About Us

ABOUT HELLOKOREAN

Start Korean with someone who's been there. Level up with a certified native tutor.

Since Day One

How HelloKorean Started

Korean is one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. TOPIK test takers hit a record 550,000+ in 2025 — up from 360,000 just three years earlier — with overseas demand growing more than fourfold since 2020.

But for most learners, lessons with a native speaker are expensive, and starting out entirely in Korean often means getting stuck on the basics.

So we built a two-step model: start with someone who learned Korean just like you, then finish with a certified native tutor.

KOREAN,
MADE REACHABLE

Quality teaching, fair prices, and a path that starts where you are — in your language, in your country.

Our Mission

Serving learners across India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Pakistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan — and beyond.

Quality You Can Trust

Track A teachers hold TOPIK 4+, Track B tutors hold Korean Language Teacher Certification Level 2+.

A Path, Not Just Lessons

Start with someone who's been there, level up with a native tutor, reach your goal.

Fair for Everyone

Affordable lessons for learners, sustainable income for teachers.

For Learners

Students & Parents

  • 1:1 lessons and group classes (up to 20)
  • TOPIK prep and real conversation
  • A roadmap from first word to fluency
For Educators

Teachers

  • Teach in your language, earn fairly
  • Clear qualification tracks (TOPIK 4+ or Teacher Certification 2+)
  • Grow with a global community

START KOREAN.
GO ALL THE WAY.

Join HelloKorean today — your first teacher has been exactly where you are.