World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago
46% of youth-headed LH rental households are at least three months behind on rent
Nearly half of youth-headed households in South Korea’s LH rental housing are behind on rent by at least three months.
LH, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation, rents homes to low-income and vulnerable households at below-market rates through a system in which it contracts with landlords and then rents the homes to residents.
The figures show that 46% of these households have long-term rent arrears.
Their rental contracts could be terminated if they cannot resolve what they owe.
The situation has raised calls for measures to secure stable housing for these young households.
The available information does not say what support or next steps will follow.
About 46% of youth-headed households living in Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) jeonse rental homes are at least three months behind on rent.
The households are in long-term arrears, according to a report published by Chosun Ilbo.
If the arrears are not resolved, procedures to terminate the rental contracts will begin.
The article says calls have been made for measures to improve housing stability for these households.
LH jeonse rentals involve the corporation leasing homes from their owners and then renting them to low-income and vulnerable people at below-market prices.
- Who
- Youth-headed households living in LH jeonse rental homes.
- What
- About 46% are at least three months behind on rent.
- When
- The report was published on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- LH jeonse rental homes in South Korea.
- Why
- The article says unresolved arrears can lead to rental contract termination; the reason for the arrears is not stated.
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- Share in arrears
- 46%
- Length of arrears
- At least three months
- Landlord and rental provider
- LH
- Publication date
- October 14, 2026
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