Living in a 15㎡ Box in Seoul? You’re Not Alone – Free Pizza + Chill Chat

Many students come to Korea expecting a vibrant cultural experience—but find themselves living in 15㎡ studios with little to no community. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is housing like this?”, you’re not alone.
This isn’t a survey or a media event. It’s a small, invite-only roundtable over pizza and drinks, where you can talk honestly about your expectations vs. reality.

# 🗓️ Event Details

We’re hosting two separate sessions:

• Friday, April 12 (7–9 PM) – Language Program Students
• Saturday, April 13 (7–9 PM) – Exchange Students
• 📍 Location: Gangnam (exact address shared with selected participants)
• 👥 Size: 10 people per session
• 💬 Format: Private, off-the-record group discussion
• 🍕 Perks: Free pizza + drinks

# 🧾 Who Should Join?

We're looking for students who:

• Are currently living in a studio (one-room or officetel) in Seoul, and
• Have previously lived in a private room within a shared flat/house in Europe or North America

# ✍️ How to Apply

Please send a short reflection (200–300 words) to [admin@edutimes.com](mailto:admin@edutimes.com) by Monday, April 8. Choose one prompt:

1. What surprised or frustrated you most about finding housing in Korea?
2. If you could redesign student housing in Seoul, what would it look like?

If you have any questions, feel free to message us here or email [korea@giai.org](mailto:korea@giai.org).
Submissions should go to [admin@edutimes.com](mailto:admin@edutimes.com), which is the editorial team at The EduTimes.
We want to hear from real students—not influencers or institutions. If you’ve ever felt like your one-room in Seoul was a bit too small, too lonely, or just not what you expected, this is a space to speak honestly.
You can find more information from below official post on GIAI Korea's company blog and a Reddit post on r/yonsei.

• Private Forum Invitation - Real Talk on Student Housing in Seoul
• Private Forum Invitation - Real Talk on Student Housing in Seoul : r/yonsei

Thanks,
Keith Lee