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Korea's Housing Wealth Gap Nears 300-Fold

Korean media report that the gap between the top and bottom 20% of households by housing assets has widened to a record level, with the price difference approaching 300 times. The Korea Economic Daily (한국경제) reported on October 25 that the disparity between the top and bottom quintiles' home values has surged, reflecting extreme polarization in the property market. Meanwhile, Land Minister Hong Jee-sun said on October 23 that the surge in housing prices is slowing down, and he believes the market will stabilize when interest rates rise at the end of the year, as reported by KBS World. Korean reactions focus on the severity of the wealth divide, with the record gap underscoring concerns over housing affordability and inequality.

  1. 기막힌 부동산 양극화…상·하위 20% 집값 격차 300배 육박 한국경제 · 2026-10-25
  2. Land Minister: Surge in Housing Prices Slowing Down KBS World · 2026-10-23

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