How FOHO Helped a Chinese Exchange Student Find a Short-Term Home in Seoul

How FOHO Helped a Chinese Exchange Student Secure Short-Term Housing in Seoul

1️⃣ Introduction: Why He Came to Korea

“I knew it would only be three months, but I still wanted to feel like I was living in Seoul, not just passing through.”

2️⃣ Problems Faced When Searching for a Room

1. Short-Term Lease Scarcity
He only needed a 3-month lease, since his exchange program and visa were limited to that period. But in Korea, very few landlords accept such short contracts. Most agencies turned him away, insisting the only option was Airbnb or other expensive platforms.

2. Late Timing
He began his search on August 8th, arrived in Seoul on August 11th, and wanted to move in by August 15th. That meant he had just 3–4 days to secure a place. Most agencies couldn’t move that quickly.

3. Language Barriers
Popular Korean rental apps and websites were only in Korean. On top of that, Korea’s unique rental systems (deposit contracts, monthly payments, paperwork) were hard to navigate. Even with translation tools, he often missed important details.

“I had clear requirements—within 10 minutes walking from the subway—but the whole process felt impossible. I was stuck between short timing, limited options, and not understanding the system.”

3️⃣ How He Found FOHO & How We Helped

How He Found Us

What FOHO Did Differently

“FOHO wasn’t just showing me apartments. They explained contracts in English, talked to landlords in Korean, and even helped with ARC documents. It felt like having a local friend guiding me through everything.”

4️⃣ Recommendation

• Short-term leases made possible

• Fast, responsive staff who really care

• Clear multi-language communication (English, Chinese, Japanese support)

• Full housing support—from finding listings to handling payments and contracts in Korean won

• Extra help with ARC and settling into Korea

“If you don’t speak Korean, have limited time, or need a short-term lease, FOHO is the best choice. They make the whole renting process smoother and more enjoyable than I could have imagined.”

FOHO: Making Renting in Korea Safer and Simpler