Properties for Sale & Rent in Yongsan, Seoul
Yongsan (용산구) is the most international district in Seoul — home to Itaewon, Hannam-dong, UN Village, Ichon and Haebangchon (HBC), and to many of the city's embassies and foreign residents. It offers everything from ultra-luxury hillside apartments in Hannam to riverside flats in Ichon and compact officetels around Itaewon. Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) sits in Hannam-dong, and the district's central location makes it the default first choice for relocating professionals and diplomats. Every Seoul Homes listing in Yongsan is handled by an English-speaking, verified realtor.
Living in Yongsan
Yongsan sits at the geographic centre of Seoul, between the Han River and Namsan, with subway Lines 1, 4 and 6, the Gyeongui–Jungang Line and the Bundang Line, plus Seoul Station and the redeveloping Yongsan International Business District on its doorstep.
- Hannam-dong & UN Village — Seoul's most prestigious residential enclave, with hillside luxury apartments (UN Village, Nine One Hannam, Hannam The Hill), embassies and river views.
- Itaewon & Haebangchon (HBC) — the city's most multicultural quarter: international restaurants, nightlife, and a deep supply of officetels and lofts popular with foreigners.
- Ichon-dong — a calm, riverside neighbourhood with a long-established Japanese community and family-sized apartments near Yongsan Family Park.
- Hangangno & Yongsan IBD — new high-rise apartments and offices around the redeveloping international business district.
Schools and families
Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) — an American/IB school — is located in Hannam-dong, which is a major reason families cluster here. Hannam and Ichon are the most popular family pockets; Itaewon and HBC suit singles and couples who want to be in the middle of everything.
Renting in Yongsan as a foreigner
Renting is open to everyone with no permit. Choose between jeonse (전세) — a large, fully refundable lump-sum deposit with no monthly rent — and wolse (월세) — a smaller deposit plus monthly rent. Officetels and lofts around Itaewon and HBC are the most accessible entry point; family apartments concentrate in Ichon and Hannam.
Buying in Yongsan as a foreigner (2025 rules)
Since late August 2025, all 25 Seoul districts — Yongsan included — are designated Foreign Land Transaction Permit Zones. To buy a home (apartment or house), a foreign buyer must obtain a land-transaction permit from the Yongsan-gu office before signing the contract, submit a funding plan, and after approval move in within four months and live in the property for at least two years. This applies regardless of visa status, including ARC holders and F-2 / F-5 residents. Officetels — legally a business-use property type — generally fall outside this residential-permit rule; confirm the position for any specific unit with your realtor. Renting is unaffected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do most foreigners live in Yongsan?
Yongsan is Seoul's international heart: it holds Itaewon and Haebangchon's multicultural community, the luxury enclaves of Hannam-dong and UN Village, many embassies, and Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) in Hannam. It is centrally located with excellent transit, so it has been the default district for diplomats and relocating professionals for decades.
Can foreigners buy property in Yongsan in 2026?
Yes, but the rules tightened in 2025. Since late August 2025 every Seoul district, including Yongsan, is a Foreign Land Transaction Permit Zone. A foreign buyer must obtain a land-transaction permit from the Yongsan-gu office before signing a home-purchase contract, submit a funding plan, and after approval move in within four months and live there for at least two years. This applies to all foreigners, including ARC, F-2 and F-5 residents. Our English-speaking realtors guide you through the permit and contract.
Which part of Yongsan is best for families with children?
Hannam-dong and Ichon-dong are the most popular family areas. Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) is in Hannam, and Ichon offers quieter riverside apartments near Yongsan Family Park with a long-standing international community.
Can foreigners rent in Itaewon or Hannam?
Yes, freely and with no permit. You can rent on jeonse (a large refundable deposit with no monthly rent) or wolse (a smaller deposit plus monthly rent). Officetels and lofts around Itaewon and Haebangchon are the easiest entry point; family apartments cluster in Ichon and Hannam.
How can I view a Yongsan property in English or from overseas?
Every Seoul Homes listing in Yongsan is handled by a verified, English-speaking realtor. They can arrange video viewings, explain jeonse and wolse, and walk foreign buyers through the 2025 permit process. Send an inquiry on any listing to get started.