South Korea Housing Plan Stalls as Job Growth Hits Post-COVID Low in 2026
South Korea’s 1.19 million housing unit plan faces execution delays while job growth hit its weakest pace since COVID, with housing prices accelerating despite regulatory restrictions.
Key points
- South Korea’s housing supply plan stalls as Seoul’s public allocation remains unconfirmed
- Job growth in Jan-Sep 2026 reached only 110,000 — the lowest since COVID
- 11 of 12 Gyeonggi land-restriction zones saw faster property price rises after regulation
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