Purchases of jeonse-fraud damaged homes pass 10,000 units — 40,278 cumulative victim decisions, 72,483 support cases
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
Purchases of jeonse-fraud damaged homes passed 10,256 units as of the end of July, determinations of jeonse fraud victims and others reached 40,278 cumulatively, and support with housing, finance and legal procedures reached 72,483 cases cumulatively.
Key facts
| Purchases of damaged homes | LH purchases: 10,256 units as of the end of July (an average of 752 a month) |
|---|---|
| Victim determinations | Jeonse fraud victims and others: 40,278 cumulative / decisions to request cooperation for urgent suspension of auctions and public sales: 1,212 cumulative |
| Support delivered | Support with housing, finance and legal procedures: 72,483 cases cumulative |
| July deliberations | 3 plenary committee meetings, 1,476 cases deliberated, 609 approved (563 new, 46 objections) |
| How to apply | Apply for a victim determination to the city or province with jurisdiction over your place of residence → after the committee's resolution, support measures are explained at HUG Jeonse Damage and Prevention Support Centres and branches |
| Prevention consultation | 'Safe Contract Consulting Project' at 8 Jeonse Damage and Prevention Support Centres nationwide (analysis of rights relationships, review of the wording of the contract document, advice on points to note), HUG Safe Jeonse Portal (안심전세포털) (www.khug.or.kr) |
| Enquiries | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Team, General Victim Support Division 044-201-5236 / Jeonse Damage Investigation Division 044-201-5249 |
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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (국토교통부) set out on the 7th the state of support for recovery from jeonse fraud (전세사기). Purchases of damaged homes by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) stood at 10,256 units as of the end of July, an average of 752 units a month, and the cumulative number of jeonse fraud victims and others finally determined by the Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Committee (전세사기피해지원위원회) is 40,278. Support with housing, finance and legal procedures totals 72,483 cases cumulatively, and decisions to request cooperation for urgent suspension of auctions and public sales total 1,212 cumulatively. During July the committee held 3 plenary meetings, deliberated on 1,476 cases and gave final approval to 609, of which 563 were new applications (including re-applications) and 46 were objections. Tenants in difficulty because of jeonse fraud can apply for a victim determination to the city or province with jurisdiction over their place of residence, and once determined to be a victim they can be informed about support measures through the Korea Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) Jeonse Damage and Prevention Support Centres (전세피해 및 예방지원센터) and its branches. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and HUG are running a 'Safe Contract Consulting Project' (안전계약 컨설팅 사업) at 8 centres nationwide so that prospective tenants can check rights relationships and contract risk factors before signing.
Background — why this change
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and LH are running purchase review meetings and a fast track to speed up purchases of damaged homes, and said they plan to keep consulting with the courts on matters such as continuing auctions in order to support housing stability. Of the 609 cases approved during July, 46 were cases where an objection was raised against an earlier decision and whether the victim requirements were met was additionally confirmed.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
Where do I apply to be recognised as a jeonse fraud victim?
You can apply for a victim determination to the city or province with jurisdiction over your place of residence, and once you are determined to be a victim through a resolution of the Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Committee, support measures are explained through the Korea Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) Jeonse Damage and Prevention Support Centres and their branches.
Is there a way to check risks before signing a contract?
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and HUG are running a 'Safe Contract Consulting Project' at 8 Jeonse Damage and Prevention Support Centres nationwide. You can get advice on analysis of the rights relationships of the leased property, review of the wording of the lease contract document, and points to note for a safe lease contract; related information can also be checked on the HUG Safe Jeonse Portal (www.khug.or.kr).
How far have purchases of damaged homes progressed?
The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) had purchased 10,256 damaged homes as of the end of July, with an average of 752 purchases a month.