Jeong Sye-gyun "Level 3 Social Distancing Causes Major Economic Damage... Operation to Prevent It"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun is attending the plenary session of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts held at the National Assembly on the 25th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated on the 25th, "If we move to social distancing level 3, not only will daily life be inconvenient, but there could also be tremendous economic damage," adding, "We are actively carrying out a defense operation to prevent this at all costs."

Prime Minister Chung made these remarks during his attendance at the National Assembly Budget and Accounts Special Committee, responding to a question from Yoon Young-chan of the Democratic Party of Korea about the "scale of damage to the people."

He emphasized, "The fiscal authorities and the Bank of Korea are reviewing whether our economy will grow by 0.1% this year or go negative," and added, "If the level is raised to stage 3 and sustained for a considerable period, it would be a serious situation that could affect economic growth." He continued, "That is why we are asking for the cooperation of the people, and the President is also stepping forward to speak on this."

Regarding the court's approval of the August 15 Gwanghwamun rally, Prime Minister Chung described it as a "very regrettable ruling."

He criticized, "It is regrettable that the court missed the fact that the rally would proceed differently from the reported content, something that most people could have anticipated," and added, "As a result, not only is public health threatened, but a tremendous amount of taxpayers' money is being wasted at the national level."

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