Democratic Party's Park Seong-joon said, "Although I sympathize with the government's real estate taxation plan, there is a serious resistance from the public."
Democratic Party's Secretary-General 박성준 expressed his support for the government's housing tax reform proposal on 24th, acknowledging the government's intention to simplify the policy. However, he revealed serious concerns about public opposition, stating that political decisions should primarily consider public sentiment, and the resistance towards this reform is currently severe.
The Democratic Party had previously urged the government to revise the Comprehensive Housing Tax Reform Bill to account for both residing and non-residing property owners. 박성준 highlighted a personal example from his Seoul district, noting that despite strong support for the policy, public sentiment can still be unpredictable. He emphasized that even party leader 김민석, who represents a Seoul district, is particularly sensitive to housing and tax issues. 박성준 concluded that the party's strong request for the reform during the high-level party meeting was a clear indication that such a measure is necessary.
He also mentioned that the current "Trespass Investigation Special Investigation Law" is being reviewed by the Law and Justice Committee, and he expressed his personal view that hearings should be held in September when the regular session of the National Assembly begins.
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