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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $19 at the median, across the 4,166 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$19/h
Median / hour
$12–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
4,166
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

1,155 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Eunju P.

Eunju P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥 Stop Studying Korean. Start SPEAKING! | 🌱 From ZERO to Real-Life Korean | 🎯 Travel, Study, Work & Daily Life

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Casey

Casey

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Practical Eng for beginners

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,734)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
은별_Rachel

은별_Rachel

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I have taken classes with a variety of students.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sodam K.

Sodam K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

👩🏻‍🏫 Learn with a tutor with 4 years of experience! 💜 Master reading Hangul in just 7 days! ✈️ Start learning essential Korean for travel today!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Han

Han

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Monitor&Voice Record provided

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,720)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Naraa

Naraa

Mongolia

italki · Mongolia

Korean & Mongolian Teacher 🇰🇷🇲🇳 | Practical Conversation | TOPIK 6

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
Mongolian +2
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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다다 박.

다다 박.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Funny K-drama/K-pop/Travel class

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 4.7 (15)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
T.

T.

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💊top3 foreign language academy

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1,710)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Gihyeon

Gihyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

❌Teacher 🙆🏻‍♂️Korean Friend🙆🏻‍♂️🌟Trilingual🇨🇳🇰🇷🇺🇸🌟Wanted to be your Helpful friend🙋🏻

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Bonnie N.

Bonnie N.

Vietnam

Preply · Vietnam

🇻🇳🇰🇷THE SECRET TO UNLOCK KOREAN LANGUAGE IN YOUR OWN STYLE!🫵💥 Casual Korean👌✅ Korean for kids👶 ✅ Korean for conversation 🗣️✅ Travel Korean 🧳✅ Learn from a TOPI…

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Vietnamese +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
JUN​​

JUN​​

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

​Fluent in CH, conversation

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,622)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Namhee

Namhee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Experienced, patient teacher who cares. Fun, friendly lessons in clear standard Korean 👑

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (44)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Somang K.

Somang K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Teacher with 6 Years of Experience & Former Flight Attendant for 3 Years ✈️ | Fun Korean with K-Culture and Travel! (English/Chinese Communication Avail…

Native
7 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Susan

Susan

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

✅K-drama✅Conves+Gram✅TOPIK

Native
11 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1,601)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Brian

Brian

Japan

italki · Japan

はじめまして! 请大家多多关照! Japan-born, passionate about travel, culture, and teaching languages! 안녕하세요!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina S.

Mina S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Real Korean with Confidence | Korean for Life, Travel & Business

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
하다쌤

하다쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🏅6000+ h 🆗️Classes in EN/CN/JP

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +5
★ 5.0 (1,578)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
EUNJIN

EUNJIN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching Korean in Seoul / A qualified Korean teacher

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Minah J.

Minah J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✅Customized lessons for your goals! ✅A confident speaking atmosphere😎 🇰🇷 Business Korean from a marketer with 14 years of experience 🙌 All things Korean conver…

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
MIA

MIA

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Lived 🇦🇺🇪🇸🇸🇬🇨🇦 TOPIK Writing📚

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,575)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
사라쌤

사라쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏆 4+ Years Exp: Master Korean & Turkish with a Local Expert in Turkey! 🚀 ✨

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Turkish +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taehee K.

Taehee K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Travel Korean✈️ | Personalized Lessons👩‍🏫 | Speak Real-life Korean🗣️ | Role-play Practice🎭 | Korean Culture Tips🥢

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Soyoung

Soyoung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

5800+ Lessons

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (1,541)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Minji

Minji

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Your Personal ✨Korean Guide✨ – Let's Talk, Laugh, and Learn!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (1,077 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
AmazingTalker1,077$16$11–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki865$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors753$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk373$12$9.47–$14—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap58$21$18–$254.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Engoo39from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant32$59$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus31$30$25–$375.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$42–$545.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3309 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 816 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 1077 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 865 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 752 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 373 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 32 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $42 and $54, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,999 / 4,166
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,166
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,166
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,166
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,166
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,166
  • CanadaCanada11 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

Across 4,125 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $19 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Korean tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.47 or less.

Not really: native Korean speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,349 native speakers.

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 track 4,166 Korean tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, and Classgap. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 1,077 tutors.

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 November 12, 2026

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