Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, stated on August 20 that "housing supply for future generations, including young people and newlyweds, will be our top priority." He also urged the People Power Party and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to actively cooperate.
During a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly, Han emphasized, "Young people and newlyweds need stable homes in urban areas where jobs and living conditions are established." He added, "The government plans to supply part of public housing through equity accumulation or profit-sharing models and to allocate more than half of universal public rental housing to young people without homes. We will also introduce a new youth future housing loan program worth 3 trillion won and a rental loan guarantee product."
He further stated, "Discussions on the utilization of the Yongsan Park site should be conducted calmly, focusing on providing quality housing that future generations can afford, close to workplaces and residences." He noted that the Yongsan Park Special Act was amended during the Roh Moo-hyun administration in 2007, but nearly 20 years have passed. While respecting the intent of the law, he stressed that it should not hinder discussions on better utilization.
Han urged Mayor Oh and the People Power Party to change their perspective on Yongsan to focus on the lives of young people. He said, "Finding a way to preserve green spaces while creating opportunities for youth would be a responsible approach." He declared, "The Democratic Party will support necessary legislation in a timely manner and will launch an all-out effort for national housing stability."
Meanwhile, Han also addressed the controversy surrounding Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's sudden nomination, stating, "I will hold him accountable until the end," and added, "We will closely examine institutional measures to ensure that the appointment process for Supreme Court justices is not subject to the arbitrary judgment of a single Chief Justice."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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