I think you have a very sound plan, the online course with i-to-i took me longer than a month, but it varies per person, i was working whilst doing it.

I am TEFL teaching in South Korean from March onwards, and would be happy to exchange ideas and thoughts. I was interested in your teaching degree that you mentioned, are you enjoying it?

do you know where in Korea you are teaching? is it through i-to-i?

Ben

Wow - your plan sounds amazing!

It's understandable that you're indecisive about where to teach in S Korea - sure you've already got loads of contacts there, but just in case you want a couple more, these guys are teaching there at the minute and might be able to give you some advice about where's good to live:

http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/reilly

http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/duggand

http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/danieltaom

Best of luck with it all - make sure you keep us updated with how you get on!