Kang Hoon-sik, head of the Presidential Office, directed a thorough investigation and strict measures against illegal activities exploiting the special housing supply system for the disabled and national veterans on July 6.
During a closed meeting with senior aides at the Blue House, Kang emphasized the seriousness of the issue, referencing a recent case where a broker was caught illegally obtaining an apartment valued at 2.08 billion won under the name of a hearing-impaired individual. He stated, "It is a very serious problem that the special supply system, designed to ensure housing stability for the disabled, has been exploited for organized crime."
Kang further noted that similar illegal practices have been identified in the special supply for national veterans, necessitating a comprehensive review and improvement of the entire system.
He urged relevant authorities to conduct a more thorough investigation into illegal activities such as falsifying real estate subscription qualifications and to establish fairness in the special supply system through strict measures, including cancellation of subscriptions and criminal penalties for detected violations.
Additionally, he called for enhanced guidance to ensure that individuals eligible for special supply, including the disabled and national veterans, fully understand the intent of the system. He requested the development of measures to fundamentally block attempts at proxy contracts through name lending and brokers.
Kang also addressed recent media reports indicating that teenagers can easily purchase electronic cigarettes at unmanned stores using forged identification. He pointed out that the current adult verification system is failing to function properly, undermining the effectiveness of laws aimed at protecting youth.
He instructed the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the National Police Agency to promptly assess the sales status of harmful substances like electronic cigarettes to minors and take necessary administrative actions. He also called for collaboration with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, to improve the adult verification system and ensure effective measures are in place to prevent minors from purchasing harmful substances.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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