Discussions between the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Seoul City regarding housing supply in the capital are gaining attention. While a specific meeting schedule has not yet been established, practical negotiations are reportedly ongoing. Key issues are expected to include the utilization of Yongsan Park and the Tancheon Water Recycling Center site, as well as increasing redevelopment density.
According to relevant departments and Seoul City on the 26th, Minister Hong Ji-sun and Mayor Oh Se-hoon are continuing discussions at a practical level. There are suggestions for a meeting between the minister and the mayor following preliminary coordination.
One of the central issues for both sides is the use of the Yongsan Park site. The Ministry is considering utilizing some damaged areas within Yongsan Park for housing supply, but Seoul City opposes building homes on the main site. Instead, Seoul City has proposed the Tancheon Water Recycling Center site as a new candidate for housing supply.
In the National Assembly, discussions are also underway regarding the use of Yongsan Park for housing supply. On the 15th, Democratic Party lawmaker Park Min-kyu introduced a revision bill for the Yongsan Park Creation Special Act, which would allow part of the main site to be used for residential purposes based on national policy decisions.
The potential for resuming negotiations between the two sides may be influenced by recent developments. The Ministry concluded its comprehensive audit at the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee on the 23rd, marking the end of its parliamentary inspections. Mayor Oh also received a not guilty verdict on the same day in an appeal related to allegations of violating political funding laws.
Before a meeting between Minister Hong and Mayor Oh, there is a possibility that First Vice Minister Kim I-tak and Seoul's Administrative Deputy Mayor Kim Sung-bo may initiate discussions. However, this schedule has not yet been confirmed. As both the government and Seoul City maintain their respective housing supply proposals, further coordination will likely be necessary before any agreement can be reached.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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