A political dispute has erupted over real estate issues involving Han Seong-sook, the Prime Minister nominee. The ruling People Power Party criticized her for neglecting illegal construction and owning multiple properties, while the opposition Democratic Party countered that the allegations are politically motivated distortions.
Park Seong-hoon, a spokesperson for the People Power Party, claimed on June 13 that Han was aware of illegal construction on a building she owns in Seoul's Jongno District but failed to address the issue for an extended period.
He added, "During her confirmation hearing as Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups last year, she promised to take swift action, but she only paid fines and left the problem unresolved until after her nomination as Prime Minister, when she finally removed the illegal structures."
Park also noted that Han is a multiple property owner, possessing four homes, including three in Seoul and one in Gyeonggi Province. He claimed she recently sold an apartment in Jamsil, realizing a profit of nearly 3 billion won (approximately $30 million).
In response, Democratic Party spokesperson Kang Jun-hyun issued a statement defending Han, saying she has expressed regret over the personal issues raised and is actively taking necessary measures to address them.
Kang explained that Han sold the Jamsil apartment at a price about 400 million won lower than its previous transaction and is also working to sell properties in Gangnam and Yangpyeong at reduced prices of approximately 600 million won and 300 million won, respectively.
He emphasized Han's commitment to resolving her multiple property ownership despite incurring losses, stating, "The nominee is determined to comply with real estate stabilization policies, while the People Power Party is focused on discrediting her by highlighting past issues without addressing the core of the matter."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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