Teacher Interviews and Experiences
In part, going back to its Confucian heritage, teachers have always been highly regarded in Korean culture and school teachers are respected professionals in Korean society.
The teaching profession is a highly sought-after career path because
teachers are relatively well paid, have excellent job security and pension
benefits, and have more flexibility in work hours leave time.
Generally, women are paid less than men for the same job in Korea.
However, in education female and male teachers are paid the same making this profession attractive for women.