What's the best way to find housing in Korea as a foreigner?

EvanEvan · 2025-08-02T11:15:42+02:00

Explore effective strategies and platforms for finding housing in South Korea as a foreigner. Get tips on avoiding scams and overpriced listings.

EvanEvan Member

Member since 02 August 2025

EvanEvanMember02 August 2025 09:15:42

I'm planning to move to Seoul for work, and honestly, the rental process seems really different from what I'm used to.

I’ve heard of Craigslist and local realtors, but most listings are either in Korean or hard to verify. Are there any platforms, apps, or strategies you'd recommend for someone who doesn’t speak Korean?

Bonus if you’ve found anything that helps avoid scams or overpriced listings.

kurokuro New member

Member since 02 August 2025

kurokuroNew member02 August 2025 10:39:24

Zigbang(직방) and Dabang(다방) are probably the most popular web, but even with Google Translate on the website, they can still be kinda tricky to use.

From what I’ve seen, Naver budongsan(네이버 부동산) is easier to get around.

One of my friends, an international student in Korea, told me they just found their place through foreignerhome website.

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