South Korea's Blue House will host a public forum on real estate policy direction on the 23rd, bringing together government officials, academics, market experts, industry representatives, civic groups, and citizens for open debate on the new administration's real estate policy. The event follows preliminary discussions held from the 14th to 16th by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Financial Services Commission, and Ministry of Economy and Finance, which focused on supply, finance, and taxation respectively. The forum aims to finalize policy direction by incorporating diverse stakeholder input amid growing public concerns over the real estate market.
Blue House Announces Forum Schedule and Agenda
The Blue House released the event overview on the 21st. The forum will run for 100 minutes starting at 10 AM on the 23rd. The agenda includes opening remarks by President Lee, presentation of pre-collected public opinions, expert presentations, open discussion, and closing remarks by the president. Expert presentations will cover three topics: real estate (Professor Jin Mi-yoon, Myongji University Graduate School of Real Estate), finance (Senior Research Fellow Kim Young-do, Korea Institute of Finance), and taxation (Professor Kang Sung-hoon, Hanyang University Department of Policy Studies).
Government and Expert Participants Confirmed for Real Estate Forum
A total of 140 participants will attend the forum. Government attendees include Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yoon-chul, Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-joong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-deok, and Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won. Academic participants include Professors Jin Mi-yoon (Myongji University), Kang Sung-hoon (Hanyang University), and Jin Sang-ha (Hanyang University Department of Economics). Expert group members include Kim Young-do (Korea Institute of Finance), Oh Jong-hyun (Korea Institute of Public Finance), and Yoon Ji-hae (Real Estate 114 Research Team Leader). Industry representatives include Kim Sung-eun (Korea Housing & Commercial Association), Lee Jin (Korea Developer Association), and Cho Hang-shin (Korea Financial Investment Association). Real estate influencers Choi Young-min (YouTube channel operator) and Chae Sang-wook (YouTube channel operator), real estate agents Jang Min-young, Lee Hae-won, and Kim Hee-joon, and civic group representative Kim Hyun-dong (People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy) will also participate. The Blue House selected participants from applicants via a public opinion website, with a focus on younger demographics.
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Government agencies held preliminary forums from the 14th to 16th on real estate supply, finance, and taxation ahead of the comprehensive policy forum on the 23rd. Photo shows Gangnam district apartment complexes including redevelopment sites.
FAQ
What time will the Blue House real estate policy forum start on the 23rd?
The forum will begin at 10 AM on the 23rd and run for 100 minutes. The agenda includes opening remarks by President Lee, presentation of pre-collected opinions, expert presentations on real estate/finance/taxation, open discussion, and closing remarks.
How were participants selected for the real estate policy forum?
The Blue House selected 140 participants including government officials, academics, industry representatives, civic groups, and citizens. Participants include applicants from a public opinion website, with a focus on younger demographics. Government attendees include Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, Deputy PM Koo Yoon-chul, and ministers from relevant agencies.
