Moving in Korea for the first time — how much do packing movers cost?
I'm moving from a one-room to a bigger place next month but I don't know how moving works in Korea. I'd like to understand the difference between packing movers (포장이사) and regular moving, roughly how much it costs, and how to choose a reliable company. Also, how do I report my change of address after moving?
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Moving in Korea usually comes in two types: regular moving where they just transport your boxes, and packing movers (포장이사) where they pack, move, and unpack everything for you, which is worth it if packing feels overwhelming. For a move from a one-room to a somewhat bigger place, packing service runs roughly 500,000 to 900,000 won, varying with the amount of stuff, the floor, whether there's an elevator or a ladder truck, and the date, since weekends and lucky moving days cost more. Get quotes from several companies through a comparison app like Zimssa or a portal, check that they're licensed and read reviews, then lock in the price with an in-home estimate. After moving, file a move-in report (전입신고) within 14 days at your community center or online at Government24 (gov.kr); as a foreigner you also report your change of address to your immigration office, which is often linked to the move-in report.