Gyeonggi-do, together with Seoul and Incheon, is also known as the Seoul Metropolitan or Capital Area.
The concentration of prestigious universities and convenient infrastructure has made it the most populated area in Korea, with 51% of the country's population (26.3M out of 51.8M) living here.
With Seoul being the country's most well-known and crowded city, many satellite cities are being built and the subway network continues to expand to ease population concentration.
The capital of Korea with extensive public transportation, fast internet, diverse neighborhoods and mountains right in the city. It combines nature with traditional architecture and modern buildings.
Satellite city of Seoul, with the Bundang district and Pangyo Techno Valley, a major hub for Korea's tech sector. Companies such as Naver, Kakao and KT have offices here.
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Rental prices
City
Size
Per month
Seoul
12–21 m²
₩1–1.4M
~25 m²
₩1.7M+
Incheon, Songdo
23–29 m²
₩1.5–1.7M
Suwon
20–26 m²
₩1.4–1.7M
Seongnam, Bundang
24–40 m²
₩1.8–2M
Upfront deposit
none
The prices shown are for decent furnished stays available to foreigners, without a large upfront deposit or long-term contract.
In this region, rental costs highly depend on the specific district and the level of comfort you expect (e.g., a wet room vs. an enclosed shower). Incheon's Songdo area offers very standardized floor plans with a stable price range. Seongnam's Bundang has a high price floor with almost no budget options. Across all cities, cheaper stays can be found in other districts, though usually with smaller floor space and older facilities.
In Seoul, the price also heavily depends on the district.
A few handpicked representative dishes, each associated with a city known for them
Seoul
Seolleongtang 설렁탕
Ox bone soup made with various cuts of beef, including intestines. Simmered until the broth becomes milky. Served with rice and topped with green onions.
Seoul
Neobiani 너비아니
Thinly sliced beef marinated and grilled over a gridiron.
Incheon
Ganjanggejang 간장게장
Soy sauce marinated blue crab, in season from April to June and from October to November. Served with rice.
