President Lee asks Oh Se-hoon to report reasons for reconstruction and redevelopment delays

President Lee Jae-myung addressed Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon during a cabinet meeting, congratulating him on his election and requesting a detailed report on the reasons behind the delays in the city's reconstruction and redevelopment projects. The president specifically asked for an explanation of the causes and proposed countermeasures.

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We will do our best to improve the quality of life for Seoul citizens.

The request came towards the end of the cabinet meeting, after Mayor Oh had been given an opportunity to speak. Oh began to discuss his commitment to improving the quality of life for Seoul citizens and mentioned that while several real estate policy meetings had been prepared, he wished to address housing administration in the presence of the cabinet. President Lee interrupted, suggesting they discuss that matter later.

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That talk, let's do it later.

Mayor Oh then indicated that his prepared report contained potentially sensitive information and expressed his gratitude for the chance to speak, hoping his report would be considered. Following this, President Lee reiterated his request, asking for a report on how Seoul's reconstruction and redevelopment projects are progressing and why there are perceptions of insufficient housing supply. This followed an earlier attempt by Mayor Oh to speak on the topic of "Public Opinion Gathering Plan for Real Estate Policy" during the meeting, which was declined by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who suggested submitting written opinions due to an upcoming national debate on the issue.

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There is uncomfortable content in the prepared report.

In response to being denied an earlier speaking opportunity, Mayor Oh stated he had already shared the Seoul city's report with the Policy Chief, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. He then offered to substitute his verbal remarks with the content of the report. The president's direct request for a briefing on reconstruction and redevelopment delays signals a focus on addressing housing supply issues in the capital.

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Please also report on how Seoul's reconstruction and redevelopment are proceeding and why there are assessments of insufficient supply.