Housing Near Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS)

Where YISS families tend to live

Yongsan is the most established expat base in Seoul, so many YISS families stay close to school in Hannam-dong, UN Village, Ichon-dong or around Itaewon. These areas have long catered to international residents, with embassies, English-friendly services and a strong expat community. Our where to live in Seoul guide breaks down how these neighborhoods differ in feel and budget.

Getting to school

Because YISS sits inside the expat core, families who live in Hannam, UN Village or Ichon usually have a short, same-district commute, and the area is well connected to Gangnam, the river and downtown. Parents working in Gangnam or Yeouido tend to have a manageable cross-river trip, but it is worth checking your exact office route before deciding.

Homes and leases near YISS

Yongsan ranges from hillside luxury in UN Village to riverside apartments in Ichon and varied housing around Itaewon, so sizes and rents differ a lot — use any online figure as a guide, not a quote. Furnished and serviced options are more common here than in most of the city; browse furnished homes and apartments. To understand deposits and monthly rent, see renting in Seoul as a foreigner and jeonse vs wolse vs buying.

Matching the neighborhood to your family

UN Village and Hannam lean higher-end and quiet, Ichon is calm and riverside, while Itaewon is livelier and more varied — so it helps to shortlist a couple before viewing. The international schools in Seoul guide places YISS among the other major schools to support your planning.

For companies relocating staff

Employers placing inbound families near YISS can use a corporate lease to handle the deposit, contract and tax invoice in one step. See corporate housing — foreigner-friendly landlords, verified agents (many English-speaking) and a single point of contact across every expat area and school.