People Power Party: "Hong Nam-ki Opposes Nationwide Disaster Relief Fund... Concern Over Separate Statements by Party and Government"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 10th, the People Power Party criticized the ruling party, saying, "At this point where the health and economic damage of the people have reached a critical limit, it is worrisome that the ruling party and the government are making separate statements regarding the '4th Disaster Relief Fund.'

Kim Eun-hye, spokesperson for the People Power Party, said in a statement that "Deputy Prime Minister for Economy Hong Nam-ki expressed opposition to the ruling party's proposal for a nationwide disaster relief fund," adding, "This contrasts with the time when Lee Nak-yeon, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and others were eagerly advocating for nationwide support."

She pointed out, "It is said that there are still 40,000 people who have not received the 2nd disaster relief fund. In this situation, there is a high possibility that the 3rd relief fund will also not be received on time," and criticized, "The ruling party is bringing up the 4th relief fund even before the 3rd has started, without any responsible explanation about what resources and design will be used to provide support to the people."

She continued, "Deputy Prime Minister Hong's repeated brake reminds us of a d?j? vu from the 1st relief fund. The disgraceful conflicts within the administration in front of the people during a national disaster should not be repeated," adding, "The ruling party and government running separately in the face of the serious task of national finances and protecting the people is not only disrespectful to the people but also reveals the anxiety of the Moon Jae-in administration ahead of the election."

Spokesperson Kim said, "The government and ruling party should first organize their internal positions before facing the people," and added, "Empty 'populist handouts' and 'confusion' will only increase the pain and chaos for the people who are already struggling due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

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