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Guides for renting in Korea.
Practical guidance on deposits, contracts, and the rental process, in plain language.
Deposits
Jeonse vs. wolse: how deposit risk actually works
A plain-language walkthrough of what happens to your deposit under each system, and the public records that reveal whether a lease is underwater.
July 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Contracts
Five clauses to question before you sign
The unfair terms that show up most often in Korean rental contracts, and what to ask your agent instead.
July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Moving in
The move-in checklist most renters skip
Photos, registrations, and paperwork to complete in your first two weeks, in the order that protects your deposit.
June 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Reviews
Why we require a lease to post a review
How lease verification keeps fake and paid reviews off JiiBE, and what it means when you read one.
June 9, 2026 · 3 min read
First-timers
Renting for the first time as a student or exchange visitor
What to expect from your first Korean lease, from the terms in the contract to the deposit you'll be asked for.
May 27, 2026 · 5 min read