Gwangju Seo-gu Councilor Kim Su-young Points Out Issues in Purchasing Seo-gu Parangsae Senior Center

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho] On the 20th, Kim Su-young, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, delivered a 5-minute free speech during the 299th extraordinary session plenary meeting regarding the 'Issues related to Seo-gu Office's purchase of the Parangsae Senior Citizens' Center building.'

Councilor Kim mentioned Seo-gu's plan to purchase the Parangsae Senior Citizens' Center building to secure a community space for residents.

He said, "There are tenants with remaining lease periods from the 1st to the 4th floor of the building, and I wonder how the office will respond if the tenants extend their contracts under Article 6 (Renewal of Contract) of the Housing Lease Protection Act."

He continued, "Even when individuals purchase buildings, if commercial spaces are operating, they inquire about future lease plans. However, if a public institution responsible for residents' welfare purchases the building without prior notice to the tenants and only notifies them of contract expiration, it is an administration that pushes small business owners, already struggling due to COVID-19, into hardship. The executive branch needs meticulous administration once again and should proceed with sufficient planning and review, including listening to tenants' difficulties before purchasing the building."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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