Guides & Insights
Learn before you invest in Korean property.
Plain-English answers to the questions every foreign investor asks, from "am I even eligible?" to which regions actually deliver yield, written by the team that handles the deals end to end.
Buying Korean property at auction as a foreigner means acquiring real estate through Korea's court-auction system, often below appraised value, a disciplined, data-driven alternative to the open market that requires Korean rights analysis (권리분석) and bidding in person or by proxy. These guides explain every part, in plain English.
Can foreigners buy property at auction in Korea?
6 min · Guide
How to buy Korean real estate at auction from abroad
7 min · Guide
Do you need a Korean company to invest?
7 min · Tax & Legal
Taxes when buying Korean property as a foreigner
8 min · Tax & Legal
Sending money to Korea & FX for a property purchase
7 min · Tax & Legal
The Korean auction process, explained for foreigners
8 min · Strategy
What is "rights analysis" (권리분석) in Korean auctions?
9 min · Strategy
Proxy bidding in Korea: how an agent bids for you
6 min · Strategy
Is buying Korean property at auction worth it? Yields & returns
6 min · Market
Best areas to invest in Korean real estate (Seoul · Busan · Jeju)
7 min · Market
Glossary
Korean auction terms, in English
- 권리분석 — Rights analysis. Checking which rights and debts survive the sale; it decides if a lot is safe.
- 말소기준권리 — Baseline right. The reference right that determines what is erased on sale and what you inherit.
- 유찰 — Failed round. No winning bid; the minimum price is cut (often ~20–30%) for the next round.
- 낙찰가율 — Sale-to-appraised ratio. Winning bid as a share of appraised value; a quick read on competition.
- 명도 — Eviction / handover. Getting vacant possession after you win, by agreement or court order.
A full glossary is being expanded as part of the guide library.
FAQ
Quick answers
Where should I start?
Begin with "Can foreigners buy at auction" to confirm eligibility, then "How to buy from abroad" for the end-to-end process. Both are live now.
Do I need to read everything before a consultation?
No. A free 30-minute call covers your specific case faster than any article. The guides are there to give you context and confidence.
Are these guides legal or tax advice?
No, they're general information for foreign investors. Rules depend on your nationality, residency and the specific property, so confirm your case with us.
How often is new content added?
We publish in priority order, eligibility and process first, then tax/FX, strategy and market insights. "Coming soon" cards are next in the queue.
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