31:I[719398,["/_next/static/chunks/2jh_h4585jdsx.js","/_next/static/chunks/1ns0nh9kjlwmb.js","/_next/static/chunks/0n33npyq0vhud.js","/_next/static/chunks/0iikvo51-mbwh.js","/_next/static/chunks/0qke0yz-ywqyn.js","/_next/static/chunks/18ne59e68cmzr.js","/_next/static/chunks/033z9nsgqp2u0.js","/_next/static/chunks/0j-t4hh7cyw2e.js","/_next/static/chunks/299p8pv8ep12p.js","/_next/static/chunks/3i-j9yn3sidou.js","/_next/static/chunks/2ozaztnt7w5h5.js","/_next/static/chunks/25vjt168djsmu.js","/_next/static/chunks/2xitx6-i6yucw.js","/_next/static/chunks/1oet-b-f5ogzc.js","/_next/static/chunks/1mlk84-zcqux4.js","/_next/static/chunks/2cz7k1mm0mfpw.js","/_next/static/chunks/3aifl1us6uu5p.js","/_next/static/chunks/396plgzbo0mtz.js","/_next/static/chunks/2f-dfr5oq2vn8.js","/_next/static/chunks/33sao01mjb997.js","/_next/static/chunks/164p7a9gg-tl5.js","/_next/static/chunks/3gt6ovgbi2k9z.js","/_next/static/chunks/2y1muobne0rin.js","/_next/static/chunks/0vsxarwq4cr2w.js","/_next/static/chunks/1gx4hanx7whjo.js","/_next/static/chunks/001zrz69z-a9u.js","/_next/static/chunks/2wedc9y0uff_0.js","/_next/static/chunks/368kmwpsc84sr.js","/_next/static/chunks/1jmoi2za27i2c.js","/_next/static/chunks/30kx95vvphnym.js","/_next/static/chunks/3e6mz5up48veg.js","/_next/static/chunks/2zm7j61ztieho.js","/_next/static/chunks/3mrh2pzkpt4rq.js","/_next/static/chunks/0_7js4566ipze.js","/_next/static/chunks/1x4s9xzem_h0j.js","/_next/static/chunks/0ynnrij-qgw-j.js","/_next/static/chunks/0gy69bj5hqmzq.js"],"Story"] 32:T865,According to Presidential Secretary General Kang Hun-sik, President Lee Jae-myung replaced ministers from six ministries on August 30, a move interpreted as an effort to enhance policy execution through economic experts and political appointees. This reshuffle precedes the regular National Assembly session starting September 1, where the ruling and opposition parties are expected to clash over key legislation including the 'Mega Special District Act,' real estate supply bills, and a budget of over 800 trillion won. The opposition People's Power party is seeking reconciliation by visiting former Presidents Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak. In the business sector, domestic CDMO firms are strengthening production of next-gen drugs like obesity treatments, while food companies are leveraging K-pop and gaming IPs for marketing. E-commerce platforms are expanding into AI and YouTube integrations, and fashion firms are evolving overseas strategies. In capital markets, bank stocks are attracting attention due to undervaluation, and Korean Paper (KP) bonds are in high demand. Samsung Heavy Industries is analyzed as having upside potential driven by floating data centers (FDC) and US warship orders. Kakao is positioning its 50 million user platform as an AI interface, while LG Hello Vision gained 10,000 Instagram followers via short-form content. In real estate, Seoul proposed building up to 13,000 units at the Tancheon Water Reclamation Center, though details remain unclear; Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of market distortion risks, and analysts predict the government's 8/13 real estate supply targets will be difficult to meet. Public sector disability employment rates reached over 4%, though three national banks failed to meet statutory requirements for five years. In industry, AI server demand pushed Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek to full capacity, while car manufacturers finalized labor agreements ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Pony.ai plans to introduce 200 7th-generation robotaxis in Seoul, and concerns exist that US community backlash against data centers could delay Korean battery companies' ESS expansion.33:T4c9,According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's July housing statistics, Seoul apartment completions from January to July 2026 stood at 17,603 units, a 48.7% decrease compared to the same period last year. In contrast, Seoul apartment starts increased by 36.1% to 14,995 units during the same period, with July alone seeing 5,574 starts—20 times the 278 units recorded in July 2025. Nationwide, total housing completions fell by 43.3% to 29,016 units, while apartment completions dropped by 44.2% to 119,682 units. Housing permits in Seoul surged 95.1% in July to 7,979 units, though cumulative national permits declined by 7.9% to 142,328 units. Apartment sales in Seoul fell 22.6% year-over-year to 6,564 transactions in July. In the rental market, the proportion of monthly rent (jeonse) transactions nationwide rose to 68.3% from January to July, reaching 69.7% in Seoul. Unfinished housing units nationwide increased by 1.1% to 68,217 units, while 'malicious unfinished' units (completed but unsold) decreased by 2.1% to 29,152 units, with regional areas accounting for approximately 85% of these, led by Daegu (3,481 units), Busan (3,253 units), Gyeongnam (3,151 units), and Gyeongbuk (2,970 units).34:T5fb,On August 30, 2026, at the Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) Spring Hall in Seoul, Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik held a press briefing to announce key government appointments. According to the briefing, Lee Hyung-il, currently the First Vice Minister of Finance, was nominated for Minister of Finance. Kim Seung-won, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea, was nominated for Minister of Justice. Kang Shin-cheol, former Deputy Commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was nominated for Minister of National Defense. For the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, the briefing named Yong Hye-in, the floor leader of the Basic Income Party. Hong Ji-sun, currently the Second Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, was nominated for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Lee So-young, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party, was nominated for Minister of SMEs and Startups. For the Deputy Chair of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee, former AI Chief of Staff Ha Jeong-woo was nominated. Additionally, former Governor of South Gyeongsang Province Kim Kyung-soo was appointed as the President's Special Assistant for Political Affairs. Representative Lee Hae-min from the Reform Korea Party was appointed to the President's Office as the Assistant Secretary for AI Future Planning. I Won-ju, Director of the Energy Transition Policy Office at the Ministry of Climate and Environment, was appointed as the President's Assistant for Mega Projects. The briefing was reported by Yonhap News Agency.35:T5f6,Following the South Korean government's announcement of a tax reform plan on August 3, a sharp divergence has emerged in the Seoul housing market: high-end properties in the Gangnam district are seeing a surge in urgent sales listings, while mid-to-low-range apartments in non-Gangnam areas (Gangbuk) are hitting record-high prices. In Gangnam, concerns over increased property taxes and a reduction in the long-term holding special deduction limit for capital gains tax to 100 million won have prompted owners to list properties at steep discounts; for instance, luxury units in Apgujeong-dong have dropped by 2 billion to 3 billion won compared to previous highs, and a 84㎡ unit in Banpo-dong is being sold for over 1 billion won below market value. According to real estate data firm ARI, total apartment listings in Seoul rose by 12% from 60,409 on August 3 to 67,695 on August 30, with the Gangnam 3 districts (Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa) accounting for 38.3% of all listings. Conversely, in the 'No-Do-Gang' (Nowon, Dobong, Gangbuk) areas, limited supply and easier loan availability have driven prices up; in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, a 41.3㎡ unit sold for 520 million won in late July, then 560 million won on August 8, and 580 million won on August 14, representing a 150 million won increase over one year. Real estate agents note that while the government aims to cool high-end prices to stabilize the broader market, a 'balloon effect' is occurring where demand shifts to cheaper homes, pushing their prices higher.36:T4c0,According to a Real Meter survey released on August 31, 2026, South Korean President Lee's approval rating has dropped to the 30s for the first time since taking office, marking a seventh consecutive week of decline. The survey, conducted from August 24 to 28 among 2,509 adults nationwide, found President Lee's approval at 38.9%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points from the previous week, while disapproval rose to 58.7%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points. Real Meter attributed this trend to worsening public sentiment regarding housing prices, constitutional controversies over Supreme Court nominee appointments, distrust of police following a missing person case in Jeju, and internal party conflicts over remarks by writer Yu Si-min. The decline was most pronounced among the 50-60 age groups, with the 50s demographic seeing a 7.5 percentage point drop, falling from 53.0% in mid-August to 40.8% by late August. Conversely, the 30s demographic saw an 8.8 percentage point increase. In a separate party support poll conducted August 27-28 with 1,006 respondents, the Democratic Party held 43.1% support compared to the People Power Party's 37.7%, a gap of 5.4 percentage points within the margin of error.37:T5a3,On August 29, 2026, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting where a 'structural reorganization plan' was announced, resulting in the dismissal and demotion of Defense Minister Nu Gwang-chul, who was reassigned to the Party Central Committee's Military Industry Department. Kim Sung-ki, the Director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, was appointed as the new Defense Minister. Additionally, Park Tong-cheon, previously sidelined after February 2026, was reinstated as Vice Chairman of the Party Central Military Commission and elected as a member of the Politburo. South Korean news agency Yonhap attributes these changes to Pyongyang's efforts to curb military corruption and enforce discipline. Simultaneously, on August 30, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced the largest cabinet reshuffle since taking office in June 2025, citing falling approval ratings, soaring housing prices, and stock market volatility. Lee nominated six new ministers, including Kim Seung-won for Justice, Lee Hyung-il for Finance and Economy, former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command Kang Shin-cheol for Defense, Hong Ji-hyun for Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Lee So-young for SMEs and Venture Business, and Yong Hye-in for Gender Equality and Family. While nominees require National Assembly review, the President retains final appointment authority.38:T6a1,Following the South Korean government's announcement of a tax reform plan on August 3, a sharp divergence in Seoul's real estate market has emerged between high-end apartments in Gangnam and mid-to-low-priced units in Gangbuk. In Gangnam, the reduction of the long-term holding special deduction limit for single homeowners to 100 million won and increased holding taxes have triggered a surge in urgent sales ('geummae'), with inventory rising 12% from 64,009 units on the announcement day to 67,695 units by August 30, according to real estate data firm Asie. Specific examples include urgent sales in Apgujeong-dong, Hyundai Apartments, priced 2 billion to 3 billion won below previous highs, and in Banpo-dong, Lami One Bailey, where 84㎡ units are listed over 1 billion won below recent market prices. Agents report that buyers are hesitating due to uncertainty over future tax burdens. Conversely, in Gangbuk areas like Sanggye-dong, Norwon-gu, prices continue to hit record highs, with a 41.3㎡ unit in Sanggye-dong rising from 330 million won a year ago to 580 million won in mid-August. Experts attribute this 'balloon effect' to supply shortages and easier loan access in non-Gangnam areas, despite government expectations that high-end price drops would lower overall prices. The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) data shows Seoul apartment prices rose 0.29% last week, with districts like Nowon-gu (0.56%) and Seongbuk/Gangbuk (0.55%) seeing increases over 0.5%. The market remains in a state of observation, with agents noting that both buyers and sellers are waiting for potential government revisions to the tax plan and legislative outcomes.39:T5a4,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, facing a decline in approval ratings, has ordered a major cabinet reshuffle covering the economy, real estate, justice, and defense sectors. The government plans to reform the basic pension system by reducing benefits for higher-income seniors and increasing payments for the low-income, though the announcement has been delayed due to disagreements. The regular National Assembly session is set to open on September 1st, with expected conflicts between the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party. In legal news, lawmaker Kim Seung-won has been nominated as the new Minister of Justice, raising questions about the potential dismissal of criminal charges against the President. Additionally, a historic 're-nomination' situation has arisen at the Supreme Court after President Lee rejected a nominee proposed by Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae. Internationally, floods in Nepal and China's Tibet region have caused at least 682 deaths and left over 3,000 missing after five days of disaster relief efforts. Domestically, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix paid over 11 trillion won in corporate taxes in the first half of the year, while employment for the 20-30 age group saw a decline of 23,000 jobs in the first quarter. Personal investors purchased nearly 10 trillion won worth of US stocks in the last two months, and seafood prices have risen significantly ahead of the Chuseok holiday.3a:T505,On August 31, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a cabinet reshuffle appointing six new ministers and changes to the presidential team. According to KBS WORLD Radio, the key appointments include Lee Hyoung-il, previously first vice-minister of the Economy and Finances, who was named Vice Prime Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finances. For the Ministry of Defense, the President selected Kang Shin-chul, former deputy commander of the Combined Forces Command of South Korea and the United States and current ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Hong Jee-sun, currently second vice-minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Three sitting MPs were also appointed: Kim Seung-won and Lee So-young of the ruling Minjoo party to lead the Ministries of Justice and SMEs and Start-ups respectively, and Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party as Minister of Gender Equality and Family. Changes to the presidential staff included Lee Hae-min of the Reconstruction Party of Korea as principal advisor for AI and future planning, Lee Won-joo from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment as coordinator for 'megaprojects' in semiconductors and AI, and Kim Kyoung-soo, former governor of South Gyeongsang, as special advisor for political affairs.3b:T43f,According to data released by South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) on August 31, 2026, the number of completed Seoul apartments from January to July 2026 stood at 17,603 units, a 48.7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite this drop in completions, new construction starts in Seoul increased by 36.1% to 14,995 units during the same period, with July alone seeing a massive 1,905.8% surge in apartment starts compared to the previous year. Nationwide, housing completions fell 41.4% to 135,513 units, while starts rose 11.1% to 138,383 units. In the sales market, Seoul apartment transactions dropped 15.2% month-over-month to 6,564 units in July. The rental market saw a shift in preference, with monthly rent (wolse) accounting for 69.7% of all Seoul rental transactions in the first seven months of 2026. Regarding unsold inventory, 'malicious unsold housing' (units completed but unsold) totaled 29,152 units nationwide, with approximately 85% located in local regions outside the capital; Daegu had the highest count at 3,481 units.3c:T6a8,Following the South Korean government's release of a tax reform plan on August 3, a divergence has emerged in the Seoul housing market: high-value apartments in Gangnam are seeing a surge in urgent listings, while mid-to-low-priced apartments in northern districts are hitting record prices. According to local real estate agencies, the number of urgent listings in the Gangnam area has increased significantly as homeowners, including those with single properties facing a reduced long-term holding tax exemption cap of 100 million won, seek to avoid anticipated tax burdens. For instance, in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Hyundai apartments are being listed at prices 2 billion to 3 billion won lower than previous highs, while in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, L'Ami One Bailey units are appearing for under 500 million won, more than 1 billion won below recent market rates. Data from real estate big data firm Asie shows that total Seoul apartment listings rose by 12% from 60,409 on the announcement day to 67,695 by August 30, with the Gangnam 3 districts (Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa) accounting for 38.3% of all listings. Conversely, the 'No-Do-Gang' (Nowon, Dobong, Gangbuk) districts are experiencing a 'record-breaking march' where homes are sold at record highs; for example, a 41.3㎡ unit in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, sold for 580 million won on August 14, up from 520 million won in late July and 330 million won a year prior. Experts attribute this to a 'balloon effect' where supply shortages and easier loan access in lower-priced areas drive prices up, while potential buyers and sellers alike remain in a 'wait-and-see' mode pending the final government revision and National Assembly deliberations.3d:T640,On August 31, Gangdong-gu (District) in Seoul announced a crackdown on speculative 'fractional ownership' schemes by planning real estate firms that exploit public expectations of deregulation in Green Belt areas. According to Gangdong-gu officials, a suspicious firm sold fractional interests in four forested plots in Hogok-dong and Duncheon-dong to 168 individuals, with estimated market gains of approximately 2 billion KRW. These plots are subject to multiple overlapping regulations (Natural Green Zone, Green Belt, Public Land, and Biotope Grade 1), making development nearly impossible. In response, the district established a 'Planning Real Estate Damage Reporting Center' to conduct comprehensive investigations, with plans to impose fines for legal violations and refer cases of contract date manipulation or false transaction reporting to the police. The district also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Association of Real Estate Agents (Gangdong-gu Branch) to share intelligence and combat illegal practices, such as