Lee Nak-yeon: "We Will Expedite the Formation of the 4th Supplementary Budget"

Toward the Medical Community: "We Will Do Our Best Within the Authority and Responsibility of the National Assembly"
Policy Cooperation Proposal to Kim Jong-in

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, promised on the 2nd to promptly organize and execute the 4th supplementary budget bill (추경안). He emphasized doing his best to resolve the situation with the medical community, which has entered a collective strike (집단휴진).

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At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Lee said, “We will quickly conclude the party-government consultations to wipe away the tears of self-employed workers and laborers, organize the supplementary budget bill, and ensure it is executed as soon as possible.”

Regarding the medical community’s collective strike, he stated, “We will sincerely do our best to resolve the situation within the authority and responsibility of the National Assembly.” Lee added, “Patients are also waiting with tears for doctors to return,” and “I hope doctors come back to patients as soon as possible. This is necessary for the patients and the public, and it is an urgent matter for the future of the medical community, which stands on the trust of the people.”

In a later additional remark, Lee disclosed the proposals made during a meeting with Kim Jong-in, emergency committee chairman of the United Future Party. At the meeting, Lee proposed policy cooperation between the two parties. He said, “I proposed promptly legislating the common points between the Democratic Party and the United Future Party among the pledges from the April 15 general election and the party manifestos,” and “I also suggested that the four special committees within the National Assembly (Emergency Economy, Balanced Development, Low Birthrate, Energy), where the ruling and opposition floor leaders are reaching consensus, be activated quickly to discuss current issues.”

He added, “Chairman Kim also agreed in principle. This is the beginning of cooperation,” and emphasized, “The way I think cooperation should be is to expand the scope and procedures of cooperation through policy cooperation.”

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