Ruling and Opposition Parties Clash over Lee Hyung-Il's 'Non-Residential Single home'... "Speculative Forces" vs. "Not Gap Investment"

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Jae-ha = On the 15th, during the confirmation hearing for Lee Hyung-il, nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, the ruling and opposition parties [addressed] the controversy regarding the nominee's 'non-residential single home'...

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Lee Hyung-il, nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, stated, “I am apologetic for causing concern to the public regarding the issue of non-residential status,” adding, “I have owned the property for a long time as a lifelong single-home owner and wanted to continue living there, but circumstances were difficult.” During his confirmation hearing before the National Assembly’s Finance, Economy, and Planning Committe…

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Ministerial nominee Lee Hyung-il clarified allegations regarding gap investment in an apartment in Gwacheon. The nominee explained that he purchased the apartment without a loan for the purpose of actual residence, but subsequently remained vacant for a long period due to personal circumstances, such as relocation to Sejong City and overseas work.

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The candidate for Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hyung-il and Minister of Finance and Economy stated that “I feel sorry for the fact that the actual period of residence was short while owning an apartment in Gwacheon for a long period of time.” The candidate said “I feel sorry for the controversy caused by non-residential housing and the lack of attention from the people” in response to a question from Congressman Park Su-yeong about the Gwacheon apa…

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Lee Hyung-il, nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, stated at his confirmation hearing on the 15th regarding the controversy over owning a single non-residential home, "Regardless of the reason, the controversy over non-residential housing and the public's gaze.