Teaching English in South KoreaKorea is a country where people speak only one ethnic language, Korean. As a result, the teaching of English is a booming activity in the country. In a rapidly changing business environment, Koreans are forced to interact with other people from different countries. Other macro-environmental factors, such as globalization, have influenced Koreans' behavior and perceptions. With this in mind, they embraced the idea of ​​learning other languages ​​to be in a better position to take full advantage of global trends and business ideas. This means that it has been easier to obtain a sustainable market. The country is also densely populated and therefore demand is high. There are English teachers in South Korea who teach in private classes and public schools. Due to the high number of foreign teachers interested in teaching English as a second language in Korea, coming from all over the world, certain legal rules and guidelines have been put in place. The qualification requirements for English teachers in Korea are not complicated. All you need is a bachelor's degree in any discipline and speaking English as a native language. Teaching experience gives an added advantage but is not a mandatory requirement. However, one must be passionate and enthusiastic about teaching to become a good teacher (Footprints Recruiting, 2011). Legal and Regulatory Issues These are the legal rules and laws established to guide the behavior and practice of foreign teachers interested in teaching English in South Korea and Korean students. Teaching English in the country is itself a foreign business and therefore falls under the category of foreign investors and companies. This is...... middle of paper ......e prepare and publish under intellectual property requirements. Section 4, Article 25 provides for regulation of the use of intellectual property for school and educational purposes. It also stipulates appropriate sanctions and fines for abuse of the provisions of the Intellectual Property Law (Copyright Law of South Korea, 2011). Recruiting (2011) Retrieved from: http://www.footprintsrecruiting.com/money-and-banking-in-south-koreaHub Pages 2011 ESL - EFL English Teacher Overseas Employment Contract Retrieved from http:// hubpages.com/hub/ English-Teacher-Employment-Contracts-OverseasKIPO (2011) Retrieved from: http://www.kipo.go.kr/kpo/user.tdf?a=user.english.html.HtmlApp&c=10101&catmenu =ek01_01_01