United Future Party Holds Video Conference on COVID-19 Measures: "Government Must Resolve Through Dialogue with Korean Medical Association"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Amid the closure of the National Assembly due to confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the United Future Party held an untact meeting via a video conference system on the 27th.

During the morning video meeting of the floor representatives, discussions were held on sharing the National Assembly situation and countermeasures, measures to address damage caused by Typhoon 'Bavi', preparation of responses to the spread of COVID-19, childcare measures to resolve difficulties faced by dual-income couples, and financial support measures for small business owners.

In the afternoon video floor countermeasure meeting, reports on the settlement review process by each standing committee, inspection of typhoon damage, and preparation of COVID-19 countermeasures were discussed.

Floor leader Joo Ho-young said, "If we fail in quarantine, economic failure is as obvious as seeing fire," adding, "The government must take responsibility and find solutions through dialogue with the Medical Association to quickly end the strike and establish a proper system to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

It was also decided to discuss promptly processing the "Coronavirus Infection Crisis Overcoming Act," which allows additional leave for parents who have used all family care leave to take care of their children due to school closures under infectious disease prevention measures or who find it difficult to work from home.

Assemblyman Jeong Hee-yong said, "I deeply felt that dual-income families without care leave are struggling due to the spread of COVID-19," and added, "Most care leave was probably used when COVID-19 spread earlier this year, so I hope our party considers supporting and increasing this."

Assemblyman Song Seok-jun pointed out, "I hope we listen carefully to the sounds of companies creating jobs collapsing during the COVID-19 crisis, discover them, and inform the world to prevent the country from collapsing," and Assemblyman Lee Joo-hwan said, "With the typhoon approaching, I am worried whether the solar panels will remain," adding, "Although many inquiries were made at the full meeting of the Industry, Trade and Energy Committee regarding the inefficiency of solar facilities and landslides, it seems the government lacks awareness."

Assemblyman Kang Ki-yoon criticized, "The health insurance fund, which was excessively used under Moon Jae-in Care, is depleted, and the government is trying to raise health insurance premiums, but the timing is inappropriate as the public is suffering from the economic crisis."

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