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Seoul apartment prices tie record with 85-week rise, gaining 16.94%

The value of Seoul apartments has risen 16.94 percent over 85 weeks, more than twice the pace of the previous record-equalling streak.

2026.9.9

People with umbrellas wait outside a Chipotle restaurant in bright sunshine.

Black umbrellas and 150 hungry people: Seoul lines up for Chipotle opening

Chipotle’s first store in Asia drew hourslong lines in Gangnam, fueled by lower prices and opening-week buzz.

2026.9.7

The double-edged sword of Korea's comprehensive property tax (KOR)

The retreat from taxing nonresident single-home owners exposes a reform focused on Seoul's most expensive districts and the need for a broader tax overhaul.

2026.9.1

The double-edged sword of Korea's comprehensive property tax

The retreat from taxing nonresident single-home owners exposes a reform focused on Seoul's most expensive districts and the need for a broader tax overhaul.

2026.8.31

Why fight against human desire? (KOR)

As Seoul home prices spread beyond luxury districts, the article argues the government should focus less on punishing demand and more on creating desirable new housing supply.

2026.7.24

Why fight against human desire?

As Seoul home prices spread beyond luxury districts, the article argues the government should focus less on punishing demand and more on creating desirable new housing supply.

2026.7.23

Seoul's last shantytown to be redeveloped into 2,120-home complex

First formed in the 1980s during Gangnam District's rapid development, Guryong Village will be turned into new housing by 2031.

2026.7.22

Singer An Yu-jin of girl group IVE poses for photograph during a showcase in eastern Seoul on Feb. 23.

K-pop star's apartment lottery win sparks debate on housing fairness

A reported apartment lottery windfall tied to the IVE's An Yu-jin has intensified criticism that Korea's housing subscription system favors cash-rich buyers over ordinary home seekers.

2026.7.13

Five injured, one seriously, after parking attendant crashes car into Seoul shop

Police believe the crash was caused by the 70-year-old driver's negligence and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

2026.7.3

Profits from stocks fund housing purchases in ritziest areas as prediction by Lee's policy chief is realized

Cash-rich buyers in their 40s and 50s are selling financial assets to purchase pricier homes in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, and other high-end neighborhoods despite tighter mortgage rules.

2026.6.23

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gangnam

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Seoul apartment prices tie record with 85-week rise, gaining 16.94%

Black umbrellas and 150 hungry people: Seoul lines up for Chipotle opening

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