For many years, young minimum-wage earners in Korea were called the “88 generation” because they would make about KRW 880000/month. Now, the rate is slightly over KRW 1 million. read more
Most meals at local cheap places start at 6000 won, and if you are in the Gangnam area 6000won meals are extremely rare — they mostly start at 7000~8000won. A can of any soft drink will cost 1000~2000won (depending on size). So if you do the math you'll be able to have a better idea of how much you'll need to live in Seoul for a month. read more
You can survive with food but you probably can't afford to rent a house and ect. The basic amount a person ( depending on age ) should get in Korea is at LEAST 1,000,000 won ( 1 thousand bucks a month. read more