The parliamentary committee on land, infrastructure and transport adopted a confirmation hearing report for land and transport minister nominee Park Sang-woo on Thursday.
The report included both opinions on the nominee's eligibility and ineligibility, with the ruling People Power Party(PPP) highlighting Park’s expertise as a former land ministry official and head of the Korea Land and Housing Corporation(LH).
The PPP anticipates Park to resolve various issues and fulfill his role based on his experience in housing supply, urban planning and transport infrastructure.
The main opposition Democratic Party(DP) considered the nominee unqualified and accused him of involvement in a questionable land ministry enterprise through his establishment of a real estate consulting firm after stepping down from LH leadership.
The DP also cited his alleged drafting of undervalued contract in the purchase of a home by signing a transaction as well as his responsibility in LH's deficit crisis.