{
  "id": 16993256,
  "title": "Gov't to designate new housing zones for over 76,000 homes near Seoul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/govt-to-designate-new-housing-zones-for-over-76-000-homes-near-seoul-16993256",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/policy/20261029/govt-to-designate-new-housing-zones-for-over-76000-homes-near-seoul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government has announced plans to designate six new public housing zones in Gyeonggi Province near Seoul, aiming to construct over 76,700 homes. This move is part of efforts to increase the housing supply, following the ministry's August plan to build 100,000 new homes. The six candidate sites are located in Gimpo, Guri, Hanam, Uijeongbu, and Goyang, all within a 5-kilometer radius of Seoul's boundaries, offering convenient access to the capital. These proposed sites are situated in greenbelt areas where environmental conservation value has already been reduced, making them suitable for systematic development. Land Minister Hong Jee-sun emphasized the need to expand housing supply in areas popular with young people and newlyweds, promising government support to expedite construction.",
  "summary": "The government plans to designate six new public housing zones in Gyeonggi Province, surrounding Seoul, to build more than 76,700 homes as part of efforts to boost the housing supply, the land ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the six candidate sites as a follow-up to its August plan to supply 100,000 new homes. The proposed sites are located in…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Gov't to designate new housing zones for over 76,000 homes near Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/govt-to-designate-new-housing-zones-for-over-76-000-homes-near-seoul-16992445",
        "published": "2026-10-29T01:17:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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