An artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image mocking Rep. Hwang Hee’s proposal to turn retired buses into temporary housing for young people is seen online. The proposal sparked backlash among young people and became the subject of memes and AI-generated images. Captured from social media
Rep. Hwang Hee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea / Korea Times photo by Min Kyung-seok
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) continues struggling to win over voters in their 20s and 30s, as a series of controversies over housing, investment and criminal justice reform feeds a broader feeling that the party is not addressing the concerns of young adults.
While the liberal party used to enjoy larger support from young people compared with the conservative People Power Party, its members, especially lawmakers, are now perceived as presenting policies that make life harder for the younger generations.
The latest case of frustration erupting among young people was in response to a suggestion from DPK Rep. Hwang Hee, who last week proposed converting retired buses for use as temporary housing for young people to help provide relief from high housing prices.
