Korean Job Discussion Forums

Yokohama · Joined: 10 Feb 2005

I might be changing my work visa to a toursit visa shortly. I plan on staying in Seoul for a few more weeks. Are there cheap places or rooms to rent for a few weeks in Seoul?

Sage Monkey · Joined: 01 Nov 2004

The person to ask about this would be Mithridates since he knows about living in goshiwons. I suggest sending him a PM.

kangnamdragon · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

There are a few threads in the FAQ section.

nrvs · Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Location: standing upright on a curve

It's a little expensive, but Excellent Vill is a great place to stay.

My girlfriend and I rented a room for a month last fall when we were looking for jobs. Internet, drinking water, kitchen (and utensils), satellite TV, free laundry, and so on. It's about 2 minutes from the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office subway station. Also, the owners are friendly, live in the building, and speak good English too.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

VC · Joined: 10 Feb 2003

You might want to check out this list of guesthouses.

http://english.tour2korea.com/01TripPlanner/Accommodations/guesthouse.asp?kosm=m1_5&konum=7

Yaya · Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Location: Seoul

Best thing to do is to rent a goshiwon (study room). Most are priced between 150,000 to 300,000 won and they can probably be flexible for those who want to stay only a few weeks. But you'll probably have to have your own bedding.

Yokohama · Joined: 10 Feb 2005

Thanks. I've been looking at a web page listing a lot of goshiwons. Also anyone know where I can get a quicky medical physical? The school in Japan requires a medical checkup. I want it done really quick.