Ruling Party and Government Consider Reviewing Abolition of Special Apartment Supply for Sejong City Public Officials (Comprehensive)
[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] The Democratic Party of Korea, the government, and the Blue House decided on the 28th to consider abolishing the special supply system for public official apartments in Sejong City. The Korea Customs Service's Customs Valuation and Classification Institute (Gwanpyeongwon) became embroiled in controversy over allegations that it forcibly proceeded with the construction of its office building in Sejong City aiming for the special supply in Sejong.
Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum pointed out at a high-level party-government-Blue House meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, “The party urgently proposed the issue of special apartment supply in Sejong as an agenda item,” adding, “Following the issues with Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) and Gwanpyeongwon, the special apartment supply is also becoming a subject of criticism.”
Prime Minister Kim said, “I believe the original purpose of ensuring housing stability has been sufficiently achieved,” and added, “Now that residential conditions have improved, the special supply is rather becoming a privilege and is being abused. We will prepare measures from the perspective of fairness and justice at today’s meeting.”
Floor Leader Yoon Ho-jung also stated, “I understand that the Office for Government Policy Coordination is conducting a strict fact-finding investigation. Please proceed rigorously so that no doubts remain among the public,” and requested, “If there are illegal acts, regardless of rank or position, I ask for strong measures including prosecution that the public can accept.”
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Floor Leader Yoon emphasized, “The Democratic Party judges that the purpose of the special supply for relocated institutions in Sejong City has been largely achieved,” and strongly urged, “We also strongly request that the special supply system for relocated institutions be considered for abolition so that it is not excessively or specially regarded beyond necessity.”
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