"Is It Discrimination Not to Give Money to a Lawmaker Like Me?" Shin Dong-geun Emphasizes the Need for Selective Support

Lee Jae-myung's Claim for "Universal Payment" States, "Mechanical Equality Is Neither Fairness Nor Justice"

Shin Dong-geun, Senior Member of the Democratic Party of Korea Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Shin Dong-geun, a Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized the need for selective support regarding the direction of the second disaster relief fund payment, saying, "If you say it is forced discrimination not to give money to lawmakers like me, it is difficult."

On the 7th, in an interview with CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show,' Supreme Council Member Shin said, "Mechanically giving money equally is neither fairness nor justice."

He pointed out, "Rather, this could ultimately become the logic of the wealthy and strengthen inequality," adding, "Shouldn't more benefits go to low-income groups instead of high-income groups taking them?"

He explained, "Giving 100,000 won to someone earning 100 million won annually and giving the same amount to a low-income person have different effects on stimulating consumption," adding, "Low-income people simply do not have money to spend. Therefore, giving 100,000 won immediately stimulates consumption."

Regarding Governor Lee's advocacy for universal payments, Supreme Council Member Shin said, "While there are certain advantages, I think this claim is somewhat excessive," and countered, "The effect of stimulating consumption is determined by the total amount, and whether selective or universal, the total amount is the same."

Regarding Governor Lee's criticism of the government's selective payment on his Facebook on the 6th, he said, "It is natural to have various opinions and brainstorming."

He added, "Isn't it the proper attitude of party members to accept the decision and follow it?" and said, "In fact, Governor Lee also expressed yesterday that he would follow the government's decision. I think that was a good move."

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