청 "President Moon Emphasizes 'Digital Jobs' in Post-Corona Era"

Cheong Wa Dae Explains Closed Discussion of 5th Emergency Economic Meeting... "Urges Preparation in Digital Infrastructure and Big Data Sectors"

[Asia Economy reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] Kang Min-seok, the spokesperson for the Blue House, stated in a briefing on the 22nd, "There was a mention of the Korean New Deal during the 5th Emergency Economic Meeting's closed-door discussion today, so I will explain it," adding, "President Moon Jae-in emphasized digital jobs in the post-COVID-19 era."

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Spokesperson Kang said, "There was a request to prepare digital infrastructure and big data fields at this time," and explained, "President Moon also cited examples of using digital technology such as self-diagnosis apps related to COVID-19 quarantine, emphasizing the necessity of a digital New Deal."

Spokesperson Kang stated, "Not only the Korean New Deal but also the overall trend of job policies today is completely different from the past method of sharing pain through structural adjustment," adding, "The context of this policy announcement differs in that it is a way to protect jobs rather than saving companies through layoffs."

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