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Why Do Korean Homes Have Such Large Rental Deposits?

October 27, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE
A lease contract on a table during a Korean apartment viewing

Korean monthly rent still asks for a deposit worth many months of rent. The deposit lowers the monthly bill, secures the landlord, and links wolse to jeonse.

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