Korea housing for expats

Everything you need to know about renting in Korea

Jeonse, wolse, deposit scams, agent fees, districts. Explained clearly for expats. No jargon, no guesswork.

Plain English, based on Korean housing law
No agent referral fees or commissions
Updated when regulations change

Is your agent charging the right fee?

Korean agent fees are legally capped. Enter your deposit and transaction type to find out the legal maximum in 30 seconds.

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Deposit fraud is real, and easy to miss if you don't know what to check

Billions of won in jeonse deposits have been lost to fraud in Korea. Many renters lose their deposits because the warning signs aren't obvious. These three resources will protect you.

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