부동산 세제·형소법 후속·메가특구법…첨예한 입법 과제 산적

In the upcoming legislative challenges, the pivotal issues revolve around the revised real estate tax reform, dismantling prosecutors' direct investigation authority, and the Megaproject Special Act. These matters are contentious within the ruling party, with differing opinions on the need for amendments and the impact on various groups, such as middle-income homeowners and urban residents.

The government plans to convene a high-level party deliberation meeting on May 23rd to address these issues and coordinate policy responses. The proposed real estate tax reforms, which include measures like the 1-year exclusion of property tax for non-resident owners, have been criticized by opposition parties and urban lawmakers as potentially destabilizing Seoul's real estate market and adversely affecting the upcoming local elections.

The government is under pressure to provide accompanying measures to alleviate market concerns, particularly regarding the shortage of housing supply and the potential for increased construction costs. Meanwhile, prosecutors' investigative authority is to be fully abolished under the revised criminal procedure law, leading to debates within the party about the need for judicial reform and safeguards against abuse of power.

The proposed 52-hour workweek limit and expanded use of fixed-term contracts, as well as the controversial Megaproject Special Act, also require careful consideration and potential modifications to balance economic growth and social stability.