Lee Nak-yeon, Without Mentioning Amnesty, Says "Third Disaster Relief Fund Will Be Fully Distributed Before Lunar New Year"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 4th, without mentioning the controversial 'pardon theory' inside and outside the party, stated, "We will ensure that the 3rd disaster relief fund is paid before the Lunar New Year."

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 4th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Lee said, "Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, people with less means and those in lower positions are facing threats to their survival," adding, "We will devote all efforts to restoring people's livelihoods and the economy."

He stated, "We will ensure that most of the 9.3 trillion won of the 3rd disaster relief fund, which will start to be paid from next week, is distributed before the Lunar New Year," and added, "We will closely monitor the situation afterward and respond swiftly and flexibly."

He also emphasized the prompt handling of legislative issues such as the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Lee urged lawmakers, "This week, we must do our best to pass the Serious Accidents Act, the Living Logistics Act, the 4.3 Special Act, and the Asia Culture Center City Act at the National Assembly."

On that day, the Democratic Party leadership held the meeting with a restrained atmosphere regarding the pardon theory. However, Supreme Council member Yang Hyang-ja pointed out, "Serious matters such as the pardon of two former presidents should be viewed from the perspective of public common sense," adding, "It is possible only when the discussion has matured enough for the public to agree."

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