Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province to Jointly Respond to Housing Policies

As local governments in Gyeonggi Province have expressed dissatisfaction following the government's recent new city announcement, Gyeonggi Province, Seoul, and Incheon have decided to establish a 'regional cooperative body' for joint response to government housing policies.

According to Gyeonggi Province on the 7th, the province, Seoul, and Incheon have decided to establish the 'Capital Region Housing Policy Consultative Body' to jointly respond to the government's unilateral housing policies, and held a working-level meeting on the 4th.

The three cities and provinces plan to inform the government through the consultative body of each local government's housing supply plans and urban development plans, and jointly submit opinions from each local government so that the government can establish housing policies suited to the realities of the Capital Region.

A provincial official stated, "Currently, each local government individually presents opinions on government housing policies, so the realities of the Capital Region are not being properly reflected in policies," and added, "The purpose is for the three cities and provinces to speak with one voice to respond more effectively to government policies and seek practical benefits for the Capital Region."

The local governments are scheduled to launch the consultative body next month after reaching agreements on specific operational plans and regulations.