Lee Nak-yeon on the Lee Nak-yeon and Kim Jong-in Grand Prospect Theory: "It Could Be... The Choice Belongs to the Party and the People"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated regarding rumors of Kim Jong-in, emergency committee chairman of the United Future Party, running for president, "I think it is possible."

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In an interview with tbs radio's 'Kim Eo-jun's News Factory' on the morning of the 1st, Lee said, "I have heard the speculation on the wind," adding, "There is always a possibility, and he may have the will to do so." He also said, "The choice will be made by the party and the people."

Regarding the United Future Party's new party platform, which includes progressive agendas such as basic income, Lee said, "It is something to be welcomed," and added, "I want to believe in their sincerity. If the two parties come closer in their thinking through this, wouldn't politics become more stable?"

On the ongoing collective medical strike, he pointed out, "Under no circumstances can medical professionals turn their backs on patients." Regarding the statement issued by resident doctors on the 31st of last month, Lee said, "The demands keep adding up, and if that continues, it will be difficult to trust whether it is sincere," but emphasized, "While upholding principles, the door to dialogue must remain open. We will persuade them to return."

He maintained the 'tailored payment' approach for the second disaster relief fund. Lee said, "The recipients include small business owners, self-employed individuals, parents raising children, dual-income couples, unemployed people, special employment workers, vulnerable groups, those affected by floods, and this time, victims of quarantine damage," adding, "(Regarding the 3rd and 4th supplementary budgets) we cannot ignore them. Behind-the-scenes party-government consultations are underway, and a major direction is expected to be established within this week."

When asked by the host whether a decision could be made for universal payment to all citizens, he replied, "I don't see that trend," and added, "I think it is in line with the original purpose of the system to help those who have suffered more disasters and pain more quickly."

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