Statistics reveal that infants and toddlers are earning millions of won in real estate rental income each year, leading to significant feelings of relative deprivation among young people and those without homes.
According to data received by lawmaker Moon Jin-seok from the National Tax Service on September 7, there are 179 children aged 5 and under who reported rental income. This group includes nine infants aged 0 to 1, with an average annual rental income of approximately 15 million won per person.
When the age range is expanded to include all minors under 18, the number of rental income earners rises to 3,233, with total rental income reaching 55.84 billion won. It is believed that these individuals inherited real estate from their parents or grandparents, prompting calls for the National Tax Service to rigorously investigate the sources of these funds and any potential illegal gifting.
In response to this news, netizens expressed their frustration, stating, "I work overtime every day just to pay rent, yet a baby is earning 15 million won a year. It's disheartening," and "The privilege of parental advantage has gone too far. We need a thorough investigation into illegal gifting practices." Strong criticism and outrage over asset polarization continue to grow.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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