- August 13 real estate measures? Watered-down policy, all noise and no substance
- Zero move-in housing units during this administration's term... No mention of rental or lease market
- Greenbelt development? Are they eating away at even our last seed corn?
- Seoul supply shortage, Oh Se-hoon's fault? Blocked during Park Won-soon's tenure
- Oh Se-hoon's first-instance verdict was a political trial; we must protect Oh Se-hoon
- Non-apartment support? Similar logic to "scrap buses"
- Youth can't buy apartments?... Regulations like income caps must be lifted
- Yoon Sang-hyun acting like NEC chairman... Hope he shifts his stance
- Jang Dong-hyeok's reshuffle of party committee heads: No problem if fair
- President Lee's golf gatherings? Suspected of diluting controversy over his own golf playing
- Intentions don't seem pure; I don't think I'll get a call
■ Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5 MHz 7:00 – 9:00 AM)
■ Date: August 14, 2026 (Friday)
■ Host: Lawyer Kim Tae-hyun
■ Guest: Na Kyung-won, People Power Party Lawmaker
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: How does the opposition party view the government's August 13 real estate measures, which we introduced earlier in News One-Shot? We have People Power Party Lawmaker Na Kyung-won, representing Seoul's Dongjak B district, connected by phone to talk about this. Hello, Lawmaker Na.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Hello.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yesterday, the government announced housing supply measures, and Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk said, "The president ordered housing supply to the point where one might think he was crazy about building houses. So we dragged every resource together to prepare it." What is your view on this? Did measures worthy of those words come out, or do they fall short?
▶ Na Kyung-won: It was truly all noise and no substance.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Really?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Looking at it, they wrote out a full 80 pages. It is nothing more than a rehash. The numbers are inflated. In reality, the move-in volume within this administration's term is zero. The earliest project they mentioned is the Yeomchang Park site in Gangseo, Seoul, in 2029, isn't it?
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: But practically, for the vast majority, specific locations were not announced at all. That is one thing.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: What is even more important is that while new construction supply is crucial, so is what you might call rotational supply—the supply of Jeonse (lump-sum deposit rental) and monthly rentals. Right now, the biggest crisis in the market is in Jeonse and monthly rentals. Yet there is not a single word about Jeonse and monthly rentals. So it is a completely watered-down policy. It feels like they are saying, "Supply is important, we must solve it through supply," and then dusting off their hands as if they completed their homework. It is truly frustrating.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Before the announcement, what was widely discussed in Seoul was Yongsan Children's Park and the Greenbelt in the Gangnam area, right?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Yes.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: There are forecasts and interpretations that those could be added in future announcements, but yesterday they were excluded. How do you see that?
▶ Na Kyung-won: They were excluded yesterday, but looking at what the president said and interviews by senior presidential secretaries, they keep bringing this up. What did the president say? That even if we have to amend the law, we must lift Greenbelt designations and supply housing. The authority to lift Greenbelt areas under 300,000 m² is delegated to provincial governors and mayors. So he expressed a determination to take that authority back and do it directly if necessary.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Was it the senior secretary for economic affairs? Someone went on a radio interview and said something like, "Not many people visit Yongsan Children's Park, so isn't it a waste to use it like that?" I think that is shortsighted in the extreme. Green spaces are like our last remaining seed corn. But they keep talking about consuming it, which makes me question whether this administration's philosophy actually considers the future of South Korea.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: What the president actually said was this exact phrasing: "We must shorten various approval and permit procedures as much as possible, and for housing sites as well, without being tied to existing regulations, we must actively secure them and provide supply, even by amending laws and systems if necessary." You see this "amending laws and systems" as touching upon Greenbelt-related regulations. Then where in Seoul do you think would be suitable? Because most areas are Greenbelt, so without lifting them—
▶ Na Kyung-won: First, in Seoul, it is crucial to speed up urban redevelopment and reconstruction.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Reconstruction and redevelopment?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Yes. This administration is saying things like this. They are now blaming President Yoon and Mayor Oh Se-hoon for the lack of housing supply. But housing supply doesn't happen overnight. Because it requires a very long time, it is like writing a diary entry every day—it requires steady, continuous effort.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: However, the core reason why housing supply stalled in Seoul is that Mayor Park Won-soon abolished all of those plans 10 years ago and failed to supply housing during that period. That accumulated and is now showing up. Yet they are blaming the previous administration. I believe that for Seoul, lifting various regulations to speed up redevelopment and reconstruction is where it must start.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: But the president always says that doing so won't increase the number of housing units. Not only does the number increase, but people also want to live in homes where they actually desire to live. People want redevelopment and reconstruction because they want to live in nicer apartments, apartments with underground parking lots, and so on. Housing prices are rising because demand is high but supply is lacking. So we need to ease those restrictions, which naturally increases the housing count, and focus on that area.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: However, the ruling party argues that housing supply in Seoul during Mayor Oh's tenure is at about 60% of the 10-year average, saying that instead of focusing on his own political career, Mayor Oh Se-hoon bears responsibility for Seoul's housing supply shortage and rental crisis.
