When you start searching for a job in Korea, one of your main concerns may be about where you’ll live. Today, we’ll explore the types of housing you might expect when moving to Korea. Typically, you’ll be provided with either a studio apartment or an officetel, though this may vary slightly depending on your employer. Let’s first talk about studio apartments, which are the most commonly used housing option for Koreans, especially for individuals living alone. Most employers cover the monthly rent, leaving you responsible only for maintenance and utility fees. The best part is that these apartments are usually furnished with essential items like a refrigerator, washing machine, bed, and air conditioner. As you can see from the photos, the spaces are clean and ideal for single occupants.

Also, you can live in a residential form called an officetel. Officetel is used as a residential area in Korea as a combined form of office and residence. Officetels, similar to studios, are optimized to live alone. Most officetels also support monthly rent by the employer, so you only have to pay the maintenance fee and the utility fee. Most officetels are also furnished. The refrigerator washing machines, beds, and air conditioners are provided. If you want to see the picture before you sign the Job Contract, contact the Recruiter.

The heating system in Korea is a little different from other countries. Of course, differences are depending on the condition of the house, but Korea uses a heating system called the Ondol system. Ondol is a traditional Korean heating system that uses heating stones in the kitchen to hear the air room. These systems can heat the water or keep the room warm. The picture below shows the operating system of the boiler system. Through the device, you can heat the water or warm the room.

Also, Korea has a culture of taking off shoes indoors. At first, of course, it’s hard to adapt to this culture, but most people take off their shoes indoors. They take off their shoes and enter through the space in front of the door of the house called ‘Hyun-guan’. If this is inconvenient, it is also a great idea to wear indoor slippers.