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Seoul housing market shifts amid tax reform and demand moves

40 clusters · 30 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: South Korean real estate market shows sharp regional polarization

Seoul’s housing market continues to face volatility driven by supply shortages and tax reforms. A significant disconnect persists between government policy and market reality; for instance, deposit requirements for the ‘

South Korea AI chip volatility and semiconductor expansion

278 clusters · 698 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: SK hynix shares rise on AI memory demand and US expansion plans

The AI-memory surge and subsequent market volatility evolved through July and August 2026. Following a period of significant sell-offs, the KOSPI saw a massive single-day gain of roughly 18% on July 31, driven by Samsung

Seoul real estate market and taxation trends

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Seoul real estate outperforms KOSPI and S&P 500 with 11.6% annual return

Analysis of the Seoul real estate market indicates high returns and significant implications for taxation and household asset allocation. Projections suggest that if apartment prices in Seoul rise by 11% annually, the re

South Korea advances tax reforms and housing supply measures

9 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korea to launch 3 trillion won Kamco Fund for real estate PF

The South Korean government is advancing tax reforms and supply-side measures to stabilize a volatile housing market. Central to the reform is the tightening of the long-term holding special deduction, which would elimin

South Korea digital asset taxation debate

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korean lawmakers debate abolition of digital asset tax

South Korea is facing increasing political and public pressure regarding the scheduled taxation of digital assets, which is set to begin on January 1, 2027. A public petition seeking a two-year delay in the tax implement

South Korean household income and wealth trends

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korean minors see surge in high-value stock and financial income

In the second quarter of 2026, South Korean household income saw a 4.5% year-on-year increase, reaching an average of 5.295 million won per month. This growth was primarily driven by a 27.6% surge in public transfer inco

South Korean fiscal, tax reform, and wealth fund updates

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Seoul apartment land transaction permits hit monthly low

South Korea has reported significant developments regarding its national finances and anti-corruption efforts. An audit by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of 311 public institutions identified 14,178 case

South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

19 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Geoje City Council member calls for improved disaster response system

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

South Korea expands crypto oversight, STO roadmap and 2027 |

16 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South Korea prepares for 2027 digital asset taxation

Since June 2026, South Korea has aggressively expanded its crypto-regulatory framework. The cabinet amended the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, requiring overseas transfer firms to register with the Bank of Korea and

South Korean higher education financial instability

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korea student loan delinquencies exceed 60,000 people

South Korea is facing growing challenges regarding higher education financing and student debt. The Ministry of Education announced that 20 universities will face restrictions on national scholarships and student loans f

South Korea National Pension Service developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: South Korea to pilot automatic old-age pension payments

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) reported a preliminary investment return of 27.22% for the first half of 2026, surpassing its previous full-year record from 2025. Total assets reached approximately $1.35 tri

South Korean corporate tax exemption trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korea early-disburses 2.87 trillion won in tax credits

A 2025 tax expenditure settlement report revealed that tax exemptions for major South Korean conglomerates surged by 81.8% to 4.27 trillion won, up from 2.35 trillion won in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by incr

South Korean corporate housing tax evasion investigation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South Korea investigates 50 firms over 1.9 trillion won tax evasion

The South Korean National Tax Service (NTS) identified widespread misuse of high-value corporate-owned properties, reporting that 42% of inspected units were being used privately by owners and their families rather than