Choi Jung-ho, a candidate for the Ministry of Land, Transport and Tourism, apologized for the controversy surrounding his multi-homecoming at the National Assembly hearing.

Choi said in his remarks, "I am deeply concerned about matters that have been criticized for my possession of real estate.

He was once known to have two houses and one concession at the same time.

Choi was awarded the right to sell the 'Castle & Familie di Art' penthouse (155㎡), which is being constructed in two apartments, including Els (59㎡) in Jamshil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, and Life 2 (84㎡) I have the apartment in Bundang and I give it to my daughter and wife just before the appointment of the Minister.

"Preparing for the hearing, I was able to look back on my life and my life seriously, as well as the beginnings of my days when I was in public office," he said. "With the reflection that I could not reflect on the people's minds, "He said.

He said, "If we are given the opportunity to work as Minister of Land, we shall rely on the people's severe criticism as a precious and valuable lesson, to reconsider their beliefs and values ​​as their hunger, and to dedicate themselves to the people and the nation." .

In the case of the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, Choi said, "The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is an essential foundation for the people's daily life and quality of life including residence, transportation and safety. I will not be doing anything. "

"I am committed to steady market management centered on real clients, so that no one can concentrate on tight housing welfare so as not to worry about moving or worrying about the house, and to stabilize the housing market," he vowed.

He added, "We have dramatically improved the transportation system that connects people's everyday life and economic activities, quickly expanding and streamlining key transportation means such as GTX, wide-area buses, and super-express bus system (BRT) I will cut my commute time by half. "

Recently, most people are concerned about fine dust, Choi said, "I will surely grab and keep the fine dust generated in the land transportation field." He said, "Subway, terminal, rental housing welfare center, I will make it a zone. "

Choi, who emphasized that the safety of the nation is the highest priority of the nation, said, "We intensively improve the aged infrastructure and buildings such as roads and railroads through thorough safety diagnosis, prevent construction site crashes and reduce traffic accident deaths by half. I will surely achieve the project. "

He said, "The balance of national development and revitalization of the local economy is also a challenge to concentrate on policy." He said, "We will also actively promote urban regeneration, community over-capital (SOC) projects, innovative cities, happy cities and Saemangeum projects."

"The conviction that we have through the 30 years of public life is that" policies that people do not sympathize with and trust can not succeed, "said Choi." If the minister of the Ministry of Land, Transport and Tourism is given the opportunity to serve the people, I will do my best in a low attitude. "

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