Revised fine rules for property advertising — simple mistakes exempt, new 3-day standard after a removal request
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
From 3 July, the 2.5 million won fine does not apply where an advert for a contracted property was taken down late because of a simple mistake, and the standard changes to 'a fine applies if the advert is not removed within 3 days of being notified of a removal request'.
Key facts
| Effective date | 3 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Existing fine | 2.5 million won for failing to remove an advert for a property that has been contracted |
| New exemption | No fine for a simple mistake caused by unavoidable reasons such as hospital admission or a family bereavement |
| Change to the removal standard | From 'without delay' to 'a fine applies if the advert is not removed within 3 days of being notified of a removal request' |
| Penalties kept | New provisions imposing fines for false and bait listings |
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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has revised the rules on types and standards of unfair display and advertising of brokered properties, taking effect on 3 July. A fine of 2.5 million won applies where an advert for a property that has already been contracted is not taken down, but a new provision means no fine is imposed for a simple mistake where removal was delayed for unavoidable reasons such as hospital admission or a family bereavement. The standard also changes from 'remove without delay' to 'a fine applies if the advert is not removed within 3 days of being notified of a removal request', and new provisions on penalties for false and bait listings are added.
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FAQ
What is changing?
A fine of 2.5 million won applies where an advert is not removed even though the broker knows a contract has been signed, but no fine applies for a simple mistake where removal was delayed for unavoidable reasons such as hospital admission or a family bereavement.
How does the removal standard change?
It changes from 'remove without delay' to imposing a fine where the advert is not removed within 3 days of being notified of a removal request by the registration authority or another body.