People Power Party Continues 'Fasting' and Urges Retroactive Application of Loss Compensation in Relay Protest

Assemblyman Choi Seung-jae, Hospitalized the Day Before
"Stop Attempts to Undermine Compensation for Losses"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The People Power Party announced on the 2nd that it will hold a relay sit-in to urge the retroactive application of COVID-19 loss compensation.

On the same day, the People Power Party held a press conference next to the tent where Representative Choi Seung-jae was conducting the sit-in and made this announcement.

Representative Yang Geum-hee said, "Representative Choi had been conducting a tent sit-in and fasting for a long time to demand loss compensation for small business owners, but his health suddenly deteriorated and he was transferred to the hospital yesterday," adding, "We strongly urge the government and the Democratic Party of Korea to stop all attempts to nullify loss compensation and to immediately engage in discussions with a sincere attitude."

The People Power Party believes that the government and the ruling party have settled on providing nationwide disaster relief payments instead of legislating loss compensation.

The relay sit-in will continue until the bill passes the plenary session. On the first day of the sit-in, Representatives Yang, Kim Eun-hye, and Kim Hyeong-dong will participate.

Representative Choi began the sit-in in April, demanding retroactive application of COVID-19 loss compensation. It has been 52 days.

He started fasting on the 27th of last month and was transferred to the hospital on the sixth day of fasting.

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