Lee Jae-myung Proposes "Yoon Seok-yeol, Let's Have Weekly Policy Debates"

Small Business Owners and Self-Employed Hit Hard by COVID-19 "We Feel Sorry"
Continuously Apologizing Over Real Estate Issues, Saying "We Cannot Help but Feel Apologetic"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 28th, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, proposed a weekly policy debate to Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party candidate, saying, "I suggest a once-a-week policy debate so that the people can watch and judge."

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On the same day, during his policy speech on MBC in the afternoon, Candidate Lee stated, "It is the duty of candidates who aspire to be public servants to show the people how our society's pressing problems can be solved through policies and who has the capability to do so."

Candidate Lee repeatedly apologized and took a humble stance regarding COVID-19 quarantine measures and real estate issues.

Referring to small business owners and self-employed individuals severely impacted by COVID-19, Candidate Lee said, "I feel only regret," and recalled, "The entire nation suffered during the quarantine process, but among them, the damage to the vulnerable in our society such as small business owners, self-employed, and irregular workers was immense." He emphasized, "The sacrifices and damages made by the people for the community must rightfully be compensated and supported by the state," adding, "We must establish practical support measures based on the fundamental principles of 'full compensation, not partial,' 'fiscal support rather than financial support,' and 'pre-support rather than post-support'." He also mentioned, "Coincidentally, the opposition party is advocating for compensation support on the scale of 50 trillion or 100 trillion won," and requested, "I urge the government and the opposition party for prompt and progressive cooperation."

Regarding the real estate issue, Candidate Lee bowed his head, saying, "I cannot help but feel sorry."

He stressed, "Since the market perceives a shortage in supply, housing supply must be significantly increased," and added, "The Democratic Party will definitely prepare a supply plan that surpasses expectations." He further stated, "We will focus on reforming financial systems, tax systems, and transaction systems so that houses can no longer be objects of speculation."

Candidate Lee said, "Innovation starts with coldly acknowledging reality," and added, "We must humbly acknowledge the reality where politics has failed to meet the people's expectations and is criticized as hypocritical and dominated by vested interests." He continued, "We will thoroughly reflect, return to our original intentions, and start anew," and concluded, "We will overcome unfairness and inequality that reduce efficiency and dampen enthusiasm, transforming the country into a hopeful nation where everyone can dream and demonstrate their passion."

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