From browsing to visa in hand
A clear, end-to-end process designed for Western buyers — from finding a 빈집 (bin-jip) — literally “empty house,” Korea's officially registered abandoned rural properties — to holding your D-8 visa. No prior Korean experience required.
The STR Roadmap
How KoreaRoots manages your property and generates income on your behalf — from purchase to passive revenue.
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Who does what
You
- Own the property & Korean business entity
- Receive monthly income from bookings
- Approve major renovation or maintenance decisions
- Hold the D-8 visa in your home country
KoreaRoots
- Manage all STR listings & bookings
- Coordinate guests, check-in & cleaning
- Handle maintenance & local contractors
- File taxes, renew visa, keep records
Why STR income matters for your visa
To renew your D-8 visa, Korean Immigration requires evidence that your business is generating revenue. STR bookings create a clear, verifiable paper trail — guest records, platform payouts, and bank deposits — that satisfies this requirement and keeps your residency pathway on track.
The 6 Steps
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Asset protection guarantee: If the D-8 visa application fails for any reason, the investor keeps the property. The asset is never at risk.
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