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Lee Says Property Tax Measures Possible in July, Vows Faster Housing Supply

President Lee Jae-myung said property tax measures could come in July and vowed to speed up housing supply, organizing tax, financial regulations and supply plans together.

Published 2026.06.08. 11:10:04

Breaking News: Lee Signals Property Holding Tax Hike to Curb Speculation

President Lee Jae-myung signaled a possible property holding tax hike to curb real estate speculation, saying Korea's holding taxes are low and expected returns must be lowered.

Published 2026.06.08. 10:44:27

Seoul Apartment Contract Cancellations Hit Record Low

Seoul apartment contract cancellations hit a record low of 0.98% last month, down to one-tenth of a year earlier, as tight lending rules reshape the market around end-users.

Published 2026.06.08. 05:50:05

Seoul Apartment Contract Cancellation Rate Hits 6-Year Low Amid Loan Curbs

Seoul apartment sales contract cancellation rate fell to 0.98% last month, a 6-year low, as loan curbs reshaped the market around genuine end-users with financing capacity.

Published 2026.06.07. 18:44:30

Monthly Rents Soar in Seoul as Jeonse Supply Dries Up

Seoul apartment monthly rents are surging as jeonse supply shrinks. Nearly half of new contracts exceed 1 million won, with 3 million won rents now reaching outer districts.

Published 2026.06.07. 09:33:17

War Ravages Iran's Economy, Yet Money Floods Into Real Estate

Iran's real estate market has surged about 80% since the war began, as collapsing rial value and triple-digit inflation drive money into property as a safe asset.

Published 2026.06.05. 20:27:42

NPS Accelerates Rental Housing Investment, Meets Asset Managers

National Pension Service accelerates rental housing investment, meeting foreign asset managers including Tishman Speyer and Greystar on June 9 after domestic talks, with profitability under review.

Published 2026.06.05. 17:52:08

The Real Estate Challenges Facing Oh Se-hoon's Fifth Term

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's fifth term faces real estate challenges. Analysis of which housing policies the mayor controls versus those held by the central government and National Assembly.

Published 2026.06.05. 14:28:03

Why Dongtan Hit 2 Billion Won While Other Capital-Area Homes Fell

Apartment prices in Hwaseong's Dongtan district surged to 2 billion won while Gimpo and Ilsan home prices fell, with experts citing the presence of industrial hubs as the key driver.

Published 2026.06.05. 12:01:20

Three Distinct Seoul Housing Offerings Launch This Month

Three distinct housing complexes launch in Seoul this month: Jangwi Prugio Mark One (1,931 units), high-end De Fine Artia in Noryangjin, and Hoban Summit Yangjae youth-friendly housing.

Published 2026.06.05. 07:00:05

Dongtan Jumps 5% This Year as Chip-Town Heat Spreads to Suji, Yeongtong

Dongtan-gu home prices jumped 0.60% in one week and 5.11% this year, leading Korea's metropolitan region as Samsung and SK hynix bonus expectations spread chip-town heat to Suji and Yeongtong.

Published 2026.06.05. 07:00:05

President Lee Vows to End Korea's "Real Estate Republic"

President Lee Jae-myung pledged to end Korea's "real estate republic," citing 780 tax evasion tips received by the National Tax Service since November, with 80% from the Seoul metropolitan area.

Published 2026.06.01. 07:56:32

Seoul Apartment Jeonse Prices Hit Record High, Demanding Housing Solutions

Seoul apartment jeonse prices rose 0.29% this week, the highest weekly increase in 10 years and six months, raising concerns over housing instability for ordinary citizens.

Published 2026.05.23. 24:05:05

Seoul Housing's "Triple Surge" Exposes Limits of Regulation

Seoul housing market faces a "triple surge" in sale, jeonse, and monthly rent prices, exposing the limits of Korea's regulatory approach to real estate.

Published 2026.05.18. 05:32:40

Seoul Home Prices Rebound Amid Jeonse Crunch as Government Downplays Risk

Seoul apartment prices rose 0.15% and jeonse prices climbed 0.23% in early May, the steepest jeonse gain since 2015, as the government downplays housing market risks.

Published 2026.05.09. 24:05:05

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