韩央行行长候选人称支持提高房地产税以遏制通胀

Group 1 - The next potential governor of the Bank of Korea, Lee Seung-hun, advocates for increasing property holding taxes to curb soaring housing prices that could trigger inflation, but he believes it is too early to shift towards a more aggressive monetary tightening policy [1][5] - Lee Seung-hun, previously the senior deputy governor, is seen as a candidate to succeed the current governor, Lee Chang-yong, whose four-year term ends on April 20 [1][5] - He emphasizes the need for stricter government measures on the real estate market to prevent rising housing prices from exacerbating inflation and hindering middle-class families from purchasing homes [1][5] Group 2 - Lee Seung-hun's support for increasing property taxes aligns with President Yoon Suk-yeol's stance, who has urged owners of multiple properties to sell before the government raises property taxes [2][6] - He believes the current exchange rate of the Korean won is reasonable, with the rate against the US dollar at approximately 1465.30, suggesting a fair range between 1400 and 1470 [3][7] - He notes that while the exchange rate may briefly exceed 1500, such a level is unlikely to be sustainable [4][8]