Where does Seo Jang-hoon live?

According to Edaily, broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon has lived in Samsung Hills State 2nd Complex in Samsung-dong, Gangnam, since 2012. The 2008 complex, built by Hyundai Engineering & Construction, has 926 households, and most are 84㎡ units.

How much is the apartment worth?

The report says an 84㎡ unit sold for 3.5 billion won in July. A sale at 3.54 billion won in June last year set a record high. Current market prices are reported between 3.4 and 3.8 billion won, and jeonse rentals are listed between 1.15 and 1.5 billion won.

Why is the location valued?

The complex is about a one-minute walk from Samsung Station on Line 9 and a 10-minute walk from Cheongdam Station. It is close to COEX and Hyundai Department Store and near Gangnam District Office and major hospitals. Edaily also points to nearby schools, including Samruk Elementary, Eonju Middle School and Kyunggi High School, and the Daechi academy district.

What about his other properties?

Edaily reports Seo owns three buildings in Seocho-dong, Heukseok-dong and Seogyo-dong. The outlet estimates their combined value at over 70 billion won, after buying them for about 22.6 billion won.

For international fans

Seo Jang-hoon is known in Korea as a 'good building owner', a term for landlords who keep rents low for tenants. Reports on his property holdings are based on press estimates, so the figures are not official.