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Korean Real Estate Contract Words

Learn Korean words for housing contracts, deposit, monthly rent, jeonse, maintenance fees, brokerage fees, special clauses, registry copies, move-in, and defects.

Beginner 7월 4, 2026 5 min read

계약서를 다시 확인하고 싶습니다. I want to check the contract again.

보증금은 언제 돌려받나요? When do I get the deposit back?

관리비는 월세에 포함되나요? Is the maintenance fee included in the monthly rent?

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1. Key vocabulary

계약서 gye-yak-seo

contract

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보증금 bo-jeung-geum

deposit

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월세 wol-se

monthly rent

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전세 jeon-se

jeonse deposit lease

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관리비 gwan-ri-bi

maintenance fee

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2. Example conversation

A보증금과 월세를 확인하고 싶습니다.I want to check the deposit and monthly rent.

B계약서 첫 장에 금액이 있습니다.The amount is on the first page of the contract.

A특약은 꼭 읽어야 하나요?Do I have to read the special clause?

B네, 해지 조건과 하자 책임을 확인해야 합니다.Yes, you should check termination conditions and defect responsibility.

3. Common mistake

Do not confuse 보증금 and 월세. 보증금 is a deposit, while 월세 is monthly rent.

4. Quick check

Which word means deposit?

보증금
월세
하자

Correct answer: 보증금

5. When to use these phrases

Before signing a housing contract in Korea, you need to recognize the words that affect money, responsibility, and move-in dates. This lesson explains key Korean real estate contract terms.

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