여당, 이번 주 부동산 의총·TF…‘세제 개편 후폭풍’ 전월세 시장 대책 분주

The Democratic Party, sensing negative public opinion towards the recently proposed tax reform, has mobilized a tax task force (TF) and convened a parliamentary session to address internal concerns. Party spokesperson Kim Han-gyu stated at a parliamentary session on the 11th, "A stable real estate policy is urgently needed for the nation's safety.

The Democratic Party will continuously listen to the public's opinions and work closely with the government to improve it." Following the task force meeting, Democratic Party deputy spokesperson Kim Seong-hoo met with journalists, announcing plans to hold a parliamentary session on the 13th to discuss the tax reform proposal and real estate supply measures.

The session will also include a first meeting on the 12th to discuss the impact of tax reform on the housing market and potential measures, such as the withdrawal of the Green Belt. The meeting will feature speakers from various government agencies, including the House Administration Committee, Special Audit Committee, Budget Consolidation Special Audit Committee, Finance Economic Planning Committee, and Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Democratic Party's proactive stance on the issue stems from the negative public opinion and concerns within the party itself. The tax reform proposal, announced by the government on the 3rd, includes raising income and inheritance taxes for property owners with assets over 32 billion won, as well as permanent residents. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact on rental markets, as permanent residents may be forced to sell their homes, leading to a decrease in rental supply and higher rental prices.

On the 12th, Deputy Spokesperson Kim Seong-hoo addressed journalists, stating, "Those most worried are tenants. If rental requirements are strengthened during tax reform, landlords may be forced to vacate their properties, increasing rental prices and affecting the rental market." Another lawmaker, Eo Jin-su, expressed concern on Facebook, saying that treating permanent residents and short-term renters equally could harm the rental market and increase rental prices.

The party leadership has also called for the improvement of supply-side measures, such as supporting private development and providing direct housing supply. In the upcoming process, various measures, including the review of differential taxation for permanent residents and short-term renters, expanding the exemption criteria for permanent residents, and improving supply-side measures, are expected to be discussed.

The final direction of the tax reform proposal is expected to be determined by the newly formed leadership after the upcoming Democratic Party congress.