Lee administration sidelines Seoul mayor in housing push
The government and ruling party are drawing speculation that they are sidelining Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in their push to expand housing supply. Housing demand is most concentrated in the nation’s capital due to the heavy concentration of population, jobs and urban conveniences, making the Seoul mayor a key local government partner in the central government's bid to address housing supply. But…
The government and ruling party have sparked speculation that they are sidelining Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in their efforts to increase housing supply. With most housing demand concentrated in the capital, Seoul Mayor becomes a crucial partner for the central government in addressing the housing shortage. However, it appears the Cabinet, as well as the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), are bypassing Oh Se-hoon and making decisions independently.
This was evident when President's chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, and DPK Chairman Kim Min-seok agreed to grant district chiefs authority over redevelopment and reconstruction projects involving fewer than 500 homes. Currently, the responsibility for managing such projects rests with heads of metropolitan or provincial governments, including Seoul Mayor.
According to the urban development law, Seoul's district chiefs have the power to create redevelopment plans, but must first seek approval from the mayor.
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