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In September 2024, the average purchase price for apartments over *** square meters in South Korea amounted to around *** million South Korean won per square meter. This was a decrease of almost *** million won per square meter from the previous month for apartments of this size.

Apartment price trends

In recent years, apartment prices in Korea have experienced a steady rise, driven by factors such as urbanization and economic growth. Seoul, the capital city, documented the highest average apartment price at about **** million won per square meter. The most expensive area to live in Seoul was Gangnam, with an average apartment selling price of around *** billion won. As of 2024, The Penthouse Cheongdam apartment located in Gangnam was considered the most expensive apartment in South Korea. Its transaction value exceeded ** billion won, setting it apart from the second-most expensive apartment by more than billion won. 

Living in luxury

Exclusive districts like Gangnam showcase high-end residences with panoramic city views, luxurious designs, and premium facilities. Over the past five years, there has been a notable increase in the share of luxury apartments in Seoul. More than ** percent of apartments in Seoul with more than *** kitchen and room were valued at over *** million won. According to a survey, Hyundai's "Hillstate" merged as the most preferred brand for apartments, followed by Samsung C&T’s "Raemian" as the second-most popular choice.