What Is a Goshiwon? Korea’s Smallest Kind of Home

A street sign for a fictional Korean gosiwon (exam prep housing).

What is a goshiwon? A room, usually just large enough for a single bed and a desk, rented by the month with no deposit and no contract negotiation. You pay, you move in, and you can leave without months of notice. For anyone who has read our guide to monthly rent in Korea, the appeal … Read more