Buying an Apartment in Seoul (2026): The New “2-Year Residency” Law & Total Cost Breakdown

A panoramic view of the Seoul skyline at sunset, featuring the Lotte World Tower and the text "SEOUL 2026: BUYING GUIDE"

The “Gap Investment” is Dead. Welcome to the “Residency Era.” Listen, if you’re reading this hoping to buy a $1M condo in Gangnam using a tenant’s deposit (Jeonse) to cover 60% of the cost while you stay in Los Angeles, stop right now. In 2024, that was a smart leverage play. In 2026, that is … Read more