Inside Korea's Smallest Apartments

Summary by Krater

The creator tours ultra-cheap, extremely small micro-housing apartments in Seoul known as goshibwons, interviewing residents about their living conditions, monthly costs, and daily routines.

From the video

Answers: What is it like to live in a tiny goshibwon apartment in Seoul, South Korea?

• goshibwon micro-housing in Seoul
• cost of living in South Korea
• small space living
• homelessness in Seoul
• Gangnam district lifestyle
• Twitch streaming in South Korea

Exercises

• pull-up · pull-up bar
• dip · dip station
• push-up · push-up bar

What it concludes

• Goshibwons offer ultra-cheap micro-housing in Seoul starting around $250 per month, often including amenities like ramen, rice, and kimchi.
• Housing affordability and high living costs in Seoul make goshibwons a popular choice for students and people with limited financial means.
• Mid-tier apartments in Gangnam cost around $800 per month, offering significantly more space than a goshibwon.
• South Korea has a high suicide rate and severe housing cost pressures relative to average wages.