▶ Research Fields 

- Real Estate(Economics/Policy/Analysis)

- Housing

- Urban Environment

- Urban and Regional Planning

▶ Education

- Ph.D. The Ohio State University, USA

- MCRP, The Ohio State University, USA 

- Master, Chung-Ang University, Korea 

- Bachelor, Chung-Ang University, Korea

▶ Work Experience

2017-Present Department Chair, Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate, Chung-Ang University 

2017-Present Educational Director, The Conversgent Research Society Among Humanities, Sociology, Science, and Technology, Korea

2016-Present Executive Director, Korea Regional Development Association, Korea 

2016-Present Member, Future Planning Committee, Suwon, Korea  

2015-Present University Graduate Faculty, Cleveland State University, USA 

2015-Present Editorial Board, Journal of the Korea Regional Economics, Korea  

2015-Present Director, Korea Urban Regeneration Association, Korea  

2012-Present Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Real Estate, Chung-Ang University 

2014-2015 Member of the Scientific Committee, 아시아태평양주거학회(APNHR)   

2013-2015 Editoral Board, Urban Information Service, Korea Planners Association

2011-2015 Board Member, Urban Park Committee, City of Gimpo, Gyeonggido

2010-2012 Editorial Board, Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association

2005-2008 Administrative Associate, Ohio State University Libraries, USA   

2002-2005 Research Associate, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, USA   



▶ Dissertation

- Spatial Impacts of Micro Neighborhood Environments on Residential Real Estate Resale Values: The Importance of Physical Disorder, Ph.D. Dissertation. The Ohio State University, 2008

▶ Publication

Seo, W. (2018) Does Neighborhood Condition Create a Discount Effect on House List Prices? Evidence from Physical Disorder. Journal of Real Estate Research. Forthcoming.

Jhang, Y. and Seo, W. (2018) Temporal Effects of School Features on School District Housing Price by Introduction of School District System: Focused on Tianjin City, China. Asia-Pacific Journal of Multimedia Services Convergent with Art, Humanities, and Sociology, forthcoming.

Seo, W. and Kang, M. (2017) Analyzing Residential Features affecting Long-Term Housing Demand of Household using Modified Mankiw-Weil Model. Journal of the Korea Real Estate Society. 35(3): 5-23.

​Kim, L. and Seo, W. (2017) Analyzing Population Migration and Housing Market Volatility in Metropolitan Conurbation. Korea Real Estate Academy Review. 71: 159-172.

​Nam, H. and Seo, W. (2017) Analyzing Time Series Value Change of Apartment Characteristics based on Reconstruction Expectation. Journal of the Korea Planners Association. 52(5): 199-211.

Nam, H. and Seo, W. (2017) The Relative Impacts of High School Types on Adjacent Housing Resale Prices in South Korea. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12(19): 8696-8705.

Seo, W. and Kang, M. (2017) Comparative Study on the Recognition of Housing and Residential Environments by Current Housing Type using Multi Category Logistic Model. Journal of the Residential Environment Institute of Korea. 15(3): 301-313.

​Lee, D. and Seo, W. (2017) Comparative Study on Perception of Public Housing by Family Life Cycle in Seoul. SH Urban Research & Insight. 7(2): 37-53.

​Kim, W. and Seo, W. (2017) The Impact of Space and Location Features on Regional Housing Market by New Development: Focused on Sejong City. Journal of the Korea Real Estate Society. 35(2): 89-106.

​Nam, H. and Seo, W. (2017) Estimating Values of Subway Accessibility by Apartment Tenure Type Using Geographically Weighted Regression Model. Seoul Studies. 18(2): 65-79.

​Seo, W. and Joo, M. (2017) Comparing Living Environment Factors Affecting Life Satisfaction among Creative Class Groups. GRI Review. 19(1): 315-334.

​Joo, M. and Seo, W. (2017) Analyzing Residential Environment Features by Types of Creative Class in Metro City: Comparing Creative and Non-Creative Classes in Seoul. SH Urban Research & Insight. 7(1): 121-136

Seo, W. (2016) Analyzing Urban Features by City Types associated with City Size and Population Change for Urban Sustainability. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.28 No.5, pp.29-44.

Kang, M. and Seo, W. (2016) An Analysis of Housing Market Trend in Jeju Island using Honeycomb Cycle Model. Policy Review for Urban Planning and Real Estate. Vol.4 No.1, pp.97-111.

