Seoul mayor rejects gov't proposal to build apartments in Yongsan Park

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Land Minister Kim Yun-duk to address the government's proposal to construct apartments within Yongsan Park, a central location in the city. Despite discussions on multiple pending matters, Mayor Oh and Minister Kim were unable to reconcile their opposing views on the Yongsan Park proposal. Mayor Oh firmly stated that the Seoul city government would not consent to the plan to build apartments on the entire Yongsan Park site under any circumstances.

He also emphasized the severe consequences of agreeing to the plan, warning that it would tarnish his legacy, ensuring that history would remember him as a sinner to the city. The government and ruling party are currently evaluating the plan to build rental apartments for young individuals in Yongsan Park as part of efforts to boost housing availability in the capital.

However, the Seoul city government vehemently opposes the proposal, asserting that the park is a national asset deserving of preservation as green space for future generations. The park, primarily situated on land formerly owned by the U.S. military, remains a contentious location for this proposed development.