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Homes in South Korea under $500K
$500,000 in South Korea opens Seoul's outer ring and all of Busan. Two-bed apartments in Seongdong-gu, Gwangjin-gu, Mapo, or Yongsan's fringes. Busan's full Haeundae waterfront, Songpa's newer developments, and large family apartments in Bundang (Gyeonggi-do). This tier also accesses the large new-build complexes popular with Korean upper-middle-class families — typically 80-100m² three-beds with school district value. Expect apartment complexes with pools, gyms, parking, and 24-hour security. Seoul core (Gangnam-gu proper, Seocho-gu) still out of reach.
Listings
3,827
Median price
$190K
Cities covered
60
Avg size
73 m²
Visa & residency
Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D Workation) — requires 1+ year at a foreign employer, min ~$65,800/yr income, and private health insurance with ₩100M coverage. Valid 1 year, extendable to 2. D-8 Investment Visa is the alternative for entrepreneurs (min ₩100M investment, ~$73,000).
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