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 at a fixed price.
- Fixed quoteFrom your photos, confirmed before booking
- All-in-oneTruck, crew, ladder truck & building approvals arranged
- Legal disposalBulky-waste stickers bought & placed correctly — no fines
Quick estimate
Pick what you need → see the likely cost & time
Photos of your items + both addresses = a fixed quote in the chat, usually within the hour.
* No weekend surcharge · Fixed quote 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 & coordinate on site | 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 everything we need.
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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 can interpret on site for move-out inspections.
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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. We confirm a fixed quote from your photos before booking. No weekend surcharge.
| Service | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| One-room / studio move (within Seoul) | ₩80,000–200,000 |
| Full apartment move (incl. ladder truck) | From ₩400,000 (quote from photos) |
| 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 | ₩50,000 |
Fixed quote in the chat — before anything is booked. · Careful handling — experienced local moving crews. · Payment — cash, Korean & international cards, bank transfer. Official receipts issued.
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 (or on site) to make sure nothing gets lost in translation, especially around deposit deductions.
Can I pay by card? Will I get a receipt?
Yes — Korean and international credit cards, cash, or bank transfer. Official receipts issued.
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