Housing is included in your EPIK contract but differs greatly depending on POE and location. It can range from a small studio apartment to a several room house. The contract also stipulates that those who are not given accommodations will receive a monthly housing allowance of 300,000 won. As of February, 2007 the housing allowance in Jeju was increased to 350,000 won.
Depending on the situation, some POE's allow EPIK participants to chose whether they want to look for their own place and get the housing allowance. However, securing housing in Korea usually means paying a year's rent in advance and/or a refundable deposit of $2,000-$50,000.
Click on the Korean province below for information and pictures of housing in the different POE of the EPIK Program.
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