Learn Korean: Housing Market Regains Stability

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60억→50억, 30억→20억…"시장 이성 되찾고 있다...

Date: February 22, 2026

Introduction

This reading material discusses the recent changes in the Seoul real estate market, particularly the decline in the prices of high-priced apartments. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Kim Yun-deok, provides an overview of the current market situation and the government's efforts to stabilize the housing market.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
아파트 apateu apartment 우리는 아파트에 살고 있습니다.We live in an apartment.
장관 janggwan minister 장관님이 주택 정책에 대해 말씀하셨습니다.The minister spoke about housing policies.
매물 maemul property for sale 이 아파트는 매물로 나왔습니다.This apartment is on the market for sale.
가격 gagyeok price 아파트 가격이 하락했습니다.The apartment prices have decreased.
상승 sangseung increase 전국의 아파트 가격이 상승 중입니다.Apartment prices are increasing nationwide.
하락 harak decrease 서울 고가 아파트 가격이 하락하고 있습니다.The prices of high-priced apartments in Seoul are decreasing.
과정 gwajeong process 이는 주택 시장의 정상적인 과정입니다.This is a normal process in the housing market.
역할 yeokhal role 국토부는 주택 공급 확대의 중요한 역할을 합니다.The Ministry of Land plays an important role in increasing housing supply.
추진 chujin implementation 정부 정책이 일관성 있게 추진되고 있습니다.The government's policies are being implemented consistently.
안정화 anjeonghwa stabilization 주택 시장 안정화를 위해 노력하고 있습니다.Efforts are being made to stabilize the housing market.

Reading Text

국토교통부 장관 김윤덕은 최근 서울 고가 아파트 매물 가격이 하락하고 있다고 말했습니다. 그는 "60억대 아파트가 50억대 중반으로, 30억대 아파트들은 20억 후반대로 조금씩 자리를 찾아가고 있다"고 설명했습니다.

Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Kim Yun-deok said that the prices of high-priced apartments in Seoul have been decreasing. He explained that "apartments worth around 60 billion won are now in the mid-50 billion won range, and apartments worth around 30 billion won are now in the late 20 billion won range."

김 장관은 현재의 부동산 거래 시장에 대해 "매물이 증가하고, 급등세가 꺾이고, 전국의 아파트 매매·전세 가격 상승폭이 둔화되는 지금의 모습, 지극히 정상적인 과정"이라고 평가했습니다.

Minister Kim evaluated the current real estate transaction market as "a highly normal process in which the supply of properties for sale is increasing, the rapid rise is being curbed, and the rate of increase in apartment sales and rental prices nationwide is slowing down."

그는 주택 공급 확대와 추가 발굴을 위한 국토부의 정책적 역할을 강조했습니다. 또한 최근 정부의 다주택자 양도세 중과 유예 종료 등의 조치에 대해서도 일관성 있게 추진하겠다고 말했습니다.

He emphasized the Ministry of Land's policy role in expanding housing supply and further development. He also said that the government's recent measures, such as the termination of the exemption from the capital gains tax for multiple-home owners, will be implemented consistently.

김 장관은 "주택 시장 안정화 흐름이 확고히 자리 잡도록 모든 역량을 집중하겠다"고 강조했습니다. 그는 현재의 부동산 시장 상황을 긍정적으로 평가하며, 정부의 노력으로 주택 가격 안정화가 이루어지고 있다고 말했습니다.

Minister Kim emphasized that they will focus all their efforts to ensure that the trend of housing market stabilization is firmly established. He positively evaluated the current real estate market situation and said that housing price stabilization is being achieved through the government's efforts.

Grammar Points

-에 대해(서) about / regarding

Attaches to a noun to mean 'about' or 'regarding' that topic. Used to introduce the subject being discussed or evaluated.

📖 김 장관은 현재의 부동산 거래 시장에 대해 "매물이 증가하고, 급등세가 꺾이고, 전국의 아파트 매매·전세 가격 상승폭이 둔화되는 지금의 모습, 지극히 정상적인 과정"이라고 평가했습니다. Minister Kim evaluated the current real estate transaction market, saying, 'The current situation of increasing listings, slowing surge, and easing price rises nationwide is an entirely normal process.'

✏️ 선생님은 이번 시험에 대해 자세히 설명해 주셨어요. The teacher explained in detail about this exam.

Cultural Notes

The Korean government has been closely monitoring and actively intervening in the housing market to address concerns about housing affordability and speculation. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport's comments reflect the government's efforts to cool down the overheated housing market and ensure a more stable and sustainable real estate environment for Korean citizens.

Source: 네이버 뉴스 | Original Article
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