청 "Employment Safety Net Expansion Cannot Be Changed Solely Based on Enthusiasm"

Cheongwadae Explains Background for Cautious Approach to Nationwide Employment Insurance... "Legislative Process and Social Consensus Must Accompany"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A Blue House official met with reporters on the 12th and acknowledged the necessity of expanding the 'employment safety net,' including nationwide employment insurance, while emphasizing the importance of a cautious approach.

The Blue House official stated, "There is no disagreement that our society must continuously strive to expand the employment safety net," adding, "(The Blue House's position on nationwide employment insurance) emphasizes the need to proceed wisely."

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The Blue House official emphasized, "Policy cannot be implemented with enthusiasm alone, nor can it be changed arbitrarily," explaining, "There is a legislative process, and social consensus must naturally accompany it. Especially for the self-employed, resolving employment insurance issues requires income assessment, which is an essential criterion in the process of imposing insurance premiums."

Regarding the 'Emergency Tripartite Consultations,' the Blue House official said, "It is the order that the Prime Minister's Office first states its position, followed by the Blue House," adding, "The Blue House naturally agrees with the fundamental premise that social dialogue is necessary to overcome the crisis, and matters related to the method and agenda will be further discussed with the Prime Minister's Office as the main body."

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