Kim Won-yi, National Assembly Member, Begins Legislative Activities by Listening to Market Merchants' Difficulties

"I will focus on the bills, policy development, and budget securing promised to citizens"

Assemblyman Kim Won-i visited Saebyeok Market, Sinjayu Market, Dongbu Market, and Jungang Market consecutively over two days to hear from merchants about the difficulties they are facing due to COVID-19. (Photo by Assemblyman Kim Won-i's office)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Kim Won-i, a member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea (Mokpo City), announced on the 2nd that he began his first legislative activities of the 21st National Assembly by visiting markets in Mokpo city on the 30th of last month.

Over two days, he visited Seobuk Market, Sinjayu Market, Fisheries Market, Dongbu Market, Hangdong Market, Hanil Market, and Jungang Market in sequence, listening to the difficulties faced by market merchants due to COVID-19.

Assemblyman Kim said, “I heard that sales increased somewhat due to disaster livelihood support funds, but merchants feel it is insufficient. I will do my best to establish various policies and a rapid support system for the livelihoods of small business owners and self-employed people.”

At the first staff meeting held on the 1st in Room 923 of the National Assembly, he ordered thorough preparation of local issues, such as the National Assembly forum scheduled for the 22nd to attract the medical school of Mokpo National University, in line with citizens’ expectations.

In a pledge marking the start of the 21st National Assembly, Assemblyman Kim Won-i said, “I will fill Room 923 with love for Mokpo and focus on legislation, policy development, and budget procurement necessary to fulfill each promise made to the citizens of Mokpo.”

He also expressed his aspiration, saying, “I will listen to the opinions of Mokpo citizens through Yudal Jeongdam, a forum for various forms of communication and discussion.”

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