Small moves · Furniture assembly · Bulky waste
Moving in Seoul, Without the Korean Phone Calls
Korea's moving system is great — small trucks (용달), ladder trucks, disposal stickers — but it all runs on Korean phone calls. Send us photos of your stuff and your two addresses, and we arrange the whole thing — a ballpark straight away, a visit estimate before you book.
- Fixed quoteBallpark from your photos, confirmed by a visit before you book
- All-in-oneTruck, crew, ladder truck & building approvals arranged
- Legal disposalBulky-waste stickers bought & placed correctly — no fines
Tell us what is moving — we send a quote.
Quick estimate
Pick what you need → see the likely cost & time
Photos of your items + both addresses = a ballpark in the chat, usually within the hour. For anything past a small load we then arrange a visit estimate (방문견적) — free, and the number you sign.
Send photos of what is moving.
* Weekend slots available · Quote confirmed before booking · Floors, elevator access and volume affect the final price
What we do
Korea's moving system, explained & handled
Three things about moving in Korea that surprise every foreigner — and how we deal with each.
| Service | How it works in Korea | What we handle | Typical time |
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| Small move (용달) | A small truck + driver, hired by the job. Cheap and fast, but booking is Korean-phone-only | Truck, crew, fixed price | 2–4 hours |
| Ladder truck (사다리차) | Elevators here are often too small for big furniture — items go through the window instead | Truck booking + building approval | Arranged per move |
| Bulky-waste disposal | Each large item needs a paid district sticker (대형폐기물 스티커) — street dumping means fines | Sticker, haul-down, placement | Same / next day |
| Furniture assembly | IKEA, Coupang and 오늘의집 deliver flat-packed; packaging must be sorted for recycling | Assembly, mounting, packaging removal | 1–3 hours |
| Move-day coordination | Move-out inspections, deposit handover and utility final readings all happen the same day | We interpret by phone; on site in Seoul when we can | Add-on service |
💡 Free tip: don't dump furniture on the street
Leaving a sofa or mattress by the curb without a district disposal sticker can lead to a fine — buildings report it, and there are cameras. Stickers cost roughly ₩2,000–15,000 per item depending on size and district. We buy the right sticker, carry the item down, and place it at the designated spot — or donate it if it's still in good shape.
From first text to moved-in — the exact process
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Message us — photos + both addresses
A few photos of what's moving, both addresses with floor numbers, and whether each building has an elevator. That's enough for a ballpark the same day.
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Fixed quote in the chat
Usually within the hour. The quote covers truck, crew, and any ladder truck — the number we send is the number you pay.
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We arrange the Korean side
Truck and crew booked, building management notified at both ends, elevator padding and parking arranged where buildings require it.
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Move day
Crew loads, moves and unloads. We're reachable in English the whole time, and in Seoul can sometimes interpret on site for the move-out inspection.
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Old stuff disposed, receipt issued
Unwanted furniture gets stickered and legally disposed of (or donated). Official receipt sent to your chat.
Pricing & guarantees
Price depends on volume, distance, floors and elevator access. Your photos get you a ballpark fast; for anything past a small load we arrange a visit estimate (방문견적) — a mover comes, looks, and prices it. It's free, and it's the number that goes on the contract. Weekend slots are available — we confirm the rate when we book.
The final price is confirmed on site, before any work starts.
These are starting points, not ceilings. The figures below are guide ranges based on what you describe and send us. A photo can't show how much there actually is to load, a lift too small for a wardrobe, or how far the truck has to park from your door — and volume and access are exactly what set the price. That's what the visit estimate is for.
If it comes to more than the estimate, you're told before anything is touched — and you can say no and pay nothing. Work only ever proceeds at a price you've approved.
| Service | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| One-room / studio move (within Seoul) | From ₩80,000 |
| Full apartment move (incl. ladder truck) | From ₩400,000 (visit estimate) |
| Furniture assembly / wall mounting (per session) | ₩40,000–100,000 |
| Bulky-waste disposal (per trip) | From ₩30,000 + sticker cost |
| Van + muscle (pickups, deliveries) | ₩60,000–150,000 |
| Move-day interpretation add-on (Seoul, subject to availability) | ₩50,000 |
Fixed quote in the chat — before anything is booked. · Careful handling — experienced local moving crews. · Payment — the moving crew's charge is settled with them (usually cash or bank transfer, sometimes card). Our own fee is paid by PayPal — card or PayPal balance, no Korean bank account needed.
Frequently asked questions
How do small moves work in Korea?
For studios and one-rooms, Koreans book a 용달 (yongdal) — a small truck with a driver, plus helpers if needed. It's cheap and fast, but booking runs on Korean phone calls. Tell us your two addresses, floors, elevator situation and photos of your stuff, and we arrange the right truck and crew at a fixed price.
What's a ladder truck, and do I need one?
Many Korean apartment elevators can't fit large furniture, so movers use a 사다리차 (ladder truck) that lifts items through your window or balcony — a completely normal sight here. It needs building-management approval and sometimes a road arrangement; we coordinate all of that in Korean.
Can I just leave old furniture on the street?
No — dumping without a district disposal sticker (대형폐기물 스티커) can mean a fine. Every large item needs its own paid sticker and a designated drop spot. We buy the sticker, haul the item down, and place it correctly — or donate items that are still usable.
Can you assemble furniture I bought online?
Yes — IKEA, Coupang, 오늘의집 orders, anything flat-packed. We assemble, wall-mount where needed (with your landlord's OK on drilling), and take away the packaging, which Korea's recycling system is picky about.
Can you help on move-out day with my landlord?
Yes — the move-out inspection, deposit handover and utility final readings all happen on the same day, in Korean. Add our interpretation service and we'll be on the phone — and in Seoul, on site when the schedule allows — to make sure nothing gets lost in translation, especially around deposit deductions.
How do I pay? I don't have a Korean card.
Our own fee is paid by PayPal — card or PayPal balance, no Korean bank account needed. The moving crew's charge is settled with them directly: most take cash or bank transfer, and some take cards. Tell us what suits you and we'll confirm it with them before booking, receipts included.
Service areas
Core zones for our English service. Moves anywhere within Greater Seoul.
Gangnam-gu — Yeoksam · Nonhyeon · Apgujeong · Cheongdam · Samseong · Daechi
Yongsan-gu — Itaewon · Hannam · Haebangchon (HBC) · Ichon · UN Village
Seocho-gu — Seorae Village · Banpo · Bangbae · Yangjae
Moving soon? Send us the photos.
Fixed quote in the chat · Truck, crew & approvals arranged · English OK
Tell us what is moving — we send a quote.