real estate agents charging fees exceeding legal limits. Additionally, Gangdong-gu will become the first district in Seoul to mark 'Planning Real Estate Risk Areas' on the 'Smart Seoul Map,' providing residents with tools to identify high-risk zones and understand land use regulations. District Mayor Lee Soo-hee warned that such fraud can trap the savings of young people and retirees, urging residents to verify land use plans and inspect sites personally rather than relying on advertisements promising guaranteed returns or confirmed development.3e:T687,From August 31 to September 4, 2026, construction site explanation meetings (현설) will be held in 13 locations across South Korea to select contractors for major residential redevelopment and reconstruction projects. On August 31, Daesung Asset Trust will host a meeting for the Gunja Juhong 9th District project in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, involving 742 households across 29,528㎡, with bids due October 15 at 3 PM. On September 1, five projects will be presented, including the Majan 5 redevelopment in Songpa-gu, Seoul, which plans to build 2,041 households (408 rental) on 106,514㎡; this project saw a failed bid when Hyundai E&C attended alone on August 18, with a new deadline of October 10 at 2 PM. Also on September 1, Busan projects in Geumsa 1 (2,630 households, 126,013㎡), Myeongjang 5 (2,183 households, 134,589㎡), and Anrak 1 (1,535 households, 91,470㎡) will seek contractors, with bid deadlines on September 22. On September 2, the Neunggok 3 project in Goyang will seek a contractor for 1,258 households on 89,271㎡, with a deadline of September 23. On September 3, Hanwha Asset Trust will hold a second meeting for the Yeouido Pilot Apartment project in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, aiming to construct 2,491 households on 109,307㎡; Samsung C&T Construction is targeting this site after a previous failed bid due to a single bidder, with a deadline of December 3. Also on September 3, Gwangan 7 in Busan will seek a contractor for 1,771 households on 91,891㎡, with a deadline of October 6. Finally, on September 4, Gyobo Asset Trust will host a meeting for Gangbuk 3 in Seoul, planning 920 households on 24,347㎡, with bids due September 28.3f:T6fb,President Lee Jae-myung is accelerating public sector reform, including the merger of public corporations and the second phase of relocating 350 entities from the Seoul metropolitan area to local regions, a move he describes as 'essential for the survival and sustainable growth of the Republic of Korea.' However, the policy faces significant 'pain' (진통) from mixed results of the first phase and strong opposition from the financial sector. While 153 public institutions have already moved to innovation cities, generating population and tax revenue growth, challenges such as lack of family-friendly housing and private job opportunities persist. Specific reform actions include the merger of Korea Railroad (Korail) and SR, which the President instructed the Fair Trade Commission to review under private sector standards, and the integration of five power generation companies, a proposal debated between a single unified entity versus a two-company structure. The second relocation phase targets institutions remaining in the capital, with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport expecting to finalize targets by October or November after public hearings. The National Financial Workers' Union has announced a general strike scheduled for September 4, warning that forcing the relocation through 'political logic' could negatively impact the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election and general elections. Union leaders argue that physical relocation does not guarantee regional financial revitalization and cite the potential loss of specialized talent and disruption to family life. Experts emphasize the need for clear, fair criteria for relocation to avoid political bias and ensure that employee relocation rights and local living conditions are adequately supported.40:T750,According to CityTimes, President Lee instructed that permitting authority for small-scale redevelopment projects be transferred from metropolitan governments to district mayors (구청장) to accelerate urban housing supply, a move expected to halve approval timelines from several years. However, Seoul Metropolitan Government and other local authorities oppose this, citing risks to integrated urban planning and potential disorganized development that could worsen traffic and living conditions. President Lee appointed Hong Ji-sun, currently the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 2nd Vice Minister, as the new Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport candidate. Hong, a civil engineering official from the local government exam who previously served in Gyeonggi-do under President Lee, is tasked with driving housing supply and infrastructure projects. According to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport statistics, housing permits, construction starts, and sales in the Seoul metropolitan area rebounded in the third quarter, with double-digit year-on-year growth, alleviating fears of a supply cliff, though delays persist in some non-transit-oriented areas due to construction cost disputes. The government has finalized the 4th Basic Plan for Metropolitan Area Traffic, aiming to build 65 transfer centers nationwide by 2030, doubling the number of projects in non-Seoul regions from 15 to 30. Additionally, the 3040 generation's housing purchasing power in Seoul has cooled due to mortgage interest rates entering the 5% range and stricter debt-to-income ratios, leading to a slowdown in transaction volumes. Meanwhile, Seoul City approved a redevelopment plan to replace aging buildings near Cheonggye Plaza with a 24-story landmark complex featuring green spaces and a cultural art museum, scheduled to activate the downtown area.41:T49b,According to statistics released on August 31 by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, apartment completions in Seoul fell to 17,603 households in January through July, a 48.7% decrease from the same period last year, while total housing completions dropped 43.3% to 20,916 households. Conversely, housing starts rebounded significantly; apartment starts in Seoul rose 36.1% to 14,995 households, with July alone seeing 5,574 starts, approximately 20 times the 278 recorded in July of the previous year. Nationwide, housing completions totaled 135,513 households, a 41.4% decline, while apartment starts in Seoul surged in July, though cumulative nationwide permits and approvals fell 7.9% to 142,328 households. Housing transactions weakened, with Seoul apartment sales dropping 22.6% year-over-year to 6,564 units in July, and the share of monthly rent transactions nationwide increased to 68.3%, reaching 69.7% in Seoul. Unsold housing inventory nationwide stood at 68,217 households at the end of July, while 'toxic unsold units' decreased 2.1% to 29,152 households, with non-metropolitan regions accounting for 85% of this total, led by Daegu with 3,481 units.42:T771,On August 30, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung initiated a significant cabinet reshuffle, nominating six ministers in an effort to revitalize his administration and consolidate support within the progressive camp. According to Yonhap News Agency, Kim Seung-won, a former judge known for his strong stance on prosecutorial investigation powers, was nominated as Minister of Justice, a move that The Cultural Daily interprets as a signal to accelerate judicial reform. Lee Hyung-il and Hong Ji-hyun were nominated as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, and Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, respectively, to address rising housing prices, rental market tensions, and tax disputes, which are cited as key factors behind President Lee's declining approval ratings. The President's approval rating had dropped to 42% according to Gallup Korea data released on August 28. Other nominees include General (Ret.) Kang Shin-cheol, former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command, for Minister of National Defense to lead military academy integration; Lee So-young for Minister of SMEs and Startups; and Yong Hye-in, a member of the Basic Income Party, for Minister of Gender Equality and Family. If confirmed, the 1990-born Yong Hye-in would become South Korea's first '90s-born minister. The reshuffle is described by the Blue House as an effort to 're-secure shoelaces' and push forward with governance. Current Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol, upon learning of his inclusion in the reshuffle, initially canceled his trip to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting but ultimately proceeded as planned to ensure continuity until his successor is appointed. Analysts suggest the new lineup emphasizes the integration of pan-governing forces, resulting in a cabinet with a more distinct progressive identity for Lee's second term.43:T7d5,On August 30, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a major cabinet reshuffle and appointments involving six ministries and key strategic roles to lead a 'social transformation,' according to a briefing by Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff at the Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae). The six ministerial candidates include: Lee Hyung-il (current First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance) as the new Minister of Economy and Finance; Hong Ji-sun (current Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport) as the new Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; Lee So-young (Member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea) as the new Minister of SMEs and Startups; Kang Shin-cheol (former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command) as the new Minister of National Defense; Kim Seung-won (Member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea) as the new Minister of Justice; and Yong Hye-in (Member of the National Assembly from the Basic Income Party) as the new Minister of Gender Equality and Family. Additionally, key AI and mega-project roles were filled: Lee Hae-min (Member of the National Assembly from the Innovation Party of Korea) was appointed as the new AI Future Planning Secretary to the President; Lee Won-ju (current Director of Energy Transition Policy at the Ministry of Climate and Energy) was appointed as the unnamed 'Mega Project Assistant'; Ha Jeong-woo (former AI Future Planning Secretary) was named Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee; and Kim Kyung-soo (former Chairman of the Local Era Committee) was appointed as Special Assistant for Political Affairs. Kang Hoon-sik described these appointments as selections of 'dynamic and professional leaders' intended to drive 'substantial changes' and establish the 'Republic of Korea as an irreplaceable nation.' President Lee emphasized that these moves aim to revitalize the economy, ensure public safety, and accelerate innovation in future industries like AI.44:T6eb,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced his first major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, August 30, 2026, nominating six new ministers for key ministries including Finance, Defense, and Justice, according to a report by The Epoch Times citing Yonhap News. The reshuffle comes as the government faces pressure from the housing market and financial volatility. According to Yonhap News, Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik announced the nominations at a press conference. Lee Hyoung-il, a senior finance official who has served as the First Secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Finance since June 2025 and managed energy price pressures from the Middle East, was nominated for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. Four-star General Kang Shin-chul, former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command, was nominated for Minister of National Defense to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and autonomous defense capabilities. Other nominees include Kim Seung-won of the Democratic Party for Minister of Justice, Hong Jee-sun for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, and Lee So-young for Minister of SMEs and Startups. All nominees must undergo National Assembly hearings before final appointment, though the President retains final authority. The move aims to revitalize the economy and maintain stability. However, the administration faces significant challenges; according to Bloomberg data, President Lee's approval rating has dropped to 42%, the lowest since taking office, amid bond market sell-offs and questions about the sustainability of expansionary fiscal policies. The government is also preparing to release the 2027 budget next week.45:T4e4,According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 'July 2026 Housing Statistics' released on August 31, the Seoul Capital Area (Gyeonggi, Incheon, Seoul) saw a slight increase in housing sales compared to the same month last year, with 34,749 transactions (a 0.1% increase), though this represents an 11.1% decrease from the previous month. In contrast, Seoul specifically experienced a significant downturn, with sales dropping 16.8% year-over-year to 18,052 transactions; the Gangnam area fell 22.3% to 5,240 transactions, while the Gangbuk area fell 11% to 5,612 transactions. Nationwide sales decreased by 3.7% to 28,436 transactions. The rental market also contracted, with Capital Area pre-paid lease (jeonse) and rental (wolse) transactions falling 11.8% year-over-year to 143,501 units. Conversely, housing supply indicators improved: Capital Area permits increased 27.9% year-over-year to 12,640 units, construction starts rose 18.5% to 12,690 units, and completions surged 20.9% to 18,279 units. However, unsold housing stock (mibumyang) in the Capital Area rose 3.7% to 19,459 units, driven by a 6.2% increase in Gyeonggi to 14,394 units, while Seoul and Incheon saw decreases. Nationwide unsold housing reached 68,217 units.46:T6c0,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung launched an cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, August 30, 2026, confirming the nomination of Lee Hyoung-il, currently the First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, to serve as the new Minister of Economy and Finance, according to Yonhap News Agency reports cited by Yahoo!奇摩股市. Lee Hyoung-il, a long-serving economic bureaucrat, is viewed as a choice to maintain continuity in economic policy as he moves from Vice Minister to Minister. The reshuffle follows the resignation of Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho on August 24 due to health reasons, leaving the Ministry of Justice currently led by a Vice Minister, and creates a vacancy in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups following Han Seong-sook's promotion to Prime Minister. Market speculation initially suggested adjustments to 6-7 ministries, but political trends now favor a phased approach, prioritizing ministries with immediate vacancies or urgent policy tasks, such as the Justice Ministry (facing October judicial reform) and the SME Ministry. Lee Hyoung-il's immediate challenges include managing the won exchange rate, inflation, export and domestic demand drivers, and coordinating fiscal policy with the Bank of Korea's recent decision to raise the benchmark interest rate to 3% for the second consecutive time on August 27. While media outlets have named potential candidates for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Foreign Affairs, Health and Welfare, Education, and National Defense, the article notes it remains unclear if these appointments will be finalized, and the President's office has not yet officially announced any expansion of the reshuffle beyond the current confirmed changes.47:T61d,On August 31, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a 'second-term cabinet' to address a declining approval rating, which Real Meter reported had dropped for seven consecutive weeks to 38.9% (a 1.3 percentage point decrease) among 2,509 respondents surveyed between August 24-28. The poll, conducted for Energy Economic Daily, found a negative evaluation of 58.7% (up 1.8 percentage points), creating a 19.8 percentage point gap. Analysts attribute this decline to issues including housing prices, a constitutional controversy over Supreme Court nominee appointments, police distrust following a Jeju missing person case, and internal party conflict over statements by writer Yoo Si-min. In an effort to broaden support, President Lee nominated six candidates, including Kim Seung-won (Democratic Party) for Justice Minister, Kim Kyung-soo (former official) for Special Presidential Secretary for Politics, Kang Shin-cheol (Ambassador to Saudi Arabia) for Defense Minister, and Yoo Hye-in (Basic Income Party) for Minister of Gender Equality and Family. The opposition, primarily the People Power Party, strongly criticized the appointments, particularly Yoo Hye-in, with lawmakers such as Choi Soo-jin, Ahn Cheol-soo, Yoon Sang-hyun, Lee Jun-seok (former leader of the Reform Korea Party), and Han Dong-hun (independent) labeling the move as 'code-matching,' 'political suicide,' and 'insulting to youth.' Meanwhile, a separate Gallup poll cited in the article recorded Lee's approval at a post-inauguration low of 42% with a 50% disapproval rating.48:Tfe2,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's cabinet reshuffle faces mounting political headwinds, with new polling suggesting his approval rating may have fallen further than initially reported. A Real Meter survey of 2,509 respondents, conducted Aug. 24-28 for Energy Economic Daily, found Lee's approval at 38.9% — down for seven consecutive weeks — with a disapproval rating of 58.7%, creating a 19.8-point gap [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). A separate Korea Gallup poll placed approval at 42% [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). Analysts attribute the slide to rising housing costs, a constitutional dispute over Supreme Court nominations, public distrust of police following a Jeju missing-person case, and infighting within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). The housing market, a core source of voter frustration, presents a sharply divided picture. Seoul apartment starts surged to 5,574 units in July alone — roughly 20 times the 278 recorded in July 2025 — yet apartment completions across January through July fell 48.7% year-over-year to 17,603 households [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608310758047). Sales of Seoul apartments dropped 22.6% year-over-year to 6,564 units in July, and unsold inventory in the broader Seoul Capital Area climbed 3.7% to 19,469 units [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608310758047). The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate to 3% for a second consecutive time Aug. 27, pushing mortgage rates into the 5% range and further cooling buyer demand among the 30-40 age group [Y](https://tw.stock.yahoo.com/news/%E9%9F%93%E5%9C%8B%E5%85%A7%E9%96%A3%E6%94%B9%E7%B5%84%E5%95%9F%E5%8B%95-%E6%9D%8E%E7%82%AF%E6%97%A5%E5%8D%87%E4%BB%BB%E8%B2%A1%E9%95%B7-%E6%B3%95%E5%8B%99%E5%8F%8A%E4%B8%AD%E5%B0%8F%E4%BC%81%E6%A5%AD%E9%83%A8%E4%BA%BA%E4%BA%8B%E5%8F%97%E7%9F%9A%E7%9B%AE-235553262.html)[I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004). To accelerate housing supply, President Lee directed that permitting authority for small-scale redevelopment projects move from metropolitan governments to district mayors, a change his office says could halve approval timelines [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004). Seoul Metropolitan Government and other local authorities have opposed the directive, warning it risks disjointed development that could worsen traffic and living conditions [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004). Separately, Lee's public sector reform agenda — including the merger of Korea Railroad (Korail) and SR and a plan to relocate 350 public institutions out of the Seoul metropolitan area — has run into stiff resistance. The National Financial Workers' Union announced a general strike for Sept. 4, arguing that forced relocation prioritizes "political logic" over worker welfare and regional economic reality [주간한](https://weekly.