🎓 StudentSeoul₩1,700,000/mo
Questions before viewing a studio or officetel
This is an operations-team guide from settlykorea, not a submitted customer story.
When viewing housing in Korea, do not compare rent only. Ask about deposit, maintenance fee, utilities, internet, heating type, contract length, move-in date, cancellation rules, and what furniture or appliances are included. Foreign residents should also ask whether the address can be used for immigration reporting.
Advice
Compare rent, maintenance fees, utilities, deposit risk, and commute time together.
👥 Family / PartnerIncheon₩2,800,000/mo
Family housing questions before signing
This is an operations-team guide, not a submitted customer story.
For families or couples, housing checks should include commute time, school or childcare access, elevator and parking rules, noise, heating type, management fees, delivery access, and whether the address can be used for immigration or school paperwork.
If the lease is long or the deposit is high, ask for written details about maintenance fees, move-out cleaning, repair responsibilities, and deposit return timing.
Advice
Before signing, create a written list of included fees, excluded fees, repair rules, and move-out conditions.
💻 Digital NomadBusan₩2,200,000/mo
Housing checks before sending a deposit
This is an operations-team guide, not a submitted customer story.
Before sending a housing deposit in Korea, verify the address, landlord or operator name, payment schedule, included utilities, move-in date, cancellation rules, and whether foreign residents can register the address. Short-term housing can be easier, but fees and refund rules vary widely.
If the deposit is large, ask for written confirmation and avoid relying only on chat messages.
Advice
Save the listing, contract, payment receipt, and room condition photos before move-in.