Song Young-gil: "I hope Lee Jae-yong's parole is used as an opportunity to serve the nation and its people"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 10th regarding the parole of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, "I urge him to use this opportunity to serve the country and the people."

At a press conference marking 100 days since his inauguration as party leader held at the National Assembly that morning, Song said, "Vice Chairman Lee has effectively received special benefits from public opinion and the Ministry of Justice."

He continued, "Currently, due to unilateral supply adjustments by multinational pharmaceutical companies regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, even if there is responsibility or contracts are not fulfilled, we cannot protest, which frustrates the public. Samsung Biologics started contract manufacturing for Moderna earlier this month and will begin producing the raw materials next year. I believe active consultations between Moderna and Samsung Biologics are necessary so that the Moderna produced domestically can be consumed within the country."

Song said, "First of all, I respect the conclusion reached through the deliberations of the Ministry of Justice and the parole review committee," but urged Vice Chairman Lee, "Please play a role in finding a breakthrough in the semiconductor war, which is vital to the life of the Korean economy."

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