Lee Hae-chan "This Week's Standing Committee Formation to be Completed, 3rd Supplementary Budget Bill to be Approved Next Week"

Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 22nd and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated that the formation of standing committees must be completed this week.

On the morning of the 22nd, at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Lee said, "The Democratic Party activated six standing committees for the swift review of the supplementary budget, but other standing committees have yet to be formed, preventing normal dialogue. I cannot help but ask the United Future Party once again whether their internal matters are more important than the crisis faced by millions of self-employed people."

He continued, "The patience of the Democratic Party has limits. The patience of the people also has limits," adding, "No matter what happens this week, the formation of the standing committees must be completed, and next week the third supplementary budget must be approved. I urge the United Future Party not to miss the opportunity to return and to express their position through proper channels."

Regarding inter-Korean relations, he said, "The 21st century is the era of smart technology, yet the idea of distributing leaflets that belonged to the 1970s is completely outdated and pointless," and added, "I strongly urge the government to respond firmly by mobilizing public authority. We also demand that North Korea comply with the Panmunjom Declaration."

Regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), he said, "The average number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is approaching 50, and the proportion of untraceable cases has exceeded 10%," adding, "We must not be complacent until vaccines and treatments are developed. It is time to wage an all-out battle."

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