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Ministers of related ministries have apologized to the public over allegations of speculation by LH employees of Korea Land and Housing Corporation.
He emphasized that if it is confirmed as speculation, we will investigate, discipline, and respond with the principle of zero tolerance.
Proving speculativeness is key, and the results of the first investigation will be released as early as this week.
This is the first news, reporter Jeon Yeon-nam.
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Prior to announcing the recurrence prevention plan, Hong Nam-ki, deputy prime minister, bowed his head with Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Byun Chang-heum and related ministers.
Deputy Prime Minister Hong said he regretted the people, saying it was a disastrous heart for something unpleasant to happen.
Regarding this suspicion, he emphasized zero tolerance measures, saying that pursuing private interests through public office should never be tolerated.
[Hong Nam-ki/Deputy Prime Minister of Economy: If real estate speculation is confirmed, it will be taken under zero tolerance such as investigation request and disciplinary action.]
In addition, if speculativeness in relation to the 3rd new town is confirmed, not only the source of funds, but also tax evasion and compliance with loan regulations He said he would investigate whether it is.
However, the government's tough response policy presupposes confirmation of the fact of speculation, so how to prove speculativeness is the key.
The scope and target of the survey is so vast that it reaches several million pyeong and tens of thousands of people, raising doubts about whether an effective investigation will be conducted.
The government joint investigation team conducted a field investigation at the LH headquarters in Jinju, Gyeongnam for the past two days to obtain basic data to investigate allegations of land speculation.
During this week, the investigation team will announce the results of the first survey targeting all employees of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, all LH employees, their spouses, and direct relatives with work history from five years before the announcement of the location of the new city this week.
The National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters also launched a full-fledged investigation, such as establishing a special investigation team for real estate speculation instructors.
(Video editing: Kim Jong-woo)