Kim, L-Y. and Seo, W. (2016) Analyzing Decision Factors of Apartment Initial Sales Rate: Focused on Housing Policy and Market Conditions. GRI Review. Vol.18 No.3, pp.23-43.

Zhong, Z. and Seo, W. (2016) The Impacts of Urban Characteristics on Real Estate Transactions in China. Journal of Asia-Pacific Affairs. Vol.40 No.2, pp.47-74.

Kang, S. and Seo, W. (2016) Investigating Impacts of Subway Line and Station Features on Apartment Resale Prices. The Korea Spatial Planning Review. Vol. 89, pp.149-162.

Nam, H. and Seo, W. (2016) Dynamic Impacts of Spatial Proximity of School on Apartment Resale Prices. Korea Real Estate Review. Vol.26 No.2, pp.97-109.

Kim, L-Y. and Seo, W. (2016) Investigating Spatial Patterns and Urban Influential Factors of the School-Age Population using Spatial Econometric Analysis. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.28 No.2, pp.113-130.

Kwak, J. and Seo, W. (2016) The Effects of Local Cultural and Sports Resources on Urban Growth. The Journal of the Korea Contents Association. Vo.16 No.6, pp.706-716.

Seo, W. and Kwak, J. (2016) Comparing Factors of Urban Characteristics according to Location of Large Professional Sports Facilities. The Journal of the Korea Contents Association. Vo.16 No.3, pp.712-721.

Seo, W. (2015) A Study on Improvement of Citizen Participation Urban Regeneration through Foreign Cases. Policy Review for Urban Planning and Real Estate. Vol.3 No.1, pp.89-100

Kim, S., Kwon, S., Seo, W. and Yang, K. (2015) A Study on Happy-House Construction Program Policy Factors. The Korea Spatial Planning Review. Vol. 87, pp.3-15.

Yang, K., Seo, W., Seo, J. and Kwon, S. (2015) A Study on Environmental Performance Improvement of Industrial Complex: Focused on Tenants Screening Committees of Shiwha MTV. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.27 No.4, pp.127-142.

Seo, W., Moon, C. and Yang, K. (2015) Periodic Change of Industrial Structures in KTX Cities: Focused on Gyeongjeon and Jeonra Lines. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.27 No.2, pp.139-154.

Hur, M. and Seo, W. (2014) A Case Study on Home Warranty System in the United States. Policy Review for Urban Planning and Real Estate. Vol.2 No.1, pp.53-67.

Kim, B. and Seo, W. (2014) Investigating Socio-Economic Characteristics affecting Regional Population Changes: Comparing Capital Region to Non-Capital Region. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.26 No.4, pp.1-14.

Im, B. and Seo, W. (2014) Impact of Time-periodic Changes in Development Environments of Large Urban Park on Apartment Prices: Focused on Seoripul Park. Journal of the Korean Regional Science Association. Vol.30 No.3, pp.53-70.

Seo, W. and Kim, L. (2014) Comparing Decision Factors of Urban-life Housing Supply in Metropolitan Housing Market: Based on Sudokwon Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Areas. Journal of the Korean Urban Management Association. Vol.27 No.1, pp.35-50.

Yang, K. and Seo, W. (2014) A Study on Evaluating Kindness of Service Industries in a Local City using System Theory. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.26 No.1, pp.45-60.

Kim, L and Seo, W. (2014) Comparing the Impact of Economic Changes of Foreign Exchange and Financial Crises on Metropolitan Housing Market using VECM. Korea Real Estate Academy Review. Vol.56, pp.322-336.

Seo, W. and Kim L. (2013) Empirical Analysis of Relationship Between Urban Spatial Forms and Environmental Factors. Journal of the Korean Regional Science Association. Vol.29 No.4, pp.3-19.

Kim, K., Sim, K., Lee, S., Seo. W. and Kang, C. (2013) Lesson From Failure of Mega Projects. Urban Information. Vol.380, pp.3-14.

Yang, K., Seo, W. and Kang, B. (2013) Comparative Analysis between Kindness Factors and Perception: Focused on Customers and Providers in Service Industry of City. Journal of the Korean Urban Management Association. Vol.26 No.2, pp.1-18.

Kim, L and Seo, W. (2013) Chronological Analysis of Housing Market Variation in Terms of Macroeconomic Changes: Focused on Apartment Sale and Cheonse Prices. Korea Real Estate Academy Review. Vol.53, pp.99-113.

Seo, W. (2013) Impact of Neighborhood Features on Satisfaction of Resettlement Considering Residential Types of Pre-redevelopment Project Using Ordered Logit Model. Seoul Studies. Vol.14 No.1, pp.39-55.

