Finding Housing in Seoul Was More Emotional Than I Expected
I thought it would only be stressful to get an apartment in Korea.
But it became one of the moments when Seoul finally began to feel like a real city.
an ultra-small officetel.
a rooftop room.
A quiet villa hidden in an alleyway.
Each neighborhood had a different atmosphere.
A real estate agent walked with me through a narrow alleyway in Mangwon, explaining the cafes that are open late and where locals go grocery shopping.
That surprised me.
In Seoul, housing is not just about one room.
It’s about the atmosphere in the neighborhood.
After moving in, I slowly started to recognize convenience store employees, cafe owners, and people from nearby restaurants.
Only then did Seoul feel like a temporary residence disappear.
recommended area
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Yeonnam-dong
holy water
an appropriate government
actual reference materials
Korean Housing Guide
How to rent an apartment in Seoul
