
Korean Agent Commission: A 940,000 Won Jump at the Bracket Line
The commission cap on a 600 million won apartment sale in Seoul is 2.4 million won. Rates step up by bracket, so the cap jumps 940,000 won between 890 and 900 million.

The commission cap on a 600 million won apartment sale in Seoul is 2.4 million won. Rates step up by bracket, so the cap jumps 940,000 won between 890 and 900 million.

Brokerage fees are negotiated within the rate cap, not a fixed price. Based on Seoul's rate table: sale and lease brackets, the monthly rent conversion formula (deposit + monthly rent × 100), officetel rates, and VAT — in calculation order.