Song Young-gil: "Disaster Relief Funds Will Be Distributed to as Many Citizens as Possible"

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 9th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 9th regarding the scope of disaster relief payments, "We will review the recent changing situation and tax revenue status, and gather public opinion to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit."

At the Supreme Council meeting that day, Leader Song stated, "We collected various opinions on the disaster relief payment issue through the party policy meeting. I asked Floor Leader Yoon Ho-jung to delegate the decision on nationwide disaster relief payments to the party leadership, and received the consent of the lawmakers." He added that the matter is scheduled to be discussed at the high-level party-government meeting on the 11th.

Regarding the spread of COVID-19, Leader Song said, "I especially ask Mayor Oh Se-hoon of Seoul," adding, "Regardless of party lines, we must closely cooperate with the central government on quarantine measures. Since the spread is greatest in Seoul, I request bipartisan cooperation."

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