419 Additional Jeonse Fraud Cases Recognized... Total Accumulated Cases Reach 9,786

The government has additionally recognized 419 victims under the Special Act on Support for Jeonse Fraud Victims. With this, the total number of recognized victims is approaching 10,000.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 14th, the Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Committee held its 16th plenary meeting on the 13th and reviewed 564 applications for victim recognition, ultimately approving 419 cases. Fifteen cases that did not meet the victim criteria under the Special Act were rejected, and 31 cases that had subscribed to the Jeonse Deposit Return Guarantee Insurance or were able to return the full deposit through the highest priority repayment fund were excluded from discussion.

Jeonse fraud victims who visited the Jeonse Damage Support Counseling Center are receiving consultations. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

Fifty-seven cases were excluded from the criteria application as the full deposit could be returned through guarantee insurance or the highest priority repayment fund, and 65 cases were rejected due to failure to meet the criteria.

Among the 564 submitted cases, there were a total of 45 appeals, of which 22 cases were re-approved as Jeonse fraud victims or victims after additional confirmation of criteria fulfillment.

So far, the committee has finally approved a total of 9,786 cases (cumulative). The number of cases approved for urgent suspension of public and private auctions is 751 (cumulative). Tenants who have received a notice of non-recognition or have been recognized as Jeonse fraud victims may file an appeal. Even if the appeal is dismissed, relief can be sought through reapplication if circumstances change in the future.

Tenants experiencing difficulties due to Jeonse fraud can apply for victim recognition at the city or provincial office with jurisdiction over their residence. Those recognized as victims through the committee’s resolution can receive detailed guidance on support measures through the Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) Jeonse Victim Support Center (in-person and phone) and its branches (in-person).