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The Bank of Korea's First Physical Gold Purchase Plan in 13 Years and Domestic Procurement Method
Why is the Bank of Korea preparing to buy physical gold again after 13 years? Its holdings have stayed at 104.4 metric tons since 2013. The plan would use won to purchase export-bound gold from domestic refiners through negotiated OTC block trades, limiting direct effects on dollar liquidity and exchange prices. #GoldReserves
Boys born from January 1 through December 31, 2014, became eligible for free quadrivalent HPV vaccination on May 6, 2026. Check Immunization Assistant for past records first, then plan the second dose 6–12 months after the first when vaccination begins before age 15. Confirm vaccine stock and hours before visiting a designated provider. #HPVVaccination
Changes to Comprehensive Real Estate Holding Tax and Capital Gains Tax Under the Real Estate Tax Reform Plan
A proposed tax reform could reshape South Korea’s real estate taxes. The one-home holding tax deduction threshold may rise from KRW 1.2B to KRW 1.4B, while capital gains deductions may favor years of residence over years of ownership. Final rules still depend on legislation. #RealEstateTax
Why Seoul New Town Presale Prices Are Soaring: Noryangjin and Heukseok Cases and Application Criteria
Why are Seoul New Town presale prices climbing so sharply? Heukseok Zone 11 listed 84㎡ units at ₩2.7194–₩2.9782 billion. The article explains the roles of limited supply, construction costs, and price-cap rules—and why options, taxes, and financing can push the actual acquisition cost even higher. #SeoulHousing