Gov't wary of chip boom liquidity spilling into housing market (opens original article in a new tab)

Government is concerned that liquidity from the semiconductor boom may exacerbate the overheated housing market in South Korea.

• Policymakers are concerned about liquidity from semiconductor boom affecting housing market
• Record-high bonus payouts and low-interest loans at Samsung and SK may contribute to housing market overheating
• Government is wary of liquidity spillover into real estate