Seoul City Collaborates with Government to Disclose 'Kkangtong Jeonse' Information... Financial and Legal Consultation Support Provided

Preparation of Sector-Specific Response Measures at the Seoul City Level

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] On the 14th, Seoul City announced that it has prepared measures that can be operated at the city level to reduce damage from 'Kkangtong Jeonse' and decided to actively respond in collaboration with the government and others.

First, in cooperation with the government, detailed information about 'Kkangtong Jeonse' will be provided. As part of this, in September this year, information on Jeonse fraud crackdown from the 'Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Center' established by the government, tax delinquency, deposit non-return incidents, and consultation cases and civil complaint reception information from the city's Jeonse Deposit Support Center will be shared to conduct a more thorough investigation of the damage status.

In particular, efforts will be made to database the actual locations of crackdown and accident cases to provide information that makes it easy and specific to identify high-risk areas for Kkangtong Jeonse accidents.

Financial support will also be increased. First, in case of damage related to Jeonse fraud, the government plans to promptly guide qualifications and procedures so that emergency loans, which will be implemented by the government, can be quickly applied for. Also, for the tenant deposit interest support project operated by the city, if it is difficult to return the deposit due to Kkangtong Jeonse, the city plans to actively promote system improvements with partner institutions to extend loans and interest support for up to two years.

Legal consultation will also be provided. The city will conduct focused consultations divided into three stages: just before contract termination, immediately after, and continuously after termination, in cases where legal action is inevitable for tenants to recover their deposits. Additionally, considering response methods for each stage, when it is necessary to prepare forms such as certified mail, application for tenant registration order, application for payment order, and complaint for deposit return lawsuit, related manuals will be created so that anyone can use them. The manuals will be posted on the Seoul Housing Portal within this month. Furthermore, if legal assistance is needed during litigation, support will be provided to help tenants recover their deposits early by linking with members of the Seoul Housing Lease Dispute Mediation Committee.

Yoo Changsoo, Director of Seoul City's Housing Policy Office, said, "Recently, the government has also prepared various measures such as Jeonse fraud and Kkangtong Jeonse, but since collaboration with local governments is important, Seoul City will actively cooperate and promote multifaceted measures. We will continue to consider policies at the city level to protect tenants and ensure effective measures are prepared."

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