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[Lola]

I'm considering a job in Seoul that does not offer housing. I've lived in Korea for a year but I've never needed to find my own housing before.

I don't need much. A small studio apartment would be fine, but I've heard a lot of stories about key money, and I don't have a huge chunk of change lying around to make the deposit, although I'd easily be able to make monthly rent.

Can anybody recommend a good real estate agent or give me some suggestions?

Thx
Lola

[Bibbitybop]

You should go to the area you want to live in and go to a budongsan (obviously, it will be in Hangul). There should be dozens in residential area. You'll need to speak Korean, have a translator or be ready to deal with living in or around Itaewon. Also, many landlords don't want to sign with foreigners. See if your new boss will help you out.

[JamesFord]

If you want to pay rent, you'll probably be limited to Itaewon. If however, you have $15,000 or so kicking around, you can get a decent place past Mokdong, towards Gimpo airport and live rent free!