For foreigners visiting or planning to move to South Korea, the real estate market—particularly in the Gangnam area (Seoul's south-of-the-river financial and cultural hub) —often appears remarkably expensive. Recent data from April 2026 indicates that while some regions in the metropolitan area are experiencing a slight pause, the core "Gangnam 3-District" (Seocho, Gangnam, and Songpa) is rebounding, reflecting high demand and limited supply.
