Real Estate Outlook: Professor Ko Says Buyers May Regret Waiting

Ko Joon-seok, a professor at Yonsei University’s Sangnam Institute of Management, presented a bullish view on real estate prices during a lecture on May 9, the final day of the 2026 Seoul Money Show at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul. Addressing those who believe property prices will fall this year, he said, “Please leave,” making clear his opposition to that view. The session focused on housing market trends from the perspective of a top real estate expert. Ko also said that those who do not buy within this year may regret it again in 10 years, emphasizing the timing of purchase decisions. The remarks came amid market attention over the direction of property prices. Source: mk.co.kr