On the 20th, Democratic Party of Korea Seoul mayoral candidate Chong Won-o said that even if policy clashes arise with the central government over the administration's stance on the tax standard for "one household, one home" owners, the principle of protection will be maintained for holders without speculative intent.
At a Kwanhun Club-hosted forum held that day at the Korea Press Center in Jung District, Seoul, Chong was asked whether his position on "one household, one home" differs from government policy, and said, "The president raised an issue with holding, but my position is consistent that if it is not for speculative purposes, existing rights should be perfectly preserved and protected."
He added, "For anything not clearly classified as for speculative purposes, I think it should be protected on a case-by-case basis." He went on to say, "When we consult with the government, we will work to expand the scope of protection."
Asked specifically how he would view "speculative purposes," he said, "When classifying whether something is for speculative purposes or not, various criteria are needed for this distinction," adding, "When setting the criteria, we will stand on the side of citizens and broadly recognize them in a direction that expands protection."
When the moderator followed up by asking, "When it is a bit ambiguous whether it is speculation or not, can we take it to mean you will prioritize the interests of those who own dwellings?", Chong replied, "As a rule, it is better to see it that way."
Chong also criticized the policies and execution of People Power Party candidate Oh Se-hoon. He said, "The Gangbuk Horizontal Line and the Seobu Line have not progressed, but for cases like the Dongbu Arterial Road, the Northern Line, and the Eastern Line that did advance, he says he did what was done under the previous mayor."
He added, "If I become mayor, I will resolve the Gangbuk Horizontal Line by consulting with the government, including the balanced development index, to pass the preliminary feasibility study."