Democratic Party's Lunar New Year Message: "We Will Expedite Discussions on the 4th Disaster Relief Fund Immediately After the Lunar Holiday"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The Democratic Party of Korea announced in their Lunar New Year message that they will "hasten discussions on the 4th disaster relief fund immediately after the Lunar New Year holiday."

Shin Young-dae, the party spokesperson, released a Lunar New Year statement on the morning of the day, saying, "The Democratic Party will prepare for the recovery and leap forward of the Republic of Korea right after the Lunar New Year holiday."

Spokesperson Shin stated, "Due to the impact of COVID-19, just like last Chuseok, families are unable to gather and share affection during this Lunar New Year holiday," adding, "It is difficult to feel at ease amid the deepening distress of small business owners and self-employed individuals."

He continued, "Although 97% of the 3rd disaster relief fund was distributed before the Lunar New Year holiday, providing some help, it is insufficient to resolve the difficulties that have persisted over the past year," emphasizing the need to expedite discussions on the 4th disaster relief fund.

He further said, "Starting with the vaccination rollout beginning on the 26th, we will do our utmost to restore the peaceful and ordinary daily life that has been taken away for over a year and to promote the recovery and leap forward of the Korean economy," adding, "We also extend our deep gratitude to the medical staff, on-site quarantine workers, police, firefighters, and essential workers who are dedicating themselves to the people during the Lunar New Year holiday."

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