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Jeonse Scams in Korea: A Foreigner's Checklist (2026)
A jeonse scam is when a landlord can't return your deposit, usually over hidden debt. Four checks that stop it and other rental scams, and what to do next.
Sep 3, 20269 min read
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What Is Jeonse? The Complete Guide to Korea's Deposit-Only Lease System
Jeonse has no equivalent anywhere else in the world. Here's exactly how it works, how your deposit is legally protected, what went wrong in Korea's 2022–2024 jeonse fraud crisis, and how to sign a jeonse contract safely as a foreigner.
Jul 25, 20269 min read