Yoo Seung-min Targets Lee Jae-myung, "Know the Facts Before Quoting... Willing to Have a Final Debate on Basic Income"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min criticized Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, saying, "It is regrettable to see him trying to criticize me by distorting even the words of Nobel laureates in economics," and added, "Fabricating and attributing statements that the other party never made is a behavior only liars engage in."

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On the 4th, former lawmaker Yoo posted on Facebook, "Governor Lee criticized the Fair Income (NIT) I proposed by saying, '(Yoo Seung-min's Fair Income) is about giving hundreds of thousands to millions of won, and even more to those who work less,'" and rebutted, "I never said such things."

He corrected, "'The principle of Fair Income is simple and clear. High-income earners pay taxes, and low-income earners receive subsidies. This is the principle and common sense of social welfare. Fair Income is intended to prepare for the worsening K-shaped polarization after COVID-19.'"

Former lawmaker Yoo said, "Among the Nobel laureates in economics, some support basic income, and some support Fair Income. Even those who support basic income often refer to it not as universal but targeted at low-income groups or certain citizens," and added, "So, Governor Lee, if you want to have a debate in the future, please understand and cite things correctly."

He continued, "It is regrettable to see Governor Lee trying to criticize me by distorting even the words of Nobel laureates in economics," and added, "I am willing to have a final debate with Governor Lee anytime and anywhere about Fair Income, basic income, growth, and welfare, so please contact me."

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