Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party, stated on August 14 that the government’s real estate supply measures will be supported through the swift legislation of related bills, including those for shortening approval times and securing land. He urged the People Power Party and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to cooperate positively in executing the government's supply measures.
During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Han said, "The Democratic Party will quickly assess the implementation measures to support real estate policies, including supply, taxation, and finance, centered around the housing market stabilization task force (TF) launched on August 12. We will also promptly back necessary legislation such as shortening approval periods and securing land."
He added that the party aims to actively reflect the opinions of citizens and experts to facilitate home ownership and create a stable living environment, thereby achieving housing stability for the public.
Han also criticized the People Power Party, which has been launching attacks labeling the government's real estate supply measures as 'hypocritical' and 'ineffective.' He remarked, "As soon as the supply plan was announced, they began indiscriminate criticism as if they had been waiting for it. Mayor Oh, who said he would actively cooperate, also criticized the government with provocative terms like 'obsessive policies on actual residence.'"
He questioned the People Power Party and Mayor Oh, asking, "Does merely increasing verbal attacks without fulfilling responsibilities speed up housing supply? What right does the People Power Party have to mention supply when they are outright rejecting the processing of bills to promote real estate supply?"
Additionally, Han reflected on the upcoming party convention scheduled for August 17, noting that this would be the last Supreme Council meeting he would preside over. He expressed gratitude, saying, "It has been two months since I took on this role on June 25. We have opened the doors to a working National Assembly and completed the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which was the last piece of the puzzle for prosecutorial reform. I thank all the Supreme Council members who have been part of this process."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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