▶ Na Kyung-won: That is why I am saying that if you look at the root cause, it comes down to Mayor Park Won-soon.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Mayor Park Won-soon?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Yes.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Then this is a somewhat cautious question. What if, hypothetically, a Seoul mayoral by-election is held next year—just hypothetically. And what if you run and become mayor?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Please don't talk about that. We actually view this first-instance trial as a highly political trial. As Mayor Oh enters his second-instance trial, I believe our duty is to stand with Mayor Oh and protect him.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: In any case, you agree that Mayor Oh's real estate policies should continue, right?
▶ Na Kyung-won: That is correct. I wish it would speed up a bit more, and if there is anything we can help with in the National Assembly, we will do so.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: You meant that redevelopment and reconstruction regulations should also be eased.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Yes.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Also, regarding loan support for young people, providing loans for purchasing non-apartment properties under 300 million to 400 million won, such as villas and officetels. There seems to be backlash from young people over this. How do you see it?
▶ Na Kyung-won: It is a similar line of thinking to "scrap bus housing." I think so. Naturally, young people will object, saying, "Are you telling us never to buy an apartment?" Regulations that specify what is allowed and what is not are the real problem. Yesterday they talked about reducing the marriage penalty and providing loans for newlyweds without combining spousal income because of public dissatisfaction. But if we truly want young people and newlyweds to get a strong start, we shouldn't impose income caps. I previously advocated a policy when I was vice-chair of the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy, modeled on Hungary's low-fertility policy: If a couple gets married, provide an ultra-low-interest, long-term loan of 200 million won regardless of income level, for a 20-year term. They could use it for 20 years to buy a house or get a Jeonse lease. That makes starting out easy. But restrictions like setting income ceilings, or allowing villas while banning apartments, are what hold us back.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Understood. Lawmaker Na, let's touch upon a few party issues.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Sure.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Regarding the National Election Commission (NEC), Yoon Sang-hyun, chairman of the special parliamentary investigation committee, said this was not an illegal election. He then proposed a debate to the finish with you regarding the concept and essence of illegal elections, but you virtually declined, saying he was barking up the wrong tree. What point do you think Lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun is missing?
▶ Na Kyung-won: What is the job of the chairman of a special parliamentary investigation committee? Who created this committee? The public did. But Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun seems to be acting as if he is the NEC chairman. Bizarre things have been happening—entering turnout numbers in advance and other absurd facts coming to light. As we uncover strange occurrences one by one and realize how poorly the NEC handled things, naturally, suspicions arise.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Then shouldn't the special committee chairman focus on dedicating himself to the investigation until the end to provide answers to the public's reasonable doubts, rather than acting like the NEC chairman? So when I pointed that out, he suddenly suggested a debate. I said if he completes his duties well and returns, I will debate him then.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: I am saying that instead of jumping to conclusions and declaring what is or isn't true, Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun should do his utmost as special committee chairman to provide answers to what the public is curious about. That is the appropriate and correct attitude.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: So you mean that Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun concluding that the NEC's poor election management is not an illegal election is itself the problem, and that whether it constitutes an illegal election needs to be thoroughly investigated?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Exactly. He made a definitive statement regarding voter turnout numbers, saying it did or didn't happen. So I am saying he should investigate it properly. Since the public is curious, he should investigate further.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: So in your view, so far, he has not been properly performing his duties as the special committee chairman.
