South Korea housing tax reforms

In mid‑July 2026 the South Korean government began detailing a series of property‑tax measures aimed at multiple‑home owners, non‑resident owners and ultra‑high‑price properties. Policy office chief Kim Yong‑beom said the differentiated tax rates would be set in a tax‑law amendment expected by the end of July, and the administration also disclosed plans to create a special law and dedicated corporation for a “first US investment” project.

A week later Kim announced further financial policy steps, raising the minimum deposit for single‑stock leveraged products from 10 million won to 30 million won and increasing the minimum trade unit to 20. He said the government was reviewing limits on long‑term holding deductions and relief for multiple‑home owners as the housing‑tax reforms progressed, while also preparing broader real‑estate measures such as short‑term rental supply policies and loan reforms. The two announcements together chart the rollout of differentiated housing taxes alongside tighter leverage regulations and related investment initiatives.