Candidate Lee Gang-rae Supports Social Economy
Manifesto Practice Pledge Affirmed at Jeonbuk Social Economy Solidarity Meeting
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Kang-rae, the Democratic Party of Korea preliminary candidate for Namwon, Imsil, and Sunchang in Jeonbuk, agreed with the social economy policies proposed by social economy actors and promised to practice the manifesto.
On the 20th, preliminary candidate Lee Kang-rae held a meeting at his election office with Song Byung-ju, Chairman of the Jeonbuk Social Economy Solidarity Council, and Yuk Yi-su, Executive Director of the Jeonbuk Social Economy Solidarity Council.
The Jeonbuk Social Economy Solidarity Council explained policies divided into three major parts: institutional sector, balanced job development, and public innovation, and requested the adoption of 10 urgent pledges.
They stated, “In several European countries, the social economy accounts for 20%, but in our country, it remains at 2%,” and argued, “To resolve polarization in our society, the private sector should be strengthened alongside the two pillars of government and corporations.”
However, they said, “The reality is that even basic systems such as the Social Economy Basic Act have not been established,” and urged, “The National Assembly should accept the social economy as an important alternative in our society and make greater efforts.”
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In response, preliminary candidate Lee Kang-rae said, “While working at Korea Expressway Corporation, I continuously realized social value in the form of the corporation by providing spaces for social enterprises to operate using highway rest facilities,” and added, “For the social economy to flourish, sufficient empathy and understanding of the field must follow beyond theory and social values. I will pay attention to expanding the social economy sector to lead sustainable development in our society.”
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