I lived with my parents until I finished university, and in 2011, when I started my first job, I finally began living independently. In Korea, many young people live with their parents to save on living and housing costs, and I was no different. But once I became a working adult, I started looking for a small place where I could live on my own. (Since I lived outside of Seoul, I still remember traveling up for several days just to find a room.)   After much searching, I finally managed to rent a small studio apartment — a one-room space where the kitchen, bedroom, and living area were all combined. A few years later, I moved to another rental, then eventually managed to get a small lease with help from my parents. Later, when I got married, I moved into a larger apartment with my husband, much bigger than what I could afford alone.   That was about 15 years ago. Even back then, housing in Seoul was expensive, and for a young professional like me, paying monthly ...