Money & Proof of Funds — Studying in Korea — Q&A
What does a goshiwon cost per month all in? not the advertised number
listings say 450,000 but i assume that's before something. trying to build a real monthly budget. what did you actually pay including everything, and…
No deposit at all? what's the catch
every other rental in korea wants 5-10 million won deposit and then goshiwon says 0. that gap makes me suspicious. is it really zero…
380k vs 550k goshiwon — what do you actually get for the extra 170k?
same neighbourhood, both say furnished, both say wifi and utilities included. the photos look similar to me. what's the actual difference i'm not seeing…
Paid a full month, leaving after two weeks — do I get anything back?
something came up and i need to move out mid-month. i already paid for the full month. is a partial refund a thing or…
Why is basically the same room 200k more in Gangnam?
comparing listings and the rooms look identical in size and condition but the price swings from 400k to 650k depending on the district. is…
Do you pay an agency fee for a goshiwon?
for normal korean rentals there's a 부동산 fee. someone offered to find me a goshiwon and wants 200,000 won for it. is that a…
Are utilities really included or do they bill you later?
the listing says 공과금 포함 but i've been burned by "included" before in other countries. is there any scenario where they come back and…
Can you pay weekly? I arrive mid-month
i land on the 18th and my school starts on the 2nd of next month. so i need something for a weird partial period.…
What are the costs nobody warns you about?
i've budgeted tuition, rent, food, transport. what's the stuff that surprised you? like textbooks, insurance, ARC fee, that kind of thing. want to avoid…
Realistic monthly budget for a student in Seoul?
not the tourist numbers, the real ones. rent + food + transport + phone, the boring stuff. i've seen anything from 600k to 1.5M…
How much money do I need to show for the D-4 visa? Is $5,000 enough?
I have about $5,000 saved. Different websites say different amounts and now I'm confused. What does immigration actually want to see for a language…
Can the bank statement be in my parents' name?
My savings are in my parents' account, not mine. Will the school and immigration accept that? What extra documents do I need?
Are there any scholarships for language programs specifically?
i see a lot about GKS but that's for degrees. i just want to do a year of korean. is there anything for language…
How much money do I need for the first month specifically?
not the visa amount, the actual cash for arriving. deposit, first rent, phone, transport card, food before my card works. what did that first…
Best way to bring money over without losing a fortune in fees?
i'll need to move tuition money and then monthly living costs. bank transfer, wise, or bring cash? and is there a limit on how…
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