▶ Na Kyung-won: That's right. It's unfortunate. Look at how hard our party's committee members are working—Lawmaker Joo Jin-woo, Lawmaker Kim Eun-hye, Lawmaker Choi Bo-yun, and Lawmaker Shin Dong-wook are all working hard. Yet he seems to be bickering with our party's committee members.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Right. There was some conflict.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Yes, so it is regrettable.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Reports show that about 20,000 People Power Party members submitted a petition to the party's Central Ethics Committee requesting Yoon Sang-hyun's resignation or replacement as special committee chairman, as well as disciplinary action against him. Do you believe he should resign as chairman and be disciplined?
▶ Na Kyung-won: I don't think it's a matter for disciplinary action. He just needs to work hard from now on.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Could there be a need for the party to replace the chairman depending on the situation?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Since there isn't much time left, he just needs to wrap it up well quickly. So I think—what is the remaining period, about a month? Since that's the case, he should shift his stance instead of making prejudgments. Beyond prejudgment, it makes me wonder if he's giving up. Who draws conclusions about what is or isn't true before even investigating? So I am telling him to shift his stance, do the job properly, and commit himself. Please respect the public's wishes. Honestly, I feel very sorry for the citizens who are struggling. We should speed up and give them answers faster, but things keep dragging on. That's why a special counsel investigation should also get underway quickly so we can answer what frustrates the public. That will lay the foundation to resolve conflicts and move toward the future. I hope he focuses on that.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Understood. Representative Jang Dong-hyeok said he would replace party committee chairs who do not fight. There are reports that incumbent lawmakers might be included and speculation about a major reshuffle of party committee heads. There seem to be concerns within the party. How do you view this?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Under our party constitution and rules, we need to operate the Special Committee for Organizational Strength, and originally, there was a procedure to reappoint party committee heads by the end of August. It used to be handled routinely, but there was a precedent where a major effort was made to reappoint party committee heads through a formal procedure.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: When was that?
▶ Na Kyung-won: In 2018, during the Liberty Korea Party era. There was considerable backlash back then. But I think like this: Forming the Special Committee for Organizational Strength according to party rules and establishing procedures through it are certainly things the party can do.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: But what is important is that conservatism should pursue fair competition and meritocracy above all else, shouldn't it?
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: That's right.
▶ Na Kyung-won: I believe subsequent steps must proceed based on those principles. As long as clear, transparent standards and fair procedures are guaranteed so it isn't interpreted as political calculation or self-interest, I think there shouldn't be a problem.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Understood. Reports continue to surface about the president playing golf with senior opposition lawmakers. Recently, three names came up: Vice Speaker Park Duk-hyum, former Vice Speaker Joo Ho-young, and Lawmaker Kim Tae-ho. How do you evaluate the president playing golf with senior opposition lawmakers and discussing various matters?
▶ Na Kyung-won: While it is not bad for the president to talk with the opposition, I find the timing and manner highly suspicious in many respects.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: In what respect?
▶ Na Kyung-won: The president's golf outings have had various issues. While they didn't surface publicly until recently, when reports came in about inappropriate outings at golf courses in Gyeonggi-do—whether South Seoul or East Seoul, I'm not sure—and Taereung, it has now been revealed that he suddenly requested golf meetings with lawmakers from our party. The golf issue surfaced about two months ago, and after that, the presidential office talked about playing golf with Trump, and then reached out to opposition lawmakers to play golf.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: So I feel it might be an attempt to dilute the controversy over his own golf outings. I don't think the timing or intentions seem pure. Communication between the president and the opposition is fine, but what matters is not just meeting, but actually solving problems.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Yes.
▶ Na Kyung-won: What is the point of playing golf if you don't listen to any of our arguments in the National Assembly?
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: If you get a call, you won't play, right?
▶ Na Kyung-won: He won't call me.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Why not?
▶ Na Kyung-won: President Lee Jae-myung and I don't have much in common.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Really?
▶ Na Kyung-won: Yes.
▶ Kim Tae-hyun: Understood. We will end here today. That was Lawmaker Na Kyung-won of the People Power Party. Thank you.
▶ Na Kyung-won: Thank you.
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