About: Hasukjib

A hasukjib (Korean: 하숙집; Hanja: 下宿집; lit. "boarding house") is a type of housing in South Korea that is commonly used by working adults but more popular among university students. Typically, hasukjib take the form of a small room with a single bed, desk and a mini fridge. There are several rooms on each floor of the building and usually has a restroom, shower and laundry room shared by the tenants. Meals (specifically breakfast and dinner) are also often provided by the landlord or more commonly a landlady and included in the rent. The rent varies by the size of the rooms and quality of the facilities, but it's generally considered cheap and affordable. Hasukjib are often compared to goshiwon (Korean: 고시원; also called goshitel 고시텔), a similar form of single-room housing in Korea.