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html). The nomination of DPK lawmaker Kim Seung-won as Minister of Justice has drawn the sharpest political fire. The Chosun Ilbo reported that Kim was drawn from a group that had previously advocated dropping charges against President Lee himself, raising conflict-of-interest questions ahead of confirmation hearings [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831000400315). The opposition People Power Party (PPP) has pledged what it calls a "needle-point verification" of each nominee [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831000400315). The nomination of Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old lawmaker from the opposition Basic Income Party (BIP), as Minister of Gender Equality and Family also provoked a broadside from the PPP, with lawmakers such as Ahn Cheol-soo and Han Dong-hun labeling the move "code-matching" and "political suicide" [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12140080). All six ministerial nominees must clear National Assembly confirmation hearings before taking office [ET](https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/26/8/30/n14839662.htm).49:T54f,South Korea President Lee Jae Myung's administration unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, appointing veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance, replacing the previous official. Lee Hyoung-il, who has served as First Vice Finance Minister since June 2025, inherits an economy running hotter than expected and will coordinate with a central bank tightening policy while the government prepares to boost fiscal spending. The administration also named Kim Seung-won, a lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party, as the new minister of justice, and Kang Shin-chul, former deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, as the new defense minister. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the changes in a televised address. The reshuffle aims to revitalize the administration's international policy momentum as it enters its second year, amid analyst concerns regarding the sustainability of expansionary fiscal policies following a rout in the local bond market. The government is expected to roll out its 2027 budget next week. In South Korea, cabinet nominees must face strict legislative scrutiny before formal appointment by the president, though the president retains ultimate constitutional authority to appoint ministers even if parliament votes them down.4a:T5d9,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a major reshuffle of his economic team on August 30, 2026, replacing key ministers in the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. This reorganization, occurring 14 months into his term, aims to address worsening public sentiment regarding real estate tax reforms and supply issues. President Lee appointed former Vice Minister Lee Hyung-il as the new Minister of Economy and Finance; Lee, a 1971-born macroeconomist who served under both the Moon and Yoon administrations, stated his goal to 'create new investment and growth opportunities' through mega-projects to boost potential growth rates. The President also appointed Hong Ji-sun, a 1970s-born practical bureaucrat with extensive experience in housing and transportation policy in Gyeonggi Province, as the new Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. This change impacts ongoing negotiations with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon regarding the supply of 73,000 housing units in the capital region by October. Additionally, the President appointed 1985-born lawyer and two-term lawmaker Lee So-young as the Minister of SMEs and Startups, making her the youngest minister in the cabinet's history. The move signals a shift towards 'technocrats' and practical officials, though concerns remain about the potential centralization of policy control within the presidential office at the expense of ministry autonomy.4b:T2330,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reshuffled his cabinet Aug. 30, replacing six ministers and several senior presidential aides in what his office called the 'Second Cabinet' [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608301752006780)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset). Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the changes at a televised briefing two days before the opening of the regular National Assembly session Sept. 1 [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608301752006780)[I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954). The reshuffle was so abrupt that outgoing Economic Vice Minister Koo Yoon-cheol learned of his replacement only upon arriving at the airport for a Group of Twenty (G20) summit event [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301953457622). President Lee's approval rating had slipped to 42% — the lowest since he took office in June 2025 — according to a Korea Gallup poll released Aug. 28, driven by frustration over housing prices, stock market volatility, and a bond market sell-off [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). The most consequential appointment is retired four-star General Kang Shin-cheol as Minister of National Defense, ending roughly 60 years of civilian leadership at the ministry — a tradition established after the May 16, 1961 military coup [ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[朝日新](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV8Z2VW2V8ZUHBI00KM.html). Kang previously served as Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) and as South Korea's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[朝日新](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV8Z2VW2V8ZUHBI00KM.html). His predecessor, civilian lawmaker Ahn Kyu-baek, faced a petition signed by more than 330,000 citizens demanding his removal over alleged irregularities in his military service record, which he denied [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301953457622). Analysts expect Kang to advance two major security objectives: transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) from the U.S. to South Korea, and integrating the country's military academies [ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[朝日新](https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV8Z2VW2V8ZUHBI00KM.html). On the economic front, Lee Hyung-il — formerly First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance and a macroeconomist who served under both the Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk-yeol administrations — becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). He inherits a mixed economic picture: the Bank of Korea forecasts real GDP growth at 3.3% this year, the highest in five years, yet the OECD projects the country's potential growth rate will drop to 1.66% in 2026 [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). Consumer prices have risen approximately 3% over the last three months, driven by the aftermath of a Middle East oil crisis, and youth employment (ages 15-29) has declined for 45 consecutive months [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). Lee Hyung-il said he would strive to "create new investment and growth opportunities" through three government mega-projects [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830058900002). His immediate challenge will be coordinating fiscal expansion with the central bank's tightening monetary policy as the government prepares the 2027 budget [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle). Kim Seung-won, a former judge and ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker, was nominated as Minister of Justice [DEV](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969587-south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). His most urgent task will be overseeing the Oct. 2 launch of the Public Prosecution Service, which will shift investigative powers from prosecutors to the police [ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). The opposition People Power Party (PPP) sharply condemned the nomination, with PPP Leader Jang Dong-hyeok claiming it was an attempt to "cancel his own trial," and PPP Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik labeling the entire reshuffle "national governance terrorism" [ON](https://www.sisaon.co.kr/news/articleView.html). A Korean editorial source noted that Kim's past representation of clients in the controversial Daejang-dong corruption case raises conflict-of-interest questions that he must address at his confirmation hearing [국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). Hong Ji-sun, a former deputy minister with deep experience in housing and transportation policy in Gyeonggi Province, was named Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941)[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). She inherits ongoing negotiations with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon over the supply of 73,000 housing units in the capital region by October [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941). Lee So-young, a two-term DPK lawmaker and attorney born in 1985, was named Minister of SMEs and Startups, making her the youngest minister in the cabinet's history [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12139941)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset). Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old lawmaker from the opposition Basic Income Party (BIP), was nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family — the youngest-ever nominee for the post and the first drawn from an opposition party [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608301752006780)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). Among presidential staff appointments, Lee Hae-min, a former Google product manager and opposition Jooguk Innovation Party lawmaker, was named Chief Secretary for AI Future Planning [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954). Kim Kyung-soo, a former governor of South Gyeongsang Province and close ally of former President Moon, was appointed Special Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion/editorial/1275367.html). Lee Won-ju was named Mega Project Advisor to oversee national investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026083020231)[ST](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). The DPK praised the reshuffle as a sign of "strength in capability, youth, and progressive-reform alliances," while the PPP dismissed it as an "ego-driven reshuffle" driven by self-interest rather than national governance [ON](https://www.sisaon.co.kr/news/articleView.html). All nominees must clear confirmation hearings in the National Assembly, where the PPP has vowed a rigorous "needle-point verification" of each nominee [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954)[국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). A second round of reshuffles later in the year — potentially covering the Health and Welfare, Education, and Foreign Affairs ministries — has not been ruled out [I](https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2078954).4c:T845,On August 30, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea announced the appointments of six new cabinet ministers and several key aides to form the second-term government. According to a briefing by Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik, the new Justice Minister nominee is Kim Seung-won, a former judge and re-elected Democratic Party lawmaker currently serving as the ruling party's secretary-general for the Legislative and Judiciary Committee. Kim, born in 1969, graduated from Seoul National University's Department of Public Law and previously served as a Suwon District Court judge and executive official in the Presidential Secretariat. The new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance is Lee Hyung-il, a former first vice minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. For the Ministry of National Defense, the president appointed Kang Shin-cheol, a four-star general and former Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, who also served as South Korea's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Operations. Additionally, Hong Ji-sun, currently the second vice minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, was nominated for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, citing her experience in housing supply policy. Lee So-young of the Democratic Party was nominated for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, while Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party was nominated for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. In terms of presidential staff, the president appointed Lee Hae-min of the Reform Korea Party as the new Presidential Secretary for AI and Future Planning, citing her background as a former Google engineer and lead sponsor of the AI Basic Act. Former AI Secretary Ha Jung-woo was appointed Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee. For the 'mega-projects' portfolio, Lee Won-joo, currently an official at the Ministry of Climate and Energy, was selected as a special assistant. Finally, former Local Era Committee Chairman Kim Kyung-soo was appointed Special Presidential Advisor for Political Affairs to foster national unity.4d:T8a3,On August 30, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea announced a major cabinet reshuffle involving six new ministerial candidates and several high-level aides, aiming to strengthen national governance momentum in his second year in office. According to a briefing by Blue House Chief of Staff Kang Hun-sik, the following appointments were made: Kim Seung-won, a two-term lawmaker and former judge, was nominated as the new Minister of Justice to lead criminal and judicial system reforms. Lee Hyung-il, currently the First Vice Minister of Finance, was selected as the new Minister of Economy and Finance, noted for his experience during the Middle East oil crisis. Hong Ji-sun, currently the Second Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, was appointed Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, with expectations to accelerate housing supply. Lee So-young, a two-term lawmaker, was nominated as Minister of SMEs and Startups to support small businesses and startups. General Kang Shin-cheol, a four-star general and former Vice Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command, was appointed Minister of National Defense to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and drive defense innovation. Additionally, Yong Hye-in, a lawmaker from the Basic Income Party and born in 1990, was nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family, potentially becoming the first minister born in the 1990s. Lee Hae-min, a lawmaker from the Justice Party and former Google engineer, was appointed AI Future Planning Chief of Staff to unify AI efforts across ministries. Former AI Chief of Staff Ha Jeong-woo was appointed Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee. Kim Kyung-soo, former Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do and a prominent figure associated with the Moon Jae-in administration, was named Special Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs to foster national unity. Finally, Lee Won-ju, currently the Director of Energy Transition Policy at the Ministry of Climate and Energy, was appointed as the Mega Project Assistant to lead three major national initiatives. The inclusion of opposition party members and former Moon administration figures signals a broad-based approach to governance.4e:T1702,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle Aug. 30, naming six new ministers and several senior presidential aides in what the Blue House dubbed the 'Second Cabinet' [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301351214286)[KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883). Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced the appointments at a briefing. The reshuffle comes as Lee's approval rating dropped to 42% — its lowest point since he took office in June 2025 — amid public frustration over housing prices, financial market volatility, and a sell-off in South Korea's bond market [UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6809/9722999). The most consequential appointment is retired four-star General Kang Shin-cheol as Minister of National Defense, replacing civilian lawmaker Ahn Kyu-baek [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2359524.htm)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504)[時事ド](https://www.jiji.com/jc/article). Kang previously served as Deputy Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) and, more recently, as South Korea's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The move ends roughly 60 years of civilian leadership at the defense ministry — a tradition that took root after the May 16, 1961 military coup [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2359524.htm)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). Ahn had faced a petition signed by more than 330,000 people demanding his removal over allegations relating to his military service record, which he denied [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). Analysts say Kang's appointment prioritizes military expertise to advance pending security goals, including the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea and the integration of South Korea's military academies [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2359524.htm)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). Kang has also worked alongside the current U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, making him well-positioned for the November 2026 Security Consultative Meeting [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830040200504). On the economic front, Lee Hyung-il, formerly First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, was named Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister [KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Lee is credited with steering policy during a Middle East oil crisis and is expected to introduce a 'maximum oil price system' to address high fuel costs [聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260830000700882)[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). His challenge will be coordinating fiscal expansion with the central bank's tightening monetary policy as the government prepares the 2027 budget [UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6809/9722999). The remaining four ministerial slots highlight Lee's cross-party outreach strategy [工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701)[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Kim Seung-won, a former judge and ruling Democratic Party lawmaker, was nominated as Minister of Justice and is expected to lead judicial reform [KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[메트로](https://metroseoul.co.kr/article/20260830500267). Hong Ji-sun, a former deputy minister with deep experience in housing policy, was named Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport [工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Lee So-young, a Democratic Party lawmaker and attorney, was named Minister of SMEs and Startups [프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Most notably, Yong Hye-in, a 36-year-old lawmaker from the opposition Basic Income Party, was nominated as Minister of Gender Equality and Family [聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260830000700882)[韩联社](https://cn.yna.co.kr/view/ACK20260830001000881)[UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6809/9722999). If confirmed, she would become South Korea's first minister born in the 1990s and the first ministerial nominee drawn from an opposition party — a move that has prompted speculation about a formal coalition cabinet [프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/). Among the presidential staff changes, Lee Hae-min, a former Google engineer and opposition lawmaker, was appointed Chief Secretary for AI Future Planning [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0101_202608301351214286)[工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701). Former AI Secretary Ha Jung-woo was named Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee [KI](https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Kim Kyung-soo, a former governor of South Gyeongsang Province and a close ally of former President Moon Jae-in, was appointed Special Presidential Assistant for Political Affairs [ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Lee Won-ju was named Mega Project Advisor to oversee large-scale national investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence [ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[工商時](https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260830700400-430701). The Democratic Party praised the reshuffle as 'ability-centered personnel' designed to 'bring vitality to key sectors' [메트로](https://metroseoul.co.kr/article/20260830500267)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608301659001). All nominees must pass confirmation hearings in the National Assembly [ANY](https://sp.yna.co.kr/view/ASP20260830000700883)[جري](https://gate.ahram.org.eg/News/5897440.aspx).4f:T1b09,**South Korean forces fired warning shots last week after several North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on the eastern front of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)** — the first such border violation of 2026 [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608161359017)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563598)[CNB](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-korea-fired-warning-shots-after-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-demarcation-line-yonhap-says-19970396.htm). According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the North Korean troops appeared to be on routine patrol when they crossed the line, retreating immediately after the warning shots [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608161359017)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563598). No unusual activity was reported afterward, and the JCS confirmed that South Korean forces remain on high alert [노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563598)[H](https://www.haberler.com/yerel/guney-kore-ordusundan-siniri-ihlal-eden-kuzey-kore-20149229-haberi/). The incident marks a notable drop from 2025, when North Korean troops crossed the MDL 17 times [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608161359017)[HLN](https://www.hln.be/buitenland/zuid-korea-lost-waarschuwingsschoten-nadat-noord-koreaanse-soldaten-grens-oversteken~a5cddaf9/)[CNB](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-korea-fired-warning-shots-after-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-demarcation-line-yonhap-says-19970396.htm). Seoul attributes some crossings to the loss of original 1953 demarcation markers, which has led to differing interpretations of where the border actually lies [НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu). Under South Korea's rules of engagement, the military first broadcasts warnings via loudspeakers before firing warning shots if soldiers cross the line [الب](https://www.albayan.ae/news/world/1546347)[RTA](https://arabic.rt.com/world/1821656-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%89-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7/). The border crossing coincided with a major peace overture from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who — speaking Aug. 15 at a ceremony in Seoul marking the 81st anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule — proposed that both Koreas negotiate a formal legal end to the Korean War [ТЦ](https://tsargrad.tv/news/prezident-juzhnoj-korei-predlozhil-kndr-peregovory-o-zavershenii-vojny_1826061)[К](https://24tv.ua/geopolitics/ru/korejskij-konflikt-seul-predlagaet-phenjanu-polozhit-konec-vojne_n3124216). The 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty, meaning the two nations remain technically at war [CNB](https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/south-korea-fired-warning-shots-after-north-korean-soldiers-crossed-demarcation-line-yonhap-says-19970396.htm)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Lee called for replacing what he described as the 'unstable armistice system' with a permanent peace regime and proposed a 'multi-level security system' to monitor military movements and prevent crises from miscalculation [ТЦ](https://tsargrad.tv/news/prezident-juzhnoj-korei-predlozhil-kndr-peregovory-o-zavershenii-vojny_1826061)[НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu). **Lee's proposal represents a notable shift in approach**: rather than demanding complete dismantlement of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, Lee described a freeze on nuclear production as a realistic interim goal [К](https://24tv.ua/geopolitics/ru/korejskij-konflikt-seul-predlagaet-phenjanu-polozhit-konec-vojne_n3124216). Lee estimates North Korea produces approximately 15-20 new nuclear warheads annually, and experts believe Pyongyang already possesses dozens of warheads since officially declaring itself a nuclear power in 2022 [К](https://24tv.ua/geopolitics/ru/korejskij-konflikt-seul-predlagaet-phenjanu-polozhit-konec-vojne_n3124216). North Korea has not responded publicly to the proposal [ТЦ](https://tsargrad.tv/news/prezident-juzhnoj-korei-predlozhil-kndr-peregovory-o-zavershenii-vojny_1826061)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Pyongyang has previously rejected Lee's dialogue overtures and, under leader Kim Jong Un, has labeled South Korea a 'hostile state' and ruled out reunification [НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). North Korean state media, including the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), focused Aug. 15 on internal celebrations honoring former leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il rather than addressing Seoul's offer [ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Tensions remain elevated ahead of the annual US-South Korea joint military exercises, **Ulchi Freedom Shield**, set to begin Monday [ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). North Korea has historically condemned the drills as rehearsals for an invasion. Separately, North Korea fired a ballistic missile from Wonsan Aug. 11, landing outside Japan's exclusive economic zone and prompting a formal protest from Japanese Defense Minister Shintaro Koizumi [НСН](https://nsn.fm/policy/peresechenie-granitsy-i-ogon-uzhnaya-koreya-predlozhila-kndr-zakonchit-voinu). Meanwhile, Kim reaffirmed close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of North Korea's Liberation Day, citing increased cooperation since Pyongyang began deploying troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine [ESH](https://www.ensonhaber.com/kuzey-kore-lideri-kimden-rusya-mesaji-daha-mukemmel-bir-gelecek-h1557962)[ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/pyongyang-snubs-seouls-peace-proposal-as-inter-korean-tensions-flare-ahead-of-us-south-korea-drills20260816133700). Putin, in a Kremlin statement, noted that relations between the two countries have reached an 'unprecedented high level' of comprehensive strategic partnership following a 2024 bilateral agreement [ESH](https://www.ensonhaber.com/kuzey-kore-lideri-kimden-rusya-mesaji-daha-mukemmel-bir-gelecek-h1557962).50:T6d5,On August 13, 2026, the Lee Jae-myung government announced the '8·13 Real Estate Policy' aimed at addressing housing supply shortages and rising prices. The policy includes releasing Green Belt restrictions in the Seoul metropolitan area to add over 230,000 housing units and increasing the household loan total growth rate limit from 1.5% to 3%. Major Korean daily newspapers offered divergent evaluations: conservative outlets , , and criticized the policy's 'implementation lag' and questioned its credibility. noted that last year's September 7 targets were only half-met (24.2% in the capital region) and argued that while tax reforms apply next year, new supply won't start until 2030. highlighted that out of 1.58 million planned units, nearly none will be completed within the current administration's term, and criticized the 'tax bomb' on non-residential single homes. emphasized that private developers handle 81% of capital region supply and called for deregulation. Conversely, progressive outlets and praised the speed of supply expansion but warned of risks from increased loans. noted that an additional 30 trillion won in liquidity could stimulate speculation before supply takes effect. pointed to a 47.8 trillion won expansion in project financing (PF) guarantees as helpful but cautioned that real estate loan expansion could exacerbate household debt, which is already at high levels. The article concludes that the policy's success depends on restoring market trust and managing side effects, noting that key measures require legislative approval from the National Assembly.51:T583,According to a new Gallup Korea poll released on August 14, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped to a new low of 44%, while his disapproval rating has risen to 46%, marking the first time in the organization's history that negative evaluations have exceeded positive ones for the President. This represents a 7 percentage point decline in approval and an 8 percentage point increase in disapproval over the roughly three weeks since the July 24 poll, which showed 51% approval and 38% disapproval. The shift is attributed to concerns over housing prices, stock market volatility, and controversies regarding economic policy. In response, the South Korean government recently announced an expansion of real estate development financing support, increasing policy funds from 26.3 trillion won to at least 47.8 trillion won, alongside relaxed loan restrictions for young and newlywed families to boost housing supply. However, market analysts note that these measures face the dual challenge of stimulating supply while curbing speculation, as household debt and rising home prices pose risks. Experts suggest that the approval rating falling below the disapproval rating could weaken President Lee's political leverage in pushing forward reforms on real estate, household debt, and capital markets, though the narrow 2-point gap indicates the trend requires further monitoring.52:T1358,**South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to a post-inauguration low of 44%**, while his disapproval rating climbed to 46%, according to a Gallup Korea poll released Aug. 14 [YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). The survey, conducted Aug. 11-13 among 1,000 adults with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points, marks the first time since Lee took office in June 2025 that negative evaluations have outnumbered positive ones — a milestone Korean media are calling a **'dead cross'** [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). The drop from 51% approval in the late July poll represents a **7-point decline in roughly three weeks** [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260814054800001)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). Real estate policy is the single biggest driver of discontent, cited by **30% of disapproving respondents**, followed by concerns over the economy and living costs at **13%** [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260814054800001)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). An additional **5%** cited Lee's moves to scale back prosecutorial powers, a step that **50% of all survey respondents** called a 'mistake' [문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609652)[데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The decline in support crossed all regions and age groups, including in Lee's core Honam region base, which fell to **71% approval** [데일리](http://www.dailiang.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The backlash centers in part on the Aug. 13 housing supply plan, which critics from both parties have attacked as insufficient. People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Jeong Jeong-sik called the plan 'reheated content' and 'number games,' noting that of the more than 230,000 planned units in the capital region, only **1,000 were identified for central Seoul** [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10841284)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608141010077488). Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who attended a PPP floor strategy session at the National Assembly, said housing is 'the most desperate livelihood issue in Seoul' and called for a full review of policies he described as 'fixated on owner-occupancy,' arguing they destabilize the rental market [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608141010077488)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6563041). PPP lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo labeled the government's 'Youth Future Housing Loan' program — which offers **80% loan-to-value low-interest loans** for non-apartment purchases priced at **400 million won or less** — an 'insult to youth' [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12127773)[경기일](https://www.kyeonggi.com/article/20260814580046). Ahn cited a March report from the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements showing that **79.7% of adults in their 20s and 30s prefer apartments**, while only **4.5%** currently own non-apartment homes [경기일](https://www.kyeonggi.com/article/20260814580046). He argued the loans effectively trap young people in substandard housing for 20 to 30 years rather than helping them advance toward apartment ownership [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/politics/12127773). The government faces simultaneous criticism for a separate proposal to reclassify **gosiwon** — small, desk-equipped study lodgings historically used by exam candidates — as formal housing units by removing mandatory desk requirements and allowing bathtubs [데일리](http://www.dailypop.kr/news/articleView.html). Seoul alone has roughly **51,500 gosiwon facilities and 155,000 rooms**, and **35.7% of households** living in non-standard accommodations already reside in gosiwon or similar facilities, according to a 2022 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport survey [데일리](http://www.dailypop.kr/news/articleView.html). Critics say the reclassification would inflate housing supply statistics without improving actual living conditions, since gosiwon remain legally classified as 'multi-use living facilities' rather than residential housing [데일리](http://www.dailypop.kr/news/articleView.html). The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's own approval dropped **3 points to 41%**, while the opposition PPP rose **2 points to 25%** [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260814054800001)[YNA](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260814004700315). The Democratic Party is showing internal divisions over proposed tax reforms, with non-metropolitan lawmakers showing little interest in measures targeting high-value properties concentrated in Seoul and Gyeonggi, according to Korea's Herald Business [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10841284). The Blue House said Aug. 13 that it is conducting 'a detailed review of areas where the administration has fallen short' [聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260814001000882).53:T84f,On August 13, 2026, the ruling and opposition parties in South Korea offered conflicting assessments of the government's 'August 13 housing supply plan' announced by Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-deok at the Government Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) praised the plan as a comprehensive strategy to stabilize the market by accelerating housing supply, improving private sector financing and tax policies, and easing burdens on newlyweds and renters. DPK Spokesperson Park Ji-hye stated the plan includes measures to fundamentally resolve market anxiety and described it as a strong government commitment. The party pledged to push for follow-up legislation swiftly, expanding its Housing Market Stabilization Task Force to coordinate across committees and ministries. In contrast, the People Power Party (PPP) criticized the plan as ineffective and misleading. PPP Senior Spokesperson Choi Bo-yoon called it a 'useless measure' that fails to meet market demand, noting that of the planned 230,000 new units in the capital region, only 1,000 units are allocated to Seoul's urban core, specifically the Yeongchang Park site in Gangseo-gu. Choi argued that the proposed regulatory easing for redevelopment projects is insufficient and that the plan delays real action by 4–5 years. He also condemned the increase in the household loan growth target from 1.5% to 3% as reckless, claiming it pushes citizens into debt without addressing the real need for urban housing supply. PPP Leader Jang Dong-hyuk echoed these criticisms on social media, accusing President Lee Jae-myung of encouraging speculative borrowing ('debt investment') before restricting access to credit, and mocked the President's earlier remark to the Finance Minister to 'crawl' as dismissive of public suffering. The government's plan includes supplying 230,000+ additional units in the capital region, allocating 15% of public housing via equity deposit and profit-sharing models, relaxing income and loan criteria for newlywed public rentals, and expanding long-term private rental financing support.54:T4d7,The South Korean government, led by President Lee Jae-myung, announced a comprehensive housing supply plan on August 13, 2026, aimed at delivering '230,000+ units' in the capital region by 2030. The plan involves releasing green belts to add 100,000 new homes, with 27,000 units identified so far: 21,000 in Namyangju (Wabu-eup), 4,500 in Gwangju (Jangji-dong), and 1,000 in Seoul (Yeomchang-park). To accelerate construction, the government plans to shorten the timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from an average of 68 months to 37 months, advancing the start of 41,000 units for the 3rd New Towns. Financial support includes a 30 trillion won increase in household lending capacity to assist with relocation and down payments, while maintaining current loan-to-value (LTV) and debt-to-income (DSR) ratios. