Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport “3rd New Town Speculation Suspicion Survey, 14,000 People”

Input 2021.03.05 11:52

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said that at least 14,000 people will be surveyed regarding the alleged speculation in the third new city. Of these, about 4,000 officials at the headquarters of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of local governments, and about 10,000 employees of Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH).

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport explained the number of people to be investigated through the data distributed on the 5th of the’LH speculation suspicion related 3rd new town total investigation plan, etc.’ This data is an additional answer to the question and answer of the reporters during a briefing on speculation allegations by Minister Byeon Chang-heum the day before.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said, “If you include local governments (relevant departments), local housing and urban corporation employees, spouses, and direct relatives, accurate estimation is difficult, but it is expected to reach tens of thousands of people.”

The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs also said, “Among tens of thousands of investigation targets, those suspected of misconduct are first selected, and if judicial action is required, we plan to respond through complaints and accusations.”

The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs said, “I think that the thing that can restore the public’s trust is to carry out the real estate policy without a hitch along with a thorough investigation and punishment for alleged speculation.” And the announcement of the 2nd new housing site will also be promoted without a hitch,” he added.