culture

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chang

Chang

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

SpanishMajor/SpanishResdent

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +3
★ 4.9 (24)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Sohyun C.

Sohyun C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🚀 Your Personalized Guide to Learning Korean—Fun, Effective, and Tailored Just for You!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lina

Lina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Like Talking to a Friend 😊

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 72% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sunmi

Sunmi

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

10y+ Exp. Korean Teacher in US

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (22)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Jean L.

Jean L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🥇 10+ Years as a Professional Presenter in Marketing & Design — Now Helping You Speak Korean!

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
gibom

gibom

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Korean with Confidence | Certified Korean Teacher & Textbook Author

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lily

Lily

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌸Meticulous Lesson Planning

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +3
★ 4.8 (24)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jisun Y.

Jisun Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A Proven Tutor Who Sets Goals and Achieves Them—Just Trust Me and Follow Along! Let's Have Fun!

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Hyunji

Hyunji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learning Korean with your bestie

Native
32 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
5+

5+

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟Beginner conversation🎈

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chaewon L.

Chaewon L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[Available in English, Japanese, and Korean] 1:1 Personalized materials! 🇰🇷 Enjoy fun and effective Korean lessons with me!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Min

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Customized Korean Reading with Real Texts

Native
17 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
정희

정희

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

한국어회화🍁 비즈니스한국어🥂 기술관련국어🏭 여행✈️

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Jieun K.

Jieun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A Friendly Tutor Who Will Make Your Korean Lessons Fun ❤️

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Yumin

Yumin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Patient and friendly Korean tutor focused on real conversation

Native
37 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jung

Jung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣️Natural/🧩Practical/✍️TOPIK

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Youji H.

Youji H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A Friendly and Caring Tutor with 7 Years of Experience

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
Marco

Marco

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

POV: Io che ormai parlo coreano dopo ogni lezione

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 84% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

Teacher Yui

Teacher Yui

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣️ 100% English 👩🏻‍🏫 Teacher

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
솔은 박.

솔은 박.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

I want to understand what the person I like is saying!❤️ If that sounds like you, I’m here for you. Let’s learn Korean through fun and natural conversations!

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
SOO

SOO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's start improving your Korean skills!

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Eunjeong

Eunjeong

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

CN Tutor in KR﹠KR Tutor in TW

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker911$18$11–$245.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki546$18$14–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap54$22$18–$274.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Engoo33from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Wyzant25$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus23$30$28–$40—No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$44$41–$535.0★No trial lessons60 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, 2609 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 942 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,502 / 3,585
  • JapanJapan72 / 3,585
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,585
  • ChinaChina48 / 3,585
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,585
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,585
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,585
  • CanadaCanada7 / 3,585

Korean tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Korean speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, compared with $21 for non-native tutors. We list 2,642 native speakers.

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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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated September 29, 2026

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