Seoulstart
REMOTE · SEOULSTART.COM
Jobs for foreigners in Korea and median rent, jeonse and home prices from MOLIT data.
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Last scanned (11 hours ago)
Scores higher than 60% of remote servers
Reachable. Last reached 5 Nov 2026.
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How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Endpoint Security80
- The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key. View diagnostics → Pass
- No authorisation is required to call this server. Every tool declares its destructiveHint and none is destructive, so open access doesn't expose one. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Partial
- HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path. View diagnostics → Pass
- The HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) header is present. View diagnostics → Pass
- DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Transport & Reachability100
- Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake. View diagnostics → Pass
Schema Quality & AI Usability65
- AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
- Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 1585 tokens (~226/item across 7 items; 7 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
- Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management10
- Stability observed for 3 of 30 days with no destabilising changes; credit accrues until the full window elapses.Partial
Tool Coverage100
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 7 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 8 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
- Implements a current MCP spec version (2026-07-28).Pass
Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 4 Nov 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 3 to 7. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 1 days of observed history at the previous scan, 2 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 3 Nov 26 0
- Stability: unverified → 0.03 ▲ functional
- 2 Nov 26 72
First indexed and scored.
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 5 Nov 2026 · Probed https://seoulstart.com/api/mcp
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=seoulstart.com | CN=YR1,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US | 19 Oct 2026 | 17 Jan 2027 | RSA 2048 | SHA256-RSA | 551b03320fc21c7132c12b5c442f30fa1d3 |
| SANs: seoulstart.com | ||||||
| CN=YR1,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US (CA) | CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US | 3 Sept 2025 | 2 Sept 2028 | RSA 2048 | SHA256-RSA | a20253f15f2691c05dc1ce13b9bcca4e |
| CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US (CA) | CN=ISRG Root X1,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US | 13 May 2026 | 2 Sept 2032 | RSA 4096 | SHA256-RSA | f24b6d17f9d9ad7cb1c9fea78782699f |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of seoulstart.com. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| com. | present | 19718 | 13 | Verified |
| seoulstart.com. | absent | Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation |
Authentication No authorisation required
The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.
| Result | No authorisation required |
|---|---|
| HTTP status | 200 |
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| strict-transport-security | max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload |
| content-security-policy | frame-ancestors 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none' |
| x-content-type-options | nosniff |
| x-frame-options | SAMEORIGIN |
| referrer-policy | strict-origin-when-cross-origin |
| permissions-policy | camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=(self), interest-cohort=() |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://seoulstart.com/api/mcp | Verified | 200 | |
| http (plaintext) | http://seoulstart.com/api/mcp | HTTPS enforced | 308 | https://seoulstart.com/api/mcp |
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
housing_compare Compare rent or prices in two Korean areas ~281
Median monthly rent, jeonse deposit and apartment sale price side by side for two areas of South Korea, from reported contracts (MOLIT). Fits choosing between two districts or cities.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| area_a | string | yes | A place in South Korea: "Korea" for the whole country, a province or city ("Seoul", "Busan", "Gyeonggi"), or a district, city or county ("Mapo-gu", "Gangnam", "Suwon-si", "마포구"). |
| area_b | string | yes | A place in South Korea: "Korea" for the whole country, a province or city ("Seoul", "Busan", "Gyeonggi"), or a district, city or county ("Mapo-gu", "Gangnam", "Suwon-si", "마포구"). |
| property_type | string | – | apartment (default), officetel or villa (multi-family house). |
| province_a | string | – | Optional. The province or city the area is in, when its name exists in more than one ("Jung-gu" is in Seoul, Busan and other cities). |
| province_b | string | – | Optional. The province or city the area is in, when its name exists in more than one ("Jung-gu" is in Seoul, Busan and other cities). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
housing_median Median rent, jeonse or sale price in a Korean area ~318
Median monthly rent and deposit, jeonse deposit, or apartment sale price in an area of South Korea, from reported contracts (MOLIT). Fits questions about what rent costs in a Seoul district or Korean city, how big a jeonse deposit is, or what apartments sell for. Returns the median, the number of contracts and the month.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| area | string | yes | A place in South Korea: "Korea" for the whole country, a province or city ("Seoul", "Busan", "Gyeonggi"), or a district, city or county ("Mapo-gu", "Gangnam", "Suwon-si", "마포구"). |
| month | string | – | Optional month as YYYY-MM, for apartment rent or jeonse within the last 12 months. Default: the latest complete month. |
| property_type | string | – | apartment (default), officetel or villa (multi-family house). |
| province | string | – | Optional. The province or city the area is in, when its name exists in more than one ("Jung-gu" is in Seoul, Busan and other cities). |
| size_band | string | – | Optional home size: under40, 40-60, 60-85 or over85 square meters. Uses new leases over the last 3 months. |
| transaction | string | – | monthly_rent (default, 월세): rent plus deposit. jeonse (전세): a large deposit and no monthly rent. sale: apartment sale price (apartments only). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
housing_report Korea housing prices at a glance ~60
The nationwide and Seoul summary of reported housing contracts (MOLIT): median monthly rent, jeonse deposit and apartment sale price by home type, how much renewed leases rose, and the jeonse-to-sale ratio. A quick overview of the Korean rental market.
Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
housing_trend Apartment rent and jeonse trend in a Korean area ~167
Month by month median apartment rent, deposit and jeonse deposit in an area of South Korea for each of the most recent months (up to 12), from reported contracts (MOLIT). Fits questions about whether rent is rising or falling in an area.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| area | string | yes | A place in South Korea: "Korea" for the whole country, a province or city ("Seoul", "Busan", "Gyeonggi"), or a district, city or county ("Mapo-gu", "Gangnam", "Suwon-si", "마포구"). |
| province | string | – | Optional. The province or city the area is in, when its name exists in more than one ("Jung-gu" is in Seoul, Busan and other cities). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
jobs_overview Seoulstart Jobs at a glance ~92
Counts of the open jobs on Seoulstart Jobs: how many jobs in South Korea for foreigners, remote, global and AI training jobs, with the Korea jobs split by role family, likely visa route, Korean level needed and posting language. Fits questions about how many English-speaking jobs there are in Korea, or which visa routes and roles are common. Returns counts and the date of the newest listing, no job names.
Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search_jobs Search Seoulstart Jobs ~356
Search open jobs for foreigners on Seoulstart: jobs in South Korea that hire people on foreign visas, remote jobs, global jobs and AI training work. Returns the number of matches and a link to the list on Seoulstart. Free sample jobs come back in full: title, company, location, posting date, a link to the job page and, for Korea jobs, Seoulstart's read of the Korean level needed and the likely visa route. Every other match is locked and carries only the role type, the city and the posting language; titles, companies, pay and apply links are for Seoulstart members. Fits questions about jobs in Korea, English-speaking jobs in Seoul, visa sponsorship in Korea, D-10 or E-7 jobs, and AI training work.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| english_posting | boolean | – | true: only postings written in English. |
| korean | string | – | Korea jobs only. none: no Korean needed. some: no Korean or conversational Korean. |
| limit | integer | – | How many jobs to return (default 5, at most 10). |
| market | string | – | korea (default): jobs located in South Korea. remote: remote roles. global: jobs outside Korea. ai_training: AI training and data annotation work. |
| query | string | – | Words to match in the job title, company or location, for example "data analyst", "Samsung" or "Busan". Leave empty to list the newest jobs. |
| visa_route | string | – | Korea jobs only. e7: employer likely sponsors the E-7 work visa. d10: fits the D-10 job-seeker visa. e9: Employment Permit System. f_series: for people who already hold an F visa. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
visa_sponsoring_companies Companies in Korea hiring for visa-sponsored roles ~156
Employers in South Korea with open jobs on Seoulstart that mention visa sponsorship or are professional roles that usually hire on the E-7 visa, ranked by how many of their postings mention sponsorship, then by how many are likely E-7 roles, then by open jobs. This is the public list from seoulstart.com/jobs/visa-sponsorship-companies. A mention is a strong sign, not a promise of sponsorship for a given role.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| include_teaching | boolean | – | true: also list schools and academies whose roles are mostly teaching jobs (usually the E-2 visa). Default false. |
| limit | integer | – | How many employers to return (default 20, at most 50). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
How do I install the Seoulstart MCP server?
Seoulstart is a hosted endpoint at https://seoulstart.com/api/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
remote · seoulstart.com
claude mcp add --transport http com-seoulstart-seoulstart 'https://seoulstart.com/api/mcp'
What is the Seoulstart MCP server?
Seoulstart is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as com.seoulstart/seoulstart. Jobs for foreigners in Korea and median rent, jeonse and home prices from MOLIT data. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://seoulstart.com/api/mcp).
Is the Seoulstart MCP server safe to use?
Seoulstart scores 73 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the Seoulstart MCP server expose?
Seoulstart exposes 7 tools: search_jobs, jobs_overview, visa_sponsoring_companies, housing_median, housing_trend, and 2 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 1,430 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the Seoulstart MCP server require authentication?
No. We connected to Seoulstart without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.
Is the Seoulstart MCP server still maintained?
Seoulstart is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 5 November 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.