"Whenever I have spoken with other teachers about Jay Lee, they describe the same desirable qualities one always hopes for in a manager - able, caring, hard-working, honest, intelligent, knowledgeable, organized, pleasant, practical, professional and thorough. These are just some of the many complements I have heard about Jay from others and reflect my own experience with him as well.
I have known Jay since October of 1992 when I was hired as an English conversation teacher at the institute in Seoul that Jay managed. I cannot emphasize enough the excellent treatment Jay has always shown me, but particularly during my first few weeks in Korea. He went out of his way to make sure that my accommodations where comfortable, I had access to all of the teaching resources I needed, and in general helped me to “settle in”. The door was always “open” and I felt comfortable bringing any issue or concern to him. He was happy to do whatever he could to resolve any problem I encountered. His fluency in English and ability to communicate across cultures was of great assistance to me as I was learning how to live and work in a foreign country.
I have kept in touch with Jay since leaving Korea in 1995 and have enjoyed following his many successes. Knowing what kind of person Jay is, I feel completely comfortable in recommending Koreaconnections to anyone who wishes to have an excellent experience teaching English in Korea."
- Rob Goldberg, July, 2008, Virginia

"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Jay Lee of Koreaconnections for all his advice and support during my teaching time in Korea. Koreaconnections is different! While other recruiters may broadcast your resume at random to every school on their list, Jay always carefully discusses the suitability of each post with the teacher first, and even asks the teacher's permission before sending out the resume to specific schools.

His decades of experience at dealing with foreign teachers and Korean schools are really invaluable, especially in the kind of emergency situations which sometimes arise. In contrast to some recruiters who either fail to respond to inquiries or abandon the teachers once they have started their jobs, Jay has always been available to help at any time, ready to resolve any problems. I highly recommend Koreaconnections to any teacher thinking of working in Korea."
-Barbara in Korea - March 2008

"In the past year, Jay Lee has not only helped to place me in one job, but two. Both times he has been extremely helpful- going above and beyond his job requirements to make sure I had everything I needed and was fully prepared for any situation. Jay Lee has always been quick to reply to any questions or concerns I've had and responded to them to the best of his ability. Even after I had started work, he was still in contact, making sure I was doing well and happy with my placement. Deciding to work in a foreign country is a major step and there are many barriers to making the transition. With Jay Lee's help, I was able to make a smooth transition into a wonderful job and country . I consider myself extremly lucky to have used Koreaconnections while looking for work in Korea."
-Tonia Dukart, Minnesota, USA, December 2007.

"While looking for a teaching position in Asia in 1989, I had the very good fortune of contacting Jay Lee with my resume. I was hired by Jay and moved to Korea in 1990 to work at his institute. I have always admired Jay and the way he works with others. He was always upfront and honest in his dealings with everyone. If there were any issues, Jay worked on them promptly and always found a satisfactory solution. Jay was a perfect bridge between the Korean and Western cultures. I always knew that I was working with someone who genuinely cared about the welfare of those working for him. He holds himself to very high professional standards and does not waver in his commitment to excellence. I highly recommend working with Jay Lee and know you will also come to trust him also."
- Steve Bagaarson in Colorado - Sept 2006

"When I first decided to teach in Korea I made a number of inquires with recruitment agencies and I quickly discovered that Jay Lee at Koreaconnections was easily the best. He immediately answered all of my numerous questions and was at all times polite, prompt, hardworking, understanding, and professional. Mr. Lee has an excellent command of English and his early phone call to me in New Zealand was something I particularly appreciated. Throughout the process of acquiring teaching employment in Korea, Jay Lee has been someone whom I have entirely depended on and he has never once let me down. I can thoroughly recommend both Mr. Lee and Koreaconnections to anyone considering teaching English in Korea. And one final point. When I initially started surfing the Internet and reviewing the various teaching options available I saw a number of posts such as "don't use recruiters" and "deal direct with the schools" on Korean employment discussion boards. I can honestly say that I am very glad I chose to ignore this advice in the case of Koreaconnections. Gaining overseas employment is an extremely complicated affair without the help, experience, and expertise of someone like Jay Lee. I now sincerely believe that I was correct in trusting my instincts and choosing Koreaconnections."
-Steven Fleming, New Zealand - June 23, 2006

"I've known Jay Lee since 1987 when I worked for him at a language institute in Seoul. Of all the managers I've worked with, he is the most diligent, organized, flexible, patient, resourceful and supportive. He is the perfect bridge between the two cultures, since he understands both so well. I hope to be able to work with him again someday!"
- Nancy Levine in California - May 2005