Won Hee-ryong Emphasizes 'National Basic Competency Theory'..."Dividing Income Alone Is a Stopgap Measure"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Won Hee-ryong, the opposition presidential candidate and Governor of Jeju, emphasized the "National Basic Competency Theory" and pointed out that "dividing income into small amounts by N is a stopgap measure."

On the 30th, Won said on Facebook, "Even if you can't get into a good university or immediately join a large company, public investment in vocational skill development should not be spared so that people can have a second or third chance in life."

He stated, "Basic income is a sufficiently valuable proposal as a complementary measure to resolve labor market instability," but also pointed out, "However, leaving the gap in competencies as it is and dividing income into small amounts by N is a stopgap measure."

He added, "In the era of the digital transformation, it is urgent to enhance the competencies of all citizens, that is, to help all citizens acquire basic competencies," and "A lifelong learning system should be established and linked with income security systems so that people can keep pace with the changing demands of the labor market."

He said, "People often say that our country lacks resources, but I do not think so," and added, "Korea is a country overflowing with the world's best 'human resources.'"

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