Kim Jong-in: "Economic Collapse Due to Government Failure... Common Sense Must Prevail in the New Year"

“Dongbu Detention Center, Initial Response Failure... Act of Murder by Implied Intent”

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Kim Jong-in, Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, criticized on the 31st, "This year has been truly harsh as irrationality and abnormal situations have overwhelmed the country," adding, "The COVID-19 economic crisis and the real estate chaos have plunged people's livelihoods into distress."

At the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Chairman Kim said, "Since the inauguration of the Moon Jae-in administration, the number of people in poverty has increased by 550,000, exceeding 2.7 million," and stated, "In short, government failure has driven people's livelihoods and the economy to ruin this year."

Chairman Kim emphasized, "The rule of law and democratic order have been destroyed. The omnipotent giant power has run rampant above the constitution, and the legislature has degenerated into a rubber-stamp body," adding, "In the new year, common sense and normalcy must prevail. We will make every effort together with the people to normalize the country and restore stability to people's livelihoods."

Regarding the COVID-19 mass infection incident at Seoul Eastern Detention Center, Chairman Kim said, "It is a clear initial response failure and an act close to murder by implied intent," and stated, "During the previous religious facility infection, the government showed a strong response such as raids, claims for compensation, and arrest of those responsible. We will watch closely to see if they respond with the same standards."

On the COVID-19 vaccine, Chairman Kim said, "The government's failure to make proactive efforts to secure vaccines is the fundamental cause of the COVID-19 crisis, and they must sincerely reflect and apologize," adding, "Please clarify the specific delivery schedule, secured quantity, distribution and storage system, and vaccination preparations. Reorganize the private joint task force composed of policy officials and private experts to ensure flawless vaccination."

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