Prime Minister Jeong: "Real Estate Price Surge Has Stopped... Market Also in a Wait-and-See Mood"

"No Additional Procurement Possible" for Nationwide Free Flu Vaccination

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is attending the government questioning session on diplomacy, unification, and security held at the National Assembly plenary session hall on the 15th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated on the 16th that although Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Hyun-mi said "the government's measures have curbed the rise in real estate prices," private statistics do not agree. He said, "The upward trend has stopped for now. It has not yet declined or anything like that. (Government) statistics are available," and added, "In fact, the market also seems to be in a somewhat watchful mood."

Prime Minister Chung made these remarks in response to a question from Ahn Byung-gil, a member of the People Power Party, during the economic sector question session at the National Assembly that day.

He said, "It seems that statistics differ depending on whether they are based on actual transaction prices, asking prices, or how sampling is done," and added, "I think it is right for the government to rely on official statistics, and if there are other statistics, they should be used only as a reference."

Regarding his comment that nationwide free flu vaccinations are "unrealistic," Prime Minister Chung said, "Yes, that is correct. Considering the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the optimal quantity is about 30 million," and added, "Currently, it is not possible to secure additional doses, and pre-purchasing must be done months in advance. It is best to implement the plan as determined by the government."

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