United Future Party: "Park Neung-hoo's remark 'to stockpile supplies' deeply hurt medical staff's feelings"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Future United Party raised voices of criticism regarding Minister of Health and Welfare Park Neung-hoo's remarks about the mask shortage situation, saying it was "because we want to stockpile supplies generously."

Park Yong-chan, spokesperson for the United Party, stated in a commentary on the 13th, "Minister Park made remarks that deeply hurt the hearts of medical staff who are fighting desperately."

The remarks came after Minister Park attended the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee's full meeting the previous day and responded to medical staff's complaints about mask shortages by saying, "It is true that they feel a shortage because they want to stockpile supplies more generously themselves."

Spokesperson Park questioned, "How could such remarks be made unless there was an intention to ignore reality, let alone listen to the voices from the front lines?" calling it "a statement that makes one doubt their ears."

He referred to Minister Park's past comment on the cause of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) spread, saying it was "because of Koreans who came from China," and pointed out, "Since the Minister of Health and Welfare, who is the person in charge of quarantine measures, has such awareness, it is impossible for proper measures to come out."

Spokesperson Park added, "The public's disappointment with Minister Park's 'heartbreaking remarks' and inappropriate perception of reality is spreading to anger," and urged, "Bow your head in apology before the people for your reckless behavior and focus solely on overcoming Wuhan COVID-19."

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