Lee's Call for Nationwide Disaster Relief Fund Met with Yoon's Response: "Different from Early COVID, Compensation for Losses Needed"

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, a presidential primary candidate of the People Power Party, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the launch ceremony of the Gyeonggi Innovation Forum held at the Korean Federation of Trade Unions Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province on November 1, 2021. Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, stated on the 1st that regarding the universal disaster relief fund proposed by Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, "It is right to support most of the loss compensation."

After holding a meeting with the Gyeonggi Province election committee and party association chairpersons on the same day, Yoon told reporters, "Unlike the early days of COVID-19, it is my position that disaster relief funds should be provided generously based on data, focusing on those who have actually suffered damage."

Regarding Ahn Cheol-soo, the People’s Party leader’s declaration to run, he said, "I believe that Leader Ahn has played many roles in our politics but has not received commensurate recognition," adding, "He also ran in the mayoral election and created a very positive atmosphere." Yoon also mentioned that he communicates with Leader Ahn during lunch and dinner times.

In response to a question about policies for conservative supporters in their 20s and 30s who back Hong Joon-pyo, a People Power Party lawmaker, Yoon said, "We have shown interest and announced pledges regarding job creation for the youth’s future and housing issues," and countered, "While policies like a volunteer military system, 100% expansion of regular admissions, and revival of the judicial examination might seem appealing to young people, it is questionable whether they truly help the youth as a whole."

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