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Financial Services Commission released these measures as part of the 'August 13 Real Estate Measures' to stabilize the market, following a recent 0.02% drop in Gangnam apartment prices. Additionally, a temporary land transaction permit zone will be established in Seoul and adjacent green belts to curb speculative demand before further sites are announced.55:Td8b,South Korea's government expanded a key financial pillar of its housing plan Aug. 13, doubling the household loan growth target from **1.5% to 3.0%** — a reversal made just four months after the original target was set [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). The adjustment, announced by Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eoung-won, adds roughly **30 trillion won** (approximately $22 billion) in lending capacity for banks [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081314080002952). At the same time, Project Financing guarantee support for private housing developers will grow from **26.3 trillion won to 47.8 trillion won** [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126864)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011). The expanded lending drew sharp pushback. The opposition People Power Party accused President Lee Jae-myung of encouraging "speculative borrowing" before restricting credit access [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm). Several economists raised concern that the move risks inflaming South Korea's household debt burden, already sitting at **88.6% of gross domestic product** as of the end of last year [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Chairman Lee defended the shift as a "rational re-evaluation" to protect genuine homebuyers while blocking speculative demand [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). To tighten the guard against speculation alongside the looser lending, the government said it would add "non-resident single-homeowners with speculative intent" to a restricted list for rental deposit guarantees, and cut the guarantee ratio for single-homeowners in the Seoul metropolitan area from **80% to 70%** [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Beginning in January 2027, income growth of more than **20%** in a single year will be averaged over two years for lending purposes, and growth above **30%** will be averaged over three years, preventing temporary income spikes from boosting borrowing power [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). The broader supply package also drew criticism for what it left out. The government excluded high-demand greenbelt areas in Seoul's **Gangnam and Songpa** districts and the **Yongsan Children's Garden** — sites widely expected to be included [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/property/1272839.html). Of the more than 230,000 planned units in the capital region, only **1,000** fall within Seoul's urban core, a figure the PPP called "woefully insufficient" [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm). The ministry said additional greenbelt sites require resident notification and inter-agency review before release [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550). Real estate analysts flagged a separate gap: **no measures to address the rental housing shortage**, which experts such as Seo Jin-hyung, a professor at Kwangwoon University, and Kim Je-kyung, director at Tumi Real Estate Consulting, described as the most urgent issue facing tenants [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722). Because new supply takes years to materialize, renters facing near-term cost pressure may see little near-term relief under the current plan [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722).56:T603,South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), led by Minister Kim Yun-deok, announced plans to supply 100,000 new housing units, with 27,000 units in specific locations (Yeonchang Park in Seoul and sites in Namyangju and Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province) revealed today, while the remaining 73,000 units are scheduled for announcement later this year after completing local government consultations. Minister Kim stated that the 73,000 units are ready for release but delayed due to administrative procedures like public review. The government also indicated a willingness to release green belts (specifically 3rd and 4th grade areas which are described as 'significantly damaged') to facilitate housing construction, aiming to stabilize the market. President Lee Jae-myung instructed the administration to create concrete execution plans to avoid the perception that 'the government is crazy for not building houses.' The cumulative housing supply plan now includes approximately 1.6 million households, exceeding the 1.35 million target set for 2030 under the September 7 measures when combined with the January 29 and current measures. The government aims to reduce the timeline from candidate site announcement to construction start from 68 months to 37 months using a standard model, offering incentives to minimize resident opposition. Additionally, the 'Rent Trust' program is expected to stabilize the rental market, potentially indirectly curbing gap investments, with about 20% of landlords expressing interest.57:T517,On August 13, 2026, the South Korean government announced a plan to add over 230,000 new housing units to its existing target of 1.35 million units by 2030, aiming to curb rising housing prices in the capital region. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport detailed the strategy, which includes developing public lands, relaxing green belt restrictions, and supporting private projects. Specific allocations include 100,000 units in new public housing zones, such as 1,000 units in Seoul's Gangseo District, 21,700 units in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, and 4,500 units in Gwangju. To accelerate construction, the government introduced a fast-track review process intended to reduce the time from site designation to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months, offering tax and financial incentives for early starts. Additionally, the plan involves converting non-residential land to residential use and loosening regulations on military protection zones. These measures follow President Lee Jae-myung's election promise to improve housing affordability; however, housing prices in Seoul rose 0.26% for the week of August 3, marking the 79th consecutive week of increases, while President Lee's approval ratings have dropped to their lowest point, with only 27.9% support among voters in their 20s.58:T1309,South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called rising real estate prices a **'ticking time bomb'** threatening the country's future Aug. 13, as his government unveiled a plan to add more than 230,000 housing units to the Seoul metropolitan area [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/bluehouse/1272730.html)[OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Seoul home prices rose **11.9%** in the first year following Lee's inauguration in May 2025 — nearly three times the 4% increase recorded nationwide over the same period, according to the Korea Real Estate Board [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Lee linked housing affordability directly to South Korea's low birth rate, warning that without decisive action the country risks a **'lost 20 years'** or **'lost 30 years'** of economic stagnation [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/bluehouse/1272730.html). The plan, the fifth major housing policy since June 2022, builds on a previous target of 1.35 million housing starts in the capital region by 2030, pushing the cumulative supply goal above **1.5 million units** [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243)[중앙이](https://www.joongangenews.com/news/articleView.html). Three new public housing districts were immediately named, totaling **27,200 units**: 21,700 in Namyangju's Wabu-eup, 4,500 in Gwangju's Jangji-dong, and 1,000 in Seoul's Yeomchang-dong [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353810.htm)[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202608139622i). An additional **73,000-plus units** will be announced later this year after local government consultations [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243)[화이트](http://www.whitepaper.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The government plans to convert **30,000 non-residential plots** into housing by 2030 and add **3,700 units** in Goyang Changreung [경인매](https://www.kmaeil.com/news/articleView.html). To accelerate delivery, the government introduced a **'shortest construction start model,'** cutting the average timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months by running permitting, environmental assessments, and land compensation simultaneously [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353810.htm)[세계일](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260813514028). A new **Cross-Government Housing Rapid Supply Inspection Meeting**, chaired by the Prime Minister, will oversee progress weekly [경인매](https://www.kmaeil.com/news/articleView.html). On the regulatory side, multi-family buildings will be permitted to rise to **4 stories** (up from 3), and maximum construction area will expand from **660 to nearly 1,000 square meters**, which the government projects will boost household capacity by roughly **33%** [KBS](https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do)[천지일](https://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html). The plan met immediate political resistance. The opposition People Power Party (PPP), led by party President Jang Dong-hyuk, accused the ruling Minjoo party of shifting blame for the housing shortage onto the previous administration and criticized a recent reversal of Lee's tax reform announcement [KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm). Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon expressed mixed support, welcoming the easing of the redevelopment cooperative consent threshold from **75% to 70%**, but firmly opposing the release of Seoul's green belts [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026081314340444211)[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0115_202608131514264619). The mayor argued that planned redevelopment projects alone could supply **310,000 housing units by 2031** — a net gain of 87,000 units even after accounting for demolitions — and called for prior consultation before any new public housing sites in Seoul are finalized [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0115_202608131514264619). Lee's political standing has weakened alongside public frustration over housing costs. His approval rating has recently fallen below **50%** in some polls, with real estate policy a key driver of discontent [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Approval among voters in their 20s stands at just **27.9%** [UDN](https://udn.com/news/story/6811/9689086). A proposal by lawmaker Hwang Hee to convert decommissioned buses into temporary student housing drew public backlash and highlighted a generational divide. "Young people seek decent, affordable homes, not just any place to live," said Moon Ji-na, a 38-year-old office worker quoted by Yonhap's news service [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696). Land Minister Kim Yun-deok acknowledged the limits of rapid action, remarking that homes cannot be produced overnight **'like bread'** — echoing a phrase used by a land minister under the previous Moon Jae-in administration [OAN](https://oananews.org/node/711696).59:T6d8,On August 13, 2026, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of South Korea, led by Minister Kim Yun-deok, announced a new housing supply strategy at the Government Seoul Office. The plan involves developing 2.8 million square meters of restricted greenbelt land in Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, into a new public housing site capable of supplying 21,700 homes. Additionally, the government aims to secure 73,000 more housing units in the Seoul and metropolitan areas by the end of this year. To address delays in construction, MOLIT introduced a 'Shortest Construction Model for Public Housing Sites,' reducing the average timeline from 68 months to 37 months by 31 months through simultaneous and rationalized administrative procedures such as environmental impact assessments and land compensation. This acceleration is expected to increase the number of homes starting construction by 2030 from 48,000 to 89,000. Other designated candidate sites include Yeomchang Park in Gangseo-gu, Seoul (1,000 units) and Gwangju Station area in Gyeonggi-do (4,500 units), while rumors of development in Gangnam and Songpa districts were explicitly excluded. The strategy also includes supplying 30,000 semi-housing units via remodeling commercial facilities, aiming for 237,000 housing starts in redevelopment projects by 2030, with 22,000 annually in Seoul. Furthermore, 15% of public sales will be offered as equity deposit or profit-sharing models for young people, and 'Universal Public Rental Housing' will be provided in prime locations. The government projects this initiative will yield an additional '230,000+ units' of supply effect, reinforcing the 1.35 million unit supply goal set in the previous 'September 7 Supply Plan.'5a:T4fe,On August 13, 2026, the South Korean government announced a 'Housing Rapid Supply Plan' targeting the release of 27,000 new public housing units in key locations including Seoul and the Gyeonggi Province, with a further 73,000+ units expected to be added later this year. The plan designates three specific new districts: Seoul's Yeongchang (1,000 units on 51,000㎡), Namyangju's city center (21,700 units on 2.28 million㎡ of Green Belt land), and Gwangju's station area (4,500 units on 480,000㎡). The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) aims to apply a 'shortest construction start model' to reduce the timeline from announcement to construction start from the previous average of 68 months to approximately 37 months. While the Yeongchang project targets a 2029 start, the Namyangju and Gwangju projects aim for 2030. Experts, including Lee Ji-hae of Real Estate R114 and Professor Park Heap-soo of Konkuk University, caution that due to these long timelines and the complexity of Green Belt negotiations, the plan will likely fail to solve the immediate shortage of housing in the short term. To facilitate future releases, the government has temporarily designated all Green Belt areas in Seoul and adjacent Gyeonggi as land transaction permit zones.5b:T1a92,South Korea's government unveiled a sweeping housing supply initiative Aug. 13, 2026, targeting more than 230,000 new housing units in the Seoul metropolitan area [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260813000700882)[비즈워](https://www.bizwork.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The plan, titled **'Housing Rapid Supply Plan for Stability of the Jeonse and Sale Markets,'** was presented by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) Minister Kim Yun-deok at the Government Seoul Office [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767). It aims to accelerate the country's existing target of 1.35 million housing starts in the capital region by 2030 [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260813090000003)[WTV](https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read). **Three new districts were immediately designated**, totaling 27,000 units [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404): - **Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province** (Wabu-eup greenbelt area): 21,700 units on 2.28 million square meters of greenbelt land, targeting groundbreaking in the first half of 2030 [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131226345643) - **Gwangju Station area, Gyeonggi Province**: 4,500 units, also targeting the first half of 2030 [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767) - **Yeomchang Park, Gangseo-gu, Seoul**: 1,000 units, targeting a 2029 groundbreaking [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767) An additional 73,000-plus units will be announced by year's end [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260813000700882). Development rumors in Gangnam and Songpa districts were explicitly ruled out [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html). To speed delivery, MOLIT introduced what it calls a **'shortest construction start model,'** cutting the average timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404). The government plans to run permitting, environmental impact assessments, and land compensation processes simultaneously rather than sequentially — shrinking the land designation period from 12 to 4 months, the site planning period from 24 to 13 months, and the compensation and relocation period from 44 to 24 months [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767). Officials cautioned, however, that without supporting legislation to simplify strategic environmental impact assessments, large-scale sites could take roughly 7 additional months [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404). The government expects the accelerated model to raise the number of homes breaking ground by 2030 from 48,000 to 89,000 within existing public sites [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html). On the financial side, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced an expansion of Project Financing (PF) support from 26.3 trillion won to **47.8 trillion won**, with an additional 86 trillion won to be injected into normal PF sites over three years [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081387126). Planned housing starts are projected at 268,000 units this year, rising to 343,000 in 2030 [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081387126). To support construction companies, the government will waive development burden fees entirely for projects beginning by 2027, and will offer interest rate subsidies of 1% for projects starting in 2027 and 0.5% for those starting in 2028 [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353696.htm)[비즈워](https://www.bizwork.co.kr/news/articleView.html). For young buyers, the FSC introduced a **'Youth Future Housing Loan'** — open to first-time buyers aged 39 or younger with annual income of 70 million won or less — offering up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV) financing on non-apartment properties priced at 400 million won or less [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416). Monthly repayments are estimated at roughly 840,000 to 850,000 won, comparable to average non-apartment rents of 800,000 won [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416). The program will provide 3 trillion won annually for two years, beginning in January 2027 [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416). Additionally, 15% of all public sales will be reserved for equity-sharing models targeting young buyers [한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1272708.html)[비즈워](https://www.bizwork.co.kr/news/articleView.html). The government is also addressing what officials call a **'marriage penalty'** in the current loan system, under which a couple's combined income often disqualified them from policy loans. Starting in October 2026, eligibility will be assessed based on the income of just one spouse — up to 70 million won — even if combined household income exceeds 85 million won [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288)[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2353696.htm). President Lee Jae-myung previously stated that national policy should not discourage marriage [한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081309570001288). **Expert opinion on the plan remains skeptical.