No matter how much I think about it, buying a house in the provinces is a huge mistake

Japan showed us exactly how it goes.
In the provinces, instead of rising, house prices crash due to depreciation.
It's actually better for people in the provinces to just rent.
The idea that you absolutely must own a home for your entire life is a prejudice to begin with.
What is advantageous depends entirely on your individual situation.
In prime areas of Seoul, Gyeonggi, or major metropolitan cities,
buying a house is the right move. But if it's not those areas, hmm...