Prime Minister Jeong: "Advancing the Economic Structure of the 'Korean New Deal'... Creating a Sustainable Paradigm"
[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 26th, "Through the 'Korean New Deal,' we will advance the economic structure and create a 'sustainable growth paradigm.'" He also mentioned, "We will expand the employment safety net through 'universal employment insurance' and the 'National Employment Support System,' and strengthen the 'social safety net,' including the public health care system."
Prime Minister Chung attended the '2020 Korea Forum Opening Ceremony' held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on the same day and stated, "The government will mobilize all available resources and policies to turn the current crisis caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) into an opportunity."
He said, "Through experiencing COVID-19, we have once again confirmed our resilience and capabilities," adding, "I was amazed by the strength of our people who wisely overcome difficulties."
He continued, "With a spirit of concession and consideration for others more than myself, we are leading by example in 'social distancing' and 'everyday quarantine measures.'"
Prime Minister Chung expressed, "K-quarantine has become the global standard, and the competitiveness in the ICT sector has been proven to be the best in the world. Online education conducted in schools at all levels is also receiving worldwide attention," and added, "We have confirmed once again that Korea does not shrink in the face of crisis but unites and grows stronger."
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He concluded, "The president I respect, Kim Dae-jung, said during the IMF foreign exchange crisis, 'Let us become the great creators of history who overcome today's hardships and realize tomorrow's leap.' At that time, we united and overcame the foreign exchange crisis well," and said, "Now, we stand once again at the path to becoming 'creators of history.'"
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