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Apartment Prices in Gangnam 3 Districts, Seongdong, Gwangjin, and Gwacheon Have Risen More Than During the Peak Housing Price Surge
Newsis | Local Language | News | Oct. 15, 2025 | UndeterminedReal Estate
Apartment prices in Seoul's Gangnam 3 districts (Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa), Seongdong, Gwangjin, and Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province have risen in 2025 at rates exceeding those seen during the 2020–2021 housing price surge period. Specifically, prices in the Gangnam 3 districts increased by 14.59%, 12.41%, and 13.71%, respectively, outpacing their surge period growth. Gwangjin and Seongdong districts also surpassed their previous peak rates, with Gwacheon showing a sharp rise of 13.89% this year compared to lower increases in past years.
Additionally, areas along the Han River, including Mapo, Gangdong, Dongjak, and Bundang in Seongnam, have seen a price increase close to their surge period growth rates, with Gangdong rising 9.24% and other districts showing similar gains above the overall Seoul increase rate of 6.49% for January to September 2025. This trend suggests renewed heating in the housing market despite government mortgage loan restrictions introduced in June 2025.
In response to signs of a housing price surge recurrence, the South Korean government plans to announce further real estate regulations within the week. Potential measures include expanding regulated areas, tightening loan limits, and increasing property holding taxes. Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kim Yoon-duk has confirmed that additional regulated area designations are likely and that detailed plans are being formulated with related ministries.
(LEAD) Finance chief vows efforts to stabilize housing market amid rising home prices in Seoul
Yonhap | English | News | Oct. 15, 2025 | UndeterminedReal Estate
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced on October 13, 2025, that the South Korean government will prioritize stabilizing the housing market amid rising home prices in Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi Province. He emphasized managing real estate supply and demand to ensure residential stability for the public. A new set of housing market measures, the third under President Lee Jae Myung’s administration, is expected to be announced soon, including plans related to real estate taxation and efforts to address supply-demand imbalances.
Koo highlighted that the government aims to accelerate housing supply while implementing effective demand-side policies. In addition to housing market concerns, he noted signs of economic recovery with improving consumer sentiment and retail sales in the second half of 2025, marking a turnaround from sluggish growth since mid-2024. The government’s broader economic strategy includes revitalizing the economy and stabilizing livelihoods amid these developments.
North Korean Embassy in Russia hosts banquet marking ruling party anniversary
Joongang Ilbo | English | News | Oct. 15, 2025 | North Korea
The North Korean Embassy in Russia held a banquet on October 9, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). The event was attended by North Korean Ambassador Sin Hong-chol and several prominent Russian officials, including Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation; Ivan Melnikov, first vice chairman of the State Duma; and Deputy Defense Minister Andrey Bulyga. The gathering also featured an exhibition titled "Shoulder to Shoulder," which highlighted the history of allied relations between Russia (USSR) and North Korea from 1945 to the present.
At the banquet, Ambassador Sin praised the WPK's achievements in developing powerful national defense capabilities and safeguarding North Korea's sovereignty amidst global tensions. Zyuganov underscored the strategic nature of Russia-North Korea relations, emphasizing their significance to both nations and honoring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russia in the Kursk region during the conflict in Ukraine. Deputy Defense Minister Bulyga highlighted the growing friendly ties between the two countries and expressed optimism about continuing mutual cooperation and militant friendship.
The celebrations coincided with North Korea's national events marking the party anniversary, including a military parade attended by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, representing Russia at the highest level. This series of events reflects the strengthening political and military ties between Russia and North Korea.
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