Thanks for your interest in becoming a freelance writer for Korea’s best expat website! The main goal of our published articles is to provide practical information to expats living in Korea -- but also to boost our SEO. So experience and knowledge in SEO best practices are key. If you are looking for a side gig with flexibility, join our freelance writing community at Expat Guide Korea. You must be self-motivated, have strong attention to detail, and have clear and concise communication skills.

How to Apply:

1. Check out our published articles on Expat Guide Korea to get a feel for the types of informative articles we publish

2. Fill out the application for Freelance Writers

3. Take the 20-question grammar test

4. Write a sample article following the EGK style guide

5. EGK's Social Media Manager will contact you if you pass the screenings

What qualifies as a publishable article?

1. A well-researched and professionally crafted article of 800-2000 words

2. Three to five relevant, high-quality photographs with photo credit.

3. SEO best practices, with long-tail keyword phrases in the title, headers, and copy

4. Original copy, even if it includes paraphrased ideas from research. All articles will be run through plagiarism software and be immediately rejected if flagged.

5. Clear, concise, and compelling writing, with few passive verbs and no clichés

6. Writing that speaks in the audience’s voice, making the topic relatable to expats in Korea