Sept 16, 2026 Eunyo Hwang www.koreajoongangdaily.com Seoul apartment prices have continued to climb, putting the city close to setting a new record for the longest period of consecutive price increases. However, the latest data shows a growing difference between expensive districts in southern Seoul and more affordable areas elsewhere in the city. According to the Korea Real Estate Board, apartment sale prices in Seoul rose by an average of 0.16% during the second week of Sep