김윤덕 장관 “탄천 부지에 주택 공급 시 청년·신혼부부 우선”

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation Secretary-General Kim Yoon-duck has expressed his intention to discuss the relocation of the Tancheon River Regeneration Center in Seoul's Gangnam-gu with the city government. However, concerns have been raised about the difficulty of finding a new location for the center.

Speaking on Seoul Broadcasting System (CBS) Radio's 'Park Seong-tae's News Show' on the 27th, Kim was asked if it would take a long time to relocate the Tancheon River Regeneration Center. He responded that he had just received a proposal from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and requested cooperation once he receives the data. He then agreed to thoroughly examine the feasibility of the proposal.

The city's plan is to supply up to 13,000 units of public housing, including for young adults and newlyweds, by occupying half of the Tancheon River Regeneration Center's land area. If the center's land is actually used for housing, public housing for young adults and newlyweds will take priority. Kim also reiterated his stance on constructing affordable housing for young adults and newlyweds in the area, rather than high-end apartments or urban development projects.

Regarding the possibility of constructing housing on portions of Gwanghwamun Park, Kim explained that areas with facilities like children's playgrounds or former U.S. military schools are not suitable. He emphasized that these sites must also go through a public discussion process. When asked about leasing the entire area of Gwanghwamun Park for rental housing, Kim stated that it has not yet been decided, but that it could be a "lottery lease" subject to public debate and deliberation.

The '7,300 units' of new public housing, which is expected to be announced next month, may include portions of Gwanghwamun Park and the Seoul Greenbelt (Greenbelt). Kim expressed hope that through talks with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, additional 3,000 to 4,000 units of housing could be provided, resulting in more than 10,000 units of housing.