Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
Wonju to inspect 98 property agencies that skipped self-checks
Wonju completed an online self-check of local property agencies as part of its efforts to strengthen compliance with real estate rules.
Of the city’s 703 registered agencies, 605 took part, an 86% participation rate.
The check covered 24 duties for licensed real estate agents, reflecting recent legal changes and conditions in the sector.
Agencies could respond online after verifying their identity, and paper checks were available for those with difficulty using computers.
City officials will visit the 98 agencies that did not participate to provide guidance and inspect them.
The city says the checks aim to help prevent illegal brokerage and support safer transactions for residents.
Wonju plans on-site inspections of 98 real estate agencies that did not take part in its online self-check.
The city completed its second-half self-check, which covered 24 items on agents’ legal duties and brokerage practices.
Of 703 registered agencies, 605 took part, for a participation rate of 86%.
Agencies could complete an online questionnaire on the city website or use a paper check if they had difficulty with computers.
Wonju says the visits will provide guidance and checks to strengthen legal compliance and prevent illegal brokerage.
- Who
- Wonju city officials will visit 98 real estate agencies that did not take part in the self-check.
- What
- The city will conduct on-site guidance and inspections.
- When
- After the second-half online self-check was completed; the article was published on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Wonju, South Korea.
- Why
- To strengthen compliance with laws and prevent illegal brokerage.
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Wonju conducted an online self-check of registered real estate agencies, with a paper option for agencies that had difficulty using computers.
Wonju said it would visit and inspect the 98 agencies that did not participate.
- Registered agencies
- 703
- Self-check participants
- 605
- Participation rate
- 86%
- Agencies set for on-site inspections
- 98
- Self-check items
- 24
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What people are saying
We will create a transaction environment where citizens can trade with confidence through real estate agents’ voluntary compliance with laws and responsible brokerage.