Lee Hae-chan and Kim Jong-in Meeting... "We Must Open the Assembly Properly" vs "Consulting While Following Basic Laws"

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Lim Chun-han] Kim Jong-in, the emergency committee chairman of the United Future Party, demanded a "normal opening of the National Assembly" during his visit to Lee Hae-chan, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. In response, Lee countered, saying, "Let's negotiate while adhering to the basic laws."

On the morning of the 3rd, at the National Assembly main building, Kim requested, "The National Assembly must function normally so that we can quickly overcome the current (COVID-19) crisis," adding, "The important issue is the opening of the Assembly, and with your experience as a seven-term lawmaker, I ask you to expedite a normal opening."

In response, Lee said, "It is scheduled to open on the 5th, so let's negotiate while following the basic laws," and added, "Although my term is ending soon, (Kim Tae-nyeon) the floor leader will do well."

The main topic of discussion that day was the response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Lee stated, "Quarantine measures are somewhat under control, but we do not know when vaccines or treatments will be available," and added, "The economic issues seem bigger than expected, so the ruling and opposition parties must respond well."

He continued, "It is important to quickly review and pass the third supplementary budget (supplementary budget)," adding, "That way, politics can gain mutual trust. Since you are now serving as the emergency committee chairman, we expect a new approach."

Kim said, "The world is experiencing an unprecedented situation," and added, "We have succeeded internationally in quarantine measures, but now we must simultaneously consider the economic and social impacts caused by COVID-19. The National Assembly must function normally so that we can quickly overcome this crisis, and I will cooperate to make that happen."

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