Choi Young-ho Preliminary Candidate "Need to Review Additional Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 Response"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Choi Young-ho, a preliminary candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea in Dongnam-gap, Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated on the 23rd, "I express concern regarding the rapidly spreading COVID-19 in the local community and emphasize the need for the government to consider drafting an additional supplementary budget and for bipartisan cooperation in the National Assembly."

Candidate Choi Young-ho said, "Although the infectious disease briefly subsided due to the government's proactive response, including prompt information disclosure at the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is now rapidly spreading nationwide, centered on Daegu and Gyeongbuk," adding, "I believe that relying solely on contingency funds will be insufficient for budget execution aimed at preventing the spread of community infections, supporting self-employed and small business owners facing difficulties, and revitalizing the local economy."

He continued, "Politics must prioritize the safety and protection of citizens' lives," and stressed, "I urge the political sphere to refrain from using COVID-19 as a tool for political conflict and to actively cooperate with the authorities' efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

Furthermore, he said, "Citizens should thoroughly practice personal hygiene such as handwashing and wearing masks, avoid going out if experiencing symptoms like coughing or fever, and promptly contact the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency at 1339 or local health centers according to government prevention guidelines to receive appropriate measures," adding, "While refraining from attending large gatherings, maintain routine economic activities, overcome psychological inhibition, and together overcome the COVID-19 crisis."

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