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

Apr 19, 2026 Eunyo Hwang en.sedaily.com In Seoul, South Korea, the average price of apartments for rent has surpassed 600 million won in 3 years and 4 months, according to public statistics. Due to economic inflation in diverse sectors—which include the skyrocketing price of oil—rent prices are increasing as well, gaining concern among Korean citizens. The rate is getting closer to the peak price of the ‘Jeonse crisis,’ and the price is anticipated to escalate substantially,