PM visits apartment construction site to encourage speedy supply

On August 19, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook toured an apartment complex construction site in Incheon, south of Seoul, as part of her commitment to regularly monitor the government's housing supply initiative. The government's objective is to provide over 230,000 additional homes in the Seoul metropolitan region by expediting development on public land, easing greenbelt limitations, and aiding private sector endeavors.

The plan emerged following criticisms that the government prioritized demand management over supply expansion.

During her visit to the Gyeyang district in Incheon, Prime Minister Han pledged to personally inspect project sites weekly whenever feasible. She emphasized the importance of implementation and expediency in executing the housing supply plan. When asked about the plan's success, she highlighted the critical role of efficient execution.

Han urged relevant agencies to utilize all available resources to facilitate the commencement of construction projects as soon as possible. She assured that any necessary ground improvements would be promptly addressed and enhanced. Prime Minister Han stressed that the quality of construction is equally vital as the speed of completion.