Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party for obstructing housing stability in response to the government's real estate supply measures. He urged the party to cooperate in convening a National Assembly session on August 13 to address pending housing supply legislation.
During a strategy meeting at the National Assembly on August 12, Han stated, "The party obstructing the public's housing stability is the People Power Party, to which Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon belongs. The follow-up bills to last year's 9·7 measures are being held back by the People Power Party's obstinacy. If they have any conscience, they should hold the National Assembly session on the 13th and pass the relevant bills."
Han also labeled Mayor Oh's real estate supply measures as 'immature promises' and called for responsible solutions. He expressed skepticism about Oh's commitment to building 310,000 homes by 2031, given the average duration of urban redevelopment projects exceeds ten years. He urged Oh to present alternatives to address issues such as demolitions, the relocation of current residents, and conflicts among stakeholders.
Additionally, Han announced that the Democratic Party plans to launch a task force to stabilize the housing market, stating, "The government and the ruling party will listen to the voices of the public, local governments, and the industry." He emphasized the need to rationalize outdated regulations and improve business conditions to ensure the smooth implementation of the government's supply measures.
Furthermore, Han pointed out that the special committee for a national investigation into the Election Commission failed to agree on the schedule for a recount at the Olympic Park ballot counting center due to opposition from the People Power Party. He remarked, "The hidden agenda to politicize the baseless election fraud conspiracy theories is evident."
Han questioned, "How long will they cling to unfounded election fraud theories that even their own party's chairperson does not agree with? We must resolve these suspicions through thorough investigations and recounts. The Democratic Party will ensure that every precious vote from the public is protected."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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