** Lee Ji-hae of Real Estate R114 and Park Heap-soo, a professor at Konkuk University, warned that long construction timelines and the complexity of greenbelt negotiations make short-term housing relief unlikely [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079). Yang Ji-young, a senior fellow at Shinhan Premier Pathfinder, said the plan "lacks sincerity," arguing that without abolishing the Excess Profit Recovery System for Redevelopment — which reclaims profits from redevelopment gains — project viability remains insufficient given rising construction costs and persistent regulations [문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11609329). The government's own announcement noted that the typical process from greenbelt designation to occupancy takes about 10 years [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131226345643).5c:T4e6,According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance's 2026 tax reform plan, South Korea will significantly increase the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax burden on non-resident homeowners and ultra-high-value properties. The plan raises the exemption threshold for 1-housing unit owners from 120 million won to 140 million won (approx. 200 million won market value), but exempts only those who actually reside in the property; non-residents will receive a reduced deduction of 90 million won instead of 140 million won. Consequently, a non-resident owning a 400 million won apartment is projected to see their tax liability jump from 2.63 million won to 11.14 million won. The Fair Market Value Ratio will increase from 60% to 70% in 2027 and 80% in 2028, while the tax burden cap will rise from 150% to 200%. Starting in 2028, tax rates will be unified based on property value rather than the number of units owned, with top rates reaching 5% for properties valued over 940 million won. Additionally, the maximum deduction for elderly and long-term holders will be capped at 6 million won in 2028. The government estimates these changes will generate an additional 218.15 billion won in tax revenue from the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax between 2027 and 2031.5d:T6a9,The Lee Jae-myung administration announced a comprehensive overhaul of South Korea's real estate tax system for 2026, aiming to shift the tax framework from a 'number of houses' basis to a 'property value' and 'residency duration' basis. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax (종부세) exemption threshold for a single-household owner will rise from a market value of approximately 17 billion KRW to 20 billion KRW, with the assessment base increasing from a assessed price of 120 million KRW to 140 million KRW. For properties exceeding this threshold, owner-occupiers will receive a 140 million KRW basic deduction, while non-residents will receive 90 million KRW. The government plans to unify tax rates for single and multi-household owners by 2028, targeting high-value properties (market value exceeding 4 billion KRW) with a top tax rate of 4% for non-business land. Additionally, the Special Deduction for Long-Term Holding (장특공) for capital gains tax will be replaced by a 'Long-Term Residency Income Deduction,' requiring owners to reside in the property for up to 10 years to claim the maximum 80% deduction. To support high-risk groups, the government introduced temporary measures including capital gains tax reductions for seniors (65+) moving from the capital region to non-capital regions and a temporary reduction in the surcharge for multi-household owners until 2028. The proposal also includes expanding payment deferral options for low-income seniors and recognizing up to 3 years of absence for reasons such as education, illness, or caregiving as residency time. The reform is scheduled for legislative review in September 2026.5e:T125d,South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a sweeping overhaul of the country's real estate tax system Aug. 3, 2026, targeting ultra-high-value homes and non-resident property owners while easing the burden on primary residents of mid-range properties [KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm). The reform, part of the '2026 Tax Reform Plan' presented by Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol, shifts the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax (Jongbu-se) — a national levy on high-value real estate holdings — from a system based on the number of properties owned to one based on property value and actual residency [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608031800021)[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260802052000002). Under the new rules, the tax-free exemption threshold for owner-occupying single-home owners rises from an assessed value of 1.2 billion won to 1.4 billion won (approximately 2 billion won in market value), effectively removing about 120,000 households from the tax rolls and reducing the share of homeowners subject to the tax from 3.1% to 2.3% [KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1271193.html). Non-resident single-home owners, however, will see their exemption cut from 1.2 billion won to 900 million won [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608031812382027), sharply raising their tax burden. For example, a non-resident owning a 4 billion won apartment could see their annual tax bill jump from 2.63 million won to 11.14 million won [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026080313501781528). By 2028, tax rates will be unified by property value rather than ownership count, with the top rate reaching 5% for properties carrying a taxable value exceeding 9.4 billion won — up from the current ceiling of 2.7% [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260802052000002)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471). The Fair Market Value Ratio, which determines the portion of a property's assessed value subject to taxation, will rise from 60% to 70% in 2027 and reach 80% by 2028 for owners of three or more homes or those in designated adjustment zones [YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608031803068340)[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm). The annual tax burden cap will also increase from 150% to 200% of the prior year's liability [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471). For ultra-high-value homes — those with market values above 4 billion won — the burden could more than double by 2028 [세계일](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260803518188). Owners of a Maple Jai apartment in Seoul's Seocho-gu district (market value approximately 5 billion won) who live in the property will see their tax rise from 4.53 million won to 9.78 million won by 2028, while non-resident owners of the same property could face a bill of 19.7 million won [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026080325601). Multi-home owners with a combined portfolio worth 5 billion won could see their taxes climb from 15.67 million won to 34.39 million won by 2028 [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471). The long-term holding deduction for capital gains tax will also be phased out and replaced with a residency-based deduction capped at 80% over 10 years of actual residence, with a deduction limit of 2 billion won in 2028 and 1 billion won from 2029 [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608031812382027)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608031800021). The government projects the overall reform will generate an additional 3.443 trillion won in tax revenue, with the Jongbu-se changes alone expected to raise 218.15 billion won between 2027 and 2031 [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026080313501781528)[국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp). Experts hold mixed views on the plan's likely effect. Kim Woo-cheol, a professor of taxation at Seoul Metropolitan University, said the reform effectively turns the holding tax into a 'wealth tax,' and doubts it will meaningfully lower average housing prices in Seoul despite targeting the ultra-luxury market [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp). Kang Seong-hoon, a professor at Hanyang University, warned that limiting the reform to the Jongbu-se while keeping broader property tax exemptions unchanged — combined with a delayed capital gains tax increase — may limit its effectiveness in stabilizing housing prices [경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608031800021). 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것\"","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260831034200003)","centroid_distance":0.2630017040902276,"cluster_probability":0.9904067768936856,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830036100003","article_id":"54cf6406-32c8-497b-9b0e-49e2b4f28bdf","classification":"Finance","country":"KR","source_id":"연합뉴스","page_rank":2904,"domain_url":"yna.co.kr","eng_title":"Seoul Housing Market Splits: Gangnam Urgent Sales Surge as Non-Gangnam Prices Hit Record Highs After Tax Reform","entities":{"Person":[],"Organization":["Ayn Rand Institute","government"],"Location":["Nowon District","Seocho District","Gangbuk District","Gangnam 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hitting record-high prices.","In Gangnam, concerns over increased property taxes and a reduction in the long-term holding special deduction limit for capital gains tax to 100 million won have prompted owners to list properties at steep discounts; for instance, luxury units in Apgujeong-dong have dropped by 2 billion to 3 billion won compared to previous highs, and a 84㎡ unit in Banpo-dong is being sold for over 1 billion won below market value.","According to real estate data firm ARI, total apartment listings in Seoul rose by 12% from 60,409 on August 3 to 67,695 on August 30, with the Gangnam 3 districts (Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa) accounting for 38.3% of all listings.","Conversely, in the 'No-Do-Gang' (Nowon, Dobong, Gangbuk) areas, limited supply and easier loan availability have driven prices up; in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, a 41.3㎡ unit sold for 520 million won in late July, then 560 million won on August 8, and 580 million won on August 14, representing a 150 million won increase over one year.","Real estate agents note that while the government aims to cool high-end prices to stabilize the broader market, a 'balloon effect' is occurring where demand shifts to cheaper homes, pushing their prices higher."],"title":"세제개편안 공개 '한달'...강남 급매물 느는데 강북은 신고가","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260830036100003)","centroid_distance":0.26621290926868973,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Slant","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.munhwa.com/article/11613189","article_id":"4076f325-a45d-48bc-bd31-3187140fac18","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"문화일보","page_rank":12798,"domain_url":"munhwa.com","eng_title":"South Korean 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nationwide, found President Lee's approval at 38.9%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points from the previous week, while disapproval rose to 58.7%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points.","Real Meter attributed this trend to worsening public sentiment regarding housing prices, constitutional controversies over Supreme Court nominee appointments, distrust of police following a missing person case in Jeju, and internal party conflicts over remarks by writer Yu Si-min.","The decline was most pronounced among the 50-60 age groups, with the 50s demographic seeing a 7.5 percentage point drop, falling from 53.0% in mid-August to 40.8% by late August.","Conversely, the 30s demographic saw an 8.8 percentage point increase.","In a separate party support poll conducted August 27-28 with 1,006 respondents, the Democratic Party held 43.1% support compared to the People Power Party's 37.7%, a gap of 5.4 percentage points within the margin of error."],"title":"[속보]'50대서 7% 빠졌다'...李대통령 지지율 30%대 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agency Yonhap attributes these changes to Pyongyang's efforts to curb military corruption and enforce discipline.","Simultaneously, on August 30, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced the largest cabinet reshuffle since taking office in June 2025, citing falling approval ratings, soaring housing prices, and stock market volatility.","Lee nominated six new ministers, including Kim Seung-won for Justice, Lee Hyung-il for Finance and Economy, former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command Kang Shin-cheol for Defense, Hong Ji-hyun for Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Lee So-young for SMEs and Venture Business, and Yong Hye-in for Gender Equality and Family.","While nominees require National Assembly review, the President retains final appointment 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Gangnam, the reduction of the long-term holding special deduction limit for single homeowners to 100 million won and increased holding taxes have triggered a surge in urgent sales ('geummae'), with inventory rising 12% from 64,009 units on the announcement day to 67,695 units by August 30, according to real estate data firm Asie.","Specific examples include urgent sales in Apgujeong-dong, Hyundai Apartments, priced 2 billion to 3 billion won below previous highs, and in Banpo-dong, Lami One Bailey, where 84㎡ units are listed over 1 billion won below recent market prices.","Agents report that buyers are hesitating due to uncertainty over future tax burdens.","Conversely, in Gangbuk areas like Sanggye-dong, Norwon-gu, prices continue to hit record highs, with a 41.3㎡ unit in Sanggye-dong rising from 330 million won a year ago to 580 million won in mid-August.","Experts attribute this 'balloon effect' to supply shortages and easier loan access in non-Gangnam areas, despite government expectations that high-end price drops would lower overall prices.","The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) data shows Seoul apartment prices rose 0.29% last week, with districts like Nowon-gu (0.56%) and Seongbuk/Gangbuk (0.55%) seeing increases over 0.5%.","The market remains in a state of observation, with agents noting that both buyers and sellers are waiting for potential government revisions to the tax plan and legislative outcomes."],"title":"'강남 급매' 쌓이는데 강북은 연일 신고가...\"서민만 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low-income, though the announcement has been delayed due to disagreements.","The regular National Assembly session is set to open on September 1st, with expected conflicts between the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party.","In legal news, lawmaker Kim Seung-won has been nominated as the new Minister of Justice, raising questions about the potential dismissal of criminal charges against the President.","Additionally, a historic 're-nomination' situation has arisen at the Supreme Court after President Lee rejected a nominee proposed by Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae.","Internationally, floods in Nepal and China's Tibet region have caused at least 682 deaths and left over 3,000 missing after five days of disaster relief efforts.","Domestically, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix paid over 11 trillion won in corporate taxes in the first half of the year, while employment for the 20-30 age group saw a decline of 23,000 jobs in the first quarter.","Personal investors purchased nearly 10 trillion won worth of US stocks in the last two months, and seafood prices have risen significantly ahead of the Chuseok holiday."],"title":"[천지일보 이슈종합] 李대통령 6개 부처 개각 단행·기초연금 개편·정기국회·네팔 대홍수·삼전닉스 상반기 법인세 11.2조·2030 고용 한파 심화","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[천지일](https://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html)","centroid_distance":0.29300861097161157,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm","article_id":"81a19b04-6b91-4438-ba86-cf2c8bf748a4","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"KBS WORLD Radio","page_rank":2910,"domain_url":"world.kbs.