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Rate hikes fail to cool Korea's housing expectations, mortgage demand
South Korea's housing market continues to show resilience despite central bank interest rate hikes. Expectations of further house price increases and strong mortgage demand have persisted, suggesting borrowing costs alone have not dampened appetite for property. The stubborn demand raises questions about the effectiveness of monetary tightening in cooling the housing market.
Why now: Housing affordability and interest rate policy are pressing concerns for South Koreans, and the market's resilience despite rate hikes is notable.
South KoreaBank of KoreaKorea Times
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- Rate hikes fail to cool Korea's housing expectations, mortgage demand · The Korea Times
- Rate hikes fail to cool Korea's housing expectations, mortgage demand · The Korea Times
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