Kim, L. and Seo, W. (2012) Impacts of Urban Spatial Characteristics on Studio Type of Urban-Life Housing Supply. Journal of the Korea Real Estate Analysts Association, Vol. 18 No.4, pp.99-110.

Kim, T. and Seo, W. (2012) Spatial Distribution of Daily Life-Oriented Features in the Neighborhood: Focused on Municipalities of Gyeonggi Province. Journal of the Korean Urban Management Association. Vol.25 No.4, pp.3-23.

Seo, W. and Kim, S. (2012) The Role of Public Management System on Housing Redevelopment Program for Urban Renewal : Based on the Recognition of Residents and Professionals. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.24 No.4, pp.131-148.

Kim, T. and Seo, W. (2012) Impacts of Neighboring Spatial Features as a Locality on Area-Wide Apartment Complex Market. Journal of the KRSA. Vol.28 No.3, pp.63-82.

Seo, W., Yang, K. and Kim, T. (2011) A Study on the Socially Cohesive Regional Development Strategy based on Pro-Poor Growth. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.23 No.4, pp.107-122.

Yang. K., Kim, S. and Seo. W. (2011) Relationship between Regional Economic Growth and Social Equity-Focused on Seoul Local Government-. Journal of Korea Planners Association. Vol.46 No.5, pp.31-42.

Jun, B., Guldmann, J-M. and Seo, W.(2011) Impacts of Multi-dimensional Isovist on Commercial Real Estate Values in CBD area using GIS. Seoul Studies. Vol.12 No.3, pp.17-32.

Seo, W. and Von Rabenau, B. (2011) Spatial Impacts of Microneighborhood Physical Disorder on Property Resale Values in Columbus, Ohio. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, Vol.137 No.3, pp.337-345.

Seo, W. and Yoon, E-Y. (2011) Decision Factors of Residential Environments on Housing Mobility Intention: Policy Implications in Korea through the Case of USA. Housing Studies Review. Vo.19 No.2, pp.151-170.

Kim, L. and Seo, W. (2011) The Impacts of Compact City Characteristics on Transportation Energy Consumptions at Regional Level : The Difference between Sudokwon and Non-Sudokwon Areas. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.23 No.1, pp.33-54.

Seo, W. (2011) Simulation of Infrastructure Development Strategies in Housing and Real Estate Development. Journal of the Korean Urban Management Association. Vol.24 No.1, pp.89-106.

Seo, W. and An, T. (2010) Analyzing the Characteristics of Residential Environments Related to the New-town Adjacent Developments. The Korea Spatial Planning Review. Vol.67, pp.25-40.

Lee, Y., Yang, K., Kim, H. and Seo, W. (2010) A Study on Land Use Conversion of Reclaimed Agriculture Land. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.22 No.4, pp.185-200.

Seo, W. and An, T. (2010) The Impact of New Town Adjacent Development on Apartment Prices. Journal of the Korea Real Estate Analysts Association. Vol.16 No.3, pp.57-70.

Seo, W. and Kim, L. (2010) An Analysis of the Relationship between Land Use Patterns and Urban Compactness. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.22 No.3, pp.81-96.

Seo, W., Kim, S. and Yang, K. (2010) Exploring Decision Factors of Residential Envronments on Housing Duration. Journal of the Korean Urban Management Association. Vol.23 No.2, pp.3-22.

Seo, W., Ko, S., Yang, K. (2010) Economic Impacts of Technoparks on Regional Economy and the Policy Implications. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.22 No.2, pp.79-98.

Kim, T., Kang, S. and Seo, W. (2010) Determinants of Residential Satisfaction in a Mixed-Use Development Complex - An Example of the City 7 in Changwon-si-. Journal of Korea Planners Association. Vol.45 No.3, pp.123-134.

Seo, W. (2010) Effects of Surrounding Land Environments on Housing Resale Prices using Box-Cox Model. Journal of Korea Planners Association. Vol.45 No.2, pp.179-191.

Seo, W., Kang, H., Kim, S. and Yang, K. (2009) An Assessment of the Locational Appropriateness of Preschool Child-Card Facilities using GIS. Journal of the Korean Regional Development Association. Vol.21 No.4, pp.265-284.

Kim, S., Choi, S., Seo, W. and Yang, K. (2009) An Analysis of Resettlement Strategies for Indigenous Residents in the Residential Environment Improvement Projects. Housing Studies Review. Vol.17 No.3, pp.63-82.