Choo Mi-ae: "Opposition reversed disaster relief fund agreement in 100 minutes... Is governance a joke?"

On the afternoon of the 4th, at the CJB Convention Center in Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk, former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae is speaking at the Democratic Party's presidential primary event "National Interview." [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Former Minister of Justice and Democratic Party presidential primary candidate Chu Mi-ae sharply criticized the People Power Party for reversing the bipartisan agreement on the 'nationwide disaster relief fund,' saying, "Reversing the nationwide disaster relief fund agreement in 100 minutes?is governing the country a joke?"

On the 13th, Chu posted on her Facebook, expressing regret over the opposition party's manipulation of state affairs and people's livelihoods "as easily as flipping the palm of a hand."

Previously, Chu had welcomed the agreement reached between Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil and People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok on providing the nationwide disaster relief fund. However, the agreement was overturned amid growing opposition within the People Power Party.

In response, Chu said, "The prolonged quarantine has dried up the local economy," adding, "While the wealthy are enthusiastic about luxury goods consumption, ordinary people barely get by by selling a few items. The prolonged disaster has worsened polarization, making life harder for those without resources."

A post by former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae on her Facebook on the 13th. Photo by former Minister Choo's Facebook capture.

Chu then likened the local economy to a reservoir and urged the provision of the nationwide disaster relief fund. She emphasized, "We need to pour water into the reservoir of the local economy. It is urgent," and added, "By providing the disaster relief fund to all citizens, we can stimulate consumption, revive domestic demand, and allow small and medium-sized self-employed businesses to stretch their limbs."

She continued, "The disaster relief fund will serve as a primer to boost consumption. It will be a firefighter for people's livelihoods," suggesting, "After sprinkling emergency firefighting water, we can selectively provide substantial support to targeted groups."

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