President Moon: "Glad Health Workers' Union Negotiation Reached Settlement... Thankful They Put the People First"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in expressed relief on the 2nd regarding the successful negotiation with the Health and Medical Workers' Union, saying, "Thank you for putting the people first."

President Moon stated at the morning staff meeting, "We never forget that the success of K-quarantine is due to the dedication and hard work of health and medical personnel, and we are always grateful together with all the people."

He continued, "This labor-government agreement will be an important opportunity to strengthen public healthcare and solidify the health and medical system," adding, "The government will actively consult with the National Assembly and sincerely cooperate with the Health and Medical Workers' Union to faithfully implement the labor-government agreement, including expanding public healthcare infrastructure and improving the treatment of health and medical personnel."

Regarding the positive evaluations from foreign media about the so-called 'In-App Payment Ban Act,' he emphasized, "We can take pride in being the first in the world to legally define the obligations of platform operators," and added, "It can develop into an international norm."

He also instructed, "Prepare the subordinate laws without fail so that platform operators can fulfill their social responsibilities commensurate with their expanded influence, protect users, and foster a healthy ecosystem in the app market."

Meanwhile, upon receiving a report that the use of the 'Altteul Transportation Card' is becoming active, President Moon evaluated it as "a significant system in terms of individual citizens saving energy and efforts to reduce greenhouse gases," and instructed to widely promote it.

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