Lee Nak-yeon's First Bill, Strengthening COVID Financial Support... Co-proposed with Yoon Mi-hyang

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Lee Nak-yeon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, has introduced his first bill as a representative, containing financial support measures for victims of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to the National Assembly on the 11th, Lee proposed the "Partial Amendment to the Framework Act on Disaster and Safety Management" with such content on the same day. Co-sponsors include 56 members such as Park Joo-min, Yang Yi-won-young, Lee Hak-young, Jeon Jae-soo, Kim Jin-pyo, Jeon Hae-cheol, Woo Won-shik from the same party, and Kim Jin-ae from the Open Democratic Party. Yoon Mi-hyang is also included.

Lee explained the background of the proposal, saying, "Under the current law, the state and local governments are stipulated to provide financial support for the livelihood stabilization of residents affected by disasters," and added, "As the COVID-19 situation has spread globally, there is a need to diversify the methods of financial support, and since disaster damage is spreading not only to residents but also to businesses, there is a need to expand the targets and methods of financial support."

He continued, "Although rapid financial support is necessary to minimize damage, financial support is being delayed due to concerns about disciplinary actions and sanctions against related public officials, public institutions, and financial institution employees for active handling of tasks," and stated, "This bill aims to diversify the targets and methods of financial support and to exempt related public officials, public institutions, and financial institution employees responsible for disaster support tasks, including financial support tasks, from liability for actively performing their duties, so that disaster support work can be carried out promptly."

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