Vice Minister Lee Itak Urges "Speed" in Housing Supply During Visits to New Residential Sites and Third-Generation New Towns in Namyangju

"We Will Deliver Results the Public Can Feel"

Lee Itak, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, emphasized the swift implementation of housing supply as he visited the Namyangju Downtown and Namyangju Wangsuk 2 public housing districts in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on August 28, 2026.

Lee Itak, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (center), visited the public housing site in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on the 28th to review the progress of housing supply with officials. On the right is Choi Hyunduk, Mayor of Namyangju. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Namyangju Downtown in Wabu-eup, Namyangju, was recently designated as a new residential site under the "August 13 Plan." Located adjacent to the Gyeongui–Jungang Line's Dosim Station, the area offers excellent transportation accessibility. The government aims to break ground in the first half of 2030, applying the most expedited public housing construction model possible. Approximately 21,700 households are planned to be supplied here.

At the Namyangju Downtown site, Vice Minister Lee stated, "Just as important as the speed of housing supply is the improvement of transportation and living conditions that local residents can actually feel." He added, "Please actively implement transportation improvement measures for the new sites, and carefully incorporate the opinions of local communities to ensure mutually beneficial growth with the region," addressing the site officials.

Vice Minister Lee then visited the Namyangju Wangsuk district, the largest large-scale public housing area among the third-generation new towns, with a total planned supply of 80,000 units. With construction already well underway, Namyangju Wangsuk 1 district is set for first occupancy in 2028, and Namyangju Wangsuk 2 district targets first occupancy in 2029.

Vice Minister Lee remarked, "The third-generation new towns must serve as a core foundation for housing stability in the Seoul metropolitan area." He urged, "Please proactively address the various issues that may arise during the large-scale development process, and accelerate the pace of supply." He further directed, "To deliver on our promise to the public, ensure rigorous management of safety, quality, and fairness so that high-quality housing is supplied swiftly in prime locations."

After the site inspection, Vice Minister Lee reiterated during a lecture for officials at Namyangju City Hall, "The main objective of the August 13 Plan is to promptly provide sufficient housing that the public can tangibly experience." He continued, "We will work closely with local governments to minimize inconvenience for residents, making every effort to ensure smooth groundbreaking and eventual occupancy."

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