Living in Korea: Key Terms

Jeonse, wolse, move-in registration, trash bags — explained for newcomers.

Twenty words you'll meet when you rent a room and settle in Korea — from jeonse and maintenance fees to trash bags and parcels. Each explains what it is, where newcomers get stuck, what you need and one sentence to use.

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Rules and costs change and vary by district and building — no prices here. Check with your agent, building office or the official sites before you decide.

Living in Korea: Key Terms

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Learn Korean, a little at a time