서방 투자자를 위한 한국의 첫 FDI 자문 플랫폼
KoreaRoots는 외국인 투자자를 저렴한 시골 한국 부동산과 연결하고, 적절한 부동산 찾기에서 D-8 사업 투자 비자 취득까지 모든 단계를 안내합니다.
한국 경험이 필요하지 않습니다
모든 것이 영어로 처리됩니다. 한국어를 말할 필요가 없고, 한국 문서를 읽을 필요가 없으며, 한국 관료 체계를 직접 헤쳐나갈 필요가 없습니다. KoreaRoots와 당사의 파트너 기업들이 귀하를 대신하여 모든 한국어 상호작용을 처리합니다.
우리가 하는 일
Find
Curated rural property listings: title-verified, D-8 assessed, and priced for foreign investors.
Structure
FDI declaration, Korean business entity setup, and full legal structuring through partner law firms.
Secure
D-8 visa application, STR launch, ongoing property management, and a pathway to permanent residency.
시골 한국을 선택하는 이유
South Korea has over 1.5 million abandoned rural properties. The government actively incentivizes their redevelopment through grants and subsidies. For foreign investors, these properties offer entry at a fraction of urban prices (often under $100K) while qualifying for a business investment visa. It's one of the most accessible paths to Korean residency that most people have never heard of.
KoreaRoots 뒤에 있는 사람들
한쪽에는 외국인 투자자의 신뢰, 다른 한쪽에는 깊은 시골 한국 네트워크. 이 두 가지를 모두 갖춘 팀은 다른 곳에 없습니다.
Steve Wagner
Co-Founder and CEO
- American entrepreneur, F-4 visa holder
- 6+ years continuous residence and business operation in Seoul
- Founded Shared Homies, Seoul's largest English-language international co-living network
- 750+ international residents housed over 6 years
- 50+ rooms under active management
- Consistent 90%+ occupancy rate
- Former Samsung executive English trainer
Danny Hong
Co-Founder and Korea Operations
- Korean serial entrepreneur
- Founded GMMC (주식회사 지엠엠씨), a medical device manufacturer with globally exported products
- Awarded by KITA, KICOX, and the Korean Parliament
- Featured in JoongAng Ilbo (Korea's second-largest national newspaper)
- Deep relationships with rural community centers (마을회관) across multiple provinces
- 2+ years living in rural Korea firsthand
- Fully bilingual (English and Korean)
주요 용어 설명
한국 부동산 투자에는 낯선 용어들이 있습니다. 여기에 모든 것이 쉬운 영어로 설명되어 있습니다.
FDI — Foreign Direct Investment
LegalThe legal framework that lets foreigners invest in Korea
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is the formal mechanism by which non-Korean citizens can invest money into a Korean business or property. Korea actively encourages FDI under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act (외국인투자촉진법).
To qualify as FDI — and unlock visa eligibility — your investment must be: • At least ₩100,000,000 (approximately $75,000 USD) • Structured through a registered Korean business entity (법인) • Declared to the relevant government authority before the purchase closes
KoreaRoots handles the full FDI structuring process. You don't need to understand the legal mechanics — that's what we're here for.
법률 및 준수
- KoreaRoots does not operate as a licensed real estate agent (공인중개사). We are an FDI advisory and concierge platform.
- All property transactions are facilitated through partner law firms and licensed Korean entities.
- D-8 visa filing is coordinated through partner immigration law firms — KoreaRoots does not practice law directly.
- STR income for clients flows through Wehome (government-certified) to remain legally compliant for foreign owners.