Land Minister Pledges Faster Supply of Quality Housing Through Expanded Modular Construction

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-duck announced today (July 10) that the government will foster modular technology as a key tool for the rapid supply of high-quality housing.

Minister Kim visited a modular housing manufacturing plant in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, today to inspect the production site. He also held a meeting with industry representatives, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), and the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA) to discuss measures to revitalize the industry.

"The construction industry is facing structural difficulties due to the aging workforce, increasing reliance on foreign labor, and climate change," Kim said. "Modular technology is a key breakthrough that can supply high-quality housing quickly without being swayed by external factors."

During the meeting, industry representatives suggested the need for easing the burden of initial infrastructure construction costs and improving regulations.

While the modular construction method can shorten construction time by 20 to 30 percent compared to conventional methods, construction costs are currently about 30 percent higher.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to support the growth of the industrial ecosystem by enacting a special act on modular construction to provide customized special provisions and incentives, as well as by expanding the supply of public modular housing.

(Photo: Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Yonhap News)
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