Jeong Sye-gyun "Can Participate in 'Ruling and Opposition Party Council' for Administrative Capital Relocation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said regarding participation in the 'Ruling and Opposition Party Consultative Body' for the relocation of the administrative capital, "If a consensus is reached between the ruling and opposition parties, the government is also willing to participate."

On the 21st, during a government questioning session at the National Assembly, Prime Minister Chung made this remark in response to a question from Kim Young-bae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, about the formation of a 'Ruling and Opposition Party Consultative Body for National Balanced Development.'

Prime Minister Chung said, "There was a recent statistic showing that the population of the metropolitan area has exceeded 50% of the total population," adding, "We need serious consideration on how to maintain national competitiveness in this regard, and advanced strategies should be discussed."

Regarding the relocation of public institutions such as the Blue House, the National Assembly, public broadcasters, and policy banks, Prime Minister Chung said, "This is not a simple issue," and added, "The acceptance of the members is important, and since public support and National Assembly approval are also necessary, I hope the political circles will discuss this closely."

He also addressed the housing supply plan through the development of the Taereung Golf Course, stating, "It is being actively reviewed," and added, "We are also considering policies to expand housing supply through various methods such as developing areas around subway stations in cities, revising redevelopment and reconstruction standards." He further said, "We are preparing to report related measures to the public around the end of the month."

Regarding the proposal to elevate the 'Real Estate Subscription System,' defined by the enforcement rules of the Framework Act on the Construction Industry, to a law, Prime Minister Chung said, "Considering policy stability and consistency, elevating it to a law is also good," but added, "However, since there are aspects that require quick and flexible responses depending on the situation, some matters that need swift action should remain under enforcement rules."

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