'One Month in Office' Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom: "Striving for a Welfare State Responsible for People's Lives"

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] On the 13th, marking one month since his inauguration, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum expressed his thoughts, saying, "I will strive to start a welfare state that takes responsibility for the difficult lives of the people," and added, "I will be a prime minister who earns his keep."

On the morning of the same day, Kim posted on his social media (SNS), stating, "We must return to life before COVID-19 and revive the economy and culture."

Kim said, "I have always said I want to be a person who 'earns his keep,' but these days, earning my keep is really not easy," adding, "I deeply feel the weight of the prime minister's position."

He revealed, "Especially, my heart is heavier thinking of the bereaved families I met a few days ago at the site of the building collapse accident in Gwangju," and said, "When incidents and accidents occur, we prioritize efforts to resolve the issues, but it is true that, as a human being, the prime minister also feels self-reproach." He continued, "I must provide even a little comfort and strength to the people, but I am deeply troubled wondering if I am doing well enough."

Kim said, "Not long ago, my secretarial staff asked me what kind of prime minister I want to be," and added, "The position of prime minister may require authority, but such a role does not suit me. Like any other public official, I want to be a prime minister who rejoices with the people when they are happy and weeps with them when they are sad, always among the people."

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