According to the Korea Real Estate Board’s subscription portal data, the average winning score for Seoul private apartments was about 59.68 points in 2024 and climbed to 65.81 points in 2025 —...
Jeonse Rent Guide: How to Choose Between Korea’s Two Lease Systems
Kim Ji-hoon (29), who is about to get married, recently started looking for a place to live and hit a wall. Two apartments of the same size caught his eye: one offering 전세 at 300 million won, the...
Acquisition Tax: Essential Guide to 5 Key Rates by Home Count and Price
Buying a home in Korea? The first tax you’ll face is the acquisition tax (취득세). But calculating it isn’t straightforward — depending on the property price, how many homes you own, and...
