Work and life in Korea

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Housing

Compare Seoul housing prices.

Compare reported monthly rent, jeonse deposits, and apartment sale prices across Korea.

Monthly rent in three Seoul districts Reported contractsApartments · 40–60 m² · September 2026
Mapo₩940,000
Median · 123 contracts
Yongsan₩1,000,000
Median · 49 contracts
Gangnam₩690,000
Median · 253 contracts

Median monthly rent from reported contracts. The amounts do not include deposits and are not current listing prices.

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Benefits

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Activities

Find activities around Korea.

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Guides & Tools

Guides for life in Korea.

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Visas & work

Changing jobs on a Korean work visa

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Housing

Renting an apartment in Korea

Get familiar with deposits, contracts, and the rental process.

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