Lee In-young "I Understand the United Party's Situation... The Plenary Session Must Be Held on the 8th to Achieve a Successful Conclusion"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Lee In-young, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 4th urged the United Future Party once again to cooperate in convening the plenary session on the 8th, saying, "I hope you will positively consider holding the last plenary session of the 20th National Assembly."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Floor Leader Lee said, "I am aware of the complex internal affairs of the United Future Party, and I am also concerned that the terms of the floor leaders of both parties are about to end. I understand the circumstances that make it difficult to make a responsible decision," but he made the request.

He added, "I hope that the 20th National Assembly can conclude successfully so that it is evaluated as having done its best until the very last moment," and said, "Despite many difficulties faced by the United Future Party, I expect you to make a bold decision and act generously."

He continued, "In particular, there are more than 13 bills related to support for the care system throughout the day and the establishment of a public medical school to support the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), four unconstitutional bills including the Tax Accountant Act, and the Jeju 4·3 Special Act still pending," adding, "I hope that at least one bill to help our people can be processed until the end."

Regarding the social distancing measures starting on the 6th, Floor Leader Lee said, "Now, keeping a two-arm distance, washing hands, and practicing cough etiquette must become part of daily life," and added, "It is also very important to naturally accept a culture of resting when sick."

He then said, "We cannot go back to the past," and "I hope we do not forget the painful lesson of Shincheonji, which plunged the country into chaos in an instant."

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