I have semi-light tanned skin, will i face a lot of racism in south Korea?

Question

I am planning to go and teach English in South Korea in two years or so. Like I said, I have semi-light tanned skin and I'm from south American descent. HOWEVER, I was born in the USA and English is my first language. How easy will it be for me to get a job teaching English in South Korea, including the racism?

Also, say I become a South Korean citizen, will I still be able to teach English, because I was born in the United States?

Answer 1

It is always very dangerous to generalize.  Most Koreans are used to American servicepeople, who come in all colors.  Since you are a foreigner, you will not suffer the same kind of prejudice that affects Korean citizens of mixed race.

As for whether you will be able to teach English if you become a Korean citizen, you will have to ask your employer.  In general, Korea is eager for native speakers regardless of the color of their passports.

Answer 2

There is no racism in South Korea only the feeling of being not entertained when speaking in English.

Answer 3

Of course, there's is a homogenus society. Well that is untill more of your kind get there