President Moon: "Emergency Cooperation System Between Government and National Assembly Until the End of COVID-19"

Before the Dialogue Between Ruling and Opposition Leaders at the National Assembly on the 28th, Chairman Moon Hee-sang Had a Conversation... "Hoping to Restore Economic Vitality as Soon as Possible"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the afternoon of the 28th, President Moon Jae-in said regarding the "Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19)," "Until it is eradicated, I hope that a somewhat close emergency cooperation system between the government and the National Assembly will be established so that COVID-19 can be ended early, damages can be restored promptly, and the people can feel at ease and regain economic vitality as soon as possible."

President Moon made these remarks before meeting with National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang ahead of the ruling and opposition party leaders' dialogue held at the National Assembly that day.

President Moon said, "Because of COVID-19, both the government and the people are very worried, and I think the National Assembly is also very concerned," adding, "This is a time when a nationwide all-out response to COVID-19 is necessary, and I am very grateful that the National Assembly continues to cooperate."

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President Moon said, "The National Assembly has established a special committee on COVID-19, passed the 'three COVID laws' such as the Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act and the Quarantine Act, and all parties have expressed very active positions regarding the supplementary budget," adding, "I expect that today's meeting with party leaders will be another good opportunity for bipartisan cooperation."

President Moon requested, "Please continue to support us until the end."

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