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The purpose of this paper is to investigate Korean and native English professors' perceptions of general English and its team teaching and to suggest how to improve their program and make them more effective based on their opinions. Participants in the survey were 22 Korean professors and 24 native professors. A questionnaire consisted of 23 items concerning professors' overall perceptions of general English and team teaching. The results are as follows: First, Korean and native professors strongly recognized that SEP(Silla English Program) is important and necessary for students' TOEIC score and job interview. Second, both professors also recognized they should increase credit hours of SEP and reduce class sizes. Third, both professors need to develop appropriate textbooks and teaching materials to satisfy the needs of students. Fourth, both professors should encourage students to participate in the class activities more actively and make a constant effort to develop a variety of teaching methods. Fifth, there should be closer collaboration and partnership between both professors. Both professors together set the course goals and content, select common materials such as texts and multimedia, and develop tests and examinations. Sixth, it is essential for the education authorities to provide professors with regular workshops for team teaching techniques and practical guidelines based on continuous and supportive policies