Nominee for South Korean Land Minister Pledges Consultation with Seoul on Housing Plans
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Hong Jee-sun, nominee to head South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said he will consult closely with the Seoul city government to resolve differences over housing supply plans, including the controversial proposal to use parts of Yongsan Park for development, emphasizing cooperation between central and local governments.
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Why It Matters
The nominee Hong Jee-sun was tapped to replace Land Minister Kim Yun-duk, who faced opposition from the Seoul city government over a proposal to use parts of Yongsan Park in central Seoul for housing development.
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The nominee to head the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday he will closely consult with the Seoul city government to narrow differences over housing supply plans.
Hong Jee-sun, currently vice land minister, made the remarks a day after he was tapped to replace Land Minister Kim Yun-duk, who had faced opposition from the Seoul city government over a proposal to use parts of Yongsan Park in central Seoul for housing development.
"I will hold sufficient consultations with the Seoul city government in advance to ensure that housing policies are effectively implemented," Hong told reporters on his way to the government complex in the administrative city of Sejong.
Hong stressed the importance of cooperation between the central and local governments, citing his experience in housing and urban development policy at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government.
"I will work to promptly supply quality housing in areas where people want to live, while paying particular attention to housing stability for young people and newlyweds," he said.
The nominee is required to undergo a parliamentary confirmation hearing before President Lee Jae Myung formally appoints him as minister.
What to Watch
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Hong Jee-sun will undergo a parliamentary confirmation hearing before being formally appointed as minister.
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Open Questions
- What specific housing supply plans are under discussion?
- What is the timeline for the parliamentary confirmation hearing?
- How will the use of Yongsan Park for housing be modified to address Seoul's concerns?
