Lee Jae-myung "Welcomes" Baemin's Apology Statement

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his welcome to Baedal Minjok's complete withdrawal of the fee restructuring plan.

On the 10th, Lee posted on Facebook an article titled "Welcoming Baemin's Complete Withdrawal of the Fee Restructuring," stating, "When Gyeonggi Province officials visited Baedal Minjok headquarters yesterday (the 9th) and had discussions, we confirmed that Baemin deeply empathizes with the difficulties faced by small business owners and consumers." He introduced, "After internal discussions, Baemin promised to contact us and the next day (the 10th), they promptly informed Gyeonggi Province of the decision to completely withdraw the fee restructuring and publicly announced it."

Lee added, "I appreciate the prompt decision," and advised, "I hope this opportunity will lead to deep reflection on corporate social responsibility."

He also said, "Pursuing profit is the essence of a company, and there is no reason to blame that," but added, "However, if a company becomes obsessed only with profit and neglects business ethics, it will inevitably cause not only backlash from interest groups but also distrust, resistance, and alienation throughout society. For sustainable management, it would be good to reconsider corporate social contribution."

Furthermore, Lee stated, "This seems to be a good opportunity to seriously consider the relationship between monopoly and innovation," and pointed out, "While companies' free and creative activities must be guaranteed and innovation encouraged, acts that disrupt market order by abusing monopolistic positions are not free business activities but rather destroy the economic ecosystem and must be regulated."

Finally, Lee said, "Gyeonggi Province will always support and encourage companies' creative innovations that contribute to community development," and expressed hope that "Baemin's sincerity will be well conveyed to small business owners and consumers who had fallen into great disappointment through this complete withdrawal of the fee restructuring."

On the same day, Baedal Minjok issued an apology, stating, "We deeply apologize once again with a heavy heart to the restaurant owners and the public who were hurt and disappointed," and promised, "After the fee restructuring, we received many suggestions and criticisms from restaurant owners, related organizations, and various sectors, and we will humbly accept them with a sincere reflection on the criticisms and reproaches from all sides."

Earlier, on the 1st, Baedal Minjok announced the introduction of a 'percentage-based fee system' where commissions increase according to sales volume instead of the 'fixed fee system' with a limited amount, which sparked strong opposition from small business owners.

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