The People Power Party criticized the government's economic policies on July 11, calling for the immediate resignation of Kim Yong-beom, the Blue House Policy Chief.
Choi Eun-seok, the party's chief spokesperson, stated in a commentary, "If the policies he designed and pushed forward have failed, it is the minimum duty of a public official with a conscience to resign as soon as possible."
Choi pointed out, "Who was at the forefront of designing and pushing the real estate and financial market policies?" He noted that during a briefing, Kim mentioned that President Lee Jae-myung would personally preside over a real estate policy forum, stating, 'The government does not believe it knows all the answers.' Choi then questioned, "Where has the confidence that once lectured the public about the 'cost of success' gone?"
He highlighted the current economic situation, saying, "The average price of apartments in Seoul is nearing 1.6 billion won, and the number of rent refugees is increasing. The exchange rate is stuck in the 1,500 won range, and prices are soaring," adding, "This is the dismal report card of Kim Yong-beom's economic policies."
Spokesperson Jo Yong-sul also expressed concerns about the government's real estate forum in a separate statement. He urged that the forum should not be a venue for tax increase tricks but rather a place to reflect on policy failures. Jo emphasized, "It should be a starting point for humbly listening to the voices of the people and re-evaluating the overall real estate policies from scratch."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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