Lee Wearing a Floral Apron Says, "If Given a Chance, I Will Immediately Launch the '100-Day Livelihood Economy Recovery Program'"

On the 22nd, apron performance expressing small business owners' hardships showcased at a campaign rally in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
Emphasizing "economy and competence"... "No political retaliation or incompetent leaders"
"Firm responsibility to keep money circulating in local markets"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon, Bupyeong=Reporter Lee Myung-hwan] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 22nd, "If you elect an economic president, our lives will improve," adding, "If you give me a chance, I will immediately start the '100-Day Livelihood Economy Recovery Program.'"

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, attended the 'Incheon Rebound Forward, Incheon Economy Right!' campaign rally held on the 22nd at the square in front of Bupyeong Station in Incheon. After wearing an apron gifted by a citizen, he raised his hand. Photo by the National Assembly Photo Service

On this day, through an on-site campaign held at Exit 5 of Bupyeong Station in Incheon, Candidate Lee said, "Not only COVID-19 quarantine but also the issue of making a living is important," and added, "We will definitely overcome the crisis through the 100-Day Livelihood Recovery Project and create jobs for companies through flexible and large-scale investments."

In particular, considering the characteristics of the campaign site crowded with small business owners and self-employed people, he emphasized the recovery of neighborhood commercial districts.

Candidate Lee said, "For the past two years, small business owners and the self-employed have borne the quarantine responsibilities that the state should have handled," and stressed, "We will take responsibility by acquiring bonds to forgive debts incurred due to quarantine and by pardoning credit delinquencies so that people can return to their daily lives." He also promised, "When loan maturities come due, we will extend them and forgive debts," and added, "Other countries have also taken responsibility for labor costs and rent. We will provide overdue loss compensation from now on."

Candidate Lee targeted Yoon Seok-youl, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, saying, "The economy needs to be entrusted to capable people for hope to arise and for economic growth," and criticized, "If incompetent people are in charge, the country will be ruined and the lives of the people will be in great danger." He further criticized, "Would you cross a rough sea if you entrust it to someone who doesn't know well?"

Looking around at his supporters, Candidate Lee said, "There are many self-employed people here," and added, "We will introduce a Korean-style Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), introduce policy funds, and implement policies to forgive rent and labor costs." He continued, "If you give cash, it ends there," and emphasized, "There are people who question why we gave money in local currency when consumption coupons have a virtuous cycle effect. If you give cash, money does not circulate in the neighborhood. I will definitely take responsibility to ensure money circulates in the neighborhood commercial districts."

At the site on this day, a performance was also presented where a merchant from Bupyeong Market presented an apron. The merchant conveyed the difficulties of small business owners by giving a floral apron to Candidate Lee, who responded by putting on the apron and raising both hands.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.