Won Hee-ryong: "The Nation Must Give Opportunities to Dreaming Citizens... 100 Trillion Won Investment for COVID Recovery"

Won Hee-ryong, a preliminary candidate for the People Power Party's presidential primary, is announcing welfare-related pledges at the National Assembly on the 25th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Won Hee-ryong, former governor of Jeju Province and a presidential candidate of the People Power Party, asserted that "the state must provide opportunities for the people who dream."

On the afternoon of the 25th, at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, during the 'People's Promise Vision Presentation,' former Governor Won stated, "If the state lends a little support to the people's earnest desires, dreams can come true."

He continued, "Humans need dreams to change. The state also needs dreams to innovate," emphasizing, "When the people's dreams are realized, the Republic of Korea can leap forward again."

To this end, former Governor Won promised an investment of 100 trillion won for COVID-19 recovery. Along with this, he pledged that the state would invest half the price of a house for those purchasing their first home. He said, "We will help young people confidently secure their own homes in places they desire, according to their abilities."

Former Governor Won also comforted self-employed individuals affected by COVID-19. He said, "I recently visited Myeongdong in Seoul, Chilseong Market and Seomun Market in Daegu," adding, "Seeing those worried about store sales and employee salaries reminded me of my parents who worked hard all their lives. My heart is no different from theirs now."

Additionally, former Governor Won emphasized that he would "never give up." He stated, "The future of the Republic of Korea is bright. If we were a nation defeated by fate, Korea would remain one of the poorest countries in the world," and added, "I will never give up on Korea's economic growth or the development of democracy."

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