A few practical questions to the residents of Jeju from digital nomad
Some backstory first.
I'm a foreigner, 1.5 years in Seoul, working remotely for an international gamedev company. I really like Jeju and it's vibe/pace, but I've only been there as a tourist — about 3 weeks total.
In December I'm planning to move to Jeju from Seoul for at least a couple of years, maybe longer.
So, I have a few questions to the guys, who's already living here:
I know the common practice on Jeju is to pay a full year of rent upfront plus a deposit (연세). How realistic is it to rent a decent, unfurnished three-room (쓰리룸) place with 20 million KRW in hand (for both deposit and year rent)?
Where would you recommend looking for an apartment in December — local 부동산 offices, or browsing listings through Korean apps/aggregators (carrot, jejuall, naver)? For reference, I’m looking at the northern part of the island, Aewol specifically (but still not sure).
What should I pay attention to when choosing an apartment on Jeju? I've got a decent understanding of how it works in Seoul, but maybe there's some island-specific stuff I should know about.
Which area would you recommend if I want to be near the sea and close to cafés where I can sit and work? Basically a digital-nomad-friendly area if possible.
I'm thinking about buying a scooter on Jeju (have korean driver license). Is it worth considering an electric one, or is the charging infrastructure there poor and I'd be better off with a regular petrol scooter like an NMAX 125?
Any advice or hints on home internet provider? Stable internet matters a lot to me — I spend a lot of time on calls.
Very grateful for any comments and answers.