Comedian Hwang Hyun-hee clarified his position after drawing controversy for commenting on real estate policy as a multiple-homeowner.
On the 16th, Hwang Hyun-hee posted a long message on his personal Facebook saying, "I participated in a discussion about real estate policy and the market on last Tuesday's 'PD Notebook.' I think talking about real estate policy is always a delicate matter. It may resonate with some people, and it may sound uncomfortable to others."
Earlier, on the 10th Hwang Hyun-hee appeared on MBC's 'PD Notebook' and said, "An asset is not something to buy and sell, and real estate is an area of holding. Once you buy it, you should keep it for more than 10 years."
Hwang Hyun-hee, saying he is a landlord who owns three apartments located in Yongsan District, Seongdong District and Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul, said, "It is expected that holding taxes will be imposed. We have played this game. We experienced it in the previous administration. We paid huge capital gains taxes too. How was it then? We endured it," he said.
He went on to say, "Multiple-homeowners all say the same thing: 'We can endure.' Most have a basic psychology that real estate is invincible. There have been brief periods when short-term transactions made it look like house prices fell, but looking at the overall picture, no one has yet perfectly controlled the real estate market. Isn't it human desire?"
But Hwang Hyun-hee candidly expressed his feelings about the government's real estate regulations, saying, "I understand the president's resolve, such as posting on social media at dawn, but it is scary to think about how much money we need to prepare to pay taxes."
When Hwang Hyun-hee's remarks became a hot topic on online communities and social media, he explained, "There is a definite intent behind policy and a corresponding reaction in the market," and added, "What I wanted to say was not to criticize a specific person or take someone's side, but to describe the realistic 모습 that appears between policy and the market. I wanted to explain what the market we live in looks like and what concerns many people have within it."
He said, "Basically, I am someone who hopes the real estate market will stabilize. If house prices rise, someone may be happy, but I do not think that that rise makes our society as a whole healthier. When house prices rise, tax burdens eventually increase and the burden and conflict for society as a whole grow, and we have experienced that many times."
Hwang Hyun-hee said, "Watching the broadcast, I saw a trend of simplifying things by funneling them into the single word 'multiple-homeowner,' and parts were edited or conveyed in a direction different from what I initially intended. However, since a broadcast is a work made by producers and directors together, I think it is right to respect the producers' and the PD's judgment and discretion regarding the program's composition and direction."
He expressed regret, saying, "Looking back, as the person who decided to appear, I think I should have given more thought to the nature and flow of the broadcast. In that regard, there seem to have been parts where my judgment was lacking, and I will accept that portion as my responsibility."
Hwang Hyun-hee also said, "The easiest way to talk about policy might be to say nothing. But I believe that when diverse opinions are discussed in the public sphere, policy can also find a better direction. Rather than trying to persuade someone, I want to fulfill my role by calmly explaining the reality of the market we live in together."
In closing, Hwang Hyun-hee concluded, "I think a stable market in which people can somewhat predict the future is healthier for society than a market where house prices rise or fall sharply. I hope real estate becomes the foundation of many people's lives rather than someone's anxiety."
Below is the full text of Hwang Hyun-hee's Facebook post
I participated in a discussion about real estate policy and the market on last Tuesday's 'PD Notebook.' I think talking about real estate policy is always a delicate matter. It may resonate with some people, and it may sound uncomfortable to others. Nevertheless, because it is an important issue in the society we live in, I think it is meaningful for diverse opinions to be discussed in the public sphere.
There is a definite intent behind policy and a corresponding reaction in the market. What I wanted to say was not to criticize a specific person or take someone's side, but to describe the realistic 모습 that appears between policy and the market. I wanted to explain what the market we live in looks like and what concerns many people have within it.
Basically, I am someone who hopes the real estate market will stabilize. If house prices rise, someone may be happy, but I do not think that that rise makes our society as a whole healthier. When house prices rise, tax burdens eventually increase and the burden and conflict for society as a whole grow, and we have experienced that many times.
Watching the broadcast, I saw a trend of simplifying things by funneling them into the single word 'multiple-homeowner,' and parts were edited or conveyed in a direction different from what I initially intended. However, since a broadcast is a work made by producers and directors together, I think it is right to respect the producers' and the PD's judgment and discretion regarding the program's composition and direction. Looking back, as the person who decided to appear, I think I should have given more thought to the nature and flow of the broadcast. In that regard, there seem to have been parts where my judgment was lacking, and I will accept that portion as my responsibility.
The easiest way to talk about policy might be to say nothing. But I believe that when diverse opinions are discussed in the public sphere, policy can also find a better direction. Rather than trying to persuade someone, I want to fulfill my role by calmly explaining the reality of the market we live in together.
I think a stable market in which people can somewhat predict the future is healthier for society than a market where house prices rise or fall sharply. I hope real estate becomes the foundation of many people's lives rather than someone's anxiety.<
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