📢 The residence is a separate facility from HUFS.

  It is merely provided for reference.

📢 Please be informed that HUFS is not responsible for any issues that may arise within the residence.

Checkmate - Housing Platform for Expats in Korea

Location

Various locations across Seoul, including areas near major universities and popular student neighborhoods.

Budget

Monthly rent typically ranges from approximately KRW 400,000 to KRW 1,000,000+, depending on room type and location.

Options include studio-type units, shared housing, and goshiwons.

Note

CheckmateKorea is a housing and settlement support platform for international students and foreigners moving to Korea. The platform supports both pre-arrival and post-arrival housing needs and provides end-to-end assistance throughout the housing and settlement process.

Services offered by CheckmateKorea include:

• Online house booking for verified full furnished rooms (secure housing before arrival; also available after arrival)
• Offline accompanied house hunting with a dedicated manager (from room viewings to contract signing)
• Post move-in support services (membership), including communication with landlords, assistance with monthly rent payments, and move-out / deposit return support
• Checkmate Mall services: bedding, SIM cards, and other essential move-in items

Special Offer for HUFS Students

Enter the coupon code 2026-RF63QBBW1CKL when making a reservation to receive a 10% discount on the service fee.

(Please note that the discount applies to the service fee only, not the total accommodation cost.)