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South Korea Excludes Officials with Multiple Homes from Housing Talks

3/23/2026

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on March 22 that officials with multiple homes will be excluded from housing policy discussions to prevent conflicts of interest.
The government is reviewing officials’ real estate holdings and plans measures, including reassignment, based on the findings.
Lee criticized officials who design policies benefiting property owners and called for sanctions.
He also called for robust regulations against real estate speculation, signaling a policy shift.

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on March 22 that officials with multiple homes will be excluded from housing policy discussions to prevent conflicts of interest.
The government is reviewing officials’ real estate holdings and plans measures, including reassignment, based on the findings.
Lee criticized officials who design policies benefiting property owners and called for sanctions.
He also called for robust regulations against real estate speculation, signaling a policy shift.