Oh Se-hoon demands resignation of Land Ministry Minister Byeon Chang-heum: "Self-investigation, already lost qualification"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, demanded the resignation of Byun Chang-heum, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

People Power Party's Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon is speaking at a residents' meeting on the issues of relocating the Guro 1-dong vehicle depot, held on the 6th at the residents' representative meeting room of Guil Woosung Apartment in Guro 1-dong, Seoul. (Provided by Oh Se-hoon Camp) [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the 6th, candidate Oh said, "Minister Byun has already lost his qualifications due to his belated self-investigation," pointing out, "He said regarding the allegations of land speculation by LH employees, 'I thought the new town development would not proceed, but suddenly it was designated as a new town, I think.'"

Candidate Oh stated, "The period when he (Minister Byun) served as LH president exactly coincides with the timing of LH employees' land speculation," adding, "Just by looking at these objective facts, Minister Byun Chang-heum has already lost his position as the person responsible for overseeing critical real estate policies."

In addition, candidate Oh mentioned controversies during the Land Ministry ministerial confirmation hearing and demanded his resignation. He referred to Minister Byun's controversial remarks toward tenants of rental housing during his tenure as SH Corporation president, his inappropriate comments about the victims of the Guui Station accident, allegations of favoritism toward acquaintances, tax delinquency, and vehicle seizure.

Candidate Oh said, "If Minister Byun refuses to resign, then President Moon Jae-in, who praised the LH-led housing supply as 'Byun Chang-heum style policy,' should take responsibility and resolve the issue."

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