Lee orders review of 'marriage penalty' in housing policies

The government is looking into "marriage penalties" in housing financing, and will roll out measures to address the issue, President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday. Speaking at Thursday's real estate policy forum, Lee said that he is aware of the issue and has instructed the Prime Minister's Office to conduct a comprehensive investigation to ensure that married couples would not face disadvantages in purchasing or renting homes or in applying for housing subscriptions. "Regarding the issue of 'marr