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee 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Arabia, and Hong Jee-sun, currently second vice-minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.","Three sitting MPs were also appointed: Kim Seung-won and Lee So-young of the ruling Minjoo party to lead the Ministries of Justice and SMEs and Start-ups respectively, and Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party as Minister of Gender Equality and Family.","Changes to the presidential staff included Lee Hae-min of the Reconstruction Party of Korea as principal advisor for AI and future planning, Lee Won-joo from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment as coordinator for 'megaprojects' in semiconductors and AI, and Kim Kyoung-soo, former governor of South Gyeongsang, as special advisor for political affairs."],"title":"Lee Jae Myung remanie son gouvernement et son équipe 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to local real estate agencies, the number of urgent listings in the Gangnam area has increased significantly as homeowners, including those with single properties facing a reduced long-term holding tax exemption cap of 100 million won, seek to avoid anticipated tax burdens.","For instance, in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Hyundai apartments are being listed at prices 2 billion to 3 billion won lower than previous highs, while in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, L'Ami One Bailey units are appearing for under 500 million won, more than 1 billion won below recent market rates.","Data from real estate big data firm Asie shows that total Seoul apartment listings rose by 12% from 60,409 on the announcement day to 67,695 by August 30, with the Gangnam 3 districts (Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa) accounting for 38.3% of all listings.","Conversely, the 'No-Do-Gang' (Nowon, Dobong, Gangbuk) districts are experiencing a 'record-breaking march' where homes are sold at record highs; for example, a 41.3㎡ unit in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, sold for 580 million won on August 14, up from 520 million won in late July and 330 million won a year prior.","Experts attribute this to a 'balloon effect' where supply shortages and easier loan access in lower-priced areas drive prices up, while potential buyers and sellers alike remain in a 'wait-and-see' mode pending the final government revision and National Assembly deliberations."],"title":"압구정은 30억 할인, 노도강은 신고가 행진... 아파트값 명암","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)","centroid_distance":0.313560199379178,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12140070","article_id":"4208ce50-7f4c-4253-b28b-ca454b7066be","classification":"Business","country":"KR","source_id":"mk.co.kr","page_rank":7297,"domain_url":"mk.co.kr","eng_title":"Seoul Apartment Completions Halve as Starts Surge and Rental Market Shifts","entities":{"Person":[],"Organization":["MOLIT Institut für Personalisierte Medizin","Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport"],"Location":["Busan","Seoul","Daegu","provincial 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Despite this sharp decline in supply, new housing starts in Seoul surged by 36.1% to 14,995 units in the same period, with July alone seeing a 20-fold increase in apartment starts compared to the previous year. Nationwide, housing completions dropped 41.4% while starts rose 11.1%. In the rental market, the share of monthly rent (wolse) transactions in Seoul reached 69.7%, up from the previous year, while Jeonse (lump-sum deposit) transactions fell 22.3% year-over-year. Meanwhile, unsold housing inventory, particularly 'malicious unsold' units completed but unsold, totaled 29,152 units, with 85% concentrated in provincial areas, led by Daegu (3,481 units) and Busan (3,253 units).","key_points":["According to statistics released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) on August 31, 2026, Seoul apartment completions from January to July 2026 fell by 48.7% year-over-year to 17,603 units, a 43.3% drop in total housing completions to 29,166 units.","Despite this sharp decline in supply, new housing starts in Seoul surged by 36.1% to 14,995 units in the same period, with July alone seeing a 20-fold increase in apartment starts compared to the previous year.","Nationwide, housing completions dropped 41.4% while starts rose 11.1%.","In the rental market, the share of monthly rent (wolse) transactions in Seoul reached 69.7%, up from the previous year, while Jeonse (lump-sum deposit) transactions fell 22.3% year-over-year.","Meanwhile, unsold housing inventory, particularly 'malicious unsold' units completed but unsold, totaled 29,152 units, with 85% concentrated in provincial areas, led by Daegu (3,481 units) and Busan (3,253 units)."],"title":"전세도 없고 매매는 힘들고\"...전년 대비 서울 아파트 입주물량 '반토막'","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12140070)","centroid_distance":0.31865831199558664,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.munhwa.com/article/11613155","article_id":"64dc05fc-0dda-4f5d-822c-64ebe0b51345","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"문화일보","page_rank":12798,"domain_url":"munhwa.com","eng_title":"Seoul's Gangdong-gu Cracks Down on Real Estate Fractional Ownership Fraud","entities":{"Person":["Han So-hee"],"Organization":["police","Korean Association of Real Estate Agents","Planning Real Estate Damage Reporting Center","Gangdong-gu Branch"],"Location":["Natural Green Zone","Gangdong District","Public land state","Duncheon-dong","Hogok-dong","Green Belt","district"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":["Biotope Grade 1"],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["district mayor"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":["Smart Seoul Map"],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://wimg.munhwa.com/news/cms/2026/08/31/news-p.v1.20260831.b33fc59580bf4b8a9b7e5b34e4386552_T1.jpg","keywords":["Gangdong-gu","Planning Real Estate","Fractional Ownership","Green Belt"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-08-30T22:12:06Z","summary":"$3d","key_points":["On August 31, Gangdong-gu (District) in Seoul announced a crackdown on speculative 'fractional ownership' schemes by planning real estate firms that exploit public expectations of deregulation in Green Belt areas.","According to Gangdong-gu officials, a suspicious firm sold fractional interests in four forested plots in Hogok-dong and Duncheon-dong to 168 individuals, with estimated market gains of approximately 2 billion KRW.","These plots are subject to multiple overlapping regulations (Natural Green Zone, Green Belt, Public Land, and Biotope Grade 1), making development nearly impossible.","In response, the district established a 'Planning Real Estate Damage Reporting Center' to conduct comprehensive investigations, with plans to impose fines for legal violations and refer cases of contract date manipulation or false transaction reporting to the police.","The district also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Association of Real Estate Agents (Gangdong-gu Branch) to share intelligence and combat illegal practices, such as real estate agents charging fees exceeding legal limits.","Additionally, Gangdong-gu will become the first district in Seoul to mark 'Planning Real Estate Risk Areas' on the 'Smart Seoul Map,' providing residents with tools to identify high-risk zones and understand land use regulations.","District Mayor Lee Soo-hee warned that such fraud can trap the savings of young people and retirees, urging residents to verify land use plans and inspect sites personally rather than relying on advertisements promising guaranteed returns or confirmed development."],"title":"강동구 \"기획부동산 지분쪼개기 피해 차단 총력 대응","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[문화일](https://www.munhwa.com/article/11613155)","centroid_distance":0.32417992272755675,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null}],"prompt_articles":[{"article_url":"https://www.sisaon.co.kr/news/articleView.html","article_id":"4ccea0ab-1311-486f-a58c-0a96f52ba144","classification":"Business","country":"Unknown","source_id":"시사오늘(시사ON)","page_rank":10000000,"domain_url":"sisaon.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korea Schedules 13 Construction Site Explanation Meetings for Major Apartment Projects (Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2026)","entities":{"Person":[],"Organization":["Daesung Asset Trust","Suwon Hyundai Engineering & Construction Hillstate Volleyball 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redevelopment and reconstruction projects.","On August 31, Daesung Asset Trust will host a meeting for the Gunja Juhong 9th District project in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, involving 742 households across 29,528㎡, with bids due October 15 at 3 PM.","On September 1, five projects will be presented, including the Majan 5 redevelopment in Songpa-gu, Seoul, which plans to build 2,041 households (408 rental) on 106,514㎡; this project saw a failed bid when Hyundai E&C attended alone on August 18, with a new deadline of October 10 at 2 PM.","Also on September 1, Busan projects in Geumsa 1 (2,630 households, 126,013㎡), Myeongjang 5 (2,183 households, 134,589㎡), and Anrak 1 (1,535 households, 91,470㎡) will seek contractors, with bid deadlines on September 22.","On September 2, the Neunggok 3 project in Goyang will seek a contractor for 1,258 households on 89,271㎡, with a deadline of September 23.","On September 3, Hanwha Asset Trust will hold a second meeting for the Yeouido Pilot Apartment project in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, aiming to construct 2,491 households on 109,307㎡; Samsung C&T Construction is targeting this site after a previous failed bid due to a single bidder, with a deadline of December 3.","Also on September 3, Gwangan 7 in Busan will seek a contractor for 1,771 households on 91,891㎡, with a deadline of October 6.","Finally, on September 4, Gyobo Asset Trust will host a meeting for Gangbuk 3 in Seoul, planning 920 households on 24,347㎡, with bids due September 28."],"title":"[이번주 시공사 현장설명회 스케줄(2026.8.31~9.4)] - 시사오늘(시사ON)","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[ON](https://www.sisaon.co.kr/news/articleView.html)","centroid_distance":0.24681210145084737,"cluster_probability":0.9837261694579514,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2359431.htm","article_id":"c6ccd541-eeeb-4dac-9c6d-bc2fb1a50150","classification":"Business","country":"Unknown","source_id":"더팩트","page_rank":34082,"domain_url":"news.tf.co.kr","eng_title":"Seoul Housing Supply Surges in July 2026 While Transaction Volume Drops","entities":{"Person":[],"Organization":["Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport","부동산","Ministry"],"Location":["Seoul Capital Area","Gyeonggi Province"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":[],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":["real property"],"Media":["THE FACT","TF.CO.KR"],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":["Korean"],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://img.tf.co.kr/article/home/2026/08/29/20261891787995160.jpg","keywords":["Seoul housing supply","Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport","Seoul real estate market","July 2026 housing statistics"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-08-30T21:02:01Z","summary":"According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (국토교통부), Seoul's housing supply indicators improved significantly in July 2026, while market transaction volumes declined. The Ministry reported that Seoul housing permits reached 7,979 units, a 95.1% increase compared to 4,089 units in July 2025 and a 397.8% increase from the previous month. Specifically, apartment permits rose 102.9% to 7,103 units. Housing starts surged 894.7% to 6,386 units in Seoul, with apartment starts jumping 1,904% to 5,574 units; in contrast, Gyeonggi Province housing starts fell 39.2% to 6,059 units. Housing completions increased 8.9% to 5,756 units in Seoul. Conversely, unsold inventory showed mixed results: Seoul unsold units dropped 1.9% to 994, while the broader Seoul Capital Area rose 3.7% to 19,469 units. Despite supply improvements, the market remained sluggish: apartment sales transactions fell 15.2% to 6,564 units, and rental/lease transactions decreased 1.3% to 67,067 units.","key_points":["According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (국토교통부), Seoul's housing supply indicators improved significantly in July 2026, while market transaction volumes declined.","The Ministry reported that Seoul housing permits reached 7,979 units, a 95.1% increase compared to 4,089 units in July 2025 and a 397.8% increase from the previous month.","Specifically, apartment permits rose 102.9% to 7,103 units.","Housing starts surged 894.7% to 6,386 units in Seoul, with apartment starts jumping 1,904% to 5,574 units; in contrast, Gyeonggi Province housing starts fell 39.2% to 6,059 units.","Housing completions increased 8.9% to 5,756 units in Seoul.","Conversely, unsold inventory showed mixed results: Seoul unsold units dropped 1.9% to 994, while the broader Seoul Capital Area rose 3.7% to 19,469 units.","Despite supply improvements, the market remained sluggish: apartment sales transactions fell 15.2% to 6,564 units, and rental/lease transactions decreased 1.3% to 67,067 units."],"title":"서울 주택 공급 지표 '확' 늘었는데...아파트 거래는 '뚝' - 경제 | 기사 - 더팩트","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2359431.htm)","centroid_distance":0.2363660476663097,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260831000400315","article_id":"ce753c91-3318-4a6c-a95b-5b99dc35022f","classification":"Politics","country":"KR","source_id":"Yonhap News Agency","page_rank":1319,"domain_url":"en.yna.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee Conducts First Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Economic Turmoil","entities":{"Person":["Lee Hyoung-il","Harold B. 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According to reports from Kyunghyang Shinmun, Kookmin Daily, Donga Ilbo, Seoul Shinmun, Segye Times, Hankyoreh, Hankook Ilbo, Maeil Business Newspaper, and Korea Economic Daily, six ministers were replaced, including new appointments of Lee Hyoung-il as deputy prime minister for economic affairs and Kim Seung-won as justice minister. The Chosun Ilbo noted the new justice minister was chosen from a group that previously pushed to drop charges against President Lee, while the JoongAng Ilbo reported that real estate and tax policies would proceed unchanged. The Korea Herald highlighted that key AI roles were also filled during this reset. Additionally, the Korea Times reported on a separate conflict between the president and the chief justice regarding a Supreme Court seat.","key_points":["On August 31, 2026, major South Korean newspapers reported on President Lee's midsize Cabinet reshuffle, his first in his second year, aimed at reversing his administration's fortunes amid economic and real estate policy turmoil.","According to reports from Kyunghyang Shinmun, Kookmin Daily, Donga Ilbo, Seoul Shinmun, Segye Times, Hankyoreh, Hankook Ilbo, Maeil Business Newspaper, and Korea Economic Daily, six ministers were replaced, including new appointments of Lee Hyoung-il as deputy prime minister for economic affairs and Kim Seung-won as justice minister.","The Chosun Ilbo noted the new justice minister was chosen from a group that previously pushed to drop charges against President Lee, while the JoongAng Ilbo reported that real estate and tax policies would proceed unchanged.","The Korea Herald highlighted that key AI roles were also filled during this reset.","Additionally, the Korea Times reported on a separate conflict between the president and the chief justice regarding a Supreme Court seat."],"title":"Top headlines in major S. 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However, the policy faces significant 'pain' (진통) from mixed results of the first phase and strong opposition from the financial sector.","While 153 public institutions have already moved to innovation cities, generating population and tax revenue growth, challenges such as lack of family-friendly housing and private job opportunities persist.","Specific reform actions include the merger of Korea Railroad (Korail) and SR, which the President instructed the Fair Trade Commission to review under private sector standards, and the integration of five power generation companies, a proposal debated between a single unified entity versus a two-company structure.","The second relocation phase targets institutions remaining in the capital, with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport expecting to finalize targets by October or November after public hearings.","The National Financial Workers' Union has announced a general strike scheduled for September 4, warning that forcing the relocation through 'political logic' could negatively impact the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election and general elections.","Union leaders argue that physical relocation does not guarantee regional financial revitalization and cite the potential loss of specialized talent and disruption to family life.","Experts emphasize the need for clear, fair criteria for relocation to avoid political bias and ensure that employee relocation rights and local living conditions are adequately supported."],"title":"공공개혁 속도...통폐합·지방이전에 곳곳 '진통'","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[주간한](https://weekly.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html)","centroid_distance":0.2429190236075136,"cluster_probability":0.9830739781071252,"provocative":"medium","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"Slant","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://kr.investing.com/news/assorted/article-2079004","article_id":"49873aa9-5d80-470a-8693-b0c4b6249ee6","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"Investing.com 한국어","page_rank":10000000,"domain_url":"kr.investing.com","eng_title":"President Lee Transfers Housing Permit Authority to District Mayors; Appoints Hong Ji-sun as Land Minister Candidate","entities":{"Person":["Hong Ji-sun","Hong Xiuquan","Harold B. 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apartment starts in Seoul rose 36.1% to 14,995 households, with July alone seeing 5,574 starts, approximately 20 times the 278 recorded in July of the previous year.","Nationwide, housing completions totaled 135,513 households, a 41.4% decline, while apartment starts in Seoul surged in July, though cumulative nationwide permits and approvals fell 7.9% to 142,328 households.","Housing transactions weakened, with Seoul apartment sales dropping 22.6% year-over-year to 6,564 units in July, and the share of monthly rent transactions nationwide increased to 68.3%, reaching 69.7% in Seoul.","Unsold housing inventory nationwide stood at 68,217 households at the end of July, while 'toxic unsold units' decreased 2.1% to 29,152 households, with non-metropolitan regions accounting for 85% of this total, led by Daegu with 3,481 units."],"title":"Seoul apartment completions 'halved' through July this year... housing starts rebound","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/en/article/202608310758047)","centroid_distance":0.22679724922654043,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260831000100882","article_id":"0cbf5ac1-0881-47c7-b7b6-cb34e46b59dd","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"聯合ニュース","page_rank":1319,"domain_url":"jp.yna.co.kr","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee Announces Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Economic Concerns","entities":{"Person":["Lee Hyung-il","Kim Seung-won","Harold B. 