The issue of housing supply at Yongsan Park appears to be entering a prolonged phase. While the government is reviewing plans for housing supply at Yongsan Park, there are numerous hurdles to overcome, including public discourse, legal amendments, and collaboration with local governments such as Seoul and Yongsan.
After meeting with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on the 26th, Kim Yoon-deok, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, told reporters that the first step is to undergo a public discourse process. He explained that the results of this discourse would necessitate amendments to the Yongsan Park Special Act, and even then, cooperation with local governments like the Seoul city government and Yongsan District Office would be essential for implementation.
Kim emphasized that the government's current review of housing supply at Yongsan Park differs from short-term supply measures. In fact, the new public housing plan, which is set to be announced next month and includes 73,000 units, does not encompass Yongsan Park.
Specific sites for housing supply have yet to be determined. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has indicated that some areas previously used for military housing or hospitals could be limited to housing for young people and newlyweds, but the extent and scale of development will need to be clarified through the public discourse process.
Meanwhile, opposition from the Seoul city government remains strong. Mayor Oh has opposed using the main area of Yongsan Park for housing and has instead proposed utilizing surrounding scattered sites and alternative locations.
Kim noted, "In the process of actively seeking housing for young people and newlyweds in Seoul, Yongsan has also become one of the targets."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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