Kwon Chil-seung, the policy chief of the Democratic Party, urged the People Power Party and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on September 8 to abandon the idea of using housing policy as a political weapon against the government and the ruling party. He also indicated a consensus on the need to expedite the processing of non-controversial legislation.
During an appearance on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' Kwon noted that the amendment to the Yongsan Park Special Act, currently pending in the National Assembly, was proposed in line with the government's housing supply measures. He expressed optimism that the People Power Party would not oppose the bill if it undergoes minor adjustments, as it aims to create favorable conditions for housing supply.
Kwon added that the Democratic Party plans to listen to the opinions of the People Power Party and the Seoul City government. He urged them to set aside any intentions to use housing policy as a means to attack the government and the ruling party and to engage in open discussions.
Specifically, Kwon emphasized the need for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Seoul City government to find common ground regarding housing supply sites, particularly concerning Yongsan Park and the Tancheon River. He suggested that if Seoul City presents a concrete supply plan, the Democratic Party would consider it, advocating for a collaborative approach.
Additionally, Kwon mentioned that during a joint meeting with Lim I-ja, the policy chief of the People Power Party, on September 1, they shared a mutual understanding of the need to expedite non-controversial legislation and are currently in the process of practical coordination.
Kwon noted that many of the bills currently before the National Assembly are non-controversial ones agreed upon by both parties. He stated that they have reached a consensus to process these agreed-upon items separately from other contentious bills, suggesting that doing so could set a positive precedent for the upcoming regular session of the National Assembly.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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