Seoul jeonse prices just broke a symbolic barrier — here's what's driving it and who it hits hardest.
Jeonse prices in Seoul are rising more than five times faster than last year, with one Seongbuk-gu apartment breaking past 1 billion won ($746,000 est.) for the first time. Tight mortgage limits, thinning redevelopment supply, and a looming property tax overhaul are combining to squeeze both renters and buyers. We break down which districts are moving fastest and what policy shifts to watch in August.
Sources:
Gil-eum apartment jeonse tops 1 billion won as Ulsan, Sejong also heat up — Seoul Economic Daily, 2026-07-30
Bundang mayor calls for lifting redevelopment quota limits — Seoul Economic Daily, 2026-07-30
Ruling party frets over property tax hike ahead of 2028 election — Seoul Economic Daily, 2026-07-30
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