# Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea > Explera Group is hiring: Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea in Seoul, South Korea (Office, Full-time or Freelance). Licensed tour guides in South Korea for English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese or Hindi-speaking guests, freelance or on our payroll. Tours across Seoul, the DMZ, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju. ## Key facts - Company: Explera Group - Hiring entity: Explera Korea Co., Ltd. (https://www.explera.kr) - Location: Seoul, South Korea - Work mode: Office - Employment type: Full-time or Freelance - Team: Tour Guides - Experience: 1+ years - Languages: Korean (Native), English (Conversational) - Education: Tour guide licence or qualification as stated in the requirements - Openings: 10 - Salary: discussed at interview - Posted: 2026-09-29 - Closes: 2026-11-28 - Reference: 3MGQ7CB4 ## Job description Licensed tour guides in South Korea for English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese or Hindi-speaking guests, freelance or on our payroll. Tours across Seoul, the DMZ, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju. ### About Explera DMC Explera DMC is a premier Destination Management Company dedicated to delivering exceptional travel and event experiences worldwide. We operate with a global mindset while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. ### Role overview We are hiring licensed tour guides in South Korea who guide in English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese or Hindi. Explera's partners send us guests from Latin America, Spain, Russia, France, the Middle East, China, Japan, Brazil, Portugal, India and English-speaking markets, and we need guides who can host them in their own language. You can work with us as a freelancer, paid per tour or per day and choosing the dates you accept, or on our payroll as a full-time guide with a regular roster. Tell us which you prefer when you apply; both are welcome. You will lead city tours, day trips and multi-day tours across Seoul, the DMZ, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju, look after guests' safety and comfort, and keep our operations team informed throughout the day. ### Key responsibilities ### 1. Guiding in your language - Lead tours across Seoul, the DMZ, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju with accurate, engaging commentary in your guiding language - Adapt pace and content for families, seniors, incentive groups and FIT travellers - Explain local customs, etiquette and rules at every site, and help with meals, shopping and photos ### 2. Guest care & safety - Count and brief guests at every stop, and keep the group together - Help with dietary needs (vegetarian, Jain, halal, kosher, allergies) - Handle illness, lost items and emergencies calmly, and call operations straight away ### 3. Coordination & reporting - Confirm timings with drivers, restaurants and attractions before each tour - Report incidents, delays and guest feedback to operations the same day - Keep receipts and complete a short tour report after each assignment ### Requirements - A valid Tourism Interpretation Guide licence (관광통역안내사) in your guiding language, as required to guide foreign tourists in Korea - Fluent in at least one of: English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese or Hindi. More than one guiding language is a strong plus - Korean for working with our local team and suppliers - At least 1 year of paid guiding - Friendly, punctual and confident with groups; available early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays when booked - Valid right to work in South Korea (freelancers: registered to invoice or be paid per tour under local rules) ### Freelance or on payroll - Freelance: paid per tour or per day at an agreed rate; you accept the dates that suit you; you handle your own tax as a self-employed guide - On payroll: a full-time employment contract with a monthly salary, statutory benefits and a regular roster - Both: the same training on our guests' markets, clear tour briefs from operations and support on the day ### Why join Explera DMC? - Regular tours all year with Explera's partners in South Korea - Guests from many markets in your own language - Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture - Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements ### Skills - Licensed tour guiding - English-speaking guide - Spanish-speaking guide - Russian-speaking guide - French-speaking guide - Arabic-speaking guide - Chinese-speaking guide - Japanese-speaking guide - Portuguese-speaking guide - Hindi-speaking guide - Group handling - Guest safety - Storytelling ### Languages - Korean: Native - English: Conversational ### Education Tour guide licence or qualification as stated in the requirements ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea at Explera do? Licensed tour guides in South Korea for English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese or Hindi-speaking guests, freelance or on our payroll. Tours across Seoul, the DMZ, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju. Day to day, the role includes: lead tours across Seoul, the DMZ, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju with accurate, engaging commentary in your guiding language; adapt pace and content for families, seniors, incentive groups and FIT travellers; explain local customs, etiquette and rules at every site, and help with meals, shopping and photos. ### Where is the Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea role based, and is it remote? Location: Seoul, South Korea. Work mode: Office. Employment: full-time. The role is with Explera Korea Co., Ltd., part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India and Hong Kong. ### What experience and qualifications do I need? Experience: 1+ years. Education: Tour guide licence or qualification as stated in the requirements. Languages: Korean (Native), English (Conversational). Key requirement: A valid Tourism Interpretation Guide licence (관광통역안내사) in your guiding language, as required to guide foreign tourists in Korea. ### What is the salary for the Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea? The salary is discussed at interview and confirmed in a written offer. The application form asks for your current and expected salary. ### How do I apply for the Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea? Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/licensed-tour-guide-freelance-or-full-time-south-korea-seoul-krtg26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate). You can also email your CV to hr@expleradmc.com with the job title in the subject line. ### What is the hiring process? 1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy. ### When does this job close? Applications close on 28 November 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive. ## How to apply 1. Online (recommended): https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/licensed-tour-guide-freelance-or-full-time-south-korea-seoul-krtg26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes; you receive a private status link by email. 2. By email: send your CV to hr@expleradmc.com with the subject "Application: Licensed Tour Guide (Freelance or Full-time) – South Korea (Seoul)". --- Source page: https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/licensed-tour-guide-freelance-or-full-time-south-korea-seoul-krtg26 Site index for AI assistants: https://career.expleradmc.com/llms.txt (full text: https://career.expleradmc.com/llms-full.txt) Recruitment contact: hr@expleradmc.com. Explera Group never asks candidates for payment.