이형일 부총리 후보자 “비거주-거주 종부세 공제 차이는 둘 것”

The interim candidate for Vice Prime Minister, who also serves as the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, stated that the differential in fundamental real estate tax exemptions between permanent residents and non-permanent residents has been softened from the initial plan. The extent of the differential was reduced from the original proposal of 5 billion won to 2 billion won, but the principle of the differential will be maintained.

At a press briefing held at the Government Spokesperson's Office on the second day, the candidate clarified that they are concerned about the effect of reducing the non-permanent resident's fundamental tax exemption, but they decided to maintain the current policy to establish a residential housing market. They requested the public to understand this direction.

The candidate also mentioned that they would consider rational aspects if necessary in the government's budget, but they emphasized that they will not follow the ruling party's request to eliminate the differential between permanent and non-permanent residents. The government decided to maintain the fundamental tax exemption for residents at 12 billion won, initially lowering it from 9 billion won due to public dissatisfaction.

The candidate focused on increasing the growth rate of the economy, reducing income disparity, and stabilizing people's lives. They emphasized the importance of "stabilizing prices" in addressing income disparity and managing inflation. Despite the criticism about extending fiscal expansion, the candidate stated that they believe additional investments are necessary to strengthen growth capacity and reduce income disparity.

They also highlighted the importance of supply-side measures, such as increasing the supply of housing, to address rising prices. The candidate also announced the revival of the "Green Cabinet Meeting," a historical informal discussion between cabinet secretaries and economic ministers that began in the 1960s.