Korean host family welcoming international guest at their home

About Homestay Korea

Your Cultural Journey Begins at Home

We are the first and leading homestay organization in South Korea, connecting international travelers, students, and visitors with welcoming Korean families since 1998. With a trusted nationwide network of over 11,000 host families, we provide safe, authentic, and meaningful cultural experiences through homestays and local connections.

A Message from Our Founder

"기술은 도구입니다.
사람이 결정합니다."

저는 Airbnb를 부정하지 않습니다. 편리하고, 훌륭한 서비스입니다. 다만 우리는 다른 일을 합니다. 여행자가 한국 가정에 들어와 아침을 먹고, 저녁에는 어머니가 끓인 된장찌개를 같이 드시고, 때로는 김치도 같이 담그는 — 그런 관계를 만듭니다.

알고리즘만으로는 이 일이 되지 않습니다. 편지를 읽어야 하고, 가족의 분위기를 알아야 하고, 어떤 어머니가 어떤 손님과 맞을지를 사람의 감으로 판단해야 합니다. 28년 동안 이 방식을 지켰습니다. 앞으로도 그럴 겁니다.

늦지 않게, 그러나 서두르지 않게. 한 번에 한 가족씩.

장대니얼 · Daniel Jang
FOUNDER & CEO · 1998 ~

Why Choose Homestay Korea

Korea's First Homestay Organization

Since 1998, Homestay Korea has been a pioneer in connecting international guests from over 120 countries with Korean host families. With decades of experience, we have become one of the most trusted homestay providers in the country.

Homestay Korea since 1998

Nationwide Network of Host Families

Our network includes over 11,000 carefully selected host families across Korea, offering guests a wide range of locations and home environments.

Host families across Korea

Trusted by Global Institutions

Homestay Korea has worked with international organizations, government agencies, universities, and schools, including the U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Education of Malaysia, and the Korea Tourism Organization.

Trusted by global institutions

Professional and Reliable Service

As a licensed member of the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA), we provide professional support, careful host matching, and reliable service for every guest.

Professional homestay service

Homestay Korea by the numbers

1998

Since

11,121

Hosts

121

Guest Nationalities

92%

Satisfied Customers

Our Journey

1998
Founded by Daniel Jang. Started with 3 host families in Seoul.
2002
FIFA World Cup. First large-scale international guest program with 500+ visitors.
2009
10th anniversary. Network grows to 5,000+ host families nationwide.
2013
Hallyu wave brings guests from 100+ countries. Buddy program launched.
2020
Pandemic pivot. Virtual cultural exchange programs keep connections alive.
2026
28 years. 21,400+ guests. HomestayPRO hybrid matching engine launched.

Our Team

DJ
장대니얼 · Daniel Jang
대표이사 · CEO
28년차 · 1998 창업
MK
박미경 · Mikyung Park
수석 매니저 · Senior Manager
15년차 · 유럽·미주 담당
SJ
이수진 · Sujin Lee
매니저 · Manager
9년차 · 일본·대만 담당
HW
김현우 · Hyunwoo Kim
매니저 · Manager
6년차 · 중화권 담당
MA
최민아 · Mina Choi
호스트 케어 · Host Care
11년차 · 방문·교육
HJ
정훈 · Hoon Jung
테크 리드 · Tech Lead
4년차 · 매칭 엔진
IN THE PRESS · 언론에서

"서울에서 진짜 한국의 할머니 손맛을 경험하고 싶다면, 이곳이 답이다."

The New York Times 2019

"에어비앤비가 제공할 수 없는 관계. 28년 경력의 매니저가 직접 주선한다."

Lonely Planet 2022

"홈스테이코리아는 단순 숙박이 아닌 문화 외교의 장이다."

중앙일보 2024

Registered Tourism Business

Homestay Korea is a fully registered tourism business under Korean law, ensuring full compliance with government regulations for the safety and protection of our guests and hosts.

Registered Tourism Business Seoul Metropolitan Government
Business Registration No. 104-86-23411

Company Brochure

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Our Partners & Affiliations

U.S. Department of State
KINTEX
Korea Tourism Organization
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul National University
SUNY Korea
Malaysia Tourism

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