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South Korea
AA advanced economy; Seoul yields 1–1.2%, Busan 2.5–3.4%, heavy local complexity
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Currency Risk
KRW
Golden Visa ✅156,026 monitored sale listings
Investor Profile:
Currency:
Gross Yield1%–4.5%
Entry PriceFrom KRW 5,000,672 (CAD 4,601)/m² · Gwangju
Purchase Tax3%
CGT Rate49.5%
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* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
TIER 2 — CONDITIONAL BUYMacro: 19/30
🇮🇱Israeli64.2/100
🇩🇪German50.4/100
🇫🇷French50.6/100
🇳🇱Dutch50.6/100
🇧🇪Belgian50.4/100
🇬🇧UK64.2/100
🇺🇸US64.2/100
🇨🇦Canadian54.5/100
🇮🇳Indian64.2/100
🇨🇳Chinese64.2/100
🇪🇺Other EU64.2/100
✅ Strengths
- ▸Liquid, sophisticated Seoul-centered market
- ▸Deep demand in Seoul and major metros
- ▸Regional cities show yields up to 4.5%
⚠ Risks
- ▸Jeonse/deposit structures are not plug-and-play
- ▸Policy intervention can reprice housing rules
- ▸KRW/ILS FX and bank appetite need modelling
CASABROVA Verdict
South Korea is a specialist allocation. It can work for buyers with local counsel, management and comfort with Korean lease mechanics.
Canadian: CASABROVA Score 54.5 (rank #29) for this profile.
Recommended Strategy
Do not copy a Western rental model. Focus on Seoul-core or vetted regional cities only after lease-deposit and FX analysis.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, Q1 2026. Not financial or legal advice.