This measure extends Airbnb’s previously announced policy of removing unregistered listings to include already registered properties. (Image courtesy of Airbnb)
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Home rental platform Airbnb Inc. said Tuesday it will fully implement a business registration rule for existing accommodations in South Korea from mid-October as part of its policy to remove unregistered properties.
Hosts who have not submitted their business registration information and certificate as of Oct. 16 will not be allowed to accept reservations for stays after Jan. 1, 2026, the company said in a press release.
The measure marks the final phase of Airbnb’s policy announced in July 2024, which first applied the requirement to newly listed properties beginning in October 2024. It now extends to existing listings.
“This measure is not a legal obligation for platforms under Korean law, but a voluntary decision to strengthen Airbnb’s credibility in the Korean market,” a company official said.
Listings that provide the required documents after Oct. 16 will be able to resume normal operations immediately, the release said.
(Yonhap)
