[Eric]

Hi,

I can't speak for Japan but for Korea, this might be possible. You might also be discriminated against because you are Asian. Some of my American friends who were adopted from Korea and then went back to teach there sometimes had to settle for slightly less money or found it slightly harder to get jobs because of how they looked despite the fact that their English was perfect and they spoke little to no Korean.

But don't let that get you down. I also met a few couples who were retirees who decided to go teach in Korea. They found it quite rewarding and I think it's really positive for the students.

You might consider applying for jobs where you would be teaching older students (university and adults).

Also, make sure you are focusing on your skill set, your teaching experience, your stability (you're probably not one to flee the country in the middle of the night) and your responsibility when you apply for the jobs.

It can be frustrating but I'm sure there is a job over there for you.