Korea housing market

Economy & Tech / Jun 4, 2026

Seoul’s ‘Villa’ Rental Market Heats Up as Tenants Flee Pricey Apartments

Why it mattersHousing affordability is a defining political and economic issue in South Korea, and shifts in the rental market signal where ordinary resi…

Seoul's low-rise 'villa' rental market is rebounding as tenants priced out of apartments drive lease volume up 7.4%.

Economy & Tech / Jun 4, 2026

Seoul’s Villa Rental Market Heats Up as Tenants Flock From Pricey Apartments

Why it mattersHousing affordability is a defining political and economic stress point in South Korea, and shifts in the rental market signal how ordinary…

Seoul's villa rents are rising at their fastest pace in over a decade as renters return from the costly apartment market.