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South Korean political dispute over real estate policy

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has engaged in a political dispute with President Lee Jae-myung regarding real estate and land management policies. Initially, Oh criticized the administration’s housing policies, arguing that an excessive focus on owner-occupancy requirements has caused a rental shortage and driven up prices. He defended his own administration by attributing current supply shortages to the previous administration’s cancellation of redevelopment zones. To address long-term stability, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has set goals to break ground on 310,000 redevelopment units and supply 130,000 public housing units by 2031. Oh expanded his criticism to include a government investigation into farmland ownership, arguing that verifying farming practices treats citizens as potential speculators. He characterized the oversight as “arrogance and self-righteousness” and suggested the administration is focused on “crushing” specific groups rather than addressing national issues like economic restructuring and low birth rates. During a press conference marking his 100th day in office, Oh intensified his dispute over housing supply data. He refuted President Lee’s claim that surging housing permits in the Seoul metropolitan area result from the central government’s “speed war” in supply efforts. Oh dismissed the President’s interpretation as a “mental victory” (정신승리), arguing that the increases stem from the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s long-term efforts to restore redevelopment projects canceled by previous administrations. Noting that the process from establishing a union to construction typically takes over 10 years, In his 100-day address, Oh urged further argued that the President administration's failure to move away from ideological dichotomies and instead focus on market principles stabilize housing and actual supply. monthly rent prices is a primary driver for declining presidential approval ratings. He also expressed intention advocated for a shift from regulatory-heavy policies to meet with a supply-oriented approach, suggesting the Minister of Land, Infrastructure government provide tax and Transport financial incentives to discuss strategies, including the utilization of Yongsan Park. encourage private and international investment in long-term rental housing. Additionally, Oh addressed his ongoing legal challenges regarding Myung Tae-kyun survey fee allegations, stating he has submitted new evidence for his appeal trial.

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  1. 2026-10-08 05:28 UTC South Korean political dispute over real estate policy
  2. 2026-10-07 06:14 UTC South Korean political dispute over real estate policy
  3. 2026-10-06 07:21 UTC South Korean political dispute over real estate policy
  4. 2026-09-27 02:59 UTC South Korean political dispute over real estate policy

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