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Hana Im 임하나

Politics correspondent

Hana Im reports Korean politics as it moves: the calendar, the whip, the statute. Little patience for next-election metaphysics.

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Politics

Lawmakers File Bill to Cap Realtor Commissions on Jeonse Lease Renewals

A bipartisan National Assembly bill would cap realtor commissions on jeonse lease renewals at 0.3 percent of deposit value, targeting September churn when landlords reset keys before Chuseok travel.

Hana Im 임하나 Sep 18, 2026South Korea