이재명식 닥치고 공급 [한겨레 프리즘]

In 18th-century works, such as Goethe's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," the disastrous consequences of using excessive knowledge and greed to exercise power are vividly depicted. An elderly sorcerer leaves his apprentice to draw water from a well so he can take a trip. The apprentice, believing it will make his work easier, casts a spell on the bucket to lower the water for him.

The bucket soon fills up, but the spell continues to lower the water while the bucket remains full. The apprentice fails to realize that he cannot stop the spell, and the room soon becomes an ocean of water. Only when the sorcerer returns does the spell break and the water crisis ends.

The current situation with the housing supply policy under the Jeonmungil administration has left both the government and the public concerned about whether the over-heated market will cool down. Although there are outlines for potential solutions, the implementation phase remains uncertain, just like previous measures in 9/7, 1/29, and 8/3.

The government has implemented various regulations over the past year, but has failed to stabilize housing prices and has been criticized by the 2030 generation for their strong sense of dissatisfaction. The administration has resorted to "increase property taxes" as a last resort, but it may only further complicate the market turmoil.

The stock market, symbolized by the Kospi index, has been excessively driven by people's desires, becoming a gambling house. This outcome, similar to 'Coral Discount' and the 'K Capital Market,' is the result of President Jeonmungil's misguided policies.

While the housing supply policy should be handled more strictly than the Kospi recovery, President Jeonmungil has not shown the necessary determination. Instead of addressing the broader goal of stable stock prices, he has shown a one-track approach focused on price stabilization, such as "supply-side reform" and various regulatory measures.

The public, believing the president's statements, may expect prices to stabilize, but the reality is that lowering prices requires more than just tightening regulations. Housing is a consumable good that depreciates over time and changes with lifestyle shifts, so the government must proactively prepare for these changes, which they have not done.

The fact that young people cannot own homes and build families is a criticism of the government's lack of consideration. The sorcerer only appears when there is a clear purpose, and this purpose must be the proper objective of resolving 'Coral Discount' and stabilizing housing prices. The government should prioritize this clear objective.