Cheong "Supplementary Budget Bill Shows Government's Will to Overcome Crisis... Not an Election Move"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House emphasized that the government's supplementary budget (supplementary budget) is "the government's will to overcome the crisis" in response to Kim Jong-in, the emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, criticizing it as a "campaign move."

A senior Blue House official responded to reporters' questions at the Chuncheon Press Center on the 2nd, saying, "As the president has already stated, the supplementary budget of 19.5 trillion won is the government's will to overcome the crisis, not a campaign move."

The official emphasized, "Should the government just stand by and watch fitness centers, PC rooms, and others struggling due to gathering restrictions?" and added, "Providing support funds to citizens affected by COVID-19 is a measure taken by major countries, and some countries even provide universal payments."

He continued, "If the government does not extend a helping hand to citizens facing difficulties, then what exactly would you say?" and added, "Disaster relief funds are not for election purposes but for inclusive recovery."

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