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South Korea Tightens Rules on Foreigners Buying Homes in Seoul Metro Area

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By Seidai Fujihara / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent

15:27 JST, March 1, 2026

SEOUL — With housing prices continuing to rise in South Korea, President Lee Jae Myung’s administration is tightening regulations on real estate transactions by foreigners, aiming to prevent speculative trades.

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