FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT:                    STOCKHOLDER CONTACT:
Mary Ann Susco                    Marco Acosta
(212) 850-1382                    212/850-1333
suscom@jwseligman.com             acostam@jwseligman.com


                 SELIGMAN LASALLE INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FUND
                      ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER DISTRIBUTION

NEW YORK, June 6, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Seligman LaSalle
International Real Estate Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SLS) today declared a second quarter
distribution of $0.4375 per share, equal to 1.75% of the Fund's $25.00 initial
offering price. The distribution will be paid on June 23, 2008 to Stockholders
of record on June 16, 2008. Shares of the Fund will be offered "ex-dividend" on
June 12, 2008. Unless they have elected otherwise, Stockholders will receive all
of their distribution in additional shares.

Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund is a closed-end investment
company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange. Its primary investment
objective is long-term capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary
objective.

The Fund is sub-advised by LaSalle Investment Management (Securities) L.P. and
LaSalle Investment Management Securities B.V. (together, "LaSalle Securities").
LaSalle Securities is a leading real estate securities manager and an
operationally independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a
leading global property services company.

The Fund should only be considered as one element of a complete investment
program. An investment in the Fund should be considered speculative. Closed-end
funds frequently trade at a discount to their net asset values.

A portion of the Fund's distribution may be a return of capital. Persons who
periodically receive distribution payments consisting of a return of capital may
be under the impression that they are receiving net profits on their investment
when they are not. Stockholders should not assume that the source of any
distributions from the Fund is net profits of the Fund. The final sources of
distributions for Federal income tax purposes will be determined after the end
of the year.

Investments in real estate securities may be subject to specific risks, such as
risks to general and local economic conditions, and risks related to individual
properties. Investing in one economic sector, such as real estate, may result in
greater price fluctuations than owning a portfolio of diversified investments.
The Fund is a "non-diversified" fund and thus may hold fewer securities than
other funds. A decline in the value of those investments would cause the Fund's
overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more
diversified portfolio.

Dividends paid by the Fund will be taxable as ordinary income. It is not
expected that income dividends paid by the Fund will be eligible for the
reduction in dividend tax rates set forth in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2003.


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There are specific risks associated with global investing, such as currency
fluctuations, foreign taxation, differences in financial reporting practices,
and rapid changes in political and economic conditions. Because of the special
risks involved with investing with securities of emerging market companies,
investing in such companies should be considered speculative and not appropriate
for individuals who require safety of principal or stable income from their
investments.

There is no guarantee that the Fund's investment goals/objectives will be met,
and you could lose money.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of
the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent
periodic reports and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial
advisor or Seligman Services, Inc. at 800-597-6068. These reports and other
filings can also be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR
Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before
investing or sending money.

The Fund's shares do not represent a deposit in or obligation of, and are not
guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank or other insured depository institution, and
are not insured by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government
agency. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment
objectives and investors could lose money.

About the Fund's Investment Manager
J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, a New York-based investment manager and
advisor, was founded in 1864. In addition to providing management and advisory
services to institutional clients, the firm and its affiliates provide
individuals a broad array of investment options, including the US-based Seligman
Group of Funds with more than 50 portfolios. Additionally, the firm manages
Tri-Continental Corporation, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and
a range of offshore investments available exclusively for non-US investors. J. &
W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated has an additional office in Palo Alto,
California. Seligman Advisors, Inc. is the principal underwriter for the
Seligman mutual funds. Seligman Services, Inc. provides client services to
shareholders. Seligman Advisors, Inc. and Seligman Services, Inc. are members of
FINRA and are each an affiliate of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated.

About the Funds' Subadvisers
LaSalle Investment Management (Securities) L.P., with offices in Baltimore and
Hong Kong, and LaSalle Investment Management (Securities) B.V., located in
Amsterdam (collectively, "LaSalle Securities"), provide subadvisory services to
the Fund. LaSalle Securities is a leading real estate securities investment
manager for pension funds, as well as institutional and retail investors around
the globe. With more than 21 years combined investment experience, LaSalle
Securities had approximately $9.8 billion of assets under management in listed
real estate securities at March 31, 2008, including US, European, international,
and global mandates. LaSalle Securities is part of LaSalle Investment Management
and, as such, benefits from the resources of both LaSalle Investment Management
and its parent company, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a NYSE-listed real
estate services company.


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