Lee Dong-seop "Mask and Hand Sanitizer Shortage... Prompt Measures Needed"

"Our Economy Faces Dark Clouds... Measures Needed to Minimize Impact"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Lee Dong-seop, Acting Floor Leader of the Bareunmirae Party, stated on the 6th regarding the novel coronavirus infection, "Masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply," and added, "The government says it will belatedly start cracking down on hoarding. A swift countermeasure must be prepared."

At the floor policy meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Acting Floor Leader Lee said, "These items protect individuals from the virus, so public interest is even more intense."

He pointed out, "The novel coronavirus is casting a dark cloud over our economy," and "As the situation enters a prolonged phase, the real economy and industrial sites are beginning to suffer serious damage. With Chinese factories shut down, production of auto parts for Hyundai, Ssangyong, Renault Samsung, and others is also facing disruptions."

Acting Floor Leader Lee said, "The government must quickly increase the supply of parts through domestic production and alternative regions such as Southeast Asia to prevent production stoppages and minimize the impact."

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