@@ -1,1 +1,1 @@ - +The University of London Graduate School of Social Sciences has just released a report, commissioned by Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the authors are Professor Paul Wilkinson and Dr Steven Few. The purpose of the study is to identify an obscure yet significant aspect of Korean residential typology: the officetel-less building. Ordinary-type houses in Korea are often known as homestays, a title that describes the lodgings that people reserve for themselves in rooms attached to homes. The report shows that the term homestay is now widely used to describe not just guesthouses, but also commercial establishments like restaurants and hotels.<br><br>But what exactly is an officetel? Ordinary-type buildings or homes in Korea have been called homestays or merely hostels ever since the passage of the Foreign tenancy Law in 1970. A homestay is usually located in an area of outstanding natural beauty like a mountain or in an area with exceptional cultural features like a modern city. In its traditional form, a homestay was a residence within the buildings that was normally used by Asian expatriates. However, starting in the 1970s, Korean architects transformed ordinary buildings into fashionable apartment complexes.<br><br>Many Korean apartments are classified under the classification of kirbyung-in (also known as apartment buildings or studio apartments). These were traditionally known as bungalows. A bungalow is a term that combines the words "bungalow" and "house". Today, the term refers to any type of private dwelling, although there are single-family residences classified as kirbyung-in as well.<br><br>When it comes to booking a residential accommodation in South Korea, the first thing you need to know is the meaning of the word. An officetel is a small house that provides accommodation to foreigners. 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Some are even available for free. Most of the apartments are located around the central district of Seoul. To locate the best serviced apartment, all you need to do is look for a Seoul real estate agent. The prices of the serviced apartments vary according to the facilities they offer. The price range of a basic apartment in Seoul can go up to several thousand dollars.<br><br>A typical officetel has two or more bedrooms, a full kitchen and a living room. Other facilities that one can expect in a modern apartment are air conditioning system, high speed internet connection and a security system. A modern home away from home can now be achieved with the help of an officetel located in south korea. You can also try searching for rental accommodations online. A wide range of South Korean rental apartments are offered by these service providers at competitive rates.<br><br>Prices of serviced apartments and villas in Seoul vary according to the facilities offered. 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