Housing & Moving

If you don’t check the contract carefully, you may not get your deposit back or may end up in a dispute. Check each step in order — from finding a home to the contract, move-in, and address report.

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Audience

Results: 10 Jeonse Damage Support Center 1533-8119 · Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132

Housing typesInt’l Students

Dormitories

Pohang’s four universities run on-campus dormitories; apply for a room following your international office’s guidance.

  • Handong University — RC-based dormitories with an international hall (Residence Support Team 054-260-1605)
  • Sunlin College — Changjo Hall (women) / Jinri Hall (men), apply on STIS 2.0
  • Pohang University — single and double rooms (054-245-8009)
  • POSTECH — apply on POVIS; submit a tuberculosis test result before move-in (054-279-0188)
Housing typesCommon

Studios & Monthly Rent

A single-household home with room, kitchen, and bathroom in one space, common near universities and downtown.

  • Other options include officetels, villas (multi-household houses), apartments, detached houses, and company housing
  • How to find a home — licensed agents, company/school housing, referrals, and real-estate platforms
  • Visit in person to check the interior and surroundings before signing
Housing typesWorkers & Immigrants

Public Rental Housing

If you meet the criteria for residence status, family relationship, and income, you can apply for public rental housing or housing-support programs.

  • Public rental / purchased rental / jeonse rental / multicultural-family housing support
  • Often limited to certain statuses such as permanent residence (F-5) or marriage migration (F-6)
  • Schedules and eligibility differ by program, so always read the official notice
Housing typesCompanies

Office Space & Shared Offices

Business incubators and support centers run by Pohang universities and agencies provide office space.

  • Pohang Technopark Business Incubator — up to 7 years (054-223-2114)
  • Gyeongbuk Content Business Support Center — 2 years standard, up to 5 years
  • Gyeongbuk Technopark Blue Valley — urban-type factories and meeting rooms for rent
See more under Company Info
ContractsCommon

Checking a Lease Contract

First confirm that the person signing is the real owner and that the home has no legal-rights problems.

  • Use the property register to check the owner, mortgages, seizures, and trust registration (www.iros.go.kr)
  • The contract should state the address, owner details, term, deposit, rent, maintenance fee, and termination conditions
  • Before moving in, photograph any leaks, mold, windows, and included fixtures
  • Ask for a translation or explanation of anything you don’t understand, then sign and keep a copy
CostsCommon

Deposit, Rent & Maintenance Fee

The deposit is money held by the owner during the lease and returned at the end if there are no issues.

  • It is returned after a check of the home’s condition and settlement of fees and utilities
  • Maintenance fees may cover shared electricity/water, cleaning, elevator upkeep, internet, TV, and security
  • Covered items differ by building, so always check the amount and scope
  • Pay the deposit by bank transfer after signing, and keep the transfer record
CostsCommon

Setting Up Electricity, Gas & Water

After moving in, you may pay utilities yourself. Check before signing whether they are included in the maintenance fee.

  • Electricity — KEPCO, charged by usage
  • Water — supplied by the local government; for studios it is sometimes included in the maintenance fee
  • City gas — supplied by Yeongnam Energy Service in Pohang
  • Payment — auto-debit, bank visit, internet banking, mobile app, or convenience store
SafetyCaution

Avoiding Housing Scams

Be cautious about signing in the following cases.

  • No written contract, or someone other than the owner is signing
  • The deposit is demanded in cash only, or the price is far below market
  • They refuse to let you check the property register or read the contract fully
  • They ask you to hand over the original passport or alien registration card
ContractsCommon

Fixed Date (Confirmed Date)

When you move into a studio, getting a fixed date on your lease along with your address report helps protect your deposit.

  • Order — view the home → check the register and owner → sign → pay the down payment → move in and pay the balance → report your address → get a fixed date
  • Housing lease report help 1533-2949
  • HUG (Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corp.) 1566-9009 · Jeonse Damage Support Center 1533-8119
ReportingCommon

Reporting a Change of Residence

If a registered foreign resident moves, you must report within 15 days of moving into the new residence.

  • Overseas Koreans (F-4) must report within 14 days of moving
  • How to report — administrative welfare center, immigration office, Gov24, or HiKorea
  • Bring — passport, alien registration card, and proof of residence such as the lease
  • A fine may apply if you do not report within the deadline
See more under Residence & Visa

Remember these

  • Sign through a licensed real-estate agent whenever possible.
  • Always keep the contract and transfer records.
  • Pay the deposit by bank transfer only after signing.
  • Before sending money, check that the landlord’s name on the contract matches the account holder.
  • If a problem arises, don’t handle it alone — consult the Foreigner Info Center (1345) or the Korea Legal Aid Corporation (132).

Related agencies

Housing counseling organizations and contacts
AgencyPhone
HUG (Housing & Urban Guarantee Corp.)1566-9009
Jeonse Damage Support Center1533-8119
Housing Lease Report Help1533-2949
Korea Legal Aid Corporation132
Foreigner Info Center1345