Do You Qualify for Jeonse Fraud Victim Support?
Korea's Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Act was created to help tenants who risk losing jeonse deposits — Korea's large upfront lease deposit system — to organized fraud. To be recognized as a victim, your deposit must be 500 million KRW or less, you must hold a "priority right" from registering your move-in with a certified lease date, at least 2 victims must exist for the same landlord or building, and there must be a real risk of losing your deposit, such as an ongoing auction or forced sale.
Enter your deposit amount and the three key requirements to see which criteria you meet and your overall eligibility verdict. If recognized, you can apply for auction/sale deferment with priority purchase rights, low-interest refinancing loans, credit recovery support, and emergency public housing (LH purchased rental). Final recognition is decided by the Ministry of Land's Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Committee, so treat this tool as a preliminary reference only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, your jeonse deposit must be 500 million KRW or less. Above that, you're generally excluded from special act support.
It's the legal standing you get from registering your move-in and getting a certified date on your lease, letting you assert your tenancy against third parties. It's a core requirement.
You can apply for auction/sale deferment with priority purchase rights, low-interest refinancing loans, credit recovery support, and emergency housing assistance.