[November 13 Seoul Briefing] A mild but cloudy Friday; “Minimum Guarantee System for Jeonse Fraud” takes effect

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 ·  2026년 11월 13일

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On Friday, November 13, 2026, Seoul will experience mild but cloudy weather with a daytime high of 17 degrees, and a significant daily temperature range of about 9 degrees between morning and afternoon. On the same day, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport will fully implement the “Minimum Guarantee System,” which guarantees at least one-third of the security deposit for victims of jeonse fraud. Additionally, November 13 is the date that physicist Heinz von Foerster identified in 1960 as the day humanity would face extinction due to the population explosion.

1. Cloudy weather in Seoul with a daytime high of 17 degrees Celsius; prepare for a large daily temperature range and late-afternoon rain

On Friday, November 13, Seoul will see mostly cloudy and overcast skies. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration’s forecast, Seoul’s daytime high will reach 17 degrees Celsius, which is similar to or slightly warmer than the seasonal average, but the morning low will drop to 8 degrees Celsius, resulting in a significant daily temperature range of nearly 9 degrees.

To prepare for the cool air in the mornings and evenings and the mild daytime temperatures, it’s a good idea to bring an autumn jacket or light outerwear that’s easy to put on and take off.

2. “Minimum Guarantee System” Taking Effect Today: One-Third of Jeonse Deposits Guaranteed Against Fraud

Starting November 13, the “Minimum Guarantee System for Jeonse Fraud Victims,” designed to help victims recover at least a portion of their losses, will be fully implemented. In accordance with the amended Enforcement Decree of the “Act on Support for Victims of Jeonse Fraud and Housing Stability” announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, if the amount a victim recovers through judicial or public auctions falls short of one-third (approximately 33.3%) of the lease deposit, the government will provide the shortfall in cash (minimum support payment).

• Support Method: For example, if a victim who lost a 100 million won deposit recovered only 10 million won through an auction, they will receive support for the remaining 23.33 million won—calculated by subtracting the recovered amount from the minimum guarantee threshold (33.33 million won).
• Introduction of Advance Payment, Later Settlement: For victims of unauthorized contracts—such as trust fraud involving individuals who lack the authority to lease property—a “advance payment, later settlement” system will also be implemented. Under this system, victims can receive financial assistance first and settle accounts later, rather than waiting indefinitely for the conclusion of judicial or public auctions.
• How to Apply: Online applications can be submitted starting on the 10th via the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) “Subscription Plus” website, and in-person applications will be accepted at LH regional offices starting on the 13th.

3. Is today the “Day of the Earth’s End” calculated by a physicist 66 years ago?

Coincidentally, November 13, 2026—a “Friday the 13th”—is the “Day of Humanity’s End” predicted by the scientific community 66 years ago. On November 4, 1960, a research team led by Dr. Heinz von Foerster, a physicist at the University of Illinois, published a paper titled “Doomsday: Friday, November 13, 2026” in the world-renowned academic journal *Science*.

A research team analyzed global population growth trends spanning several centuries using mathematical equations and calculated that on November 13, 2026, the world’s population would reach mathematical infinity (a singularity), leading to humanity’s demise—not from starvation, but from being overwhelmed by overpopulation. However, as the global decline in birth rates gained momentum after the 1990s, the actual global population in 2026 remained at around 8 billion, causing the prediction to miss the mark. In academic circles, it is noted that November 13 was also Dr. von Förster’s own birthday,