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South Korea Commercial Rent Increase Rules: 5% Cap, Conversion Rates, and 10-Year Renewal Context

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Guide to commercial rent increase regulations in South Korea including the 5% cap on renewals, jeonse-wolse conversion rates for commercial leases, and decre...

Melvin Prince
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Commercial rent increases in South Korea are regulated under the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act with the same 5% cap as residential leases, but the longer renewal period (10 years) and higher conversion rates create important practical differences.

Rent Review
Per Lease Terms
Common Structure
Annual CPI Adjustment

Commercial Rent Review Process in national

1

Review Rent Clause

Check the specific rent review method in the commercial lease.

2

Calculate New Amount

Apply the agreed formula to calculate the adjusted rent.

3

Serve Written Notice

Provide written notice per the lease’s required notice period.

4

Commission Valuation if Needed

Obtain an independent market rent valuation for market review clauses.

The 5% Cap (Art. 11)

RuleDetails
Maximum increase5% of existing rent or deposit
Applies toRenewals of existing contracts
Re-increase restrictionNo further increase within 1 year
ScopeApplies regardless of converted deposit amount

vs. Residential

FeatureResidentialCommercial
Cap5%5% (same)
Renewal periodUp to 4 yearsUp to 10 years
Converted deposit relevanceN/ACap applies regardless

When the Cap Applies / Does Not Apply

Applies: Agreed renewals, statutory renewal requests, mid-term increases

Does not apply: New contracts with new tenants, post-10-year renegotiations

Conversion Rates (Deposit ↔ Monthly Rent)

Commercial leases have higher conversion rate caps than residential leases:

StandardCommercialResidential
FormulaBase rate + 4.5%Base rate + 2%
Cap12% per annum10% per annum

Tenant's Right to Request a Decrease

Commercial tenants may request rent decreases when economic conditions change (area decline, market downturn). This right applies regardless of converted deposit thresholds.

Consequences of Exceeding the Cap

  • Excess is automatically void
  • Overpaid amounts reclaimable as unjust enrichment
  • Commercial Building Lease Dispute Mediation Committee may resolve disputes

Best Practices for Landlords

  1. Calculate increases precisely — amounts above 5% are void
  2. Observe the 1-year rule — no re-increase within 12 months
  3. Prepare market evidence — comparable commercial rents, tax changes
  4. Apply the correct conversion rate — commercial rate is higher than residential
  5. Plan for post-10-year negotiations — the 5% cap ceases after the renewal period expires

Back to South Korea Commercial Lease Laws Overview.

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