Korea Visa & Permit Insights

Before Starting an Airbnb or Lodging Business in Korea, Check Whether Business Notification Is Possible: Officetel and Apartment Illegal Lodging Risks

If you are preparing to operate Airbnb, shared lodging, serviced residence, or lodging business in Korea, first check the building use and whether public hygiene business notification is possible. Even if an officetel, apartment, or house is operated like a short-term rental, it may be treated as unreported lodging business if the actual operation qualifies as lodging. If you are already operating, it is important to organize the current operating structure and building conditions before simply deleting listings.

8/20/2026 · Sangjin Ji, Administrative Attorney

Daycare Centers and Kindergartens in Korea Are Not Licensed the Same Way — 7 Things to Check Before Establishment

Daycare centers and kindergartens may look similar, but in Korea they are governed by different laws, authorities, location reviews, facility standards, required documents, and supervisory systems. A building previously used as a daycare center does not automatically qualify for kindergarten establishment. Before signing a lease or starting renovation, founders should check building use, education environment protection zones, child placement plans, and the structure of the founder, operator, and principal.