Prime Minister Jeong: "Ministers, Visit Livelihood Sites Directly to Hear Difficulties"
[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun urged on the 8th, "Ministers should visit citizens suffering from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) directly within the possible range, listen to their difficulties, and convey the government's strong will to support them actively."
According to the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Chung said at the 45th Cabinet meeting held in the morning under the chairmanship of President Moon Jae-in, "The annual Chuseok field visits to the people should be prepared more carefully this year so that they become an opportunity to offer comfort and hope to the citizens."
Prime Minister Chung stated, "Comforting and helping citizens who are struggling and exhausted during difficult times is one of the most fundamental duties of the Cabinet," and ordered, "Each ministry should prepare customized support measures to assist groups particularly affected by COVID-19 among their policy clients."
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He also emphasized, "Although the 4th supplementary budget is being promoted, ministries must actively strive to provide practical help to citizens in difficulty by mobilizing all available capabilities beyond the supplementary budget."
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