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President Lee appointed Kim Seung-won, a member of the National Assembly, as the new Minister of Justice, replacing the previous official who led a group known as the 'Association for Dismissal of Prosecution.' The President also appointed Lee Hyung-il, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The reshuffle aims to strengthen unity within the presidential camp and address economic and real estate instability. However, policies related to real estate and taxation will remain unchanged under the new cabinet.","key_points":["On August 30, 2026, South Korean President Lee announced a cabinet reshuffle, as reported by major South Korean newspapers including Chosun Ilbo, Dong-A Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo, Hankyoreh, Kyunghyang Shinmun, Maeil Business Newspaper, and Korea Economic Daily.","President Lee appointed Kim Seung-won, a member of the National Assembly, as the new Minister of Justice, replacing the previous official who led a group known as the 'Association for Dismissal of Prosecution.' The President also appointed Lee Hyung-il, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs.","The reshuffle aims to strengthen unity within the presidential camp and address economic and real estate instability.","However, policies related to real estate and taxation will remain unchanged under the new cabinet."],"title":"韓国主要紙の朝刊ヘッドライン（8月31日）","sentiment":0,"markdown_citation":"[聯合ニ](https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20260831000100882)","centroid_distance":0.23768452848849692,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://news.sina.com.cn/w/2026-08-31/doc-iniqeaqx7925080.shtml","article_id":"b2edd22a-8ecd-43c6-b9e9-c50ae8c0af35","classification":"Politics","country":"CN","source_id":"新浪新闻中心","page_rank":15,"domain_url":"news.sina.com.cn","eng_title":"South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle to Boost Approval Ratings","entities":{"Person":["Yong Hye-in","Hong Ji-hyun","Koo Yun-cheol","Harold B. 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Kang Shin-cheol, former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command, for Minister of National Defense to lead military academy integration; Lee So-young for Minister of SMEs and Startups; and Yong Hye-in, a member of the Basic Income Party, for Minister of Gender Equality and Family.","If confirmed, the 1990-born Yong Hye-in would become South Korea's first '90s-born minister.","The reshuffle is described by the Blue House as an effort to 're-secure shoelaces' and push forward with governance.","Current Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol, upon learning of his inclusion in the reshuffle, initially canceled his trip to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting but ultimately proceeded as planned to ensure continuity until his successor is appointed.","Analysts suggest the new lineup emphasizes the integration of pan-governing forces, resulting in a cabinet with a more distinct progressive identity for Lee's second term."],"title":"重新系紧鞋带\"，韩国总统李在明改组内阁","sentiment":-1,"markdown_citation":"[新浪新](https://news.sina.com.cn/w/2026-08-31/doc-iniqeaqx7925080.shtml)","centroid_distance":0.2719128703171033,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/","article_id":"1aa41714-a940-49f9-93c5-01277ffc89f0","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"프라임경제","page_rank":10000000,"domain_url":"newsprime.co.kr","eng_title":"President Lee Jae-myung Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle and Strategic Appointments","entities":{"Person":["Lee Hae-min","Lee Won-ju","Lee Jae Myung","Kang Shin-cheol","Ha Jung-woo","Hong Ji-sun","Kim Seung-won","Lee Hyung-il","Yong Hye-in","Kang Hoon-sik","Lee So-young","Kim Kyung-soo"],"Organization":["Ministry of Energy, Utilities, and Climate","Basic Income Party","National Defense Forces","Blue House","BLUE HOUSE","Combined Forces Command","National Assembly","National AI Strategy Committee","Local Era Committee"],"Location":[],"Nationality":["South Korean nationality law"],"Date":[],"Event":[],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport","Deputy Commander","Director of Energy Transition Policy","Minister of Justice","Mega Project Assistant","Minister of Gender Equality and Family","Minister of Economy and Finance","First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance","Chief of Staff","AI Future Planning Secretary","Administrative Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism","Minister of SMEs and Startups","president"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":["artificial intelligence"],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":["artificial intelligence"]},"image_url":"https://www.newsprime.co.kr/data/photos/cdn/20260836/art_745677_1788129686.jpg","keywords":["Lee Jae-myung","South Korea Cabinet Reshuffle","Blue House","AI Strategy"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-08-30T23:11:16Z","summary":"$43","key_points":["On August 30, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced a major cabinet reshuffle and appointments involving six ministries and key strategic roles to lead a 'social transformation,' according to a briefing by Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff at the Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae).","The six ministerial candidates include: Lee Hyung-il (current First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance) as the new Minister of Economy and Finance; Hong Ji-sun (current Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport) as the new Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; Lee So-young (Member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea) as the new Minister of SMEs and Startups; Kang Shin-cheol (former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command) as the new Minister of National Defense; Kim Seung-won (Member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea) as the new Minister of Justice; and Yong Hye-in (Member of the National Assembly from the Basic Income Party) as the new Minister of Gender Equality and Family.","Additionally, key AI and mega-project roles were filled: Lee Hae-min (Member of the National Assembly from the Innovation Party of Korea) was appointed as the new AI Future Planning Secretary to the President; Lee Won-ju (current Director of Energy Transition Policy at the Ministry of Climate and Energy) was appointed as the unnamed 'Mega Project Assistant'; Ha Jeong-woo (former AI Future Planning Secretary) was named Vice Chairman of the National AI Strategy Committee; and Kim Kyung-soo (former Chairman of the Local Era Committee) was appointed as Special Assistant for Political Affairs.","Kang Hoon-sik described these appointments as selections of 'dynamic and professional leaders' intended to drive 'substantial changes' and establish the 'Republic of Korea as an irreplaceable nation.' President Lee emphasized that these moves aim to revitalize the economy, ensure public safety, and accelerate innovation in future industries like AI."],"title":"李, 재경부·법무부·국방부 등 6개 부처 개각","sentiment":1,"markdown_citation":"[프라임](https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/)","centroid_distance":0.26236332531458334,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/26/8/30/n14839662.htm","article_id":"49864488-e658-47d4-8554-116369982e66","classification":"Politics","country":"US","source_id":"The Epoch Times","page_rank":9363,"domain_url":"epochtimes.com","eng_title":"South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung Announces First Major Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Economic Pressure","entities":{"Person":["Lee So-young","Harold B. 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First Secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Finance since June 2025 and managed energy price pressures from the Middle East, was nominated for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.","Four-star General Kang Shin-chul, former Deputy Commander of the ROK-US Combined Forces Command, was nominated for Minister of National Defense to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and autonomous defense capabilities.","Other nominees include Kim Seung-won of the Democratic Party for Minister of Justice, Hong Jee-sun for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, and Lee So-young for Minister of SMEs and Startups.","All nominees must undergo National Assembly hearings before final appointment, though the President retains final authority.","The move aims to revitalize the economy and maintain stability.","However, the administration faces significant challenges; according to Bloomberg data, President Lee's approval rating has dropped to 42%, the lowest since taking office, amid bond market sell-offs and questions about the sustainability of expansionary fiscal policies.","The government is also preparing to release the 2027 budget next 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ruling and opposition parties in South Korea offered conflicting assessments of the government's 'August 13 housing supply plan' announced by Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-deok at the Government Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul.","The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) praised the plan as a comprehensive strategy to stabilize the market by accelerating housing supply, improving private sector financing and tax policies, and easing burdens on newlyweds and renters.","DPK Spokesperson Park Ji-hye stated the plan includes measures to fundamentally resolve market anxiety and described it as a strong government commitment.","The party pledged to push for follow-up legislation swiftly, expanding its Housing Market Stabilization Task Force to coordinate across committees and ministries.","In contrast, the People Power Party (PPP) criticized the plan as ineffective and misleading.","PPP Senior Spokesperson Choi Bo-yoon called it a 'useless measure' that fails to meet market 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[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm)[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550)[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/property/1272839.html).","Real estate experts identified the absence of measures targeting the rental housing shortage as the plan's most critical gap [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722).","Project Financing guarantee support for private developers will expand from 26.3 trillion won to 47.8 trillion won [MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126864)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011)."],"contradictions":["The government framed the loan target doubling as protecting genuine homebuyers [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp), while the PPP accused it of encouraging speculative borrowing [더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm). Multiple economists sided with the PPP's concern over rising household debt [국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722)."],"continent":"","people":[],"locations":[],"new_information":"","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/generic_7.jpeg","url_safe_title":"South-Korea-Doubles-Housing-Loan-Target-but-Leaves-Gangnam-Green-Belts-Untouched","story_uuid":"fe816daa-4ea0-4435-bd78-86dcc7a532bf","categories":["Economy","Finance","Politics"],"image_prompt":"No prompt for this update.","reddit_perspective":{"relevant":false},"languages":{},"keywords":[],"intra_cluster_statistics":{"cluster_articles_pct":0,"cluster_countries_pct":0,"cluster_domains_pct":0,"cluster_languages_pct":0,"cluster_probabilities":{}},"silhouette_score":{},"article_ids":[],"countries":{},"markdown_citations":["[더팩트](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/ptoday/2354018.htm)","[인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081301511)","[TCH](https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article316864847.html)","[국민일](https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp)","[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126864)","[산업일](https://kidd.co.kr/news/247021)","[한국일](https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081314080002952)","[중부매](https://www.jbnews.com/news/articleView.html)","[경향신](https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202608131824011)","[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131828174722)","[세계일](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260813520302)","[YTN](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0102_202608131843578550)","[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/property/1272839.html)","[KBS](https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do)","[경기일](https://www.kyeonggi.com/article/20260813580591)"],"confidence":0,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"The distribution is dominated by objective reporting, with a small number of analytical articles.","relationships":{"nodes":[],"edges":[]},"mermaid":"","cc_image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/85cbdc34-8641-4cb7-b243-84f42dd26ccb.jpeg","display_image_urls":[{"source_id":"더팩트","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/b4597ea0-e854-49c1-a889-6472305265f3.jpeg"},{"source_id":"국민일보","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/e7b54d2e-9b82-477f-800a-014b2975946b.jpeg"},{"source_id":"mk.co.kr","image_url":"https://img.asknews.cloud/be6f790d-6373-40f6-b81c-e8770ec13166.jpeg"}],"alignment":0},{"uuid":"cb61f4b3-e3aa-5ab9-b4ba-0aac73445fe2","cluster_articles":[],"prompt_articles":[{"article_url":"https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243","article_id":"b124cba9-d5c5-446c-b3d9-ed772bb168ea","classification":"Politics","country":"Unknown","source_id":"헤럴드경제","page_rank":15809,"domain_url":"biz.heraldcorp.com","eng_title":"South Korea Announces 100,000 New Housing Units, Green Belt Release, and Supply Acceleration Plan","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae Myung","Kim Yun-deok","Minister Kim"],"Organization":["Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport"],"Location":["green belts","3rd federal electoral district of Baja California","Seoul","Gyeonggi Province","Gwangju","Namyangju","Yeonchang Park"],"Nationality":[],"Date":[],"Event":["September 7"],"Money":[],"Law":[],"Quantity":[],"Time":[],"Sports":[],"Politics":[],"Title":["president","minister"],"Number":[],"Arms":[],"Product":[],"Media":[],"Transportation":[],"Religion":[],"Technology":[],"Space":[],"Medicine":[],"Language":[],"Science":[]},"image_url":"https://wimg.heraldcorp.com/news/cms/2026/08/13/rcv.YNA.20260813.PYH2026081305940001300_T1.jpg","keywords":["South Korea housing supply","Kim Yun-deok","Green belt release","Lee Jae-myung"],"language":"ko","pub_date":"2026-08-13T05:03:06Z","summary":"$56","key_points":["South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), led by Minister Kim Yun-deok, announced plans to supply 100,000 new housing units, with 27,000 units in specific locations (Yeonchang Park in Seoul and sites in Namyangju and Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province) revealed today, while the remaining 73,000 units are scheduled for announcement later this year after completing local government consultations.","Minister Kim stated that the 73,000 units are ready for release but delayed due to administrative procedures like public review.","The government also indicated a willingness to release green belts (specifically 3rd and 4th grade areas which are described as 'significantly damaged') to facilitate housing construction, aiming to stabilize the market.","President Lee Jae-myung instructed the administration to create concrete execution plans to avoid the perception that 'the government is crazy for not building houses.' The cumulative housing supply plan now includes approximately 1.6 million households, exceeding the 1.35 million target set for 2030 under the September 7 measures when combined with the January 29 and current measures.","The government aims to reduce the timeline from candidate site announcement to construction start from 68 months to 37 months using a standard model, offering incentives to minimize resident opposition.","Additionally, the 'Rent Trust' program is expected to stabilize the rental market, potentially indirectly curbing gap investments, with about 20% of landlords expressing interest."],"title":"국토부 \"용산공원 주택공급 필요\"...신규택지 7.3만호 지자체 협의 끝냈다 [부동산360]","sentiment":1,"markdown_citation":"[헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840243)","centroid_distance":0.18759444746826995,"cluster_probability":1,"provocative":"low","reporting_voice":"Objective","entity_relation_graph":null,"geo_coordinates":null,"continent":"Asia","assets":null,"social_embeds":null,"bias":"None","authors":null,"wikidata_entities":null,"full_text":null,"original_language_summary":null,"image_description":null,"crawl_date":null,"content_type":null},{"article_url":"https://udn.com/news/story/6811/9689086","article_id":"c21db3cb-654b-445f-987d-dc11d20592ec","classification":"Politics","country":"CN","source_id":"UDN","page_rank":2558,"domain_url":"udn.com","eng_title":"South Korea Adds 230,000 Housing Units to Curb Capital Region Prices","entities":{"Person":["Lee Jae Myung","Harold B. 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Seoul's Gangseo-gu district, with an additional 73,000-plus units to be announced by year's end [헤럴드](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10840079)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404).","A new 'shortest construction start model' aims to cut the timeline from site announcement to groundbreaking from 68 months to 37 months, but requires new legislation to fully achieve [FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608131108197767)[노컷뉴](https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/6562404).","The Financial Services Commission expanded Project Financing support from 26.3 trillion won to 47.8 trillion won and introduced a youth housing loan with up to 80% LTV for non-apartment properties under 400 million won [인터넷](https://www.hankyung.com/article/2026081387126)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/realestate/12126416).","Experts warned the plan is unlikely to provide short-term housing relief due to long construction timelines and greenbelt complexity, with one calling it lacking in sincerity 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[한겨레](https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1271193.html)[KBS](http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm).","Non-resident single-home owners will see their exemption cut from 1.2 billion won to 900 million won, with one example showing a tax bill rising from 2.63 million won to 11.14 million won [아시아](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026080313501781528)[FC](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608031812382027).","The top Jongbu-se rate rises from 2.7% to 5% for properties with a taxable value exceeding 9.4 billion won, effective 2028 [연합뉴](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260802052000002)[MK.](https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/12115471).","The government projects the reform will generate an additional 3.443 trillion won in total tax revenue [국제신](https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp).","Experts are divided, with some warning the reform may not stabilize overall housing prices in Seoul 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