한국 거주 외국인을 위한 주거 플랫폼
KoreaRoots는 외국인이 한국에서 살 수 있도록 돕습니다 — SharedHomies 네트워크를 통해 오늘 바로 검증된 방을 임대하고, 나중에 농촌 부동산을 소유하기 위한 인사이트와 면허 보유 파트너 연결을 받으세요. 모두 영어로 제공됩니다.
한국어 경험이 필요 없습니다
모든 것이 영어로 진행됩니다. 한국어를 말하거나, 한국어 문서를 읽거나, 한국의 관료 절차를 직접 헤쳐 나갈 필요가 없습니다. KoreaRoots는 쉬운 영어로 리서치를 제공하고, 면허 보유 파트너가 한국어 절차를 처리합니다.
우리가 하는 일
Find
Curated rural listings: title-verified, D-8 assessed, and explained in English so you can compare them with confidence.
Understand
Plain-English explainers on FDI, 법인 setup, and the D-8 pathway — plus introductions to the licensed law firms that handle the filings.
Connect
Introductions to licensed agents, attorneys, and certified operators for purchase, short-term rental, and the F-2 residency pathway.
왜 농촌 한국인가?
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.
KoreaRoots를 이끄는 사람들
한편으로는 외국인 거주자의 신뢰, 다른 한편으로는 한국 현지의 깊은 접근성. 두 가지를 모두 갖춘 팀은 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 용어가 많습니다. 여기서 모두 쉬운 말로 설명합니다.
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 explains the full FDI structuring process in plain English and introduces you to the licensed law firms that handle it. You don't need to learn the legal mechanics yourself — but the regulated work is done by licensed partners you engage directly.
법률 및 규정 준수
- KoreaRoots does not operate as a licensed real estate agent (공인중개사). We are a research, insights, and introductions platform.
- All property transactions are completed directly between you and licensed Korean agents and law firms — KoreaRoots does not broker deals.
- D-8 visa filing is handled by partner immigration law firms you engage directly — KoreaRoots does not practice law or file on your behalf.
- Any short-term-rental operations on a property you own are run through licensed, government-certified providers you contract directly.