Lee Jae-myung Repeatedly Apologizes: "A Guilty Parent, I Will Take Responsibility"

"1 Million Won Support Fund for 3.2 Million Small Business Owners Is Far from Enough"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, is visiting the 'Seoul F&B' Wonju factory in Wonju, Gangwon Province on the 17th, engaging in conversation with employees. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 19th, repeatedly apologized regarding the opposition's allegations about his son, saying, "I am a sinner for having children" and vowed to take responsibility.

After attending the 89th anniversary memorial ceremony for patriot Yun Bong-gil on the same day, Lee told reporters, "Since I am a sinner for having children, please conduct the necessary verification thoroughly, and I will take corresponding responsibility for any issues."

He bowed his head and said again, "I apologize once more."

Regarding the decision to provide quarantine support funds worth about 1 million won to 3.2 million small business owners due to strengthened COVID-19 prevention measures, he said, "It is very insufficient." He emphasized, "It should not be considered a loss, but at least it should make people feel that they have not been harmed by the quarantine measures."

He also addressed the People Power Party, saying, "Since candidate Yoon Seok-youl and Chairman Kim Jong-in mentioned support of 50 trillion and 100 trillion won, please do not say that it will be done only after winning next year’s election. Considering the difficulties people are facing right now, if you cooperate to enable bipartisan agreement and supplementary budget formulation, I believe we can overcome these difficulties well."

Regarding his mention the previous day about reviewing the housing official price system, he explained, "Real estate prices have risen unexpectedly sharply, and the burden on the people is increasing very rapidly," adding, "There is a need for adjustment."

He added, "We are requesting cooperation from the government, and considering that policies are meant to improve people's lives and alleviate difficulties, it is something that should be sufficiently reflected."

On the significance of attending the event that day, Lee said, "We must realize the dream of a strong, independent country," and stated, "We will honor the will of Kim Gu and the patriots who aspired to build a cultural powerhouse worthy of global recognition, and we will strive to make that dream a reality."

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