Kim Tae-nyeon: "Only 10 Aerial Ladder Trucks for Firefighting... Reflected in Regular National Assembly Budget"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Kim Tae-nyeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced that he will secure high-altitude fire trucks for firefighting through the regular National Assembly budget.

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 12th, Kim said, "A large fire occurred in Ulsan on the 8th. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but this fire revealed gaps in the response to fires in super high-rise buildings."

He continued, "There was no 70m high-altitude fire truck necessary for extinguishing fires in super high-rise buildings, causing significant delays in firefighting efforts. There are nearly 4,700 super high-rise buildings over 30 floors nationwide, but there are only 10 units of 70m high-altitude fire trucks across the country," he pointed out.

He added, "Only when firefighting equipment is properly equipped can we better protect the lives and property of our citizens and the safety of firefighters from fires. The Democratic Party will promptly consult with the government to reflect measures for preparing for super high-rise fires in this regular National Assembly budget," he said.

Regarding the controversy over the special law on all-day care, Kim said, "The Democratic Party will take responsibility and consult with related agencies and stakeholders to reconcile differences and ensure the bill is passed during this session."

He emphasized, "The intention is to establish a more stable care system, but there are disagreements among teachers and care workers responsible for this. Although difficult, we must use this opportunity to establish a legal basis and solve the issue through cooperation among schools, local governments, and communities."

Regarding the easing of social distancing to level 1, he urged, "Based on daily quarantine, the government's economic policy direction should be strengthened from defensive measures like disaster relief payments to aggressive and growth-oriented policies that promote economic revitalization."

He added, "We must focus on creating an economic virtuous cycle structure that attracts and activates investment, leading to employment and consumption. I urge prompt implementation of follow-up measures such as preparing investment guides and support systems to resolve field difficulties for the successful formation and investment of New Deal funds so that the private sector can participate in large-scale investments in the Digital Green New Deal," he said.

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