Mapo (마포구) is one of Seoul's most vibrant districts — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, Hapjeong and Mangwon, packed with universities, cafés, nightlife and Han River parks. It is hugely popular with students, young professionals and creatives, with a deep supply of officetels, lofts and apartments. Every listing here is handled by an English-speaking, verified realtor.
Mapo blends youthful energy with riverside calm. Hongdae and Sinchon are the student and nightlife hubs (Yonsei, Sogang and Hongik universities are all here); Hapjeong and Mangwon offer trendy cafés and Han River access; Gongdeok is a transit super-hub on Lines 5, 6, the Airport Railroad and Gyeongui-Jungang.
Compact officetels and lofts near the universities, mid-size apartments along the river, and family homes in quieter pockets. Foreigners can buy (매매) or rent on jeonse (전세) or monthly (월세) terms.
Yes — Mapo (Hongdae, Sinchon, Hapjeong) is one of the most foreigner-friendly parts of Seoul, with universities, international communities, English-friendly services and excellent transit.
Absolutely. The area has a deep supply of furnished officetels and lofts popular with students and young professionals, on monthly (월세) or jeonse (전세) terms. Our realtors speak English.
Yes. There is no residency requirement to buy in South Korea. You need a passport, a Korean bank account, and the standard foreign-acquisition filing at the district office.
