The Seoul chapter of the People Power Party and the Seoul Metropolitan Government held a joint forum on August 19th to discuss issues with the government’s recently announced “8·13 Real Estate Countermeasure.” The discussion focused on identifying problems within the policy and exploring potential solutions. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended the event, signaling collaboration between the party and city government on housing issues. Participants critiqued the effectiveness of the "8·13 measures" in stabilizing the housing market and addressing affordability concerns. The forum represents an effort to reassess the government’s approach and seek alternative strategies. This signifies growing political debate surrounding the nation's ongoing real estate challenges. Further discussions and revisions to the policy are anticipated following this analysis.