One of the best perks of teaching in South Korea is that you receive a FREE furnished apartment for your entire academic year. Your apartment will come with all the necessary essentials such as a bed, desk and chair, refrigerator, wash machine, dresser an

One of the best perks of teaching in South Korea is that you receive a FREE furnished apartment for your entire academic year. Your apartment will come with all the necessary essentials such as a bed, desk and chair, refrigerator, wash machine, dresser an

Korea's primary housing market is targeted at buyers with the ability to afford a more expensive apartment. A few years ago, it was quite difficult to get an apartment here even for the people on a lower budget. This was mainly due to the fact that the real estate market in Korea has not been too developed as in the United States and many of the current apartment buildings were not built with a wide variety of tenants in mind. Tenants were generally housed in small studio apartments with only two to three rooms which were usually shared by two to three unrelated couples.

These days, however, the market has changed dramatically and there are now many types of apartment buildings that have been built solely to attract new tenants. They are very well-built and offer a wide range of facilities including gyms, air conditioning, security systems that can be accessed 24/7, as well as a lot of living spaces for their tenants. It is important that you ensure the owner of these apartments takes responsibility for your monthly rent and deposits. In the Jeonsei master apartment complex, which has the most apartments in the country, failure to pay rent on time can lead to eviction. Before signing any documents or paying anything, make sure you've had a full discussion with the owner.

Finding the right tenant is easy once you've found an apartment to rent in Seoul. Talk to the owner and ask them what type of apartment they want. Do they want long-term tenants that can make the payment on time? Or are  여수op  inclined towards younger students who may be in school during the semester they are renting?

There are several major apartment categories in Seoul including the ones that are known as captive apartment complexes and shared apartments. Private owners set up captive apartment complexes in high demand areas. The complexes usually have an agreed rent and the tenants can only stay for a certain period of time. Some apartments in these complexes are completely furnished while others come fully furnished. Shared apartments are like dormitories where a group of people live in one apartment.

Foreigners looking for apartments to rent in Korea will prefer furnished apartments. They have the advantage of a fully furnished apartment and normally have to make their payment on time due to the reduced rent compared to other types of apartment. However, it should be noted that foreigners will often have to pay a higher deposit than their domestic counterparts because of the higher security risk posed by the place. Koreans who offer furnished apartments may require an additional down payment, or a key deposit to allow tenants.


You need to know the Korean laws when renting apartments. Apartments that are found in tourist areas in korea are actually illegal. The only exception to this is if the apartment is being put up by a government institution such as a hospital or a university. The tenant will need to acknowledge that they have rented an apartment. Other apartments that are not legal can still be very affordable if you know where to look. Asking a Korean local who is familiar with the details of apartments can help you find the right laws.

Some apartment managers in south korea will ask for an advance deposit. An advance deposit is usually held for about 3 months by the tenants. With this deposit, the apartment manager can access their key money. This key money can be used on any bills or things that need to be fixed in the apartment. If the tenants forget to make a deposit then they cannot use their key money. However, many renters like to keep some cash with them just in case.