Alex Kim🏠Housing
February 22, 2026 at 09:34 AM
Did you pay key money (deposit)? How much?
Curious how much deposit foreigners usually pay for one-room.
Please share city + rough amount.
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Curious how much deposit foreigners usually pay for one-room.
Please share city + rough amount.
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Thanks — this helps newcomers understand real prices ❤️
I paid 5 million in gyeongii for a small studio
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