The South Korean government has confirmed that it has completed discussions with local authorities regarding the location of 73,000 new public housing units that have not yet been disclosed. The government plans to reveal the locations once the necessary administrative procedures are finalized.
During a briefing on rapid housing supply measures on August 13, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-deok stated, "We have already finished discussions with local governments" regarding the undisclosed new housing sites. He added, "The reason for not announcing them yet is due to the administrative review process."
On the same day, the government announced plans to designate new public housing districts in prime locations, including transit-oriented areas in the metropolitan region, aiming to supply over 100,000 housing units. Of these, 27,000 units in three districts—Gangseo in Seoul, Namyangju city, and Gwangju in Gyeonggi Province—were prioritized for immediate disclosure.
Kim explained that as the review process involving community consensus progresses, the locations will naturally be made public. He also hinted at the possibility that the undisclosed sites may include areas within the greenbelt.
While emphasizing the importance of preserving greenbelt areas, Kim noted, "If we can boldly lift restrictions on the greenbelt to build homes, it could significantly stabilize supply." He further stated, "We will focus on areas that are already significantly damaged, classified as grades 3 to 4, and actively prepare for additional supply in consultation with the Seoul city and local governments."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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