Friction brews over Yongsan Park's future as government moves to increase housing

Friction between the central government and Seoul City over the possible conversion of a green space in central Seoul is escalating, as the Lee Jae Myung administration readies to announce plans to expand housing supply. A Cheong Wa Dae official hinted Sunday that a new set of real estate measures will be announced this week. Although details are yet to be confirmed, it is widely expected that the announcement will be made on Aug. 13. The government's push to increase housing is set to source va