Lee Jae-myung Criticizes "People Waiting to Die Under Impossible Conditions" by People Power Party Regarding Supplementary Budget

Offensive Against People Power Party Opposing Government Supplementary Budget at Jeonju Campaign
Lee: "If Elected President, Will Not Only Approve Supplementary Budget but Also Issue Special Emergency Financial Orders"
"Will Develop Jeonnam, Jeonbuk, Gwangju Megacity to a Level Comparable to Singapore"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Ki-min Lee, Myung-hwan Lee] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, criticized on the 19th, saying, "The People Power Party is waiting for people to die by setting impossible conditions."

On the same day, during a campaign rally in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, Lee referred to the Democratic Party's unilateral passage of the supplementary budget bill (추경) in the National Assembly's Budget and Accounts Special Committee despite opposition from the People Power Party, saying, "They fought over the supplementary budget, but the Democratic Party is ultimately pushing it through."

Lee, who was the owner of Seongnam FC during his tenure as mayor of Seongnam, shared an anecdote before the rally about feeling upset after losing a match against Jeonbuk Hyundai and performed a ball-kicking ceremony, saying, "I want to try kicking the small thing called COVID-19 once."

He added, "Shouldn't we start even if it's a little? If it's insufficient, we can do more next time," and stated, "After March 9, I, Lee Jae-myung, will not only push the supplementary budget but will also issue a special emergency financial order to fully compensate for the losses so far."

He further explained, "COVID-19 was highly toxic, but now it has evolved and become milder, though its speed has increased. Our response must change as well. Rather than struggling to block it, it is much better to prepare for the problems that arise," adding, "We need flexible and smart quarantine measures, prepare for severe cases, and minimize economic damage."

He continued, "Starting March 10, after consulting with the government, people who have received three booster shots will be allowed to operate businesses 24 hours a day immediately," emphasizing, "Those who have overcome crises win. Those who have eaten meat know how to eat meat."

Lee also pledged to become a unifying president who will overcome crises such as economic downturn, digital transformation, and gender and regional conflicts, criticizing People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Seok-youl by saying, "If you don't understand state affairs, you can't set a direction. It would be disastrous to ask a shaman."

He particularly stated, "I believe Korea has a decisive opportunity to become one of the top five powers. However, Korea is struggling due to the capital region concentration policy," promising, "I will invest intensively in the southern region and develop Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, and Gwangju into a new capital comparable to Singapore, ensuring definite growth and development."

He added, "Jeonbuk will be expanded into the Saemangeum Jeonbuk Special Autonomous Province with increased autonomy and financial capacity to promote economic development, so that young people can find jobs and raise children without having to go to Seoul, and plan their future," emphasizing this commitment.

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