Co-living House Mangrove | Sinchon , Sinseol Branch

Decided to study abroad in Korea but having a hard time finding the right place to stay? Take a look at the popular Co-living House Mangove among international students!

Mangrove is a co-living house that offers an independently structured room and use of spacious public facilities that are open to everybody! These include facilities such as the kitchen, library, gym, group discussion room, yoga room, etc that can't be enjoyed in ordinary share houses, go-shiwon, or one-room apartments.

The up coming series will introduce Mangrove's Sinchon and Sinseol branch, which is very popular among foreign students. If you're struggling with accommodation or want to live among Koreans, try living in Mangrove!

Mangrove｜Reason for Recommendation

5 Key Points about Mangrove!

1. Suitable for short-term living (the minimum stay is from 3 months)
2. A Central Location - located near subway statations and bus stop - easy access to School as well
3. Each personal room is well-decorated and equipped with desks, beds, wardrobes, cabinets, and more. - Minimize extra living expenses!
4. Language Support is available in English. Easy and trustworthy contract process.
5. Make Korean friends and jump into local life with various community programs

According to Mangrove, foreigners make up 25 percent of its residents. Let’s take a look at Mangrove right away!

Mangrove Sinchon

• Address : Sogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (google map)

• Specifications : B1F-16F | 277 Persons | Open in 2023.02

• Universities nearby : Yonsei University, Sogang University, Ewha University and Hongik University

• Subway : line 2 ‘Sinchon’ station, Gyeongui Jungang Line ‘Sogang University station’ (within walking distance - approx. 3 mins by walk)

• Room : Trio (3 persons room, *highly recommended)

  • Trio constists of 3 seperate personal rooms with a fingerprint door lock and a shared kitchen, bathroom sink, toilet and shower booth. (*Those spaces are only shared with 3 housemates.)

• Monthly Rates may vary depending on the types of rooms, floors and contract terms.
• Utility bills and maintenance fees are billed in total. Untility fees are occured as actual usage

Trio Rooms

Communial Spaces

• You can use spacious shared spaeces without any additional fees.

• Spaces : Lounge, Relax Room, Fitness Room, Library, Cinema room, Social Kitchen, Workspaces, Terrace, etc.

Lounge

Cinema Room

Flex Room

Library

Learn more about Mangrove Sinchon and reserve a room right now!

Reserve a room in Mangrove Sinchon

Mangrove Sinseol

• Address : 22 Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul(google map)

• Specifications : B2F-20F | 411 Persons | Open in 2021.07

• Universities nearby : Korea University, Kyung Hee University, Univ. of Seoul and Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies

• Subway : line 2 ‘Sinchon’ station, Gyeongui Jungang Line ‘Sogang University station’ (within walking distance - approx. 3 mins by walk)

• Subway : line 1·2 ‘Sinseol’ station (within walking distance - approx. 3 mins by walk)

• Room : Buddy, Bunk(twin room, *highly recommended)

  • Monthly Rates may vary depending on the types of rooms, floors and contract terms.

  • For Mangrove Sinseol, Monthly utility bills and management fees are inculded in monthly rent.

Buddy (twin room)

Bunk (twin room)

Communial Spaces

• You can use spacious shared spaeces without any additional fees.
• Spaces : Cafe & Lobby, Fitness Room, Library, Cinema room, Social Kitchen, Workspaces, Rooftop Terrace, etc.

Cafe&Lobby

Fitness room

Kitchen

Learn more about Mangrove Sinseol and reserve a room right now!

Reserve a room in Mangrove Sinseol

Mangrove Social Club

Mangrove suggests healthy interactions between individuals to support diversity and growth within oneselves through the experience. Immerse yourself in the delightful community of the Mangrove!

MSC (Mangrove Social Club) is the Mangrove’s wellness community that supports healthy daily life and self-development. Participate in various MSC programs under different themes such as Yoga, Cooking, City Run, Social Dining, Writing Workshops,etc.

FAQ

Q : I'm curious about the contract process. Is there a way to sign the contract online ?

A : All contracts can be done through an online process. The Mangrove staff will guide you through the procedure of preparing the necessay papers , signing the contract , paying the deposit ,etc through the online chat system. 

Q : What papers are needed to sign a housing contract? 

A : A copy of your passoport is needed for starters and the Alien Registration Card is not needed

Q : I can't speak korean at all! Is that ok?

A : Yes, all Mangrove staffs are trained with english communication skills so you can talk through English.

Q :  Can Mangrove issue the confirmation of residence if asked? 

A : Yes, once you move in, Mangrove can provide the Certificate for Business Registration, confirmation of residence and monthly rent receipts upon request.

Q : What expenses are included in the maintenance fee?

A : For Sinchon branch, It includes for electricity, water, gas for the shared spaces and wi-fi connection , while utility fees (electricity, gas, water) for personal rooms are charged based on actual usage. For Sinseol branch, all the utility fees (shared space and personal room) are included so that you only pay the monthly rent.

Q : Is payment through credit card or by cash available?

A : Payment through credit card or cash is unavailable. All payment are done by wire transfer regardless of the circumsatnces 

Q : Is it possible to cook inside the Room?

A : In the Sinchon branch, you can cook in the personal spaces as there is a private kitchen in the room. For the Sinseol branch, however, there’s no kitchen in each room but there are the shared kitchens with all the basic kitchenware (dish, plate, rice cooker, microwave, etc) fully equipped for free.