South Korea to Launch First National Real Estate Service Industry Survey

The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is set to officially release the results of the “Real Estate Service Industry Business Survey” for the first quarter of 2026. This marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the survey is published as a nationally approved statistic, providing a standardized and reliable benchmark for the sector.

The comprehensive survey will delve into the current sentiment and future outlook of businesses within various sectors of the real estate service industry. Key indicators covered include overall business conditions by industry type, general industry sentiment, sales performance, and financial liquidity among companies.

The designation as a “nationally approved statistic” underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing transparency and providing robust data for policymaking and market analysis. For international readers, this means the survey’s methodology and results meet rigorous national standards, ensuring its credibility and usefulness for understanding the health and trends of Korea’s real estate service sector, a vital component of the national economy.

The initial publication, covering data from the first three months of 2026, is expected to offer crucial insights into the evolving economic landscape for real estate-related businesses. While this notice pertains to the upcoming release, the formal approval as a national statistic suggests the survey will become a regular feature, offering ongoing, quarterly insights into the industry’s performance and expectations.

Source: 국토교통부 — Original Article (Korean)