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Rising Apartment Prices in Seoul Seoul’s apartment prices have reached a new high in November, with the average sale price hitting the highest level of the year. Despite various government measures aimed at controlling the real estate market, transactions in the Gangnam Three Districts—Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa—have remained strong, contributing to an overall increase in property values. According to data from the Seoul Real Estate Information Plaza, the average sale price of apartments in Seoul as of November 16 was recorded at 1.55968 billion Korean won. This is the highest monthly average for the year, surpassing October’s average of 1.22625 billion Korean won and September’s 1.21087 billion Korean won by more than 300 million Korean won. Factors Behind the Price Surge The rise in apartment prices can be attributed to increased transactions in popular areas such as the Gangnam Three Districts. These regions have seen record-high deals, with high-end complexes setting actual t...

A Controversial Notice Sparks Debate A recent controversy has sparked heated discussions online after an apartment complex issued a notice prohibiting compact cars from parking in regular vehicle parking zones. The incident has drawn attention from residents and netizens alike, raising questions about fairness, practicality, and legal compliance. The notice, titled “Strengthened Enforcement of Compact Car Parking Regulations in Underground Parking Lot,” was distributed by the apartment’s management office. It highlighted that while there are sufficient dedicated parking spaces for compact cars in the underground parking lot, complaints have been received regarding the shortage of regular vehicle parking spaces due to compact cars occupying those spots. The management office requested that compact car owners refrain from parking in regular vehicle parking spaces and cooperate with the new measures. According to the notice, all compact cars parked in regular vehicle parking spaces wo...